101 Days of Christmas: Pretty DIY Dry Erase Board

by Mandi on September 19, 2011

source: Mandi Ehman

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This is a simple and fun project that would make a great, practical teacher gift.

Everyone loves a dry erase board (no?), and with a piece of plexiglass and a pretty piece of scrapbook paper, you can make a decorative board that’s perfect for hanging on the wall or side of the fridge.

Pair it with some coordinating dry erase markers and an eraser for a simple gift!

source: Mandi Ehman

Supplies:

small piece of plexiglass (check your local home improvement store)
scrapbook paper
Mod Podge & foam brush
coordinating ribbon
drill with small bit

Directions:

Drill two small holes in the corners of your plexiglass.

Get your scrapbook paper ready and then begin spreading a thin layer of Mod Podge on the back of your plexiglass until it’s covered in even, smooth strokes.

Lay the plexiglass on top of the scrapbook paper, working quickly to align the edges.

Turn over and smooth any bubbles or wrinkles out of the paper.

Let dry completely and then trim the edges with an Exacto knife. Be sure to cut the paper out of the drilled holes as well.

Thread ribbon through the corner holes and tie a bow at the top.

And you’re done!

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	Mandi Ehman is the founder and publisher behind Life Your Way as well as a wife and homeschooling mom to four beautiful girls. She lives with her family on a little slice of heaven in wild, wonderful West Virginia and loves coffee, chocolate, easy meals, beautiful things and minimalist spaces.

Dori Hallberg

I love this idea! Easy and so much prettier than a white board and you can customize! : )
- Mccurdyhome
  
  You can do a similar thing by getting a frame (I used a 12×12). You insert a piece of scrapbook paper into the frame. You can use the dry erase marker on the front. It can be a to do list, a menu planner or whatever you want. You could add vinyl to the front, too if you wanted to step it up a bit.
  - http://lifeyourway.net Mandi @ Life Your Way
    
    Something similar to that is actually what inspired this one. I think that’s a great idea too!
http://www.techgeekgirl.com/ Michelle Mista

Love it, this is adorable! This might be a great thing to make for holiday guests, to put up in their room, letting them know where things are (towels in the bathroom, etc.) or schedules for family events.
- http://lifeyourway.net Mandi @ Life Your Way
  
  This is such a fun idea, Michelle — great idea!
http://modpodgerocks.blogspot.com Mod Podge Amy

This is so pretty! I love it.
- http://lifeyourway.net Mandi @ Life Your Way
  
  Thanks, Amy!
danielephant

I was thinking this would be cool in a picture frame too!!! I was trying to think of something like this for my sister and sister in law, and i saw a cork board in a picture from that was covered in your favorite fabric…but this would be awesome! you could still use fabric if you wanted and cover it with the plexiglass!
Sawyer8287

Is the scrap book paper on top of the plexi glass or on the back of it?
- http://lifeyourway.net Mandi @ Life Your Way
  
  The pretty side of the paper is glued to the back of the plexiglass. Hope that helps!
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