94 comments Tutorial: Double Duty Dry Erase Board
by papernstitch
06/02/10
I am constantly writing notes and messages to myself to help me remember what I have going on for the day. But my office is also my bedroom, so an ugly dry erase board is just not an option. I’ve been thinking about solutions to this problem for a while, and at one point considered Idea Paint, but eventually changed my mind. I wanted something that could pull double-duty, and that’s when I came up with this…an idea for a pretty dry erase board that serves as wall art when not in use.
Materials: 1. Picture frame with glass or plexi insert (I recommend a Ribba frame from IKEA like the one I used) 2. Fabric scraps 3. Heavy duty tape 4. Dry erase markers
Step by Step How To: {click image above for larger step by step view} 1. Remove everything from the frame (paper, mat, backing) except for the glass. 2. Cut a piece of fabric slightly larger than your frame backing (about an extra 2 inches all the way around). Whether your backing is hardboard or cardboard, this tutorial will work, so don’t worry. 3. Place cut fabric over frame backing and then flip over. 4. Fold over excess fabric and then, using heavy duty tape, attach the fabric to your backing. 5. Place the now fabric-covered frame backing into the frame and you are all done! You are ready to write notes all over your pretty dry erase board.
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Thanks Shannon. I’d love for you to share my project on your site. Of course. Feel free to borrow any photos you would like.
Hannah, these will look great in your sewing room. I have a couple hanging up above my desk right now and I use them everyday. Jeff and I write little notes to each other on them too. Fun!
papernstitch commented on June 16th, 2010 at 5:15 pm-Brittni
I finally made one of these and I love it! I used a vintage embroidered linen and a garage sale frame. The whole project cost me $2! I’m going to have photos of mine and a link to your post up on my blog later this week. thanks!
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Kate commented on June 20th, 2010 at 11:32 pmthat’s wonderful kate. i’d love to see a photo when you have it.
papernstitch commented on June 21st, 2010 at 9:14 am-brittni
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Boards: A lot more colors than a white board FasterCraft — FasterCraft commented on June 22nd, 2010 at 11:15 amWhat a great idea! I love it! And I loooove those RIBBA frames, they are so stylish and cool!
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akijenggot commented on June 28th, 2010 at 11:57 amsimple and cute…
Love this! Such a great and simple custom idea.
I put one together yesterday to use by my computer desk. You can see it right here: http://jackiesullivan.blogspot.com/2010/06/custom-dry-erase-board.html
Jackie commented on June 30th, 2010 at 9:56 amInstead of framed “art,” we went whole hog and purchased tempered-glass desk protectors from IKEA for our office, then painted the backs with white exterior paint.
Definitely a different function than the brilliant idea in this post. I only mention it because the tempered glass is amazingly easy to write on and erase; we’ve had the boards up for six months and haven’t cleaned the glass yet! Worth checking into.
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Follow the leader · Indie Crafts @ CraftGossip commented on July 27th, 2010 at 3:30 pmThank you so much for this idea! I wondered how to add a frame backing to a dry erase board. Need it for the bar menu at my wedding. This is perfect!
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papernstitch – DIY Perpetual Calendar - A daily dose of handmade, design, and style inspiration commented on October 26th, 2010 at 2:22 pmThat i ssuch a brilliant idea. So cheat and easy to do. I am defo going to make one of these before I leave for Uni
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Smitten and Hazel » DIY Inspiration: make your own dry erase board commented on November 11th, 2010 at 1:16 pmHi there! I just wanted to comment and say not only do I love this tutorial [well, all of your tutorials really!!] I also wanted to comment about your typewriter because I adore it! I have been looking to buy one and was wondering if you have any recommendations? I want something retro looking but still functioning… But if you can’t help no worries! Please keep up the beautiful tutorials and blog I’m always worried my favourites will one day stop and I’ll have to go looking for amazing images myself!
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Hi Rosa. Thank you. That’s very sweet. I do have a few recommendations for typewriters. Here are a few of my favorite shops that sell a good selection of them:
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workplace facelift « asphalt flowers commented on December 12th, 2010 at 2:14 pmThis absolutely inspired a last minute Christmas gift last night, but, as I do, I got a little insane.
Instead of fabric I used patterned scrapbook paper, under a tracing paper sheet cut to size so that it washes out the image and makes it pale enough to write on. I included several different patterns of paper so that the background can be changed out.
Not yet satisfied, I then ran to Walmart, got some of those little metal hooks you screw into the ceiling to hang wire baskets, and screwed them (two per board) into the bottom edge of the frame. They perfectly hold one dry erase marker. So now it doesn’t so much seamlessly double as wall art–but thank you for planting such a simple seed that grew into such an awesome project. I am way proud of them.
Nicole commented on December 23rd, 2010 at 6:29 pmThanks for sharing your process Nicole. Sounds like you really took it to the next level.
papernstitch commented on December 23rd, 2010 at 10:42 pm-Brittni
Great solution, Brittni! I hate the institutional look of most dry erase boards too. With your project, I can make several and hang them as a group. I’ll have one for the daily to-do list, one for ongoing projects, one for the shopping list, one for ideas I want to pursue, etc.
For the frames, if you want to save money and love the thrill of the hunt, thrift stores and yard sales are a great place to look. People are constantly getting rid of old picture frames.
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DIY using office supplies | Materials for the Arts commented on July 1st, 2011 at 11:49 amLove the idea! We featured your instructions on our blog
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MFTA commented on July 1st, 2011 at 11:57 amThanks so much for featuring me MFTA. I just went over to your blog and left a comment, though I am not sure its showing up? Anyway, I really appreciate the link love. Have a great weekend.
papernstitch commented on July 1st, 2011 at 12:02 pmBrittni
I just made this, too and I love it – thank you!
Aankee commented on September 17th, 2011 at 1:33 pm