Cork Trivets turned Corkboard!
Okay quick, think of a young girl/tween's bedroom and tell me the first thing that pops into your mind when you access her needs in a bedroom. Did you answer "corkboard?" It's an essential item, right? I mean, where else is she going to hang her drawings, pictures, and movie stubs! There are many really cute corkboards available to purchase, but some cost a pretty penny. Like these from Pottery Barn Kids.
This one seems simple and wouldn't lead you to believe a huge price tag was attached, right? Well, think again, it's currently on sale for $139.00. Wow, what a steal! (Please hear the sarcasm dripping from my words.)
Don't get me wrong, if you've got the budget to buy these, then I say "do it." They're cute and most likely really well made. But if you're in the same boat as me, don't have all that extra cash and know that your daughter's taste is going to change, then let me show you the alternative I came up with.
I used these cork trivets from IKEA...
And various shades of this paint from Hobby Lobby
To create this...
After painting the background solid pink, I started nailing the trivets to the wall, one by one, until it was at a height I was comfortable with. After that, I painted the acrylic paint on random trivets to add some interest and bring in the other colors in the room. Easy and simple, and I promise it didn't cost anywhere close to the costly catalog finds.
Have you created your own version of a corkboard? I'd love to see your creations, send me a picture!
Linking to the following parties. You're just a click away from more inspiration!
Hope Studios: Tutorial Tuesday The Shabby Creek Cottage
Tip Junkie Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Blue Cricket Design The Shabby Nest
Trendy Treehouse Finding Fabulous
I Heart Nap Time The DIY Showoff
Lil' Luna
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This is a precious idea that I completely intend to duplicate some day as a DIY project, but honestly, I don't have the $299.00 to spend on it. Can you believe the price of this baby, friends?!
This one seems simple and wouldn't lead you to believe a huge price tag was attached, right? Well, think again, it's currently on sale for $139.00. Wow, what a steal! (Please hear the sarcasm dripping from my words.)
Don't get me wrong, if you've got the budget to buy these, then I say "do it." They're cute and most likely really well made. But if you're in the same boat as me, don't have all that extra cash and know that your daughter's taste is going to change, then let me show you the alternative I came up with.
I used these cork trivets from IKEA...
And various shades of this paint from Hobby Lobby
To create this...
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We added a few pieces of white trim on the top and side to frame it out.
After painting the background solid pink, I started nailing the trivets to the wall, one by one, until it was at a height I was comfortable with. After that, I painted the acrylic paint on random trivets to add some interest and bring in the other colors in the room. Easy and simple, and I promise it didn't cost anywhere close to the costly catalog finds.
Have you created your own version of a corkboard? I'd love to see your creations, send me a picture!
Linking to the following parties. You're just a click away from more inspiration!
Hope Studios: Tutorial Tuesday The Shabby Creek Cottage
Tip Junkie Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Blue Cricket Design The Shabby Nest
Trendy Treehouse Finding Fabulous
I Heart Nap Time The DIY Showoff
Lil' Luna
House of Hepworths
Cork Trivets turned Corkboard!
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