Corkboard Makeover
I swear this Craft Your Stash thing is really working for me.
I purchased no new supplies to makeover this corkboard,
and I had the board itself in my stash already!
And I absolutely love how it turned out!
I'm pretty sure I grabbed this corkboard at The Dollar Tree, but its seriously been sitting forgotten in a cabinet for so long that I can't remember for certain. Regardless, I know I didn't originally pay more than a dollar or two for it.
Its not huge, about 12"x8.5".
But what a clean slate to work with!!
The possibilities of what could be done with one of these is endless!
Here's what I chose to do:
I knew I wanted to hang mine in my craft space so I grabbed some fabric from my stash that is similar in color to what I have going on in my area. I Mod Podged the fabric on to the frame one side at a time (so 4 strips of fabric total). For my short sides, I folded the fabric down into a pretty corner.
The first two photos above show the front and back of the corkboard.
The bottom photo gives you an idea of how I folded the fabric.
FYI: Using Mod Podge to adhere fabric to something can make it appear discolored.
I added more Mod Podge on top of the fabric to deal with the discoloration problem.
I also decided to add some lace to the frame. I Mod Podged that down, too.
I knew what fabric I wanted to use to cover the cork, but I needed something to cover the edges and create a border. I sifted through my ribbon stash repeatedly but could not find anything I liked. I debated buying something new at the store but was determined to make do with what I had on hand.
Then I remembered a fun technique that's been popping up in the scrapbook community:
rolled paper!
If there is one thing I have a ton of it is scrapbook paper. π
I was immediately able to find something in my stash I could use.
Rolling the paper was a new technique for me and this is how I did it:
I hung some Scotch tape along one end of a piece of 12x12" scrapbook paper then attached a small dow rod (or you could use a bamboo skewer) to the tape and paper. I rolled the paper as tightly as I could around the dow rod then used a couple of rubber bands to hold it together.
I let it sit for 24 hours to help the paper keep its shape once the rubber bands were removed.
The next evening I removed the rubber bands and dow rod. The paper was keeping the rolled shape pretty well. I unrolled it to trim it down to the width I needed for the corkboard.
I made the long pieces first, trimming them down then cutting off 3" long pieces (so my long pieces were 10"x3"). I rerolled these pieces on the dow rod (minus the tape) and used small amounts of Scotch tape to hold them together. I removed the rods after adding the tape.
I repeated the process with the short sides of the corkboard, laying the long pieces out where they would be attached to get an accurate measure of length.
After all of my pieces of rolled paper were made, I layed my fabric on the cork and put down a thin line of Β Beacon 3-in-1 along all of the sides. I pressed all of my rolled paper pieces into the sides. This made both my fabric and my paper adhere to the corkboard all in one step!
So now my corkboard looks like this.
While I'm loving the polka dot fabric on the cork, its coming across as a little loud.
I need to lighten it up!
So I crisscross a few pieces of lace across it, adhering it to the fabric at just the ends.
I love how it looks now! Not too busy, and not over bright.
Once last touch because I can't leave well enough alone...
Using the leftover scrapbook paper from my rolled border, I made 1-inch circles with a circle punch then cut them in half to make some fun bunting. Thread it with some string and attach it to the board with some thumbtacks... Instant pretty!
Isn't she gorgeous!!
A little bit modern, a little bit vintage.
A lot of love!
To hang this bad girl, I used some Command 3M picture hanging strips (the ones with gripper teeth).
I had just the empty spot on the wall over my craft desk to hang her!
Of course, hanging above my desk, the first thing I put on it was my brand new business cards designed by my gal Bev! Aren't they too fun?? She's awesome to work with!
I'm really going to love using this corkboard to hang little bits of inspiration.
Not to mention I just love looking at it!
What do you think you would do to one of these corkboards??
I link to these fun parties.
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What fun and bright polka dots! They light up the room, I'm sure! π You should totally enter this project into Craftbaby's DIY a Corkboard Challenge! π http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/20/diy-a-cork-boardxxCandie
I would love to feature this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks!
This is so cute! I found it over at Trendy Treehouse. I need to make one of these for my craft room.
http://www.cupcakesandcorndogs.com
Fabulous! I found this over at Naptime Crafters - I just had to check it out!
