When people think of cork crafts, they automatically think of wine corks. And for good reason, since there are tons of ideas out there for repurposing them. But there are other forms of cork- tiles, cork fabric, corkboards, and coasters- that can also be crafted with.
Stenciled Corkboard
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This cork board started at the thrift store and was as plain and sterile as all get out. But for a flashier look, the frame was painted and stencils were used to add interest and color to the cork itself. Perfect for adding some pizazz to your office walls!
Coffee Can Planter
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Believe it or not, but that planter started as a bright red plastic tub of Folgers coffee, the kind you buy at the grocery store when it’s on sale. But the magic of cork fabric really transformed it into mantel-worthy decor.
Corky Coffee Sleeve
Image credit: Dukes and Duchesses by Randi Dukes.
If you’re a regular at the coffee shop, then you may be going through a lot of cardboard coffee sleeves. Here’s a great way to cut down on waste and shrink your environmental footprint: a reusable coffee sleeve made from cork! And adding your monogram to it adds an extra touch of flair, as well.
Table Decor
Image credit: Inspired by Charm.
Cork squares aren’t something you would normally think of as seasonal table decor. But when cut into themed shapes and painted in a color block style, they are suddenly an inexpensive and incredibly chic way to decorate your holiday table.
DIY Wedding Seating Chart
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A quick and easy makeover of a thrift store corkboard ensures that your wedding stays under budget with upcycle idea. A wedding seating chart that is simple, easy to follow, but pretty enough to use as a display outside the reception. Oh, and it only costs a few dollars to make, too!
Cork Crafts with Vases
Image credit: Petticoat Junktion.
Planters and vases are often painted to give them a makeover. But what about wrapping them in cork? It’s a different take on upcycling that adds great texture and subtle color, giving them a brand new look.
Hidden Cork Coasters
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Plain cork coasters are a blank canvas for any number of upcycling ideas and cork crafts. But if you don’t feel like painting them, you can encase them in fabric for a completely different look! All the absorbency and furniture-protection of cork enhanced by the fabric of your choice (and style).
Details for this project can be found in my book, “Crafting with Flannel”.
Command Center
Image credit: My Repurposed Life.
A command center is such a game changer for busy families on the go. Keeping reminders, permission slips, keys and more in one central location is a huge help. And this one was made by repurposing a cabinet door– and a cork tile was the perfect addition for pinning notes, mail, and more for the right person to grab.
Jewelry-Making Cork Crafts
Image credit: Life Sew Savory.
Cork isn’t something you might think of when it comes to jewelry, but it’s surprisingly versatile. Especially cork fabric, which is incredibly flexible and works wonderfully for making cork cuffs like these.
Stamping on Cork
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These coasters are meant to resemble oversized bottle caps for a beer lover- and started as a set of vintage tart tins. But adding round cork coasters inside and stamping them is a great way to personalize them for gifts.
Cork Crafts with Cross Stitch
Image credit: Dukes and Duchesses.
Cork tiles work wonderfully as trivets under something hot, but they can be a little plain. So, a little cross stitch around the perimeter like this is a fun way to embellish a cork trivet in a way that won’t get damaged by heat.
Cork Fabric Box
Image credit: Ageberry.
Cork fabric has so many applications, and you can even use it to jazz up a plain box like this. Sometimes, storage needs to be decorative depending on your space, and this is a great way to achieve that.
Decoupaged Map Board
Image credit: Picture Box Blue.
Hexagon-shaped cork tiles are extra interesting for cork crafts, aren’t they? And when decoupaged with maps, you can highlight a few favorite cities in a unique and eye-catching way- and still use it as a cork board!
Covered Cork Board
Image credit: Sadie Seasongoods.
Covering a plain corkboard in fabric is a terrific way to turn it into a decorative memo board or display board. And it no longer looks corporate or office-like, which is ideal if you want to use it elsewhere in your home.
Details for this project can be found in my book, “Crafting with Flannel”.
Boho Earrings
Image credit: Amy Romeu.
How fun and stylish are these cork earrings with fun printed designs? Plus, they’re made of cork so they’ll be lightweight for easy and pain-free wearing!
Framed Cork Board
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If you prefer a smaller cork board than the ones typically sold at office supply stores, it’s easy to make one. Cork tiles and thrift store picture frames are a match made in cork board-making heaven, and can be personalized further with paint.
Heat Stamping on Cork
Image credit: Salvaged Living.
Want to embellish some cork coasters with words or names? Then heat stamping is the key to your crafting success! The end result looks fantastic and is perfect to keep or give a set as a gift.
Clever Cork Crafts for Everyone
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There are just so many project ideas with cork boards, tiles, fabric, and coasters, aren’t there? Cork is a source of endless inspiration- combine these with all the wink cork crafts out there and you might just have the greatest craft supply that ever existed!
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Sarah Ramberg is the owner of Sadie Seasongoods, a website that celebrates all things secondhand. From upcycling ideas and thrifted decor to vintage-centric travel itineraries, Sadie Seasongoods is a one-stop shop for anyone who loves thrifting and approachable repurposing ideas. Sarah is also the author of “Crafting with Flannel” and has been featured in numerous media outlets and magazines.
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