I have been drooling over the latest Ballard catalog. I have been wanting one of their big cork boards for FOREVER. But...at $300 it just isn't possible. Or is it? Wait...IT IS! I just have to make my own!
I've been on the prowl for a big cork board and chunky frame all summer. The thrift store hasn't had any. Then, yesterday my mom called me from down the street, "Hey, Nat! There's a garage sale down here on the corner, you should come check it out!"
So, I did. And guess what I found. For 50 cents. That's right, 50 cents! Pretend you didn't notice it's upside down. And, they had a big cork board for $2, too! Talk about jackpot!
So, I ripped out the picture. Then, I took it out to spray paint it with Krylon Ivory Gloss. While it was drying I removed the cork board from it's frame and cut the board to the same size as the picture. Then, I stuck the cork board piece in it and......TA DAAAH! My very own beauuutiful cork board.
I've been on the prowl for a big cork board and chunky frame all summer. The thrift store hasn't had any. Then, yesterday my mom called me from down the street, "Hey, Nat! There's a garage sale down here on the corner, you should come check it out!"
So, I did. And guess what I found. For 50 cents. That's right, 50 cents! Pretend you didn't notice it's upside down. And, they had a big cork board for $2, too! Talk about jackpot!
So, I ripped out the picture. Then, I took it out to spray paint it with Krylon Ivory Gloss. While it was drying I removed the cork board from it's frame and cut the board to the same size as the picture. Then, I stuck the cork board piece in it and......TA DAAAH! My very own beauuutiful cork board.
I love it. Like...a lot. Take that, Ballard!!! And I'll keep my $297.50, thank you very much.
This project was SOOO easy! And SO inexpensive! Stay on the lookout and you'll find just what you're looking for!
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NICE!!! I love cheap knock offs that look just as good as the original. You go girl!
WOOO HOOOOO!!! I love it too :) I didn;t realize how large it actually was til you posted the photo with it actually on the wall......stunning!!! I have the huge frame....I just can't find the cork....like you, I'm holding out!!!
What a cute idea!!!!!!!!
HOLY FREAKIN Be-a-u-tiful! LOVE how creative you are!
I love that you got the stuff at a garage sale for $3! You are fabulous!
I LOVE THIS!! Seriously, this is awesome. I wish I had your eye for items like these. Maybe I should work on hitting the local garage sales more often because I'm with you. $300? No can do. Fifty cents and a small bit of work? Um, yes please!! Nice job!! :)
P.S. I saw your comment~ I am not going to lie...the numbing part HURT! Mostly just the one near my lip since that is just a really sensitive area. The others weren't really that bad...
Anyway good luck!!
Way cute. I love the detail in the frame.
Great find!!! I love it! How would you like to play in my link party? Its called Once Upon a Weekend, at my blog www.familyeverafter.blogspot.com. It starts on Friday mornings!!!
Have a great day!
Rach H
Looks great. If you get a chance I would love you to link your cork board up to More the Merrier Monday. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
50 Cents! That is just ridiculous! NICE find!
Brie
Love the red! Even love more that it was so inexpensive!!! Stop by and see me some time...new to the blogging world! :)
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