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    Wine Cork Topped Trunk

    by Jessica 52 Comments

    Wine Cork Topped Trunk at www.mom4real.com

    I LOVE repurposing old things into fun and somewhat unconventional new things.  Who knew that you could take a simple wine cork and use it to make something new?  Why not?  Call me crazy, but I just like things that are unique, and I absolutely love taking something old and giving it a new life.  Well, this project is all about taking two old things that have already been given new lives, and giving them yet another life.

    Wine Cork Board at www.mom4real.com

    Quite a while back, I took an old window and turned it into a cork board using wine corks from a local restaurant.  No, I did not save all of these corks myself, I asked a friend that owns a restaurant near my home to save their corks for me, and they were kind enough to do so.  Well, that cork board sat on my desk until we decided to move the desk into one of our children's rooms.  I didn't think it was necessarily appropriate for one of the kiddos to have a wine cork bulletin board in their room, so the cork board window had no place to live.

    Trunk Before and After

    Enter the sweet little trunk that my husband made in shop class when he was in highschool.  After years of hiding the trunk under a blanket at the end of our bed, I decided to paint it white and distress it a bit.  Since then, it's been used as a side table, toy chest, and most recently as a coffee table.  The only problem, it's falling apart...that poor trunk has taken a beating.  So, one day, as I was moving some things around our living room, I sat the wine cork board on top of the trunk/coffee table for a moment while I moved something else, and you know what?  That cork board fit the top of the trunk perfectly!  Like they were just meant to be!

    Wine Corks and An Old Window as a table top!  www.mom4real.com

    And...it's so unique and just cool looking!  No need for coasters, no worry about smudge marks, those corks can handle just about anything!

    Make a unique coffee tables using wine corks and an old window at www.mom4real.com

    And the best thing of all?  No-one has the same coffee table.  Nobody!  You could totally do this to anything...simply hot glue some corks to the top of an old table, tray, or even an old window like me.

    Totally think outside of the box!  I'm thinking a cork backsplash would be the coolest thing ever!

    Sharing at Beneath My Heart, www.betweennapsontheporch.net and Savvy Southern Style

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    Comments

    1. Bethany says

      April 26, 2013 at 10:46 am

      This is so cute and unique! It definitely has character, and I LOVE pieces like that! :)

      Reply
    2. Megan says

      April 26, 2013 at 2:30 pm

      What a great idea, Jessica! It looks fantastic in your room too. I love the new color as well.

      Reply
    3. Marty Walden says

      April 28, 2013 at 10:05 pm

      That is adorable, Jessica! I have a hope chest that my dad made in high school at the end of our bed. Covered up with clothes and bedding. I like your idea better!

      Reply
    4. Atta Girl Amy says

      April 28, 2013 at 10:11 pm

      For a minute there, I thought you'd been hitting the wine again! :)

      Love how you repurposed your repurposed wine cork pin board. And what a perfect piece for your family room. I love that it's durable and eliminates the need for coasters.

      You are brilliant!

      Reply
    5. Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says

      April 29, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      Oh girl..loving this fun idea! you and those corks! :) Love it!

      Reply
    6. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

      April 29, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      That is so cute - and I could probably whip one up with the amount of corks I use in one weekend!! Well, maybe not one weekend - but close! Cheers to a fabulous table - I'll be sharing on my FB page tomorrow!!
      Kelly

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    7. Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil says

      April 29, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      Jess - You are definitely on to something! I just love it, so unique and cool!

      Reply
    8. Karen - The Graphics Fairy says

      April 29, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      Love this Jessica!! What a great idea and such a great look too!

      Reply
    9. Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says

      April 30, 2013 at 9:30 am

      This is really a cute idea! I better start saving my wine corks:) I never thought to make anything out of them- I love the look!

      Reply
    10. Megin says

      April 30, 2013 at 1:31 pm

      What a cool table ~ I love that top! I'm visiting you today from Project Inspired. I'm co-hosting a Linky Party today and would LOVE for you to add this. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog, leave a comment and Link Up, too!
      ~ Megin of VMG206
      Tile Photo Coasters ~ Gift Idea

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    11. Johnnie says

      May 01, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      It looks great Jessica! You know I love me some cork crafts :)

      Reply
    12. gail says

      May 01, 2013 at 6:03 pm

      sooo darn cute Jessica! love the corks on top1

      gail
      ps pinning it!

      Reply
    13. [email protected] says

      May 01, 2013 at 7:33 pm

      I love the texture it gives. Great idea.

      Reply
    14. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

      May 01, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      This is the coolest Jessica! What a great idea!

      Reply
    15. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

      May 01, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      Very, very clever! Now I know what to do with all the wine corks I've been saving. :)

      Reply
    16. katy says

      May 02, 2013 at 2:01 pm

      SO cute! I'm in the middle of a cork project right now. I bought mine online- not too expensive, but I need to find a supplier before I start another project though...

      Reply
    17. Laura / The Shed blog by Pet Scribbles says

      May 02, 2013 at 4:57 pm

      Love it, love it, love it!

      Reply
    18. Shannon at MadiganMade says

      May 03, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      Ummm.... I love this! I already collect wine corks (cause... you never know when you'll need to craft with them!) but now I have an excuse to accrue more! Thanks so much for sharing on Project Inspire{d} this week!

      Reply
    19. Angela @ Creative Blossoming says

      May 04, 2013 at 1:03 am

      What a creative idea! I love how you made a pattern with the corks. Great texture to the piece too. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    20. Heather says

      May 06, 2013 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous trunk at Project Inspired! Feature you today here! I featured you today! http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/05/12-beautiful-and-creative-ways-to.html Pinned and shared too - hope to see you at tonight's party 8 pm EST! Have a fab week sweetie!

      Reply
    21. Virginia says

      May 08, 2013 at 11:26 pm

      What a fantastic transformation! I love the trunk! Pinned it.

      Reply
    22. Dee says

      May 09, 2013 at 8:42 pm

      I LOVE THIS, and I completely agree with you it's totally like they were meant to be together! - Dee @ From Wine to Whine

      Reply
    23. Debbie says

      May 31, 2013 at 8:56 am

      Hi Jessica, I'm a new visitor, over from Savvy Southern Style. I love your cork topped table! I've been saving corks for a while now, wondering what I would do with them, and this idea has definitely moved to the top of the list. It's so creative and I LOVE that you were able to give new life to your husband's shop piece. Definitely a conversation starter! So glad you shared.

      Debbie

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    24. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

      June 27, 2013 at 6:14 pm

      That is "4 REAL" fantastic, Jessica!! I love it! Pinning and adding to my BufferApp to share on FB & Twitter. Love it!!
      xoxo

      Reply
    25. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      August 10, 2013 at 8:04 pm

      Very cute, Jessica! What a great idea.

      Reply
    26. Crafty-Sy says

      August 31, 2013 at 4:13 am

      Incredible! Such simple things would make a special one! Very insipiring. Please feel free to visit myDIY blog http://crafty-sy.blogspot.com/ I am NEW blogger.... Starting spinning the wheel

      Reply
    27. Amanda says

      January 21, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      Such a fun project Jessica, great results! I recently featured it on Facebook and it was a hit :) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153732767320217&set=a.353593675216.349539.323548680216&type=1&stream_ref=10

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      • Jessica says

        January 21, 2014 at 4:45 pm

        Thank you, Amanda!

        Reply

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