Something I am working on

So I never considered myself the "do-it-yourself" crafty type, but I am feeling inspired since I need some stuff for my new dorm room this fall.

This is the inspiration for my new room: I purchased this from Walmart for $35.00 and free shipping!! It comes with the comforter, sheets, and a sham. I then found a bedskirt for approximately $14 from Kohl's.

I want to go for something more bold than I usually do because dorm rooms are just so...blah. Pastels tend to just blend into cream-colored walls. Since we aren't allowed to do any kind of painting/wall-papering other than the color that is there I decided to go with the black and white, along with some brights pinks and greens.

I also decided to make one of these: http://niner360.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/how-to-make-a-french-memo-board/ I have two fabrics that I am trying to choose between for the fabric. Here are some swatches that are similar to the fabric pieces that I found... (I am sorry the link doesn't work...none of my links that I am inserting are working for me!! Argh.)





I haven't purchased any ribbons yet, but I found old pieces of clothing at the thrift store that are big enough to make one of these boards. I can't wait until I can get it done. If it turns out, there will be pictures forth-coming.

Until then!