I bought this little beauty at the Peddler’s Mall months ago for less than $5.00. (of course!)
I’ve been debating on what it wanted to be when it grows up. I finally decided that it wanted to be a memo board. Since I didn’t have a bulletin board the right size, I repurposed a ceiling tile that I got at the Habitat for Humanity restore for .10 cents. I measured it and carefully cut it with a utility knife.
I used burlap to cover it. However, if you look closely you will see that I first lined it with paper. I didn’t like how thin the burlap was, allowing the ceiling tile texture to show through.
I taped it all down. I added some webbing for an extra detail and an additional option for holding items. I used hot glue to hold the webbing down. It’s looking a little ugly on the back —
–so I used some white craft paper to cover it all up. I then added some d-rings for hanging.
ta-da! All done! I love the look of the burlap and the webbing together.
I love making pushpins out of unique items. Here you see that I made them out of Scrabble tiles and very old “wooden” checkers.
Pretty cool, huh? I really like the way it turned out!
gail
ps Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick posted my decorative jute balls on her fb page on Monday and my blog almost exploded! At one time I had 63 friendly folks visiting. It took a little detective work to find out where all the people were coming from, but finally I figured it out. I’m sure you’ve already been to Sarah’s blog, but have you become her fan on fb? Just go to your fb page and search Thrifty Decor Chick, it will pop right up and you click on “become fan”. And, while you’re there, if you haven’t already become a fan of My Repurposed Life, put that in the search and “become a fan”. Shameless self promotion, I know.
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This project was featured by Tricia @ Life at the Zoo
Kate says
March 31, 2010 at 6:10 pmI really like the idea of checker pushpins. Very creative!
Kat @ Black Kats Design says
March 30, 2010 at 5:05 pmCute. I love the webbing and how you used it.
Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make Something says
March 29, 2010 at 10:37 pmgreat job! I love the Scrabble push-pins! I’m dropping by from Cottage Instincts. I hope to see you back at my place soon! until later…
Staci K. says
March 29, 2010 at 9:06 pmThat turned out great! I love the scrabble tile push pins and the jute for tucking things into. Very nice!!
Victoria says
March 29, 2010 at 8:45 pmThat turned out awesome!!! I love your pushpin idea too, the scrabble ones are adorable!
~ Regan says
March 29, 2010 at 2:47 amSuch a wonderful idea! I think those pushpins are adorable, and how ingenius to use a ceiling tile? LOVE it!
::cottage instincts:: says
March 29, 2010 at 1:40 amGail, this is just so cool! Love that you added the webbing…so neat 🙂
Laurie at The Turner Farm says
March 28, 2010 at 2:02 pmceiling tile! great thinking. you just solve a problem for me. Thank you! Looks great
Kim says
March 28, 2010 at 1:10 amFun, fresh twist on the burlap bulletin board.
Tricia says
March 27, 2010 at 5:21 pmHi Gail.
This is fantastic! I am going to include a link to this post in my Inspire My Saturday Post today. Thanks so much for sharing.
XO*Tricia
michelle@somedaycrafts says
March 27, 2010 at 11:27 am$5.00! What a steal. cute transformation!
The Prudent Homemaker says
March 27, 2010 at 4:54 amWow! What a great price!
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says
March 26, 2010 at 2:40 amThanks Gail for linking up!
Debbie says
March 25, 2010 at 3:21 amWhat a great idea, looks like something you would pay big bucks for at Pottery Barn!
alice says
March 25, 2010 at 3:12 amSuch a perfect job! The jute tape is just darling and adds so much!
smiles, alice
DANIELLE says
March 24, 2010 at 4:24 pmI have to agree with everyone else — love it and I LOVE that you used a ceiling tile.
BUT I have to say — I am swooning over those pushpins!!!! I LOVE THEM and must have them for myself.
Colleen says
March 24, 2010 at 3:41 pmI can’t decide which I like more–the piece as a whole or what it cost to create it!! STUNNING =)
alwayslearning says
March 24, 2010 at 4:14 amI like that. very cute and useful. I especially love the scrabble pieces. I’ve taken to using antique angrams in my decor lately! in’t fun looking
too Blessed to Stress says
March 24, 2010 at 3:14 amOh my word! What a creative way to use up bit of this and that. It came out BEAUTIFUL. love the little accessories
~ Emily N. from “too Blessed to Stress”
ReeBan says
March 24, 2010 at 1:58 amSuch a neat idea. I really like it! You are so creative!
Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals says
March 23, 2010 at 10:54 pmLOVE it – great repurpose and for $5.10 can’t beat it.
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says
March 23, 2010 at 10:23 pmI love it–I especially love the upholstery webbing across the bottom!
Debilou~Mississippi Mama says
March 23, 2010 at 6:00 pmHey Gail,, just like always,, its so creative, plus pretty and functional to boot,, love the pins out of scrabble tiles.. great idea.
Teri says
March 23, 2010 at 4:49 pmVery cute! And congrats on the HUGE following! 🙂
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
March 23, 2010 at 4:47 pmCute, cute, cute!!!
Jennifer says
March 23, 2010 at 4:23 pmThis is wonderful! The transformation is amazing.
Alicia@Thrifty And Chic says
March 23, 2010 at 3:47 pmThis turned out great! I never thought to use a ceiling tile for a ‘cork’ board. Thats a great way to save some money! And I love the items you use a thumb tacks…very cute
Heather says
March 23, 2010 at 1:57 pmIt turned out great! I love how you used a ceiling tile for the board, SO much cheaper than cork and it’s great repurposing! Thanks so much for sharing!
House of Smith's says
March 23, 2010 at 1:53 pmVery cute, and very creative!!!
You always impress me, girl!
Shelley
all thingz related says
March 23, 2010 at 1:35 pmLooks GREAT! I really like this!
~Bridgette
Pam says
March 23, 2010 at 1:29 pmVery cute…I like the board but I love the pushpins!
Kathy says
March 23, 2010 at 1:03 pmAnother great project!
You may have covered this before, but exactly where is this Peddler’s Mall where you get all these gread deals? I NEVER get deals as good!
Suzanne says
March 23, 2010 at 12:35 pmThe bulletin board is a fabulous idea with the burlap and webbing, but I also LOVE the push pins!
Rory-The Greentiques Solution Guy says
March 23, 2010 at 12:03 pmGail! You are so creative! Great use of repurposed materials. Keep up the good work!
Rory
http://thegreentiquessolution.blogspot.com/
Dawn says
March 23, 2010 at 11:57 amWow, I can’t believe you scored that thing for less than $5! What a deal! And using ceiling tile – genius…. I just adore what you did with it. And where did you get tack backs to put on the Scrabble tiles?!?! Oh, all the little details are killing me woman, thats awesome!