Tracy used a 16 x 20 store bought frame. Remove the glass and cardboard. The fabric she selected is Sugar Pop Mod Flowers in Cream Pink by Liz Scott.
Tracey’s tips.
- 16 x 20 Frame
- craft store acrylic paint (mixed to match) sealed with matte sealer
- attached thin cork with spray adhesive to foam core then cut to size
- used masking tape to adhere fabric instead of staples as recommended in book
- for reassembly the original staple didn’t work. Pretty purple duct tape to the rescue.
Tracy liked the project so much she intends to make 2 more tack boards at home. She recommend lining the fabric with a layer of white fabric or even interfacing as the cork board shows through just a bit.
Diana found a bookcase at a thrift store. First she repainted it white. The size is approximately 32″ x 25″.
Diana chose Amy Butler Soul Blossoms fabrics for the lining. From the top down, Temple Doors in Deep Water, Laurel Dots in Periwinkle, and Temple Tulips in Azure.
Diana’s tips.
- the back is not removable (like the bookcase in the book) so each space was measured and cut to fit.
- more fabric may be required for centering large prints
- the book calls for poster tape. Diana used simple double sided tape.
Ta Da! Diana enjoyed the project. Its easy with no sewing involved!
We may have to try this in the Pink Chalk shop with some new storage shelves we just purchased. We’ll post pictures when complete.
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I love the cork board! It’s going to be fun to see all the projects you all finish.
they all look so great!
Both projects look amazing! I’ve been wanting to put a cork board in my kitchen for some time – I may have to spice it up a little bit with fabric first!
Jess
I MUST do both of these projects. Some french fabric for a corkboard in my kitchen and hmmm where shall the bookshelf go. We had one given to us that NEEDS this done. The back is warped but the rest of it is in great shape. The perfect solution. Now I just need the time!!!Great job everyone, I cant wait to see the next one. Love the book.
Wow! LOVE that bookcase! Am definitely going to try that out!
Well done, ladies! Carrie and Diana, you know me…I need inspiration, so I will be going to buy paint today for my old cork board. It doesn’t come apart, but I can cut the fabric to size and then add trim around the edge for a finished look. Looking forward to what’s next.
Great idea for the trim Deb W! Amazing what can be accomplished with a glue gun.
Beautiful! I was wondering, was the picture frame unfinished to start with?
It was dark green. I love Tracy’s choice of pink with the Sugar Pop
That’s looks great!!! i’m going to head to the thrift store as soon as I can.
Both projects turned out fantastic! Thank you so much for emailing me the link – I’ve loved seeing everyone’s version of my tack board project!
You’re welcome. We loved making the tack board. Look for future posts most of us at the shop plan to make one to have at home.
The bookcase is fantastic! Very inspiring!
love the ideas! thank you so much for sharing the creativity.
BTW ~ i just want to remind you that i ADORE your talent and your blog
Thank you Sarah! I have to give all the credit for this Sew Along to Carrie + Diana for making it happen along with the rest of the team for be willing to create all the projects!
Like the notice board – what a great idea!
I am so loving your sew along! I am very much looking forward to seeing each and every project.
Quite a transformation! Eye catching and beautiful.
They are both great transformations. I’m going to enjoy seeing these each week.
Amy Butlers fabrics make these projects Pop! What a beautiful difference on that great bookcase!
Both of these projects are inspiring – and so do-able. Thanks for getting the gears ticking…
Way to go girls, these look amazing!!!
This is so inspiring! Thanks for the tips. They are great suggestions.
Oh my goodness they look awesome. I am so going to have to get this book! I want to do some too.
What a fun idea for a sew along!! Can’t wait to see what you make next week.
Oh Wow! I’m going to use this idea for my Antique China cabinet. Awesome!
What gorgeous and inspiring projects! Thanks for sharing them!
wow! I can hardly believe that is the same bookcase! Both projects look fantastic!
These are such great projects! I need to do something simple like that – Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful ideas, I love the bookcase, I will be using this in my daughter’s room!
Both projects look just great.
Very cool!
Oh…I love both projects! When my book comes in at the library I’m going to try some of these projects.
[...] this on my favorite online fabric store’s blog – Pink Chalk. They’re doing this sew along with this book called, “One Yard Wonders”. The first week project is a framed tack board. I thought, “this would be perfect for Carolyn [...]
Did mine! And posted pics to the flicker group.
I’m loving the Sugar Pop line.
I love the first few projects. You totally inspired me. Bought the book, will sew along a bit.
Hooray for completed projects. So satisfying, right?
I LOVE the bulletin board she did! You may have inspired me to make one for my daughter’s room…and I think I need this book
Let’s hear it for synchronicity — I just covered a tack board, but only now I have found your post. Mine is good, yours is much better!
One fun thing I did: used Fabric Mod Podge to cover the backs of some thumbtacks with scraps of the fabric I used for the tack board. It took virtually no time and didn’t require precision cutting.
Okay…I definitely want to jump on this band wagon of one yard wonders. I need an idea board over my sewing table and this is my motivation! Heading to the basement for old frames NOW!
LOVE the bookcase! I have the book, and have thought about this project before, but you guys really made it come to life! This is exactly what I needed to get motivated on my project – Thanks!
The frame looks great! A quick way to add colour and pattern to any room.
If my bookshelves weren’t overloaded with books the second project would be perfect!
I love how these turned out! For the frame, did the original staple not work because the cork board and fabric ended up thicker then the glass and cardboard? That’s what I worry about. I have that problem when I buy already matted prints and then buy a frame at the store for them – they end up not fitting!
I just love the bookcase! I think I need to get out and find something in need of the Soul Blossoms touch- it looks fantastic.
[...] Week of January 3 : Framed Tack Board (#1, pg. 22) and Lined Bookcase (#2, pg 25). Fabric Selections & Finished Projects [...]
I made a bulletin board from this book as well! I wish I knew how to post photos on this thing. If you are interested, friend me at http://www.facebook.com/carmen.valls and you can see it in my photo album.
Love the corkboard…and I have everything I need to do this today! Strange how that happens from time to time. I have a few frames that are missing glass (ooops! but the thrifty New Englander in me couldn’t just toss the frame! LOL!)
Is there a way to post pictures when we are done?
Bookcase is cute, but my book cases are all so jammed full of books, you’d never see the back!!
It can be impossible to clean the paint from a bookshelf like that completely, I tried! This is delightful alternative and beautiful fabric if treated with a coat of scotchguard is so durable, what a fabulous idea!