My love of coffee is well known throughout my family, which is why my mother-in-law found this print of a coffee cup on fabric. She adored him, but wasn't sure what to do with him. I tried to hang it on a bar. This is not functional. I was worried that the fabric wouldn't lay flat if I tried to frame it myself, and the design was so close to the edge that the frame covered part of the image. It would have cost over $100 to have it professionally framed. Instead, with the help of my sister-in-law, we put the print to use as a magnetic board that also framed it in an unexpected way.
Cut the fabric to fit inside the basket.
To make sure the coffee cup was centered, we folded the fabric in half so that the image was in the center of the fabric. Fabrication tip:To make it easier to cut the fabric and keep it straight, we align the fabric with a slot in our platform.
Cut off the top of the fabric and discard (except for future projects).
Fold the edge of the fabric to create a seam. Use a ruler or straight edge to make sure you get an even seam. Then use hot glue to secure the seam. We started with the top and then went to the sides. We didn't have to hot glue the bottom of the fabric because there was already a sewn seam.
Remember to trim the extra fabric at the corners so it doesn't stick out.
To adhere the fabric to the basket, apply spray adhesive to the back of the fabric. It's best to spray it outside or in a well-ventilated area.
Attach the fabric to the metal basket. Press down and smooth the fabric to make sure it sticks to the basket and doesn't bubble.
Hang the magnetic board on a chain. We considered twine or leather, but found two necklace chains and connected them to fit. We tied one end of the chain around the top of the basket and then used a picture hanging cord to tighten and make a loop. He then repeated the process on the other side.
For the finishing touches, add simple black magnets.
In about 20 minutes, the fabric is framed as a unique magnet board, perfect for reminders, messages, and even notes that remind me when it's time to buy more coffee.
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