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    Large DIY Bulletin Board - $100 Room Challenge

    This large DIY bulletin board is not only functional. But seriously super easy and cheap to make!


    Hey hey, so we are nearing the finished line friends for the $100 Room Challenge. Where I'm working to transform my daughter Kayla's room from a cluttered mess to a space that's pretty and organized.

    Weekly progress posts  ---> Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Reveal

    Large DIY Bulletin Board

    Speaking of organized, when we left off last week I shared how I organized all her arts and crafts supplies using mostly Dollar Store storage and some DIY labels.

    BTW Kayla has put her craft organization through the wringer last week and it's working out great!!!

    Organized Kids Crafts Supply

    Now let's talk about this bulletin board.

    I did not realize growing out of a bulletin board was something that could happen, but my art-loving daughter has proven that it is!

    The bulletin board Kayla had in her room is a DIY Pottery Barn inspired pinboard I created using thrifted items for Kayla's old room.

    While it still looks great. It's way too small for her display needs.

    So I created this large DIY bulletin board for just over $20 to display Kayla's masterpieces!

    Let me show you how! It's so easy I would say anyone can do it even if you're a beginner DIY{er}.

    Large DIY Bulletin Board

    Supplies:

    Foam board insulation {cut to your desired size, mine is 4'x3'}
    Fabric {I used an old tablecloth}
    Brass thumbtacks
    Duct Tape
    Scissors

    Large DIY Bulletin Board supplies

    After doing my Googles {that’s how the kids are saying it now LOL}.

    I learned that foam board insulation is fantastic for making bulletin boards!

    They come in huge thick 8’ x 4’ feet sheets. I had mine cut at the store into {2} 4' x 3' and {1} 4’x2’ pieces.

    *Unless you have a van or order it online. You will need to have it cut in store so it can fit in your car.

    Foam board insulation is very affordable! Expect to pay anywhere between $10-$15 depending on the brand. But you can create several projects with one sheet!

    Also, they are super light {Kayla who’s tiny could hold up an entire 8’ x 4’ sheet by herself}.

    Foam-Board-Insulation

    Large DIY Bulletin Board Instructions

    Now that you have the foam board insulation in your desired size, let's move on to the fabric.

    If your fabric is already the size you need, skip this step.

    Lay your fabric good side down and place the foam board insulation on top of it and cut it to size leaving roughly 8 inches of extra fabric to wrap around and secure it.

    DIY Bulletin Board Step 1

    Once you've got your fabric cut to size, you will need to iron it. Don't skip this step, it won't look cute if your finished product is wrinkled 😆.

    Now you will repeat the same step as before.

    Lay your fabric down good side down again. Smoothing it out to get rid of any wrinkles or bumps in the fabric, before placing the foam board insulation on top of it.

    Using the duck tape start taping the fabric down.

    To make sure my fabric was taut.

    I had my daughter hold and pull on one side, while I pulled and tapped the opposite side.

    DIY Bulletin Board Step 2

    Once that's done it's time to add the thumbtacks. I just eyeballed it.

    Also, it did not take nearly as long as I thought it would {maybe 20 minutes}.

    To hang it, I nailed it into the wall in all four corners. To cover up the nail I just placed a thumbtack over it.

    It's so light that command strips would probably work well also.

    How To Hand a Large DIY Bulletin Board

    And that's it! It took less than an hour from start to finish!

    As you can see this large DIY bulletin board was super easy to make and perfect for any beginner DIY{er}.

    DIY Fabric Bulletin Board
    DIY Large Bulletin Board

    Kayla could not wait to start pinning stuff to her board.

    This board is very large 4 x 3 feet and Kayla said might need a bigger one soon LOL.

    Large DIY Pin board

    Girls Bedroom full Reveal!

    CLICK HERE

    Here is the cost breakdown for this project

    Foam board insulation - $14.90
    Fabric {I used an old tablecloth} - $0
    Brass thumbtacks - $3.51
    Duct Tape - $3.57
    Total: $21.98

    So far I've spent $59.98 in the room out of my $100 budget. I still have a few things I want to get like some new sheets, so I will be cutting it close when it comes to the budget!

    $100 ROOM CHALLENGE REVEAL PLANS

    We've made a lot of changes in the past several weeks. In addition to cleaning out and organizing this room

    However, I still have this side of the room to make pretty.

    Girls room refresh bed before

    As you can see from week 1 we've changed the layout. The room feels so much bigger and brighter now that the bed is not in front of the window.

    We also moved the rug that was in our formal living room to Kayla's room.

    We plan on getting a more neutral rug for that space.

    Be sure to come back next for the full reveal!

    Now check out what the other $100 Room Challenge participants are working on for week 4 below!

    • Girls Bedroom Refresh Reveal - $100 Room Challenge
    • Girls Room Refresh Plans - $100 Room Challenge
    • KonMari Inspired Kids Room Decluttering - $100 Room Challenge
    • Organizing Kids Craft Supplies - $100 Room Challenge
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    Comments

    1. Crystal says

      May 26, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      Love this! Where did you get her desk? It's the perfect size for my daughter's room.
      Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        May 31, 2022 at 9:20 am

        Hi Crystal, the desk is from Ikea. Here is the link.
        https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/malm-dressing-table-white-10203610/

        Reply
    2. Tammy says

      August 15, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      Hi where did you get the 2 narrow bookcases

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        September 13, 2020 at 10:01 am

        Ikea, Kallax shelves.

        Reply
    3. Angie says

      March 29, 2020 at 11:47 am

      Where did you find that desk chair? So cute.

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        March 27, 2022 at 10:05 pm

        It's a vintage find that I made over. You can see it here https://thehomeicreate.com/office-chair-makeover/

        Reply
    4. Kristen says

      January 28, 2019 at 10:32 pm

      Oh my gosh, that is too easy! I never thought to use insulation board for a bulletin board - neat! Also love that fabric!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        March 27, 2022 at 10:07 pm

        Thanks! It was very easy once you get foam board home 😅

        Reply
    5. Brooke says

      January 28, 2019 at 9:39 am

      This turned out so cute! Cannot wait to see the final reveal!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        March 27, 2022 at 10:08 pm

        Thank you so much! You can see the full reveal here. https://thehomeicreate.com/girls-room-refresh/

        Reply
    6. Jennifer Meyers says

      January 27, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      Such a clever idea!! Love the fabric you chose too!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        March 27, 2022 at 10:08 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Kelli says

      January 25, 2019 at 8:06 pm

      Never would have guessed...foam board. Hmm, the ideas are just simmering as to what I could do with this. Love easy, fast, and pretty DIY projects so I am thinking we need something similar in our office or maybe my craft room...perhaps the bathroom to hang jewelry. Oh. My! I bet your daughter is just loving how her room is being transformed. What fun!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        March 27, 2022 at 10:09 pm

        What amazing ideas Kelli! Kayla loves her room!

        Reply
    8. Kenyatta says

      January 25, 2019 at 4:47 pm

      sooo cute for $20! Yes. My son has a dinky bulletin board. It’s defin time for an upgrade.

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        March 27, 2022 at 10:10 pm

        Thank you! You should definitely upgrade your son LOL. Honestly, it was very easy!

        Reply
    9. Beth says

      January 25, 2019 at 4:55 am

      Wow what a fantastic project! I would have never thought to use foam board but it was such a perfect solution! Her room is looking so good! I can't wait to see the reveal!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        March 27, 2022 at 10:12 pm

        Thank you Beth! You can see the full reveal here https://thehomeicreate.com/girls-room-refresh/

        Reply

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