DIY Custom Pin Board
Are you trying to find a pin board, but cannot seem to find one the right size, color, or price? Making your own DIY custom pin board, may be just your solution!
This year for my son’s homeschool we need to have a “Memory Statement Board”. So, on the hunt for one I went! (You can read about what homeschool curriculum we are using here.)
Turns out finding the perfect pin or bulletin board is harder than one might think!
That one is too small, that one doesn’t match my home’s aesthetics, that one is perfect, but is far from the perfect price!
So instead of buying one, I went to making one myself!
Here you will find the steps and supplies needed to make your own DIY custom pin board.
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Supplies Needed for Pin Board
How to Steps: Custom Pin Board
Step 1: Make a Plan
The first step in creating your own custom pin board is you need to make a plan.
What size do you want it to be?
What fabric do you want to use?
Do you already have the supplies you need or do you need to go to the store?
What do you want to use as your board? Do you already have something you can use? (We had enough left over ½ sanded plywood to use from our custom range hood project; which you can find here.)
Step 2: Cut Board to Size
Once you have your plan and know what size board you need cut your board down to size.
Tip: If you do not have the tools for this step, you can buy your board at Home Depot and can ask for them to cut it to size for you.
Step 3: Add Cork
Next add your cork to the board
Start by cutting the cork to the size of the board.
I just laid the cork on top of the board to see where to cut and tried to cut the cork as straight as possible.
Once the cork is cut to size use your spray adhesive all over the board and apply the cork to the board.
When the cork was applied right where I wanted it I put heavy books on each corner of the cork for about 30 minutes to make sure it dried well to the board.
Step 3: Add Batting
After you apply the cork you are going to add the batting.
I laid the batting on the table then placed the board centering it on top of the batting.
Once it was centered on the batting start to pull the batting tight around the board and used the upholstery staple gun to staple the batting all along the edges of the board.
Step 4: Add Fabric
Now that the batting is on it is time to add your fabric.
Tip: Iron the fabric before attaching it to the board to make it nice and clean.
Once again place the fabric laying on the table with your fabric facing down and center it on the board.
When you have it centred on the board start using the upholstery staple gun to staple the fabric all along the edges of the board.
Tip: Make sure the fabric stays center on the board as you use the staple gun; otherwise your fabric’s pattern will be crooked.
Step 5: Hang Your DIY Custom Pin Board
To hang the board use carpet transition as an easy and budget way of hanging it on the wall.
Use a level to screw a carpet transition centered at the top of your pin board. Use ½” screws to attach the carpet transition to the pin board otherwise you risk the screws going all the way through the board and your fabric.
Now again use a level to screw a carpet transition on the wall where you want to hang the pin board. Make sure you screw the carpet transition into a stud and not just drywall otherwise you risk the pin board falling off the wall.
Step 6: Use!
Now look at what you made! Your very own custom pin board that you will find nowhere else!
Enjoy the cushion pin board and use it for whatever your heart desires!
DIY Custom Pin Board
Creating your own DIY custom pin board is not only a fun and budget-friendly project, but it also lets you design something that truly fits your space and your needs.
Whether you are using it for homeschool (like me), home office organization, or just to display pretty things you love; there is something very satisfying about seeing something you made all by yourself hanging on the wall.
With a little planning and the right supplies you too can make your own pin board that is beautiful, functional, and totally what you need!
I hope this post got your creative juices flowing and helped you feel confident to make your own!
