DIY Memo Board With Ribbon! {How to Make Yours}

This DIY Memo Board is quick and simple to make, and makes such a lovely addition to any home office or bedroom!  You won’t believe how EASY it is to make one for yourself!

Following is a fun French Memo Board Tutorial and guest post by
Amy at Crafts, Cakes, and Cats ~ enjoy!!

Whether you’re wanting to add a pretty padded memo board to your home or office, or would love to give one as a sweet homemade gift, these simple step-by-step instructions will help you through the entire process!

Just pick your favorite material, ribbon, and buttons… and you’ll be on your way to making a gorgeous quilted French Memo Board!

Shannon writes: I just made this for my mother and she adored it! I also took a picture in the store and emailed her to choose the fabric. It’s beautiful. Thanks!!"

DIY Memo Board

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For my best friend’s birthday, I really wanted to make her something special! For the longest time, I have wanted to make a French Memo Board.

I have one I purchased on clearance at some point, but you look at them and think “I can make that!” so why not try since they are so darn expensive in the store!

The best part is, you can make them with any color/fabric combination that your heart desires.

I wanted my friend’s gift to be a surprise (of course), but I also wanted her to like the fabric!  So… I sent the following picture to her (thank goodness for smartphones!) so she could pick a fabric, but still have no idea what it was for.

My friend chose the second one in from the left!  Isn’t it so cute?!?

What Do You Put on a Memo Board?

There are so many fun ways to use a French Memo Board!  Here are a few of my favorite things to put on memo boards…

• Inspirational Quotes
• Photos
• Postcards
• Reminders {party invitations, etc.}
• Sweet Memories {movie ticket stubs, travel memories, etc.}
• Vision Board Pictures {things you’re aspiring to, things you’re saving for, etc.}

How Do You Make a Padded Memo Board?

To make a Memo Board of your own, all you’ll need is…

• Canvas with wooden frame {I used a 16×20, but you can use any size}
• 1 yard of Fabric
• Matching ribbon {I roll was enough this project}
• Quilting Batting
• Buttons {or any decoration of your choosing}
• Stapler + Staples
• Hot Glue Gun
• Needle and Thread {to sew on buttons}

How to Make a Fabric Memo Board:

Now that you’ve collected your supplies, it’s time to move on to the fun part!  Grab your canvas and batting, and let’s get started with this easy step-by-step tutorial!

Step 1: Cover Your Canvas with Batting

Cut and lay out the batting so there is about one inch extra all the way around the canvas (you will do the same with the fabric)…

Pull batting tight and staple into the wooden frame of the canvas!

Step 2: Cover the Batting with Fabric

Now that you’ve affixed your batting, repeat Step 1 with your fabric.  Make sure the ‘right side’ of your fabric is facing out.

Just like you did with the batting, now pull your fabric tightly over the batting, and affix on the back with staples.

When you’re done, it should look like this…

Step 3: Add Your Ribbon

Then… criss cross your ribbon stating at one corner and going to the opposite corner. Example: lower left to upper right. Start with corners and then do as many other diagonal sets in both directions. Be sure to keep ribbon tight and just staple them into the back 🙂

Step 4: Sew on the Buttons

I don’t have a picture of the button step but basically where ever my ribbon crossed, I sewed on a button. {see above}  The button is an added decoration, but will also make the ribbon even tighter for holding pictures. On the back of the canvas I also used the hot glue on my sewing knots to make sure everything would stay in place!

Step 5: Hang Your DIY Ribbon Memo Board!

There are a few different ways you can hang your memo board.  Depending on the size of the canvas you used, consider these options…

• Command Hooks
• Sawtooth Hanger + Nail
• Wire Picture Hanger + Nail

My name is Amy, I have a blog called Crafts, Cakes, and Cats. I love to bake and be creative in both my personal life and my job. My job as a Nanny gives me a great creative outlet. I grew up with a home cooked meal almost every night and I try to do the same now as an adult!

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So have you tried making this DIY Memo Board for yourself?

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