DIY Wine Cork Bulletin Board

Making a wine cork bulletin board is an eco-friendly way to reduce waste and save money. It is a sophisticated way to display elegance, personal wine style, and green living in offices, kitchens, hallways, or bedrooms. Recycle items around the house to make this board for less than 10 dollars. Purchase or locate an old frame around the house that has at least a 1-inch frame width for framing 8.5x11 photos. Save about 40-45 corks and follow the steps below to create an 8.5x11 bulletin board.

-40-45 wine corks

-photo frame for 8.5x11 photo (with cardboard or board backing)

-wood glue

-Elmer’s Craft Bond Ultra Stix All Glue

-washcloth/water

Find a space where you can lay out the frame, corks, and supplies on a flat surface. Pour a glass of wine, play some music, or open the windows and blinds to inspire creativity and enjoyment!

Place the frame on a flat surface with its interior cardboard/board in place. Place a piece of paper next to the frame. Gather the corks, and use a dry washcloth to wipe each cork to get rid of dust, loose cork, etc. Place the corks in vertical and/or horizontal rows inside the frame to determine the outline of the cork design. Use the same vertical or horizontal cork design in each row or alternate them for a unique look. Use a sharpened knife to carefully cut any corks so that the frame is completely filled in.

Once the outline is determined, take each row of corks from inside the frame and place it on the piece of paper that is next to the frame. Be sure to remove the corks and place them on the paper EXACTLY how it was setup inside the frame. Do this for all of the rows until all of the corks are removed from the frame.

To glue the corks inside the frame, begin with the top row of corks and work downwards, row-by-row. Take the first cork and smear a small amount of Ultra Six All glue on the area that will be next to the frame and rub wood glue on its sides. At this stage, all areas of the cork should have glue on it except the side that is displayed on the bulletin board. Place the cork into the frame and press down. Repeat this step for all of the remaining corks. Be sure to secure corks together using the wood glue. The fewer the spaces between, the better!

Once all of the corks are securely glued inside the frame and together, take a warm, damp washcloth and gently wipe up any excess glue on the corks or frame. Let dry overnight. The next day, check to ensure all corks are secure. Use a tack to make certain the corks are secure. Wipe any additional glue as necessary or cover with a tacked photo.

-Cover any major gaps between corks with photos or notes-that’s what a bulletin board is for!

-Hang it in your kitchen to add flare to your space

-Position corks of your favorite wines with the label facing out

-Don’t fret if its not perfect. I’ve had so many people compliment my wine cork bulletin board, and you will too!

This project is great for people who love arts and crafts or are searching for ways to save money and live eco-friendly. Feel free to ask questions and post photos of wine cork bulletin boards you’ve created. Get inspired to reduce waste and save money by becoming informed of the DIY home decorating tips and projects.

Begin collecting wine corks today to get your bulletin board started! For avid wine drinkers, this won't be a problem..However, if you rarely drink wine, call your friends and family so that they can save thier corks for you.