With the coming summer break for our children, have you been thinking about ideas for projects to occupy their time? Here's an inexpensive project that is not only fun but functional! DIY message boards!

Not only are message boards functional for everything from leaving messages to displaying photos, but it also cuts down on the amount of damage to walls from nails, tacks or tape. DIY message boards are great for instant decor as well. You can design your message board to go with a theme or style in any room, not to mention very low cost.

Materials needed:

• Ceiling Tile
• Box Cutter
• Hot glue gun
• Fabric 
• Measuring tape