Still working on the cork board to cover the old phone line plate in the Kitchen. Finished painting the edge black and I tried to not get paint on the cork but didn't have that steady of hand. Also I looked at two options to cover up the poor painting job plus the ripped cork from the taping off. One was a metal scrapbook edge that I had left over, but unfortunately there was not enough left to cover. Next was a woven cotton ribbon in a tan color that match the color of the cork. It looked good but would have to be adhered to the board with glue or a tac. I liked the tac idea but not the brass tacs so I painted a few silver and they just didn't turn out looking goof either. I was just about done trying to figure it out when I tried something else and I will post the results tomorrow!
I like to watch tutorials on my Ipad and although I have a cover that converts to a stand, it isn't always the best solution for viewing. So I decided to make one of my own inspired by these Iphone stands I found on Etsy. They are sold by dognamedbanjo and are really unique and lovely. So I thought I could make one similar to it and here is how i did it. First I started with a 1 yard of a fabric in my two favorite colors. Then I cut the following pieces 1 Pc 13" x 13" 1 pc 29 x 13" 2 Triangle pieces 13" x 13" x 13" Next I sewed the top square to the two triangles. This is will be the sides and the base. Next I took the large rectangular piece and sewed it to the bottom of the square. Now I don't have photos of the last few steps since once it start forming a pillow it is difficult to photograph, but the process is not that difficult. Next I sewed each side of the the rectangle to one side of the triangle on both s...
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