Picture frame created into a DIY pin board

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Decorating on a budget by repurposing thrift store treasures

DIY Pin Board

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I have been collecting picture frames for a while to create a gallery wall. I’m getting close to the amount I need.  After accessing the pile, I came across one that just didn’t seem to work with the others.  So what does one do with an odd ball picture frame? Make a pin board!

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Empty picture frame

This is is what I had to start with. One empty picture frame.

How to Make  a Pin Board- Shop my Stash

 Step 1:  Measure and cut a piece cardboard that will fit inside the frame. Attach foam batting to the cardboard using spray adhesive

Step 2: Measure and cut a piece of fabric approximately  1 inch larger than the cardboard

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fabric glued to cardboard

 

Step 3:  Wrap and secure the fabric to the cardboard Normally I would use a staple gun but today I am out of staples.  Plan B: hot glue gun!  Then pull and pull as you glue along

 

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ribbon added to pin board

 

Step 4:  Add ribbon in a criss-cross fashion. It was helpful to use stick pins to keep the ribbon in place until I was happy with the pattern. Again, I used the glue gun to secure the ribbon on the backside of the cardboard removing the pins as I went along.

 

Pin Board

Pin Board

 

Step 5: Place the padded, fabric covered cardboard back into the frame. This frame still had its fasteners to hold the cardboard. Small finishing nails would have worked just as well, also. Turn it over and it’s complete !!

 

I was able to complete this pin board project all from shopping my stash.  Take a quick peek at a few other projects completed from my stash here and here.

 

 

 

Comments

  3. I never thought to use card board! Just yesterday, I was wondering how I could make my own bulletin board for blogging PR items without using corkboard! This is great and I have TONS of pretty fabric to choose from. I’m excited to make one!!

  5. This is an awesome project! I might just have to tackle this one very soon!
    Thanks for sharing on the Wake Up Wednesday link party!
    Hope to see you next week at 8 pm!
    Kate | TheOrganizedDream

  6. That looks wonderful. I love keeping old frames and making them into something new. You did a great job making it into a functional pin board.

  9. I’ve been wanting to make a huge pin board for a while. Those things are so expensive and yours is just as beautiful, if not more so. Great job!