My First Craft Tutorial!

I'm sure there are others out there who have done something similar to this, and I know it's not that mind-blowing, but this is one of the times I was thankful that I have a blog now - it helps me finish what I have started.  Here is my proud creation:

I started out with this old framed print (look familiar, Dad?)

I wasn't crazy about the color of the frame - it looked pretty dated and "I've been sitting above a 'davenport' for fifty years," so I cover it with my new best friend -  Rustoleum Hammered Spray Paint.

 I used one of my 40% off coupons at Hobby Lobby and picked up this Cork Roll.

I measured the inside of the frame and cut the cork to fit.  Be careful because the cork can split pretty easily.  

picture from U-line

 I decided to use burlap to cover the cork.  I have this crazy obsession with burlap these days.  It may be a pregnancy thing, but I REALLY love the way it smells!

I had these fancy push-pins I found at Wally World a while back, and thought they would be perfect for holding up my beloved burlap.

My almost-end result is this:
I had originally been going for a "Thanksgiving" decoration that I could whip out each year and have everyone write something they are thankful for (like we did on the leaves this time).  Then my wheels got to spinning and I decided I like it too much, and it fits on the side of my fireplace to well to only come out for a month out of the year.  This piece is going to be like a teacher's bulletin board.  I can change it for each season or holiday, post memory verses we are trying to memorize, or even display love notes for my precious family.  Yippee!  My first tutorial is done!