A message board look can be changed by putting a frame around the board or marking the exterior with a border. The frame can be as decorative as you like, and it can also be used to hang the board. Use decorative stickers or wallpaper border or paint your own design on the message board. Use stencils to create a variety of designs.
Wrap your bulletin board like a gift and have the wrapping paper match the different seasons. Remove the message board from any frames it may be in before adding the wrapping paper as the paper will need to lie flat against the message board to be effective. Once the paper starts to fill up with push pin holes, you can replace it with a new wrapping paper design that matches the season, has the logo designs of the local college or professional sports team or matches the room decor.
One of the advantages of decorating your bulletin board by covering it in cloth is the material does not show push pin holes as easily as paper. Cloth message board coverings can also be changed to match the current holiday season or for any decorative theme. You can cover the board in a solid color or find interesting patterns to use.
A French bulletin board is covered with cloth and ribbons. The color scheme can be anything that matches your room decor, and the ribbons can be put in any pattern you choose. Popular French bulletin board ribbon patterns include diamond shapes and squares. If geometric shapes don't fit the room's decor, you can try covering the entire board with colorful ribbons.