DIY Custom Memo Board

This cute DIY Custom Memo makes getting organized fun, and it’s so easy to make!

I absolutely love being organized, but to be honest, I’m kind of a messy person. So I’ll go through phases where I get really organized, then things get kind of crazy, then I get my act together again, etc. It’s a work in progress!

My desk is one area that really needs attention. It’s tiny, so the least bit of paperwork totally clutters it up. This DIY Custom Memo Board was the perfect organizing solution!

I first shared this DIY Custom Memo Board over at The Pinning Mama last year. With back to school season in full swing, I thought it would be the perfect time to share it here, too. This project is great for anyone, but I especially love the idea of using it in a dorm room.

Use this cute memo board to hold odds and ends, like business cards, gift cards, tickets, and notes that would otherwise get lost.

True to the name, this DIY Custom Memo Board is easy to personalize to your exact taste. Pick your favorite fabric, paint the squares in different patterns and colors, use bigger tiles, and more.

Want to make your own DIY Custom Memo Board? Here’s what you’ll need (affiliate links):

• cork tiles (I used 6-inch tiles, but 12-inch tiles would work great, too.)
• fabric
• hot glue gun
• painters tape
• craft paint
• foam brush
• adhesive mounting squares

Start by cutting out your fabric. Use a tile as a guide and leave a wide enough border to wrap the fabric around the back of the  tile.

Using the glue gun, run a line of glue along one end of the tile. Then, carefully press the fabric over the glue. Repeat on the opposite side of the tile, pulling the fabric taut so it lies flat.

This was one of the last projects I made with my old glue gun. Look at that thing … ha ha! It lasted 20+ years and went through a lot with me (countless burned fingers), but my new glue gun is a definite upgrade!

Fold in the corners neatly (kind of like a present), then attach them with glue as well. Repeat on the opposite side, pulling the fabric tight so it lies flat on the front of the tile.

That’s it for the fabric covered tiles. Wasn’t that easy?

For the painted squares, start by taping a border around the outside edge of the tiles about 1/2-inch wide.

About 1/2-inch from this border, add another row of tape on the inside of the tile. When you are finished, you should have a two separate layers of tape with a plain cork border in between.

Use the foam brush to paint the exposed tile with craft paint. Add additional coats of paint for more coverage, if needed.

Carefully remove the painters tape (before the paint dries) to reveal the border. Repeat with any remaining tiles.

Finally, add mounting square to the back of the tiles and hang them up.

Wasn’t that easy? I love how this DIY Custom Memo Board turned out. It makes a fun addition to my desk space, plus it helps me keep those odd bits organized.

Have fun personalizing this DIY Custom Memo Board to fit your space!

How do you keep your desk organized?

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