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    Crushing On: Cork!

    By Stacy 3 Comments

    Let's chat about cork, shall we? I will admit I never gave it a ton of thought until last year when I came across this first image. All of a sudden I started to think of cork in a new way. I started to look for other fun ways it was being used. And that my friends, is how today's post was born :)

     

    what i'm crushing on

     

    It not only adds character and texture to the space, but it is so dang functional! I had a giant cork board in my room as a teenager (as in 5 feet by 6 feet) and I LOVED it. Not only was it fun to pin pictures of me and my friends, but I could post quotes or even reminder notes.

     

    cork wall in office

    Photo Source: Cameralink

     

    Here is another office space with a large cork wall. First of all, I just have to say I could write a love song about this space. That log light? Shut the front door! The log is carved out so a light fixture and shine though. But I digress.....the cork. How utterly convenient and trendy!

     

    office with corkboard

    Photo Source: Binti Home

     

    The first thing I thought of when I was thinking of making a cork project was covering cans with thin cork to make office supply organizers that doubled as places to pin notes. Aren't these so adorable?

     

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    Photo Source: Paper N Stitch

     

    The second thing I thought of was to make a planter. Are you surprised it was not the first idea? Me too :) I am slightly obsessed with this hanging one!

     

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    Photo Source: Gardenista

     

    My talented friend Brittany redid her kitchen floors and created a chevron pattern with cork flooring. AMAZING!

     

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    Photo Source: Pretty Handy Girl

     

    You guys, someone please DIY a cork light. It can't be too hard, right? A roll of cork from an office supply store, spray adhesive, and a drum shade. Gorgeous!!!

     

    cork light fixture

    Photo Source: Overstock

     

    Cork is becoming so popular that brands are even making furniture out of it. Check out these cook bar stools! I bet they would feel soft on your rump.

     

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    Photo Source: Sediarreda

     

    I wonder how well it would hold up as a table top. What do you think?

     

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    Photo Source: Remodelista

     

    I came across this notebook at Michael's Craft a couple of years ago and I wish I would have bought more. I love it! I use it to take notes at conferences, doodle, or make lists.

     

    cork notebook

     

     

     

     So what do you think of cork? What are other creative uses you have heard of or seen?

     

     

     

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    1. Lina

      March 06, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      I also love cork! :D I've used a leftover cork tile to make DIY sandals: http://www.sewhistorically.com/diy-huarache-sandals-with-cork-sole-tutorial/

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    2. sandy

      March 06, 2017 at 10:15 pm

      Love it! I would love to have a whole wall of cork!

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    3. Courtney

      March 16, 2017 at 11:52 am

      So cute Stacy!

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