Ribbon Memory Board

Materials Needed:
16" x 20" canvas board
2/3 yard fabric
1 pk batting sheet
6 yards 3/8" wide ribbon
Small flat brads
Fabric glue
Decorative buttons
1/2 yard muslin (optional)
Staple gun
Awl

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Cut fabric and sheet batting 3" larger than the canvas board.

2. Lay top of canvas board face down on top of the batting and wrong side of fabric. (Batting will be between the board and the fabric).

3. Bring both the batting and fabric up over the sides and use a staple gun to secure. Fold the corners as if wrapping a box.

4. Ribbon is applied like a basket weave pattern. Cut the ribbon after attaching it to the board. Start at one corner and work across to the opposite corner. Space the ribbon equally apart (approx. 4" - 5"). Secure to the backside of the canvas board using glue or staple gun. Repeat the same procedure with the other corner.

5. Place brads at the intersections of the ribbon, using an awl to make the holes. Glue decorative buttons on top of brads.

6. (Optional) Cut muslin in a 16 3/4" x 20 3/4" rectangle. Press under 1/2" on all edges. Staple to back of board.