Lady glues wine corks onto felt backing. Everyone is obsessed with this hack

Transform your collection of vintage wine corks into a functional and stylish trivet with this simple DIY project. By gluing wine corks onto a felt backing, you create a rustic yet elegant piece that is perfect for protecting your surfaces from hot pots and dishes. This project is not only practical but also a great way to repurpose and showcase those special corks that hold sentimental value.

This DIY rustic trivet pairs beautifully with a farmhouse or country-style kitchen. Place it on a wooden or marble countertop to enhance its natural charm. It can also serve as a conversation starter during dinner parties, adding a touch of personal history and warmth to your table setting.

Vintage stained wine corks

Lay out the dark felt backing on a flat surface.

Arrange the wine corks in a tight pattern on the felt, experimenting with different layouts until you find a design you like.

Using a pencil or fabric marker, lightly trace the outline of each cork on the felt to guide your gluing.

Starting from one corner, apply a line of hot glue to the back of a cork and press it firmly onto the felt, following your traced outline.

Continue gluing the corks onto the felt, ensuring they are snugly fitted against each other.

Once all the corks are glued, allow the trivet to dry completely.

Trim any excess felt from around the corks using a utility knife or scissors, being careful to maintain a neat edge.

For a more colorful trivet, consider using corks from a variety of different wine bottles, showcasing a mix of hues and labels. You can also experiment with different shapes by cutting the corks in half lengthwise for a lower profile or using whole corks for a more textured look. If desired, add decorative elements such as a ribbon around the edge or small felt cutouts between the corks for added flair. This project can also be scaled up or down to create trivets of different sizes, depending on your needs and available corks.