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!
ReplyDeleteWOOO 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!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHOLY FREAKIN Be-a-u-tiful! LOVE how creative you are!
ReplyDeleteI love that you got the stuff at a garage sale for $3! You are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI 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!! :)
ReplyDeleteP.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...
ReplyDeleteAnyway good luck!!
Way cute. I love the detail in the frame.
ReplyDeleteGreat 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!!!
ReplyDeleteHave 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/
ReplyDelete50 Cents! That is just ridiculous! NICE find!
ReplyDeleteBrie
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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