Friends, things have been c-razy around here- a self induced chaos, entirely my own fault, but crazy just the same. Between launching Shiny Happy Sprinkles, getting ready for a couple of upcoming trips (including a little trip to Thanksgiving Point for SNAP– will I see any of you there?), and a full que of projects and deadlines, I feel like I’m about at capacity.
Which makes today the perfect day to share a simple project that’s been finished-but-not-photographed for weeks- my latest and greatest home decor project.
I saw those cork letters at Urban Outfitters awhile back and thought the word “M-A-K-E” would be perfect above my sewing machine.
Since I had some cork tiles on hand, I DIYed my own cork letters for my studio/craft room/office. I even added some metallic polka dots for a little punch.
To put these together, I printed out “M, A, K, E” templates on cardstock. Then I cut out each paper letter and used the paper letters as templates to cut out my cork letters. I found it was easiest to cut the cork with a straight edge and rotary cutter (I had to go over each cut a few times to make clean lines on the cork). To finish the project off, I punched out metallic vinyl polka dots and stuck them on my cork letters.
Add a couple of fun fabric pushpins and some Anthro-y inspiration and voila! A wall-decor-meets-inspiration-board project, perfectly at home above my pile of current sewing projects (though, full disclosure- that fabulous card catalog is only in my space temporarily until Adam makes it part of a living room built in… I am making sure it is well loved until then, though).
Also, that really is my current in-progress project pile (look at all of those muted stripes and solids). Any guesses as to their ‘final destinations’?
Jen @ Eat. Sleep. MAKE. says
April 8, 2013 at 5:25 amThis is so cool! The ‘MAKE’ is perfect for a craft room (I’m a little biased 🙂 And wow, your table and lamp are so gorgeous, where did you get them?
Kirstin says
April 8, 2013 at 4:30 pmThanks Jen!
And the card catalog is off Craigslist and the lamp is from Target. 🙂
Heidi Rew says
April 8, 2013 at 1:55 pmI love YOUR version better than Urban Outfitters! Great job! <3 Heidi Rew from PartiesforPennies
Kirstin says
April 8, 2013 at 4:30 pmThanks so much Heidi! 🙂 I do too, but I’m a bit biased. 🙂
Delia says
April 8, 2013 at 9:33 pmOoh I love this Kirstin! The metallic dots are the perfect touch. May I ask where you like to buy your cork?
Kirstin says
April 8, 2013 at 10:48 pmThanks Delia!
I found a pack of cork tiles in the clearance section at Hobby Lobby awhile back… I bet you could just use a 40% off coupon, though. 🙂
Kim @ EverythingEtsy says
April 9, 2013 at 11:28 amI love it! I am a major fan of polka dots and I think your beautiful dots added the perfect touch!
~Kim
Kirstin says
April 9, 2013 at 10:17 pmThanks Kim! I love polka dots too- can’t get enough lately, actually. 🙂
Mickey says
February 9, 2016 at 5:24 pmYou’re a real deep thieknr. Thanks for sharing.
eva scott says
April 10, 2013 at 4:02 pmlove love love. love your version way better! thanks for the tutorial!
Kirstin says
April 10, 2013 at 7:53 pmThanks Eva! 🙂
Erin says
April 11, 2013 at 7:24 amLove! And yours are totally way better! Who wants to put the word “work” up? It seems a little stressful, right? If I saw that across the room I’d be like, “Okay, okay, I’m coming…” Make is perfect. And gold+polka dots= juuuust right! 🙂
Kirstin says
April 11, 2013 at 7:33 pmHa, true! “work” does kind of make me want to go the other way. 🙂
And I am LOVING both gold and polka dots too… I feel like you and I are decor kindred spirits (I’ve said that before I think). 🙂
Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says
April 16, 2013 at 3:59 pmthese are absolutely fabulous!! So in love!
Kirstin says
April 16, 2013 at 10:14 pmThanks Jess! If only I got to keep the card catalog in my studio too. 🙂