Trash is most definitely a relative word.
I may or may not be the creepy lady stalking her neighbors as they take trash out to make sure they aren’t throwing something away I may want.
A similar occurrence as mentioned above may or may not have happened just last night.
And since I may or may not have a fondness for what others consider trash, I am stoked about this new series:
The first Friday of every month you can join myself, Thistlewood Farms, So Much Better with Age and a Guest Host for a fabulous trash to treasure project that costs $10 or less. This month, we are graced by the presence of At the Pickett Fence as our guest host.
For my trash to treasure project this month, I took a bulletin board my husband was going to toss and covered it in fabric.
But, Jenna, this is nothing new.
Fabric covered message boards are everywhere.
Well, mine is slightly different.
Look closer.
Closer.
No, not at that beautiful gold hardware I added to give it a “campaign” feel.
But, yes, go on and admire it too.
Now, look closer.
There ya go. See, it’s a sassy bulletin board.
This was simple!
First, I cut my fabric a little bigger than my board.
I wanted the definition of the frame around the bulletin board, so first, I ran hot glue around the front of the board where the cork and frame meet, then quickly pushed the fabric into that crevice.
And after that , I just hot glued the fabric along the back to secure it.
That fabulous gold hardware is just a four pack of “L” brackets that I spray painted gold and then screwed in the corners.
Oh, and those fantastic little golden animal pushpins.
They are simply spray painted plastic animals I picked up at a yard sale and then hot glued them to tacks.
Now, for the fun.
Here’s what some of my “sassy” photos say and my commentary.
Get excited.
Absolutely. I have a clear purpose.
How rude.
If you just pictured Stephanie Tanner saying that, you are my best friend.
Every time, call me. Every single time. I’m sure I will have something to say as well. And then we will both feel better about ourselves.
Everyday. Everyday, put on your awesome pants. My tend to be stretchy pants or shorts.
I beg of you. Please do this. Its really for the good of mankind.
So confusing. I mean, really, someone should pay me to just be me. Because I’m that fabulous.
I hope you enjoyed that as much as I did.
Looking for more easy wall decor? Check these out:
How to Make a Silhouette the Easy Way
Free Banana Leaves Printable Art
Wait, you aren’t done yet!
You have to go visit the other fabulous hosts to see their trash to treasure projects!
Wooden Molding Letters from Thistlewood Farms
Navy and Brass Lamp Makeover from At The Picket Fence
Little Girl’s Treasure Box from So Much Better with Age
You know you don’t wanna miss any of this crazy.
Sign up to get my posts delivered to your inbox here.
Stalk Me Here:
Megan @ The Brick Bungalow says
I love this! And before I even read your comment, I thought of Stephanie Tanner! Now I want spray painted animal push pins. And of course, a cork board.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Megan. You are awesome for thinking of Stephanie Tanner.
Denise says
Loved the humor in the post! Great board! Thanks Jenna!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Denise! This was such a fun project!
Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says
Love it Jenna 🙂 We are hardware buddies this week 😉 xo Kristin
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
We are girl, I just love those little hardware pieces!
Amy@TheBlissfulBee says
Oh my gosh this is SO stinking cute!! I LOVE IT!
xo, amy
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Amy!
Vanessa says
I love it Jenna!! Did you and Heather plan on coordinating your project colors? LOL! It really is quite sassy and I totally thought of Stephanie Tanner! 🙂
Vanessa
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Vanessa! I know, right, our projects would totally work together! She rocked that lamp! It may turn up missing soon, but I didn’t take it!
Krista @ the happy housie says
Love it Jenna!! The animal push pins are so fun and cute! I have a little package of dollar store plastic animals that I was preparing to decapitate for my sons bulletin board- and probably paint in navy or green – but gold, WOW!! So kitschy fun!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Oooo…..Krista, I like the idea of navy or green animal pushpins too! Those are my favorite colors!! Thanks!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
What a great series, Jenna! I am all about trash to treasure projects! LOVE how your bulletin board turned out, little miss sassy! 😉 Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Abby!! Trash to treasure is great!! And cheap which makes it even better!
Jamie says
Sassy as hell! I love it! Yes, I pictured Stephanie Tanner and of course I’ll call {email} over every little thing 😉 You did an amazing job as always my dear!
BIG HUGS,
Jamie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You better email!! Every. little. thing. And you did picture Stephanie Tanner??! We are blogging soulmates.
Chelsea says
I love the idea of a sassy message board! How fun is that? The striped fabric and the gold brackets – gorgeous!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
So glad you like it, Chelsea!! It is fun and one of the last things we see as we walk out the door, so its a little humor on your way out!
Jackie says
Love the stripes and gold animals! This is so fun!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jackie! I think its pretty fun too!
Lesley says
I love this!! I am just now getting on board with Gold. I’m loving it! I did find out that not all gold spray paints are the same. I used a 14 kt gold spray from Michaels that was Amazing. But then I got lazy because Lowes is closer and bought their metallic gold spray. If I wouldn’t have used the one I got from Michaels I wouldn’t have know a difference. Any whoo! I love the spray painted animals for push pins! SUPER CUTE! The Sassy notes are just my style! Love it!! Lesley
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Lesley! Ooooo…..I have never tried this 14 ct gold spray paint from Michael’s! Do tell the brand!! I need to check it out!
