Reuse Old Curtains To Make A Giant Bulletin Board For Your Planning Needs

A large bulletin board can be a great addition to your space to organize pictures, notes, and mementos. While you can always buy one, why not reuse a set of old curtains to make your own unique creation? Besides the curtains, all you'll need are a stapler and a large foam board. You'll also want a set of Command Strips to hang it. 

If you want to follow this smart way to repurpose old curtains around your home, you can buy a foam board at your local Home Depot or another home improvement store. Choose whatever size board you want — just make sure it's smaller than your curtains. Before attaching the curtains to the board, use an iron to smooth out the fabric if it's wrinkled. Once wrinkle-free, place the fabric over the board, having it overlap the ends by at least 2 inches. Pull the fabric tight, then staple around the edges, finishing up in the corners. You can now hang your new bulletin board on the wall with Command Strips. Be sure to stick them directly on the foam backing, not the fabric. Whether you use this idea for your craft room, kitchen, bedroom, or home office, you may also want to consider adding a few eye-catching embellishments.

Now that you've created your bulletin board, before you prepare to attach your papers, pictures, and other pieces to it, consider upgrading from traditional push pins to something more fun instead. For plant lovers, opt for Temoyj's 24-piece set of succulent-themed pins. If you're using the bulletin board to upgrade your child's room into a teen space, you might want to go with LYroo's 72-piece set of push pins that come with an assortment of various designs including clothespins, flowers, cats, and hearts.

Embellishments like lace, fringe, faux pearls, and ribbon will dress up your bulletin board as well — especially if you're working with a set of old curtains that are a solid color. For instance, you could outline your board with Glitter Star Ribbon, using it to add a bit of sparkle to the board.