I really love using old frames to make cork boards, jewelry hangers, etc. and I have made several so far!
I found this beautiful old frame in my grandmother’s attic.
The frame is a little brittle, and I didn’t want to try and push nails into the wood. Also, if I ever decide that I want to use the frame for something else, I want to be able to easily remove the cork board. So I came up with the clever idea to use Velcro strips…
I cut several small pieces and stuck them onto the frame.
Next, I took the roll out cork board sheet (that I had painted teal) and pressed it onto the frame.
Done!
This will be propped up somewhere for my wedding, with pictures of my fiance and I. There is a possibility that I will paint half of it with chalkboard paint so that I can write a message on it.
And a few weeks ago I made this precious little coat hanger.
I bought cup hooks, little dresser knobs, and a board at Lowe’s. I painted and assembled at home, and J did the drilling for me.
Here is a close-up of the hooks and knobs.
The materials were about $15. Not bad! I think I want to have about 6 of these in my house. One outside every door! That way I will never lose keys, hats, coats, purses, or gloves again!