Decorating DIY Home Decor DIY Home Accents Cork Reuse Projects By Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole Instagram Caitlin Sole is the senior home editor at BHG. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of interior design expertise. She has vast experience with digital media, including SEO, photo shoot production, video production, eCommerce content, print collaboration, and custom sales content. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on February 19, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Cork transforms easily into coasters, memo boards, pushpins, tiles, and more. It's a great material to use to create function and beauty in your home. 01 of 11 Cork Memo Board Inexpensive cork transform into a contemporary office bulletin board. Candy-color pushpins organize invitations, hold business cards, and show off interesting ephemera. (See next slide for the how-to.) 02 of 11 Memo Board, Step 1 To begin, paint the cork rounds with two coats of acrylic paint in your chosen color palette. Leave several unpainted for a natural look. (See next slide for remaining steps.) 03 of 11 Memo Board, Step 2 Once dry, turn the cork pieces over and arrange in the desired design; secure together with masking tape. Use wall Velcro to hang. 04 of 11 Cork Pushpins Not all pushpins need to look utilitarian. These charming mini vases pull double duty: They pin important papers and look adorable while doing it. (See next slide to learn how to make your own.) 05 of 11 How-To: Cork Pushpins Drill into the top of a wine cork (don't drill through the entire cork, though) to create a vessel. Use permanent glue to adhere a pushpin to the cork. Insert a dried flower or feather into the drilled hole and display on a bulletin board for fresh flair. 06 of 11 Cork Coasters Keep your table free of water rings in style. Go simple with a monogram, or get creative and match the pattern on a favorite pillow. (See next slide for the how-to.) 07 of 11 How-To: Cork Coasters With a pen, lightly sketch a design on a cork coaster (we used a monogram and simple patterns). Use a woodburning tool to trace the design. Tip: Cork burns quickly and its smooth texture makes woodburning a snap! 08 of 11 Cork Pencil Cup Plain pencil holders get an instant upgrade with an easy cork treatment. Plant a succulent (or a similar plant that requires minimal water) to add green to your desktop. (See next slide for the how-to.) 09 of 11 How-To: Cork Pencil Cup Join two square pencil cups with permanent glue; let dry. Adhere cork floor samples from a local home center to sides and ends using permanent glue. Tip: You may need to trim flooring samples with a handsaw. To create a planter, line the bottom of one pencil cup with a 1- to 2-inch layer of gravel or sand for adequate drainage. 10 of 11 Cork Table Makeover Overhaul a damaged tabletop with cork tiles. Working with a varied selection of cork tile, plan a checkerboard pattern on the tabletop. (See next slide for the how-to.) 11 of 11 How-To: Cork Table Makeover If tiles need to be trimmed, use a utility knife and metal ruler to create a clean, straight edge. Adhere each cork tile to the surface using wood glue; let dry. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit