I am very slowly working on getting my new craft room into shape and needed something on the blank expanse of wall behind my desk. I thought it would be fun to have an inspirational pinboard of sorts, so I set off in search of a cheap corkboard. At Ollies (a discount chain), I found four of these incredibly flimsy boards for $2 each.
I popped the boards out of their frames and gave the frames a coat of blue paint.
I used my free sample of Glidden paint for this project. Yay for free paint samples!
The paint looked a bit boring on it’s own, so I added some black Rub ‘n Buff to give it a more distressed look.
I hadn’t planned on covering the boards with fabric, but I remembered that I had this gorgeous remnant sitting in the closet! I purchased a yard of this Dwell Studio fabric awhile ago from fabric.com with the intention of using it for my living room pillows. However, the color isn’t quite right for the living room but works perfectly in my craft room! Using my trusty glue gun, I attached the fabric edges to the back of each corkboard.
And here is how they turned out! I feel inspired just looking at the fabric. I don’t even need to tack anything up there for awhile if I don’t want to!
And here are some more gratuitous photos for you because I just cannot help myself….
Love! And the best part is that I still have enough fabric leftover for a pillow which I will be making soon. Stay tuned!
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Workin' the Rub N Buff with the blue bird fabric, I am in love!!! Well done Beth, I like how the branches all seem to continue together, fabulosity!
xo
Kate
So pretty!! I like the distressed frame too. I will really be looking forward to seeing how you made/put together your desk b/c I'm looking at doing something very similar in Natalie's old room. That's the look I want!!
Love it and that fabric is so pretty, Beth! Great color for the frames {I still have my little Glidden samples sitting around waiting to be used}.
Lookin' fabulous!!! But I wouldn't want to cover up that fabric with papers.
That's so pretty! I wouldn't want to cover up that fabric, either. Your craft room is looking fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
So pretty!
Super cute, Beth! I love it! Love the fabric!
So pretty! Very much a magazine entry.
Those look lovely. Good job.
Oh wow! Love it – simple and classic.
Jo-Anna
I learn so much from creative women like yourself! Great idea! I have to check out Rub n Buff, I've never heard of it before. Your boards came out so good. Thanks for posting.
Susan : )
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Look fabulous, my friend! Great job! ;o)
Mary
Hi Beth
I told you I'd be back.
Love those…what is rub n buff? It looks like it may be my new best friend.
Great look…love the fabric and I am loving your craft room.
Maryrose
Looks fab!! I got a corkboard at goodwill yesterday. It is GREAT! Sturdy with a big chunky frame!! You can't buy em like that anymore!! It will be getting a makeover…hopefully blog worthy!
I LOVE those boards!! Is that fabric something that is still available?
I'm jealous! I can't find a cheap corkboard to save my life. That fabric is beautiful!
Looooooove that fabric! It is to die for.
Beth, I love that fabric and that shade of blue! It is magnificent! I can't wait to see the whole room!
Those look darling, Beth. And what a great use of leftover items. I really like the fabric.
Beth, these are beautiful! i'm so inspired to do something like that in my home. Simply grog!
Killer project! I love that fabric oh-so-much!
(Oh, and I love your new banner too)
XO
I LOVE it! the frames are the perfect distressed color and oh the fabric is great!
Lovely job! Ill be lifting this off of you for our office.
I love this idea! I need more quick and simple craft ideas to do around the house, and this is just screaming my name. Thanks for sharing!
I'm so in love with this idea because it looks as much like art as it does cork boards! I've been eyeing that very same fabric at fabric.com in the mustard forever and they never have it in stock. I just may need to copy this idea, love, love it!
Looks great!!! Love that fabric. And $2.00 each board?? That's such a steal
I'm loving those bulletin boards! That fabric is SOOO pretty, love the color!
That looks fabulous. I like that the fabric gives a different scene on each board.
Cheers,
Lisa x
That turned out SO pretty! I want a lovely corkboard from fabric now!
I have 3 giant cork boards, I got for a steal, waiting to be made over. One for me and 2 for the kids. Thanks for sharing!
Just found you! Already added you to my sidebar…love your blog and this great project!
That fabric is absolutely stunning! Wow, I love this look.
That is so pretty! Love the fabric!
I have been wanting to do something like this in my craft room but wasn't exactly sure what… I may steal this idea.
yep. this is soooo fabulous. I love that fabric!! Beautiful job, friend. -shaunna
{Love} it…and sorry for not posting a comment in like forever…life has taken hold of me and kept me busy…(which you can see from my other blog…my "real life" family one, haha)!
I love all your projects that you do and seeing pics of you from blissdom.
Hope you're doing well.
Blessings, Grace
Love these! So pretty!!!! I need to try that Rub n Buff stuff.
So nice. Love the whole look.
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Tara
This seriously looks AWESOME!! I love it!! Great job!!
Wow! I'm in love!!! I need inspiration boards in my office. The color is green. Any suggestion of fabric? I'm having the hardest time!
Thank you so much for the inspiration!!!!
That is the prettiest fabric and love that had enough to make a pillow case
Looks great! My order including that same fabric just arrived yesterday! I'm using it for a stool and some other accents in my bathroom.
gorgeous! i just found your site thru social parade and i love all your 'recreations'…i am your latest follower!! xo
Thanks for using the AMACO Rub 'n Buff. It's a great accent to the frame. I want to try this myself!
Beth, I am l o v e 'ing that fabric! The most beautiful cork boards I have ever seen
Hi Beth, I love your new boards and the fabric is beautiful!
Hugs,
Sherry
love love love! The fabric is beautiful, and the price is PERFECTION
I love your craft room!!
This is a really great idea! I love the fabric you used as well. Very creative!
A-dorable!
You have a wonderful eye for fabric! So glad your sister is ok…that was some scary stuff! (thanks for straightening me out about which one it was) 
TTYL lady!
Missy
You are so smart! I wouldn't want to hang anything on them right away either, beautiful job!
Ohhhh Pretty! I love these. This is something I'm planning on doing sometime for my office soon. I found you on TT&J.
http://sixtieshome.blogspot.com/
.Kellie.
First time to your blog…and I LOVE these and will try it out soon!! Thanks