Revamped Picture Frame Tutorial:
Cork Board with {Funky} Push Pins
Apparently I got a crafty bug this weekend.
At first this started out as just another cork board frame revamp…but then I threw together an extra element at the last minute that I think gives this project some extra charm–funky push pins made from earring backings.
Scroll down for the tutorial:
Scroll down for the tutorial:
Let’s Get Started
Supplies Needed:
Frames in need of a good revamp
Cork Board
Spray Paint in the colors of your choice
Scissors
Plain Earring backings (available at Joanns in the jewelry supply section)
Here are my frames before the revamp:
This one isn’t so bad the way it is, but it was a little too white for me.
And this is a dollar store plastic gray frame–definitely in need of some TLC.
Step {One}:
I selected an antique white paint and a satin black semi-gloss. Wait for them to dry completely, before moving to step two. **Note: Apparently the spray paint I selected was not super compatible with my plastic frame. I had to apply three coats, so keep that in mind if you are using a plastic frame.
Step {Two}:
I had a little extra room in between the cork board and the back of the frame, and so the cork board wouldn’t collapse, I added some extra cork scraps to fill in the space.
Step {Three}:
Now add your favorite picture and you’re done.
This project would also be super cute in your kitchen with your favorite recipe pinned to it.
And now my favorite–the plastic frame and funky buttons:
BONUS Mini Tutorial:
So, I wanted to include some pins with my cork board, but I checked every drawer in my house and couldn’t find a single one. Instead I found my jar of extra buttons and beads, and some earring backings. So I busted out my glue gun and made some use of the dusty buttons.
Now you have some unique and anthropologie-esk pins for your new cork board.
Happy Crafting!
I linked this tutorial up to the following awesome blog parties:
Another Week of Thrifty Treasures @ Southern Hospitality
DIY Day @ A Soft Place to Land
http://poppiesatplay.blogspot.com/2010/03/creative-cats_19.html
http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/?
http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/?
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/?
http://thehillsarelivin.blogspot.com/2010/03/favorite-things-friday-2.html?
Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous
Feature Yourself Friday @ Fingerprints on the Fridge
31 Comments
Embellished Bayou
March 23, 2010 at 4:22 amLove these! That dollar store frame looks fab now, and those push pins are awesome!! Good job!
BaldyLocks
March 23, 2010 at 6:21 amThat's a pretty cool project ๐
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Bonnie @ House of Grace
March 23, 2010 at 12:24 pmHi, following you from Frugal Family. Cute frames. Thanks for sharing. I am your newest follower. I can't wait to see what else you do.
Bonnie
http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com/
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}
March 23, 2010 at 1:00 pmVery cute! I'm loving that big chunky plastic frame. Came out amazing! Great push pins, too. I love an eclectic collection!
– Michele
Love Stitched
March 23, 2010 at 3:24 pmlove this Ash….I will feature them once I am back up and running in blogging land ๐
{Brittany}
Laura
March 23, 2010 at 9:58 pmThese are so pretty. I want all those push pins!
Claudia
March 24, 2010 at 6:38 amMy push pins are boring… those are full of life! Great ideas ๐ Lovely blog too ๐
Samantha
March 24, 2010 at 5:48 pmNice work. I have tons of pins that need a place to land. Great idea.
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage
March 24, 2010 at 6:00 pmLoving those push pins!!
Allison @ House of Hepworths
March 25, 2010 at 5:05 amI love these and I'm totally going to copy you. Thanks!!
Andy Porter
March 25, 2010 at 2:25 pmI love the transformations and the push pins are to die for!! Thanks for linking to Creative Cats!!
XOXO,
Andy
Jessica Hills
March 27, 2010 at 4:47 pmI love those! Those frames are stunning. Thanks for posting on Favorite THings Friday!
Wendy @ The Shabby Nest
March 27, 2010 at 9:22 pmThey look great!
Jenn Miyamoto
March 27, 2010 at 9:29 pmYou did an AWESOME job! I especially love the black one…so classy!
Jenn
Red Door Home
March 28, 2010 at 12:30 pmLove the push pins! So clever.
CrystaL*
March 30, 2010 at 5:43 pmThis is awesome! I have had this idea for a while to with some great frames I have. This is just the encouragement I need to get to this project.
I love your pins by the way that is so fun I am going to do that with some of my vintage earrings ๐
Stacey
March 30, 2010 at 8:51 pmOh my goodness! Which dollar store chain did you get that frame from? It's perfect for everything ever.
Rachelle
April 2, 2010 at 12:56 amLOVE IT.
๐
Ashley @ Little Miss Momma
April 12, 2010 at 11:39 amHi Stacey, I got that frame from the Dollar Tree about a year ago! They always have random frame finds!
linda
April 25, 2010 at 6:00 pmAnother fab project of yours!! Turned out awesome!
Linda
Chasity
May 2, 2010 at 12:17 amThese are great … really love the black one. Makes me want to get up and drive to JoAnn's to buy spray paint and earring backs. Thanks so much for sharing.
icandy...
May 6, 2010 at 3:25 amreally cute, ashley!
thanks for sharing!
ox
christina
Chasity
May 31, 2010 at 5:54 amI am dying to make these push pins but cannot find the plain earring backs anywhere … not even JoAnn's ๐
Ashley
April 15, 2011 at 3:20 amThis craft makes me SO HAPPY!!! It is so cute and creative but simple for me to do…I think I will definitely have to make this!!
Auntie Moo
May 11, 2011 at 3:38 amGreat looking push pins. I also like to make my push pins with clear dome gems.
Jordan
May 21, 2011 at 11:35 pmI made one too! thanks for the idea and how-to. heres mine!!
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x377/jbeccook/219571_10150597700775014_554075013_18943571_6925925_o.jpg
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July 25, 2011 at 1:18 pmi had seen the frame and it is a nice one and i am looking this types of the things for a long time and i will get the good design from here .
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Norma Jean Bassett
April 5, 2018 at 6:22 amHi Ashley,
Boaed looks great!
Thanks for adding my metal bubble bee Great add for me!
We make and design this here in the US.
I have been selling them to Ballard Designs catalog for 20 years now!
But they have decided to copy my push pins and now are making them in Asia :-((
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