Another project for the office makeover: Fabric Covered Pinboard with Nailhead Trim

To Start:

I recommend using a corkboard with a framed edge. It will give you a straight edge for placing your nailheads. I grabbed this one at goodwill for $2.38. Select a fun fabric, this is one of my favorite things to do! I had this chevron fabric left over from another project. Pick up some upholstery nailhead pins and fabric spray adhesive from the fabric store.

SUPPLY LIST for this project:

2×3 framed corkboard

1 yard of fabric

5 containers of upholstery pins

fabric spray adhesive

rubber mallet

staple gun or glue gun

measuring tape

hot iron

**Place cardboard over work surface to protect it. The pins may go through the cork  if it is not that thick.

STEP 1:  Iron your fabric to remove any existing creases. Lay out your fabric over the board and make sure patterns are even. Spray cork with spray adhesive and align fabric and press down.

STEP 2:  Start putting in your nailheads. I used a rubber mallet to make sure I did not dent the pins as I was putting them in.

I spaced my pins out from the center of the pin 1 inch apart

On a roll now…

STEP 3: STAPLE IT!

When you are done with all the pins, flip the board over. Using a staple gun or hot glue gun, pull fabric tight starting at the middle and going out. (I prefer a staple gun).  Fold corners at right angles and continue stapling until you are finished.

…AND VOILA!

a cute stylish pinboard perfect for an office space or kitchen command center.

I’m going to get busy and make a few more for the office we are working on. Can’t wait to show you the other DIY office projects coming up!