8/07/2012

Velcro Brand Buttoned up Memo Board

Make a quick and easy memo board using a VELCRO® Brand Memo Board, Buttons and Ribbon…..the theme of these can change easily by the buttons you use….Make several for gifts but be sure to keep one for yourself!
Supplies:
Assorted Buttons (Brilliant Pink BB84 from Buttons Galore and More )
VELCRO® Brand Memo Board
VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back Adhesive
Beacon Adhesives Felt Glue
Kreinik Threads
Scissor (Westcott Brand)


Gather your supplies


Place ribbon on memo board from corner to corner in a large X; cutting as needed.  Then place ribbon to create a square as shown in photo.  Glue in corners and where ribbons cross.


Sew thread onto buttons then glue onto board....


where ribbons cross.  For a finished look glue ribbon around the edge of the memo board also.


 Now you can place cards onto the memo board under the ribbons.


For a more useful board pick out some buttons to layer on top of each other....


Stack them together and tie off with the Kreinik Thread


 Add Velcro Sticky Back Adhesive at the bottom over thread.


 These buttons will stick to the memo board giving.....


you more ways to hold your papers on the memo board.

11 comments:

  1. This is such a wonderful idea! Love the extra tip about adding velcro for added functionality. This would make a great gift for holding holiday cards, too!

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    1. Thank you Susan; I love my Velcro!

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  2. Who doesn't need an extra memo board or two to hold extra notes, reminders, etc? I love the pink and black color combo

    www.mel-designs.typepad.com

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    1. Thank you Mel! Pink and Black are always good together!

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  3. This is a really cute project! Love the velcro button idea!

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  4. This is a really cute project, I love the idea of the Velcro buttons!

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  5. This is such a quick and easy project that is so adorable. Love it! Thanks for sharing, Ann!

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  6. Loving this idea. The colors are perfect for my newly redone craft studio!!

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  7. Perfect project for back-to-school time!

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  8. Ann, another great project from you and Velcro! I just love it!!! Keep those coming girl!

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  9. Soooo adorable!!! love the buttons and all the little details. Cute!

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