Michele,
This is so cute!! The colors make me smile. Thanks for linking : )
Michele!! Everything about this makes me so happy!! I want one for my craft room for sure. I was eyeing this link at the link party and couldn't wait to click over and even more happy to see it was yours. Just pinned! π
That is the most cheerful corkboard I've seen to date. Love it!
Love this....too cute! I'd love for you to come link these up!
http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/2012/03/tuesday-time-out.html#.T1YnylHlyGc
Melanie π
Reasons To Skip The Housework
This looks fantastic!! I love it turned out! Visiting from Sugar Bee Crafts-thanks for sharing!
Kari
Newlyweds on a Budget
I think I would copy you cuz that is so darn CUTE!!!!! I'd LOVE for you to share this over on Kammy's Korner for Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday. π http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2012/03/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-22.html
That is very fabulous!!! It's sooo cute!! π
That is just too cute! It really caught my eye out of all the posts linked to the Craftomaniac blog. I love the polka dots-always a good choice, and the little bunting-really, really sweet<3
oh how darling - love the fresh springy colors! yum!
fresh new linky party just opened - would love to have ya come play if you'd like!
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Great job on this corkboard - it looks fantastic!
Lowri π
Too cute! I like how you used the rolled paper on the edges -- very clever. I hope you can stop by and share at the It’s a Wrap Link Party at Artful Rising.
Erika
Just wanted to let you know I included this as part of my link party wrap up and features!
love this! i have an old corkboard i've been saving to makeover and this just gave me the inspiration to do it! we'd love for you to link up at our Sunday Best party. π http://griffithsrated.blogspot.com/2012/03/sunday-best-fashion-crafts.html
Sooo cute! Love the lace!
This is so pretty!!!! What a cute creative board! Love it!
Very cute! Love the colours too.
So cute! I love the colors!
Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/diy-for-the-house/
Have a great weekend!
You are invited to share this with my blog hop:
http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-your-stuff-13-chocolate-cover.html
This is so cute, I love it. Thank you for sharing.
Very fun. Love the bright colors. Love the lace on the frame!
We're just starting a link up party and love it if you'd share there (if you are interested): http://www.waywardgirlscrafts.com/2012/03/wayward-weekend-week-6.html
You are totally rocking this challenge and this is so wonderful! Pretty ( love the colors) and practical. Win-Win!
I love the bright and cheerful colors. And brilliance for using the dowels with paper!
I love it! I have a corkboard just sitting as well and now you have inspired me.
Im a new follower too xx Nat
http://northshoredays.blogspot.co.nz/
Michelle,
Adorable project with fresh springy colors - what's not to love? I would love for you to stop over and link up to my party which is happening NOW! I would love to have you!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
Well now that is just BEAUTIFUL! I found you on Tater Tots and Jello. I'd love to have you link up with us for Fun Stuff Fridays linky party at Toys In The Dryer. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/03/fun-stuff-fridays-13.html
Absolutely beautiful! Very creative and colorful! I found your blog through the Tatertots and Jello link party. Megan
I love all of the detail that you put into it! It is just too darling:)
Super cute Michele! Love all the different patterns and texture! Great makeover!
Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party! I featured this today! π
Michele, This is really cute. I love your technique and the colors you used. I always fear that I add to much to my project and you always seem to know exactly how much is just the right amount. Great Job! Lesley
This is just adorable!! Love the colors. Hope you can link this up at my turquoise lovin' party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2012/02/turquoise-lovin-27.html
Adorable! I love the rolled paper method. Thanks for sharing. I'm here from Serenity Now.
So bright and cheerful. Love it!
I.... well.... LOVE IT!!! The colors are sooo pretty too!!
I hope you'll stop by my blog. I have have a Linky Party going on π
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/
This is super adorable! I love all of the colors and the rolled paper idea is fabulous!
This is so fun! Thanks for the great tutorial! I would love if you would share with my readers on Blog Stalking Thursday! http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/02/blog-stalking-thursday-30.html
this is such a cute idea. I would love to do something like this in my daughter's room. I would love it if you could come share at my first linky party.
Amy@homehappyhome.blogspot.com
I LOVE this! The colors are so great!
Ok - I am seriously in LOVE with this corkboard!!! The fabric and lace are perfect and the little bunting is just the cutest ever! So so cute!!!!
I'm so glad you like your cards too! Yay!