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Today I am really baking, but I can't bore you with that every week.
What i really want to be doing is completing this project.

I found this lovely frame tossed on the nature strip the other day...(yeah, i know!!) and I had this vision that it will be my new note board, I just need to find a cork board which fits that isn't already framed (any ideas where to get that from Melbournians) and cover it in this lovely apple fabric.

It will be done by next week and I can show you the finished product.

Are you having a tea or coffee? Grab another and pop over to Kirsty's.

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Comments

  1. teddybearswednesday17 March 2010 at 17:49

    Cant wait to see it finished. But I never get tired of your baking!! Never.xo

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  2. Little Eve17 March 2010 at 17:59

    The fabric and frame are a winning combination. Have fun! x

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  3. Tracey@bountifully17 March 2010 at 18:13

    oh, coffee now I think! Always love stopping by your blog - look forward to seeing your note board

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  4. trishie17 March 2010 at 18:15

    Beautiful frame, and i love the apple fabric. Can't wait to see the finished product!

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  5. One Flew Over17 March 2010 at 19:00

    What about IKEA? They generally have everything know to mankind.

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  6. Penny17 March 2010 at 19:53

    Ooh the frame is awesome! Try going to a hardware store, balsa wood will work the same, or they might have corkboard (and they'll be able to cut it!)

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  7. Cindy17 March 2010 at 20:09

    Great find! RE: Cork - try ebay...I had a quick look and there seems to be a few selling.

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  8. Anonymous18 March 2010 at 00:12

    Oh how lovely, can't wait to see it all finished. Just gorgeous!
    Sophie x

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  9. Cath @ chunkychooky18 March 2010 at 01:15

    AS IF we could be bored by your cake pics! pffft.
    I was actually thinking I will pop over here to see whats cooking ...

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  10. CurlyPops18 March 2010 at 01:51

    I was inspired by your last frame makeover and picked myself up a nice frame at the oppy. A cork board sounds like a great idea for it!
    I'd probably try bunnings or a flooring supplier?

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  11. Melanie Gray Augustin18 March 2010 at 03:22

    That's going to make a gorgeous note board!

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  12. Meghan18 March 2010 at 03:36

    Can't wait to see how it turns out!

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  13. Pam18 March 2010 at 04:03

    Really lovely idea, fabric and frame Cathie. Believe it or not, I've never thought to cover cork with fabric and use it that way!! lol. But I'm thinking I will now. Thanks for the idea. :)

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  14. Sarah18 March 2010 at 06:11

    That frame was a great find! Love the fabric it'll look lovely when finished. As for cork board I had a similar problem finding it for a small space of kitchen wall I wanted to make into a board. In the end I bought a pack of cork tiles and did two layers, they are easy to cut down to size. Internet search may be your best bet!

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  15. Rita18 March 2010 at 06:16

    So anxious to se what you are going to do with this!
    Rita

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  16. quilary18 March 2010 at 16:51

    A very clever way to use a great find! I like covered noticeboards, and made one for my daughter, but it looks a bit 'unfinished'. I think a frame is exactly what it needs!

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  17. B @ Sweet Limes19 March 2010 at 15:28

    That note board is going to turn out fabulously! Can't wait to see how it looks.

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  18. Sandrine19 March 2010 at 15:53

    Exciting!!Can't wait to see the finish creation and good luck with the cork!Bon weekend X

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  19. Ange19 March 2010 at 16:28

    Yup - I would have rescued that too!! Lovely material. I spared a thought for you today... ruffling around in my garage of delights, I came upon an old suitcase that I had stuffed in behind some paraphernalia, waiting for the day I would have time to work on it... Will let you know when I do! Bisous

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  20. Anonymous19 March 2010 at 16:52

    I was going to sujest wine corks hot glued onto a recessed backing - it looks great as a cork board and a great way of re using wine corks, but you are covering it. Why not ring around some flooring shops they might have scraps or NQR squares of cork you can use!

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  21. admin20 March 2010 at 18:20

    Can't wait to see the finished product - what a find! & I am loving all things apple at the moment :) XO

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