95 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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What a great idea!!! I’ll definitely make one (or more) myself!!!
Brenda Lavell commented on June 2nd, 2010 at 3:45 pmWhat a clever idea! This would make a wonderful gift for someone else as well. Thanks so much for sharing!
Tania commented on June 2nd, 2010 at 4:05 pmThanks Brenda and Tania. I am definitely going to be making more of these myself. They’re so easy and fun.
papernstitch commented on June 2nd, 2010 at 4:50 pm-Brittni
Great idea!, very practical and cute at the same time, love it!
Ana commented on June 2nd, 2010 at 5:08 pmSuch a great idea! Much better than my scrap paper taped all over the wall.
lauren commented on June 2nd, 2010 at 6:38 pmWOW. Genius. I love love love this idea. Oh man. Need to drive out to IKEA right now!
Connie commented on June 2nd, 2010 at 8:59 pmWhat a great idea!!! I would not have known you could write on the glass like that! awesome use for scraps of fabric I can’t bear to part with.
Jacqui Mee a Bee commented on June 3rd, 2010 at 12:29 amThanks!
I LOVE THIS! I can’t wait to make this one. .gotta plan a trip to ikea, now. hearts <3
jonahliza commented on June 3rd, 2010 at 1:35 amoooo I can’t wait to try thiiiiis!
Meeks commented on June 3rd, 2010 at 6:19 amthanks so much to all you lovelies. if you do complete this project, i would love to see pictures.
papernstitch commented on June 3rd, 2010 at 12:03 pm-Brittni
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paper n stitch – More Wall Decor - A daily dose of handmade, design, and style inspiration commented on June 3rd, 2010 at 12:12 pmthis is a great idea Brittni and would save a ton of paper waste in my studio… !
emma lamb commented on June 3rd, 2010 at 1:58 pmemma x
i LOVE this idea!!
can’t wait to try it out, i think i’m going to make one for every room!!
skye commented on June 3rd, 2010 at 3:39 pmClever gal! Good for you and I love that you share your idea too. I make great dry erase markers with erasers
Julia commented on June 3rd, 2010 at 6:17 pm(I invented the eraser cap for dry erase markers). Would love to send you one for your great idea- either shoot me and e-mail julia@kleenslate.com or visit my web site and send me an e-mail through there. i will throw in a paddle too- it comes with the marker/eraser right in the handle- take your dry erase with you! http://www.kleenslate.com.
Keep those ideas rolling!
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Eva commented on June 4th, 2010 at 3:09 pmAbsolutely brilliant idea! I love it! AND I already had plans to go to IKEA! yay!
shen commented on June 4th, 2010 at 4:24 pmSometimes you come across an idea and find yourself instantly wondering why you did not think of that yourself. I love that your pretty dry erase boards can be customized to go on a wall or a desk and with absolutely any decor. This idea is a keeper for sure! So, do you just clean your messages off with a window cleaner?
Margo commented on June 4th, 2010 at 4:54 pmI love how the most brilliant projects are always the simplest. Can’t wait to make one of these for my kitchen and another for my boys!
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Brilliant Easy Dry Erase Option | Fashionably Organized commented on June 4th, 2010 at 6:21 pmwhat a sweet project! thanks for sharing!
jennifer young commented on June 5th, 2010 at 4:31 pmj.
This is so easy and brilliant! I am smitten. Thanks for sharing!
geek+nerd commented on June 6th, 2010 at 8:13 amMuy buen sitio lo agrego a mis favoritos
rent apartment buenos aires commented on June 6th, 2010 at 8:46 pmI love this idea… I actually made one of these myself a few years back but with pretty paper instead of fabric. And just to let everyone know, if you use plexiglass instead of glass it will get “cloudy” over time as each time you clean it off it will make tiny tiny scratches on the surface. (I used to work in a frame shop.)
Cameron commented on June 7th, 2010 at 5:46 pmThanks for the tip Cameron. Good to know about glass vs. plexi. I’ll definitely be going with glass for my extra boards as well.
papernstitch commented on June 7th, 2010 at 5:48 pmSO simple and cute! What a great idea!
Kristen commented on June 7th, 2010 at 6:56 pmThis is fabulous! I’m off to buy a cool frame…
Danielle Daws commented on June 7th, 2010 at 7:58 pmWow, I really can’t believe I didn’t think of this. I tend to write the occasional note or reminder on my bathroom mirror and this is just a few steps (but much prettier) away from that. Thank you!
Kim commented on June 7th, 2010 at 8:52 pmGreat idea… another twist on this is to use a mirror..I gotten into the habitof making my To Dolist for the day while I’m getting ready in the morning, bruhsing my teeth, etc…A dry Erase marker works great on the bathroom mirror; it should also work fine on a framed mirror in the office…
Tina commented on June 7th, 2010 at 8:52 pmWhat a great idea!Thanks for sharing .)/s
sanna commented on June 8th, 2010 at 12:14 amGreat idea! I am in love with that thing in the first picture, which I am going to assume is either an alarm clock or radio, or both.
Olivia commented on June 8th, 2010 at 4:59 amSuper idea! I want one in every room!
patsy commented on June 8th, 2010 at 9:49 amThis is so cool! Can anyone tell me where that radio in the first picture is from?
Penny commented on June 8th, 2010 at 3:43 pmThanks Penny. The clock is Tivoli Audio and you can find them here (they come in lots of colors): http://www.nest-living.com/search?q=Tivoli+Audio
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adaptive path » blog » Leah Buley » The Creative Office commented on June 9th, 2010 at 9:05 pmYou could use wrapping paper or other decorative paper instead of fabric as long as the pattern wouldn’t interfere with being able to read what’s being written.
Heather commented on June 10th, 2010 at 11:35 amAbsolutely Heather. Great idea. Yes, the real key is using light colors with minimal patterns, so that you can still read your messages.
papernstitch commented on June 10th, 2010 at 11:37 am-Brittni
Love this simple, brilliant idea. I have kicked my self over from How About Orange to see your idea up close. Thanks for sharing.
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Things we love to do « jodimichelle commented on June 11th, 2010 at 1:35 pmAbsolutely love this idea! I’ve always disliked the ugly eggshell white of normal dry erase boards, and this is perfect to decorate and be functional. Thanks so much for the tutorial!
PS. Found you through Oh Hello Friend, and I am so glad she directed me here!
Ashley commented on June 11th, 2010 at 11:34 pmThank you this fabulous idea. I’m thinking Christmas gifts for everyone on my list.
Nicki commented on June 12th, 2010 at 10:01 pmSuch a nice idea
Thanks Can’t wait to see what other goodness you’ve got here!
Feyza DEMIRTAS commented on June 15th, 2010 at 10:04 amGENIUS! I love this idea. I’m constantly making project lists and to do lists on my bathroom mirror or grocery list pad, and neither of those things are in my sewing room. This is such a cute, practical, and cheap way to decorate my sewing room!
Hannah commented on June 16th, 2010 at 10:36 amThanks!!
I love this idea! I’d like to feature it on my site, fastercraft.com. Would it be okay with you if I used one of two of your photos (with full credit to you, of course)?
Shannon commented on June 16th, 2010 at 5:04 pm