Thrifted Bulletin Board Upcycled & Repurposed As A Jewelry Display/Holder

April 07, 2022

This curvy bulletin board, originally from Hobby Lobby, was a local thrift shop find.

See how I upcycled AND repurposed it below.

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Photo of a thrifted bulletin board being painted black with Dixie Belle's Caviar.

First, I brushed on a couple of coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Paint in Caviar.

Photo of the Lotus Bloom stencil from Dixie Belle.

Next, I pulled out this fun Dixie Belle stencil called Lotus Bloom.

Dixie Belle Paint Company provided me with complimentary product samples. All opinions about this fabulous stencil or paint are my own.

Photo of the Lotus Bloom stencil being placed on a painted bulletin board.

I am going to swirl on two rows of the stencil.

Photo of Lotus Bloom stencil being applied to a bulletin board with gold paint.

I used Rustoleum Metallic Paint in Soft Gold to apply the stenciling.

Photo of push pins with antique gold Rub n' Buff applied.

I found a container of clear push pins at Dollar General, but I really wanted gold push pins. I used a small brush to apply Rub n Buff in Antique Gold. I always have this stuff on hand for adding gold accents.

Rub N Buff is a paste in a tube. You can apply it with your finger or a brush. I poked the push pins in a styrofoam tree shape to dry.