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Re-covered Bulletin Board

July 20, 2011 - 27 comments

Things don't stay the same in our house for long. 
After re-painting my son's room, I realized I didn't like his burlap bulletin board anymore. 


The burlap trend is alive and kicking but I can't say I have taken to it. Burlap is a crotchety sort, tickling my nose, making me sneeze.

 So bye-bye burlap. 

Hello black and white stripes.






 If you have been following along you will notice my obsession with black and white stripes. I have recovered this, that, and made this with the same fabric. 

Yes, I love stripes.

Come back to see how I made this, just in case you are dying to know how.

XO Barbara
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27 comments

  1. Carol@TheDesignPagesJuly 20, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    I know you love your b&w stripes and this is just another example of how well it works. Love it!!!

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  2. Linda @ theLENNOXXJuly 20, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    You are really working the B/W stripe trend lately, and I love it! Looks so awesome with the black nailhead trim too.

    xox Linda

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  3. alissa {33shadesofgreen}July 20, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    I liked the burlap, but I LOVE the B & W stripes. Looks perfect Barbara!

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  4. Anne-Marie @ 10 RoomsJuly 20, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    love the way you've positioned that, so the tacks on the top and bottom almost form scallops. The stripes are much more hip for a boy's room! I can't get into the burlap upholstery, it's so scratchy!

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  5. Tonia Lee SmithJuly 20, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    You have to do what works for you. Looks great.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    It looks fantastic Barbara and everything you put on it looks great too!

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  7. SHERRY HARTJuly 20, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Barbara you are speaking my language...that black and white stripe works everywhere...every time!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Love how this turned out Barbara! So gorgeous!!! Love the wall colour too? What's the name of that beauty? Cheers, amy*
    Ps. Thanks so much for adding me to your blogroll. You're so sweet!

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  9. MarianneJuly 20, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I love the stipes! So fresh and clean!

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  10. Barbara MatsonJuly 20, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    @Amy. The wall colour is Stonington Grey by BM. The photos don't do the wall colour justice as the lighting in his room faces north. With all the dark and cloudy skies we keep having, makes it hard to take decent photos!

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  11. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseJuly 20, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I liked the burlap until you showed the striped version. Now I LOVE the striped one! Gosh you are so motivated, tackling project after project!

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  12. Beatrice@craftybeeblog.comJuly 20, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I love the new look. It is definitely a bolder look, and looks fantastic. I am working on a similar project, so can't wait to see the how-to.

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  13. christine, just bellaJuly 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    You can't go wrong with b&w stripes - so classic! Love the bulletin board.

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  14. JessieJuly 20, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I love stripes and the black and white striped fabric is a wonderful choice for a bulletin board! Well done, Barbara. It looks beautiful!

    Looking forward to read about the tutorial.

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  15. CamilleJuly 20, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Your son has one very stylish bulletin board!

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  16. Sarah MacMillan {Prairie Perch}July 20, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Can't go wrong with stripes... especially black and white stripes. Lovely! Or perhaps I should say "rockin" if it's for your son's room.

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  17. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy}July 20, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I love the burlap, but the black and white stripe is stunning! LOVE

    Tiffany {Living Savvy}
    www.savvydesignwest.com

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  18. The Simply Inspired HomeJuly 20, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    The stripes are much better. I'm not into Burlap either. A great effect now!



    The Simply Inspired Home

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  19. Victoria @ The FAT Paint™ Company and ÉdinHomeJuly 20, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Great decision to change out the burlap Barb (not a huge fan of the itchy stuff either) and an even better decision to use the stripes as the new cover! Looks terrific :-)
    Victoria

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  20. lisaroyJuly 21, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    So cute! fun choice :)

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  21. ShannonJuly 21, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    LOVE IT!

    Our board is blue and white stripes...vertical!

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  22. KellieJuly 21, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I would love to know where you purchased the May the Force be with you sign?

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  23. Barbara MatsonJuly 21, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    @Kellie. I made that "May the Force Be with You!"

    Here is the link:http://hodgepodge-babselou.blogspot.com/2010/08/subwayeyechart-art.html

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  24. Danielle HardyJuly 21, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    LOVE this.. great job! what a great mama you are :)

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  25. Marcus DesignJuly 21, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    LOVE the black and white stripes! I need this!!! It would work well in my office. Hugs,
    Nancy xo

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  26. Sheila ZellerJuly 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Your stripes are awesome! I had bought burlap to cover 2 bulletin boards, but we moved before I could get to it... that's the burlap we're now using to cover a few throw pillows for my daughter's room instead. And I hear you on the nature of burlap! But she's adamant that she wants to use it, so here goes :-)

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  27. EmilyJuly 22, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I love it! I've been wanting to re-do my boring boards so this is inspiring to get DIY-ing this weekend. I have tons of fabric scraps I can use. And the nailheads are a great touch. ; )

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