Easy-to-Make Dry Erase Board in Minutes for Home or Workplace
Quick DIY Dry Erase Board in Minutes!
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Get ready to create a trendy and functional DIY dry erase board in no time flat! This budget-friendly project is perfect for your home, office, or organizing space.
No need to worry if you're a crafting novice, 'cause this IKEA hack is drop-dead simple!
If you've ever strolled the frame section at IKEA, you'll find a plethora of budget-friendly options – like the Tolsby frame. That's what we're using to make this DIY dry erase surface.
You can use any frame with a glass or plastic insert for this project, but Tolsby's double-sided frame offers a unique advantage: it lets you use the dry erase board on both sides!
This mini board is designed to display a 4" x 6" picture, but feel free to go big if you fancy a larger writing surface. And if you're shopping on a tight budget, Dollar Tree and thrift stores have budget-friendly frames too.
Supplies- Tolsby frame (or similar)- Duck Tape Washi tape in various colors and patterns- One sheet of cardstock (optional)- Scissors or craft knife
Use this sleek, easily removable dry erase board to leave notes for loved ones or write reminders for yourself! It's a fun way to surprise someone with a sweet message or help yourself stay on track.
Keeping a mini whiteboard at your desk helps you remember the day's most important goals. Get the printable tutorial now:
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DIY Dry Erase Board
Equipment- Scissors- Dry erase marker
Materials- 2 Frames with glass or plexi insert- 4 rolls Washi tape- 1 piece Cardstock white (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the Insert and Glass/Plastic
- Take out the insert and the glass or plastic from the frame if it doesn't already have one. If the frame doesn't have an insert, opt for a piece of cardstock as an alternative.
- Design with Washi Tape
- Place the washi tape on the cardstock. Tear or cut the ends and then smooth the tape down.
- At the corners and along the sides, trim the washi tape using scissors or a craft knife.
- Place the Insert Back in the Frame
- Put the insert back in the frame.
- Write on the surface of the glass or plastic with the dry erase marker. Erase using a paper towel.
Notes
What will you write on your DIY dry erase board? Let us know in the comments!
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This DIY dry erase board can be a wonderful addition to your home-and-garden or work lifestyle, transforming ordinary spaces into functional and decorative zones. With the ease of following the provided tutorial, you can create multiple dry erase boards for keeping notes, leaving messages, or tracking tasks.
