I'm going to make....

[DoubleK]

one of those covered corkboard thingys for DD's bedroom..

you know the corkboard covered with material, and then elastic going over it so that you can slot photos in.
i was hoping someone here had made one and could give me a few pointers!

not sure how to go about it? im assuming i can buy cork tiles from Bunnings? i dont mind if i have to do like, 3 smaller ones instead of one big one. then the material, i guess it doesnt matter too much what type, just not sure how i can sick it down? is there some sort of tape that would stick to the cork? or should i glue it? maybe us ethe flat thumb tacks??

and the elastic, i guess the tacks would be the best way to go here? i wouldnt pull the elastic too tight, just enough to hold photos in place. or maybe would i be better off just pinning the pics in?

what do you think? i cant really go wrong i suppose, but i'd just like a few pointers!

[~Raven~]

They look really nice!
I reccon there has been a tutorial for something like that on on of those better homes type tv shows...

Glue the cork I reccon and I'd also take the elastic behind the backing board and pin it there so it's nice and clean at the front

Good luck with it!

[Floweryfields]

I would use a piece of MDF for the base board - nice and cheap. Then glue the cork to that, wrap the fabric over the sides and tightly tack to the back of board. Do same for elastic. Sounds like a really great idea for a kids room!

[DoubleK]

Thanks girls. i like the idea of sticking the cork to some mdf.. good idea!

Raven, yep id put the elastic around the back. the one i seen at a friends place had the elastic going diagonally (sp) i guess i could have a play around with it.