Hi all! As many of you know, I have been doing little projects around my place to spruce it up a bit (remember my latest clothes pin mirror project?). As any of you doing DIY know, it can still add up. I have been sticking to one or two smaller projects a month, but this latest used a corkboard I already owned. Score! I got the idea after perusing blogs this weekend and thought it seemed simple and inexpensive enough. I actually had the corkboard covered with fabric before, but not as secure. I thought a new coat of paint and fabric would also spruce it up!
My dad started with spray painting the frame white (after I realized I am not the best spray painter). Although my dad taped the edges, you don’t have to be as careful since the cork will be covered.
To be the ideal size, lay fabric upside down on corkboard. Using a pencil, outline the corkboard edges.
After you have outlined the fabric, cut about a half inch around the penciled line.
Heat up your iron and press the edges down until smooth. If you are like me and got a crazy wrinkled piece, be sure to press the whole piece of fabric.
Once pressed, you can see how it easily it fits the corkboard space. Next, you want to pin the
fabric in place.
I bought these decorative nails at JoAnn’s which worked great, although they went through the cork. Decorative tacks would be ideal.
As I went along, I did fix a few pins since I stretched the fabric every so often. But you won’t notice any holes you may make. Start my pinning the 4 corners.
Next, I went around each area pulling the fabric and pinning.
I use about 40 nails total. This would depend on the size of the board and how tight you get the fabric.
Hung up in my office/guest bedroom…
I just love the ikat fabric and the decorative nails are just adorable!
I love pieces that are both decorative and functional. And it really plays off the green shade I have painted on the walls.
The great thing is that the project cost me less than 10 bucks!
Since I am kind of on a decorating/DIY project kick, I downloaded these project sheets from I Heart Organizing. That way I don’t feel overwhelmed with all the projects and can tackle as many as I please. Next up, I want to repaint my bedroom and main bathroom. I will be sure to post before and after pics.
I have a short work week this week since I was off Monday and Tuesday. Should fly by!
Do you enjoy DIY or do you find it easier to just purchase an item already made?
I go back and forth about this. Some bloggers take hours and hours creating a piece where my patience doesn’t stretch all too far. But quick and easy, I can do! 
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Such a cute idea! I love how it brings out the green on the wall
This is so cute! I just pinned it for future reference!
Great!
And it was super easy which is a plus!
I love this idea! I have one covered in fabric but need to cover two more. Love the fabric you chose.
I kind of hate DIY, but I like things to be custom, and I’m super picky. Unfortunately, not super crafty, but I try!! Love that fabric!
What a super cute idea! I am in need of a cork board (i like to post my bills on it so I don’t lose them) and this seems like something I could do. Thanks for sharing!
This is great! And I love how the fabric matches your wall colour too
I love this idea! I’ve been meaning to get a corkboard for ages, but now I think I might have to try this supercute colorful version. And you can’t beat $10
I love DIY — I did tons of that for my wedding eons ago, when I had a little more time, lol. Now, I pick and choose smaller projects that don’t take weeks!
I am sure wedding DIY is a great way to save money! I am sure I would do the same.
Ahhh love it! So cute and so simple!!
This is so cute!We are moving into our new house this weekend, and I’m so excited to get started on settling in and completing little diy projects like this one
That turned out great! I love DIY projects, but I am not very handy – I am a good copycat though!
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