Using directions I found on Craftygal here, I started working on a French Memo board for my craftnook. I got the cherry fabric at Hancock Fabrics and the canvas from Hobby Lobby. It was so super easy to make. I have more supplies so I may make another one to sell or give away. Here are some photos of my process.
I still have to stitch the buttons on. That shouldn’t take long…I’ll probably do that tonight in bed. I’m also trying to decide if I want to use the excess ribbon to trim the outer edge of the frame. I’m leaning towards no…I kind of like seeing the crossed spots on the outer edges.
April 4, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Wow, that’s a great memo board, it looks like a fun and a “doable” project. I like it w/o the ribbon around the edges, I think it looks good the way it is. Can’t wait to see if fully completed!!
April 4, 2007 at 11:36 pm
It looks beautful. I had no idea you were supposed to do all that – I just wrapped mine in fabric and called it a day!
April 5, 2007 at 9:15 am
Hey y’all! Thanks. It was super easy and quick to make. I made it while watching a new episode of “Deadliest Catch” (love that show!)
April 5, 2007 at 11:09 pm
Hi, I found you through the Sweet Goodness Swaps. Love that fabric! I have a cherry/ vintage theme in my kitchen. I once saw a tip to put the French memo board on the frezer part of the fridge to dress it up. I am really considering it. Your pictures are a great tutorial.
April 6, 2007 at 8:55 am
Tara-it looks great! Be sure to post a final pic with the buttons so we can see the end result. Thanks for sharing the how-to steps.
April 7, 2007 at 11:50 am
Hello, I sumbled upon your blog from TheParTeaPlanner.
You’re board is such a quick and cute idea. I love this fabric you’ve used. What an adorable craft nook!
Also, I just love the sandwich cutters you posted further down. I am definitely going to have to get myself some of those. They would be great for little tea sandwiches. Thank you for the info.
I hope you don’t mind if I add your blog to mine…I think my readers would love to visit you as well
April 7, 2007 at 2:03 pm
Great fabric.
April 8, 2007 at 1:28 pm
I love your fabric!
I’ve made one very similar for my daughter with pink gingham and then I put flowery tacks on it.
Happy Easter!
April 15, 2007 at 5:15 pm
What a beautiful memo board, I love it….Love your blog.
April 29, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Wow that looks great!
July 10, 2007 at 11:28 pm
did you finish the back with anything?
how did you hang it?
looks very nice.
December 12, 2008 at 8:15 am
I’ve always wanted to make one of these! I have just the spot for it in my craft/sewing/exercise room – if I’d ever get it all picked up! Thanks for the inspiration.
June 7, 2009 at 11:07 pm
I stumbled upon this board while trying to figure out how much ribbon I should get for my own… how big is that board and how much ribbon did you use? Do you remember?