Fabric Covered Cork Board

ByErica
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Working as an event planner, I have multiple events going on each month so I must be organized in order to make the events successful.  To bring in both color and organization to my office, I created a bright fabric covered cork board.

This project was so much fun to complete!  It cost less than $10 to create and only took 30 minutes to make.  The supplies I used included an IKEA Corkboard (size 22 ¾ x 15 ¼), Thumbtacks, Fabric (½ yard), and a glue gun.  I chose to use duck cloth as it was thicker and I felt it would be more durable over time. When choosing thumbtacks, be sure to use the kind that is flat and look like nail heads.

Before starting the project, you will want to iron your fabric so that it is nice and smooth and free of any wrinkles.

Next, lay the fabric over the cork board making sure to leave at least two inches extra on the sides.  Begin pushing the thumbtacks one by one into the cork along the edge of the board.

Continue putting thumbtacks in the cork until the perimeter of the board is covered.

Next, flip the board over and carefully cut off any excess fabric you have outside of the 2 inches that will be glued to the back of the board.

After cutting, carefully pull the fabric and glue it tightly to the back of the board using a hot glue gun.

Voila!  You have a customized fabric cork board! I love how it turned out and how simple it was to make.  I'm sure I'll be making another one to have in my home office as well.

What projects have you completed to keep you more organized?

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54 Comments

  1. So cute! You did a great job and chose the perfect fabric for this! I wish I had room for a corkboard! Great job! Found you via Show and Tell Saturday link party!

    Cheers,
    Julia
    It's Always Ruetten

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  3. I really like this idea! We could use it in our homeschool room!
    ~Gina
    http:ginascraftcorner.blogspot.com

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  9. This is such a cute project! I tried spraypainting my cork board and it didn't turn out so well. I'll have to try this instead! Thanks for linking up to Frugal Crafty Home!

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  11. Really clever! Love the yellow fabric...what a wow for a wall!
    Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday Link Party!
    Hope your week is extraordinary!

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  12. Thanks so much Diane! I love bright colors so the fabric worked perfectly! Have a great night!

    Erica

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  13. I have that exact corkboard and was going to just paint it - but now I think I'll get some pretty fabric and do this instead. So pretty, and easy!

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  14. You should definitely make one!! It was so much fun and I love the way it turned out. The best part is you can easily take the fabric off and add new fabric anytime you are ready for a change! Thanks so much for stopping by!

    Erica

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