Ammon’s Corkboard

I think working on 4 rooms at one time has been to my advantage. If something isn’t working in one room I can just paint it and move it to another. This corkboard was in Adam’s room, then the boys were sharing it for a while.

I covered the cork area with ad paper and tape.

Then sprayed it with black spray paint to match Ammon’s room. It looked good but I wanted to add something more to it.

So, I used the Cricut to cut out a car shape on a scratch piece of paper. Then I used the outline of the car as a stencil for the board.

I used easy-tack on the back of the stencil to secure it in place. Spray the back then let it sit for about a minute before sticking it to your project.

Then I applied acrylic paint to the board with a round sponge brush using a ponuding motion. I did it in a few light layers so it wouldn’t bleed under the stencil.

To hang it on the wall I used Command picture strips (surprise, surprise). Since it’s pretty large and I don’t know how Ammon’s going to treat it, I used 4 of the strips.

Ta-da! It’s hung on the wall over his table I still need to finish.

And here it is with the things he wanted to hang on it. A picture his sister drew for him of his favorite stuffed animal, pictures of his nephews, a souvenir his Chinese teacher brought back from China and a picture of the Temple. I can’t wait to see what else he wants to hang on it.

{ 8 comments… add one }
  • Angie September 6, 2010, 2:07 pm

    It looks great Leanne! I have 3 bulletin boards that I have to tape off and spray paint too, so now you have motivated me to get that done!

  • Kansas Amy September 6, 2010, 3:46 pm

    How cute! I was just looking at a cork board today thinking it needed a face lift, I will have to give your idea a go. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • Rachelle S. September 6, 2010, 11:22 pm

    This is such a great idea! My little kids want to tape or tack everything they make to the wall & I love this idea instead! It would definately make things look much nicer on their walls while still letting them hand their pictures, etc.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Rachelle S.

  • Sandra September 7, 2010, 12:21 pm

    I’m from Portugal and I found your blog, I can say that I’m marvelous about your imagination and your kindness for sharing all your work.
    Continue your good work

    P.S: Sorry for my English =P

  • Sassy Sites September 9, 2010, 1:42 pm

    I would love to have you join me tomorrow over at our Sassy Sites blog party! It’s our Feature YOU Friday! Come by and check it out! xoxo

    Marni
    @ Sassy Sites!

  • Laura @ House of Thrift Decor September 10, 2010, 10:34 am

    What a cute corkboard. Great idea. Please stop by my blog on Sunday for my Show Off Sunday Party. I would love for you to share this project with my followers. 🙂

    http://houseofthriftydecor.blogspot.com/

  • Jessi September 10, 2010, 10:44 am

    This is great! I have a cork board that I am planning to paint the frame on for my son, and now I need to come up with stencil for it as well. Great little addition!

  • Tracy September 12, 2010, 6:30 pm

    I just got a Cricut and I appreciate the tip on the Easy Tack. I think your cork board looks great.

Leave a Comment

CommentLuv badge

About Me | Disclosure Policy | Copyright Policy | Privacy Policy | Contact Me