Picture Frame With Cork Board

Framed Cork Board from a Picture Frame for Home Office Decor

If I found the picture frame, I could combine them into a framed cork board to use as home office decor!Upcycling a Picture Frame into a Framed Cork BoardInterestingly enough, I found some cork roll at the thrift store when I found the right picture frames!DIY Cork Board for a Home OfficeWhen everything was dry, I trimmed down the cork board sheets to fit my frame.Well, my picture frame was deep enough for a canvas painting…but two layers of cork is actually ideal for a framed cork board!Ready to see what my DIY cork board or framed cork board looks like when it was all done?

DIY Fabric Covered Cork Board using a Picture Frame

So here is what you need to get started:– a picture frame the size that you want your cork board to be.My start looked like this (because I was starting with a previously fabric covered cork board picture frame…I removed the old fabric wrapped cork from the frames so that all I had was the backing board, the cork cut to size, and then fabric.

To create your own version of this, cut your piece of cork or your cork tiles to fit your backing board.

Use some spray adhesive to adhere the cork board to the backing board and keep it in place.

Fabric, fabric, and more fabric…what else can you do with it??

DIY Framed Cork Board

Sharing the step by step of creating a DIY framed cork board!Here are the how-to steps for making this stylish cork board ( post includes affiliate links – see my full disclosure statement {here}).

Cut Your Cork Board & Fabric to SizeCut your cork board cut just a little bit smaller than the size of your frame opening.The easiest way to cut a cork board is with a table saw but you can also use a utility knife like I did (don’t worry if your cork board edges are jagged – they won’t show).

Adhere & Staple Your Fabric to Your Cork BoardLightly spray your cork board with spray adhesive (do this in a well-ventilated area and don’t use too much adhesive), center your fabric over your cork board, and smooth it out over the entire surface so that it adheres well.

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Make Your Own Cork Board with Wine Corks

Cork crafts are a great way to upcycle used wine corks.You can make this DIY cork board in about an hour!You can make the pushpin DIY in 5 minutes or less.Just use the same glue you’re using for the corks and attach a button, beads, or a metal craft flat to the front of the pushpin or thumbtack.

*grin*Either way, I think this DIY cork board is lovely and a great way to upcycle old wine corks.

Easy DIY Gold Framed Cork Board (Under $15)

I’ve done easy DIYs for cork boards before, but those times the entire cork board was covered!I’m all about easy DIY decor because it’s a fast way to change up your space and on a budget too!Easy DIY Gold Framed Cork BoardThis home DIY decor project is only 5 steps and that INCLUDES taping your cork board which takes less than 5 minutes.I was so excited to be able to give you guys more easy DIY decor ideas especially affordable ones.

I knew I wanted my DIY cork board to go on the wall above my desk so that was my reasoning behind this!

How to Make a Framed Bulletin Board

Unfortunately, the price causes me to hyperventilate so I’ve looked for ways to make my own DIY framed bulletin board.Carefully measure the dimensions of your cork board.Lay the wood frame face-down and set your cork board in place.Nail directly through the molding that is on the top of the cork board, fill the holes and paint.

My clippings and photos, or the fact that this $300.00 DIY framed bulletin board knock-off cost us just over $20.oo.

DIY Framed Corkboard For The Office

I knew I had been holding onto it for a reason and was able to turn it into a really fun corkboard for my office wall!Then I used hot glue to attach the cork to the foam core.

If you don’t already have a piece of foam core on the back of your old frame, I suggest picking one up.Layering the cork on top of the foam core will allow you to poke your tacks in no problem.That’s just one of a couple of ways that I plan to make my office functional and pretty.