Hey, how is everyone today?
I want to share a recent project with you. I had the urge to spruce up my office area, and was recently inspired by a pinboard I'd seen in the Cyber PR office. "A pinboard. Huh... why don't I have one of those?", I thought. I wanted to get a similar one, in order to write down little notes, reminders to myself, and inspirational photos.
I picked up a this medium-sized one from the Container Store, and set about remaking it into a cuter style that suits my aesthetic!
![pinboard diy](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/8738637259_eed7c3a412_z.jpg)
I basically just the colors I had on hand- which was a limited selection. First, I painted the main area of the cork board with white acrylic paint. I was running out, and there was only juust enough to finish the board, so I actually didn't get to paint the entire surface cleanly. However, I ended up liking the stippled effect.
I then painted the wood frame a darker color of brown.
![pinboard diy](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/8739756994_e4286f6aab_c.jpg)
![pinboard diy](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7288/8739757474_8f9cf2bc48_z.jpg)
After that I experimented a bit. I really am no visual artist. I have no talent for painting or drawing, so the "art" part of the DIY process is always challenging for me. A lot of the lines didn't come out perfectly straight. Luckily, I like a lot of styles that play off the imperfectness of the "artwork." This is what I went for :)
![pinboard diy](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7281/8739757902_beaeecf4e8_z.jpg)
I ended up with this!! Quite honestly, I was scared this would be a total fail, but it wasn't. It's cute and imperfect, and it makes me happy to look at.
![pinboard diy](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7281/8739758716_275bc5c3fb_z.jpg)
![Chantilly](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7293/8734180186_591d4e252b_o.png)
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Extremely cute. I love that you made it your own.
ReplyDeleteThat's super cute! I love the triangles.
ReplyDeleteLC from the world of ellesee
thank you!!
DeleteNice work!! :D
ReplyDeleteto cute! Love the details of your border you added! :)
ReplyDeletexo!
Desiree.
thanks girl :))
DeleteI never thought about painting my pin board. What a great idea.
ReplyDeletethanks! i just thought it would look so much cuter!
Deletelove it! Never thought to paint the cork bit! :)
ReplyDeletethis is super cute! i love how you can customize it to your liking :)
ReplyDelete-Deana, from Birds&Oxfords
I love the triangles, and I hope you show I off when it's all full of ideas and pictures! I can't seem to have an inspiration board so I use Pintrest. :)
ReplyDeleteCute idea! I have a ugly boring one im so going to jazz up a bit now.
ReplyDeleteZoe xx
http://gypsiesister.blogspot.co.uk
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteI did a similar thing once and painted a squirrel on my board - that always made me smile when I had to work!
Have a great weekend,
-Kati
Aww this is adorable! I feel like such a dork but it never occurred to me that I could paint my bulletin board. And now I have a new project to do!
ReplyDeleteI told my husband I was going to HGTV style set up an office for him once we get settled in our new place & this board looks like a great addition!
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