As you know, I have set goals for 2011 to Organize More and I have started with my "studioffice." You can read about that ongoing adventure HERE. Earlier this week, I gathered an old bulletin board, some thrift store/Habitat ReStore items, and a can of ivory spray paint:
Bulletin Board - Already had
Clock - Paid $2
Tissue Box Cover - Paid $1
Lamp - Paid $5
Yummy Vintage Pillowcases - $1 each
Here is a closeup of the pillowcases. The pillowcase on the right has already been cut to put on the bulletin board. I washed the pillowcases and then simply trimmed along the seams, opened it out, and ironed it. Super easy!
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1:
Spray paint the bulletin board frame with ivory paint and allow
to dry completely.
Remove cork from frame. I had the hubby pull the frame apart at the
corner and we worked the cork out of the frame.
Step 3:
Apply spray adhesive (I used the kind for quilt basting that
I already had on hand) to the cork and smooth the fabric
over the adhesive, wrapping around the sides to the back.
Step 4:
Return cork to frame and secure.
Step 5:
Hang and enjoy!
The pillowcase that I used was very, very old. There were a few "rust" stains on it and there is a permanent crease in the fabric that would not iron out. I will be covering the flaws when I hang items on it anyway, so why not let this gorgeous piece of vintage goodness breathe new life into my "studioffice?"
I will be sharing the other finished items soon, so be looking for those! I can't WAIT to share the lamp!!
Have a Blessed Day!!
Katie Burke
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6 comments:
This turned out really cute, and what a great use for the vintage pillow case. Thanks for sharing it with us!
So cute and really made me think ! I have an entire pile of vintage (ahem, from my childhood - yea, I'm vintage)
pillowcases in my linen closet !
thanks for sharing the great idea !
gena
We just tried out our local ReStore and it was okay- no great finds like yours! Love it! Can't wait to see the lamp redo :) Thanks a billion for linkin up with us! Happy weekend!! xo
Thanks, ladies! The pillowcases were actually what I got at the ReStore, if you can believe it, and only cost me $1 each!!! The rest of the items came from thrift stores.
I have the lamp painted ivory and I am trying to figure out the best way to use the pillowcase to make a cover for the lampshade. It is too pretty to waste and too unique to screw up! Any ideas/suggestions would be appreciated!!
Very pretty! and a great idea, too
This is precious...and "yummy" would definitely be my description of those gorgeous vintage pillowcases too :)
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