Pinboard Project

"I'm bringin' crafty baaack" (sung to tune of J.T's "Sexy Back")

I have been putting all my energy into remodelling the house and doing upholstery projects and my crafting has really taken a back seat. I really get a buzz when I do a craft project that I love so decided it was time to get back into it.
This grotty old pinboard has survived 3 garage sales and still remains with us so it was time for a makeover.

First a fresh coat of paint.

Next some new fabric. I had this lovely black fabric on hand and upon reversing it found.......


.... this lovely neutral colour. Love it!

Also loving double sided tape.

oops, photos a bit out of order. I dry brushed on some white paint for a washed look.

Next, braid to tidy the edges of the fabric (double sided tape again). Love all the texture.

I added this "Things to do" blackboard which had peel and stick backing, a couple of hooks for keys, 2 clothes pegs for "bills" and "notes" and over to the lower right is the chalk holder... a clear lipstick lid :o)

I plan to attach a couple of hoop rings to the top at either end and hang it from 2 brackets but for now it has found a resting place on the desk.

My darling Tilly (formally Talitha) wanted to get in on the act and created her own pinboard. She used an old painted canvas and added corkboard to the left hand side. She's showing definite signs of the crafting gene!

The only question that remains now is....what do I do with 2 lipsticks, minus their lids?