Reusing Paint Inlay Scraps

Tea and Forget-me-nots

Start with a plain cork board. Gently clean surface and tape edges of frame.

1

Plain Cork Board

Apply a medium-thick coat of a charcoal grey paint. (The same colour used in the first makeover with this  Paint Inlay).

Paint Surface

2

While the paint is still wet, lay sections of the Paint Inlay across the noticeboard.  Use a cloth to gently press it into the wet paint. 

Attach Paint Inlays

3

Let dry for 30 minutes. Use a mister bottle and spray water across the back of the image.  Peel the Paint Inlay off.

Remove Paint Inlay

4

Apply any previously unused Paint Inlay pieces with a clear sealer as the transfer medium. Seal piece with a clear coat.

Apply Sealer

5

This is a simple way to create a beautiful cork board in 3 easy steps.

The Result

Just because office supplies are functional doesn’t mean that they can’t be decorative too.

Upcycled Noticeboard