A cute cork board for back to school.
Back to school is right around the corner. So, I have a DIY for you that is back to school themed: a cute little cloud cork board to keep organized this school year.
Bonus! If you don’t have kids, you can totally still make one of these…It’s perfect for a home office or in the entryway as a landing pad area for pinning up love notes, bills, etc.
As you can probably guess, it’s pretty easy to make, but the step by instructions are right here if you need ’em. I would love to make a giant one of these for my studio, to post lists of to-dos and inspiration.
Supplies for Cloud Cork Board
- roll of cork contact paper
- ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape
- acrylic Paint
- paint Brush
- scissors
- marker
How to Make a Cloud Cork Board
1. Cut the cork.
Roll out your cork and freehand a cloud shape with a marker. Then, cut out the cloud with a pair of scissors.
2. Attach painters tape on a diagonal.
Next, add strips of ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape at a diagonal, 1-2 inches apart, across your cloud shape and press down firmly.
3. Paint the exposed cork.
Using a brush, paint the exposed cork with a layer of acrylic and wait for it to dry. If the paint appears uneven in coverage, use a paper towel or rag to move the paint around in a dabbing motion.
Note: For deeper color, you may need more than one coat of paint.
4. Remove the tape.
Once the paint is completely dry, slowly remove the tape.
5. Hang on the wall.
Now it’s ready to hang on the wall, which is as easy as removing the paper from the back of the contact paper and sticking to the wall. Or you can use foam mounting strips.
Use this cloud cork board for hanging photos, notes, and even homework to help keep kiddos organized throughout the school year.
Back to School DIY: How to Make a Cloud Cork Board
Back to school is right around the corner. So, I have a DIY for you that is back to school themed: a cute little cloud cork board to keep organized this school year.
Bonus! If you don't have kids, you can totally still make one of these...It's perfect for a home office or in the entryway as a landing pad area for pinning up love notes, bills, etc.
Ingredients
- ScotchBlue Painter's Tape
- Roll of Cork Contact Paper
- Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brush
- Scissors
- Marker
Instructions
Cut the cork.
- Roll out your cork and freehand a cloud shape with a marker. Then, cut out the cloud with a pair of scissors.
Attach painters tape on a diagonal.
- Next, add strips of ScotchBlue Painter's Tape at a diagonal, 1-2 inches apart, across your cloud shape and press down firmly.
Paint the exposed cork.
- Using a brush, paint the exposed cork with a layer of acrylic and wait for it to dry. If the paint appears uneven in coverage, use a paper towel or rag to move the paint around in a dabbing motion.
- Note: For deeper color, you may need more than one coat of paint.
Remove the tape.
- Once the paint is completely dry, slowly remove the tape.
Hang on the wall.
- Now it's ready to hang on the wall, which is as easy as removing the paper from the back of the contact paper and sticking to the wall. Or you can use foam mounting strips.
- Use this cloud cork board for hanging photos, notes, and even homework to help keep kiddos organized throughout the school year.
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So, what do you think? Would you make one of these for yourself or is it better reserved for the kiddos?
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Hi Peb. Thanks for reaching out and catching this issue. I updated the tutorial and you should see the instructions now, as well as links for where to find the supplies.
Brittni-Brittni
Love the idea – I can’t seem to find the directions or links to where you bought the cloud shaped corkboard.
pebHey, I think your website’s buggy? I cant see any pictures and the links are broken. 🙂
AylaThis is a great idea ! I like it !
Some cloud, some dream, and happy life !
I follow you from France 😉 !
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papernstitchLove the idea!!! Definitely doing one for myself!! I just don’t get how you hang it on the wall… No pins, no wires??
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7 DIYs to Try This Weekend | Paper & StitchThanks for the sweet comments everyone! The clock is from West Elm, Zhenya.
papernstitchI love your styling. Where is that awesome clock from?
zhenyaThis would be super cute in my dorm!! Thanks for sharing!
virginiathis is amazing! been really into cloud shapes recently, this will be great for my studio space.
juni // hej juniBrit, I love this styling! The horse and the elephant are like, “What? We’re just chilling underneath this awesome cloud. Don’t even worry about it.”
Chelsea C.this is so cute idea!!!
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STEL STYLEI’ve been crafting with clouds shapes and this is exactly
Ursula RosienWhat I was looking for in a cork board!
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Oh my goodness! These are so cute! I just love the cloud shape. It makes me want to make one with several different shapes. xx. McKenna Lou
McKenna LouSo cute and easy! I love it! Also, you really do deserve a cookie for getting love notes and bills in the same sentence.
-Becca
BeccaThat is adorable!! And I’d want one for myself, for sure!
Nicole UnderwoodAw, thanks Kel. 🙂
papernstitchI love the stripes on this cork board, and your styling as always is impeccable!
Kelly @ Studio DIYThanks Emma. I’ve had that forever. Love it.
papernstitchLove the dalahäst on the chest! 😀
EmmaAwesome Mia. Glad to hear that.
papernstitchI would totally make one for myself. It is adorable, and it would look wonderful in my home office. 😀
Mia