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Step 2Background Board
Disassemble a largish packing box so that it lays flat on the ground. Cut off the side flaps and save them. Cut the flat box in half, so that you have two panels each with two sides of the box.
Align them to form a squarish shape and tape them together on both sides. Cut three 6" wide strips from the side flaps and glue them to one side across the seam to reinforce the board. Secure with some tape the ends of each strip to hold them down while the glue dries.
When the glue has set, you can cover the front in a fabric of your choice. I used a plain black background, since I chose to cover the pockets and memo board with decorative prints. Once upon a time, it was an extra long twin sheet that I needed for one year in a dorm. Lay the fabric out on the floor and place the board on top of it. Cut a panel that is 3-6" larger than the board on all sides.
Place the board reinforcement side down on the ground and apply a generous squiggly mess of glue to one half of the surface. Lay down the fabric, smooth and pull it taut to remove wrinkles and bumps. Repeat on the remaining half.
When the glue has dried, turn the board over and secure the edges to the backside using glue and tape.
Align them to form a squarish shape and tape them together on both sides. Cut three 6" wide strips from the side flaps and glue them to one side across the seam to reinforce the board. Secure with some tape the ends of each strip to hold them down while the glue dries.
When the glue has set, you can cover the front in a fabric of your choice. I used a plain black background, since I chose to cover the pockets and memo board with decorative prints. Once upon a time, it was an extra long twin sheet that I needed for one year in a dorm. Lay the fabric out on the floor and place the board on top of it. Cut a panel that is 3-6" larger than the board on all sides.
Place the board reinforcement side down on the ground and apply a generous squiggly mess of glue to one half of the surface. Lay down the fabric, smooth and pull it taut to remove wrinkles and bumps. Repeat on the remaining half.
When the glue has dried, turn the board over and secure the edges to the backside using glue and tape.
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