I've been wanting to DIY and just didn't find the time. But Katie and Sherry kicked my bootie into high gear with:
...I finally got on the ball and completed a few DIY projects in the office--and just in time for me to decide to take on a little business venture. More about that in the next couple of weeks, but for now...let's bask in the bliss of my newly completed linen pinboard with brass nailhead trim. Total cost was approximately $50. Still a bit pricey, but a much cheaper alternative to the $149 Pottery Barn price tag. Yes, I'll take the DIY version for 1/3 the price please!
I got my supplies from JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby (that way I could purchase everything with a coupon...sneaky, I know.). You'll need:
1. cork (duh)-I used a 2x3 roll AND 1 pack of 12 in x 12 in tiles (this made my board 4x3)
2. foam core (already 4x3 when it opens so I didn't have to alter it at all)
3. spray adhesive-I like the light because it's movable. I tend to freak out when things aren't perfect and this lets me slide things around a bit until they get how I want them
3. staple gun
4. fabric of your choice- I used linen because it was cheap-o when I went (4.99/yd)
5. nailhead trim-I picked up a roll of trim at JoAnn's because it should work great for this project and be super easy!
Unroll the cork and let it flatten for a bit. Then adhere the cork to your foam core using the spray adhesive. The edges on my roll weren't sticking very well so I went ahead and stapled them down along with a few additional "safety" staples in random areas to make sure the cork wasn't going anywhere! Then, just like a present, pull your material tightly and staple once in the center of each side (if your fabric has a pattern on it, don't forget to check and make sure it's centered and straight during that step). Continue pulling tightly and stapling every inch or two to finish it up. Take a trip around your edge with the nailhead trim and there you have it!
I heart it. I can't wait to start pinning all the great inspiration I find in my magazines! I got those amazing resin antlers for $12 at Hobby Lobby, the glass milk vase at Dillards for $2, and the pillow cover is my latest DIY using an Anthropologie napkin with a black and white herringbone pattern on the back! I. Love. It.
So, what do ya think? Ready to whip up a pinboard and napkin pillow cover yourself?!
Wishing you a Pinspired Wednesday!
P.S. The pillow cover is a huge hint on what I've got in the works. I'm off to cut more fabric :)
I'll be linking to these lovely ladies:
17 comments:
It's gorgeous! I love DIY - the price is right, the results custom (and so rewarding) and you did a beautiful job! Love it!
So pretty - I love it!
Very handy! I need to do this in my office. Cute pillow!
Very nice. Your DIY turned out beautifully :)
I did a pinboard as part of my challenge do. They're easy to do, yet so rewarding :)
Very nice! I've been wanting to make a similar version. Great blog you have. Glad I found it! I'm your newest follower. come visit me and follow me back. :)
Megan
www.alivedinhome.blogspot.com
ok wow I just posted about a DIY bulletin board, and your blows mine out of the water! haha
Love your cute site!
xoxo
Aarean
colorissue.blogspot.com
I made something similar a couple of years ago and now it is filled with family pictures and I love it! I REALLY love that pillow!
Your pin board is so pretty! I love the idea of using foam core as a base...so light. I'm working on my kids playhouse, and I just might do this in there. Thanks for the good idea!
I love the pinboard! I'll definitely be making one.
I'm so glad you linked this up this week. Loved seeing it again. It's inspired an idea for a future project! ;)
Have a great week, Michelle!
Roeshel
I love your pinboard. It turned out great. Inspires me to make one for myself.
Love your pin board. I also love the chair below it. Would love for you to stop by DIY Home Sweet Home and link up to More the Merrier Monday.
Jamie
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
Very clever and looks great too!
It looks great! I was pricing out large corkboards yesterday, and they weren't cheap. And I don't really want a frame...I was thinking of adding cork to a piece of mdf, but that's heavy...your idea is genius!! I think I'll be going this route for my project!!
Thrilled to find your blog...off to check out your archived projects! :)
Very, very pretty! Love the antlers as well. I just wrote a post on those today! Thanks for sharing.
I love the look of this pin board...you nailed Pottery Barn's style! Thanks for the great tutorial!
It's absolutely amazing how some nail head trim can spruce up anything. It makes it stand out so much! I absolutely love this and want to make one! Thanks for sharing!
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