Got an old paint canvas lying around? Perhaps from a botched painting attempt? Don't toss 'em! One great way to recycle these is this:
Cover complete canvas with somewhat heavy material. Staple to the back of canvas. Hot glue ribbons in diagonal criss-crossing lines, attaching a decorative button where the ribbons intersect.
This creates an extremely useful, not to mention attractive, memo/picture board!
By April from Albany, GA
Wait! If you paint you can cover the canvas with gesso and paint over it. Artists do this all the time because canvas is expensive.
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
I need to construct a bulletin board at least 3.5 ft. X 3.5 ft. I want to pin sewing and crafting patterns up while in use. I am also involved with class reunion organizing. I need to display newsletter layout and pictures. The board needs to be sturdy and reliable. Thanks.
By Pat
Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and have them cut a thin piece of plywood to your measure. Glue 12" corkboard squares to this. I have done this for my sewing room, but used a large piece of corrugated cardboard for the backing and put it up on the wall with mirror hangers.
You can also get a tri fold Elmers' Display board that is made of some pretty sturdy cardboard.
Or, you can get foam board for 1.00 at the Dollar Trees. I hope this helps.
