A peg board is a nice addition to the craft room for storage solutions. My craft room is in the middle of a much needed makeover so I decided to DIY a framed peg board to help out with storage space.
This month’s Thrift Upcycle project is a thrifted picture frame I used to make my Framed Peg Board.
As part of the Craft Room Makeover Challenge, we have been making some major changes especially with organization of supplies and tools in our craft room. One of my projects is this Framed Peg Board using a thrifted picture frame. I paid a whopping $1.50 for the frame!
DIY Framed Peg Board
- Thrifted Picture Frame
- E6000 Glue
- Kitchen Sponge
- Peg board
- Paint in desired color
It is a wood frame trimmed in a light paper which is glued on with a gold trim on the inner rim. It has good bones and is sturdy enough for a peg board and even has a nice wire attached on the back for hanging. This thrifted frame is perfect to upcycle into a framed peg board.
I originally gave the frame a coat of Pergola from the DecoArt Americana collection. Then I decided I preferred black so I spray painted over the Pergola. Now I could do a little light sanding to give it a distressed look since I now have two colors and I still just might do that!
My peg board came from Lowe’s and I will happily admit I did not cut it to fit. My hubby did. It’s super easy.
Just measure the inside of the back of the frame. Use a straight edge and ruler to mark the measurements onto the peg board then cut. Measure twice, cut once is the best rule of thumb.
Notice the black arrows pointing towards the edges of the frame. This is where the E6000 glue goes. Just squeeze a bead of glue along that edge and press the cut peg board onto it. Place a couple of heavy objects on top and allow ample drying time.
How To Keep A Framed Peg Board Off The Wall
Here is where the sponges come in.
Simply take one sponge and cut each corner triangular as shown. Use E6000 to attach the sponge pieces to each corner of the frame. Allow ample drying time. Now your framed peg board won’t sit flush against the wall.
My craft room makeover isn’t quite complete so the framed peg board is not actually hanging. I have been playing with staging it for craft storage. Be sure to visit our Craft Room Makeover Reveal the end of January to see the final look!
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- There’s no budget to stick to.
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Emily says
You’ve got me thinking I need a pegboard organizer for my craft space!
Nigel William says
Hi! Shirley. I really enjoyed this tutorial. I was wondering if you could tell me about how much time did you invest in making this project? I am looking for something that can be done in 2 hours or less.
Shirley Wood says
Nigel you could easily have this completed in under two hours if not for the drying time of both the paint and glue.
Lydia from Life Beyond the Kitchen says
Clever solution with the sponges! I’ve been seeing a lot of hooks in frames lately. Thanks for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty #ccng 🙂
Michelle James says
I love pegboard for organizing. This is just perfect with the frame and it holds all of the important tools. Picture frames from the thrift store are very abundant but sometimes it is hard to find a nice one. You did a great job.
Michelle James says
I wanted to let you know I am featuring this great project at #merrymonday this week. I hope you will check it out when you have a chance! https://ourcraftymom.com/15-upcycled-cool-creative-home-decor-projects/
Molly says
I love everything about this idea! I have a thrifted large poster board size frame that this would be perfect for. So clever! I’ve got tons of paint brushes and other things that I need access too that could just hang right where I want them. Pinned because I’m definitely making one of these now 🙂
Debrashoppeno5 says
Not only is the pegboard handy and helps with organization but it is so stylish too.
Gail @Purple Hues and Me says
This is a neat (no pun intended) idea for organizing your craft room! Never thought to use a picture frame to house a pegboard. So many design possibilities! And adding sponges to the back is a very creative idea that can be used in so many types of wall hangings!
Pam says
Great project and it’s perfect since you’re working on your craft space this month.
FLORENCE says
That’s a neat pegboard! Useful and functional always gets my attention! I appreciate the step-by-step tutorial too b/c I’ve never done one of these before. The sponges are a clever idea too.
Sue purdy says
I love how your pegboard turned out. It’s so clean and everything has a place. Great upcycle!!!
Marie Dabbs says
What a great idea! I have smaller squares of pegboard already cut, butnit never occurred to me to try and find frames for them. The soonge trick is genius, too.
Yami | The Latina Next Door says
Your sponge idea is so great! I have peg board in my garage and have been wanting to do something like this! I may just have to now.
Jenny says
I love this peg board storage, it’s perfect for craft supplies. Great idea to put sponges on the back. Looking forward to the craft room makeovers.
Beverly says
This looks great, Shirley and I love the tips about using the sponges. I would never have thought of that!
Toni | Small Home Soul says
I’ve been planning some peg board for my office/craft room makeover but knowing the hubby would think it’s for the garage I’m sure I can sell him on it if it’s inside a pretty frame. I love that you also included a box and some jars in yours. And how smart to clip your glue and hang it too. I’ve been trying to figure out how to best store them (winner!)
Marie | DIY Adulation says
This is so stinkin’ smart! I need like 10 of these for my craft room. Thanks so much for the awesome tutorial, Shirley!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Love peg boards! They have so many uses. I have a creatively messy 8 year old whose room could probably use one! Visiting from Thrift Store Challenge.