Lesley says
It’s called premium 18kt gold plate metallic paint by Krylon they didn’t have it at Lowes where I bought the Valspar brilliant gold!! Huge difference between the two the 18kt is so much more of a true shiny gold!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Awesome, Lesley!! Thank you soooo much for the info! I will be sure to get a can of that when I run out of what I have. Or before, because I probably can’t wait! Thanks!
Heather @ Southern State of Mind says
Seriously!?!? Hilarious AND adorable. I love this! It is hard to be successful and beautiful!! LOL
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
haha! Thanks! I know, right, so hard!
April Hoff says
LOVE the sass, Miss Sassy Pants! Can’t wait to see more of this series! 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
haha! Thanks, April! I’m so excited about this series, so much fun!
joann says
I LOVE it! These are my kind of quotes and love the animals pins – so creative! Hope you saved the back ends of the animals ….. I would think they may be the appropriate pins for some items.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I absolutely saved the back ends, Joann! Great minds think alike!
Julia @ Cuckoo4Design says
Oh you had me at gold animals. Love it! I need some of my own.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I. Love. Gold. Animals. They are just fab! Thanks, Julia!
DesignedByBH says
I love the bulletin board! I like how you see the definition of the frame…and of course, I love how sassy it is! 🙂
Where did you get the idea for the L brackets? I would never have thought of that, but it looks really good!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks! I love how the frame is defined too – adds a nice little touch. Those L brackets…hmmm….I think I had seen a picture somewhere on Pinterest for them a while back, I’m not sure, I just wanted a little more gold on the board!
Melissa@TheHappierHomemaker says
Ummm, can I say AWESOME! I love a good trash to treasure! Great series and I love you project!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Melissa! I love me some trash to treasure too!
Diana W. says
Love the projects. Love the pinterest pics. Your sense of humor though? Seriously hysterical. We need to have coffee and discuss just how fabulous each of us is!!!! Jes sayin…..
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I agree, Diana! We are fab!! Thanks so much!
Rowan says
I love this, Jenna! I’ve gotten everything from antique furniture to planting pots of all sizes to boxes of crafting supplies from my neighbors! Heck, I even pulled a handmade quilt out of a garbage can when I was running around town one day; it just needed a couple of small repairs and of course, a good laundering. Two of my boys are dumpster divers just like me. 😀
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I love it, Rowan!! I am the same way! My neighbor is always asking if I want something before she throws it out!
Angela says
This is great!!! Thanks for the smiles and laughs while reading your messages!!!~~Angela
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Angela! I try to be funny!
amy @ commona-my house says
what an awesome board! love it! and really excited about this series!!! Makes me want to hop over to the Goodwill right now!! XO!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Amy! This is going to be such a fun series!
Julia@SouthernColor says
Jenna, this looks great!! And I love the sassy comments – they just put a smile on my face! I’m wearing my awesome pants right now 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yay for awesome pants!! Thanks!
Shelly- minettesmaze.blogspot.com/ says
Love this! I am really loving all shades of blue this year!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Me too! I’m all about blue!
Kayla @ Home Coming blog says
This is so stinking cute! I love the navy + gold animals.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kayla! The animals may be my favorite part!
Alexis @ Persia Lou says
Those animal pushpins are the coolest. I am officially on the lookout for little plastic animals.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Alexis! I love them!
dawn@joyfulscribblings says
Love, love, love this board. I’m so inspired. My daughter has a cork board in her closet I’m going to do this with. I also love the pushpins. My son used to have a ton of those animals when he was younger. Unfortunately, we got rid of them years ago, but I think you can buy them at the dollar store.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yes, Dawn, you can usually find the animals at the Dollar Store! So glad you like the board!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Love it and love your push pins too. How fabulous. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks for hosting, Marty! Love your party!
Lindsay says
I think it does say something that when I read “How Rude!” it was in my Stephanie Tanner voice. And I pictured her with her curly perm hair of seasons 1 and 2.
Then I read the next line.
We are friends for a reason.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Amen, sister!
Andrea says
I love the fabric choice. I’m a sucker for stripes. I also love the push pin animals, I think I might need to go hunt through my kids toy box…
Visiting from the Happy Housie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Andrea! I am a huge sucker for stripes too! And those push pin animals are so fun!
Amanda K says
This is SO cute! My husband and I are going to be re-doing our spare room into a combined office, and this would be great in there! I even have an old bulletin board too!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Amanda! Yep – it would be perfect for an office space! I’m actually going to do another one for my soon-to-be office space!
Keri says
Love love love this! I love reusing items for something else!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Keri! You and me both – I am a huge fan of up cycling!
Shan Laux says
OK, I love when a pin leads to one of my favorite bloggers!!! 🙂 LOVE the sassy board! Totally fits me! I am learning to embrace my sassy-ness and the “how rude” is my kids favorite thing to say now that I showed them one of the most awesome parts of my childhood- Full House! 🙂 Pinning under my Favorite Bloggers Board!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Shan! Embrace that sassiness, gal!! Its too fun not too!!