DIY Corkboard

I've been thinking about a way I could make my desk space a little more unique and classic without adding too much... Well, I thought of something! Have you ever realized how dull a regular bulletin board looks?  I don't know why there aren't cuter ones sold in stores but not to fear... gold spray paint saves the day again! I decided to go with simple thick gold stripes and added a little motivational word down at the bottom. I already had some gold spray paint, as well as white paint from a painting my nightstands recently, so this saved a lot of money.  

What you'll need:

Cork board

Painters tape in whatever width you'd like your stripes to be
Gold Spray Paint (I won't use anything other than Rust-Oleum Metallic Gold)

White paint for frame (I used Valspar Reserve from Lowe's)
Primer for frame (I used Rust-Oleum Matte- Clear)
Scissors or an X-Acto Knife for letters
Computer

Step 1: 

Lay painters tape on board and cover the frame.

Step 2:

If you want to put words on your board, open word and type your word.  Using a piece of painter's tape, trace the word onto the tape lightly.

Step 3: 

Using an X-Acto knife (or scissors,which works but is very difficult), cut out the letters and place wherever you like on your board.

Step 4:

Spray paint away!

Step 5:

Once dry, CAREFULLY remove the tape from the board.  Do this extremely slowly so the cork doesn't come up in pieces attached to the tape.

Step 6:

Now is time to paint the frame! Most boards sold in stores have a glossy finish already on the wooden frame so you will most likely need a LOT of primer.

Step 7:

Paint the frame after you have enough layers of primer. If your paint "beads up" after applying, you need more primer.

What a cheap and cute addition to an office space!

Have a great week, everyone.

Don't forget to follow along on instagram @prettyinthepines. 

Shelby