DIY Dry Erase Board
Reinventing the ugly token office supply with this cute desktop organizer, a DIY Dry Erase Board that you can easily make from items already at home.
We’re totally one of those people that has to have a list on hand at all times. For some reason, lists help us relax. Because if not, we feel like we’re constantly on edge that we’ll forget a major to-do. And forgetting tasks isn’t an option while juggling kids, renovations, The Juliana, and Sugar & Cloth.
Handwritten lists help us rest more easily, and a reusable tabletop version is a must. As it turns out, cute desktop dry erase boards aren’t really the easiest thing to come by.
Office supply stores usually just have your typical white panel board. So we made our own DIY Dry Erase Board out of a few token items that we already had laying around the studio.
Cheap and easy is our current middle name!
Materials and Tools
You definitely don’t need to buy any extra supplies for this DIY whiteboard outside of the frame (unless you want to use one from home already).
BUT if you’d like to add a little extra graphic or “to-do list” heading that won’t wipe away, just stencil it onto the construction paper with a permanent marker like a gold foil pen. And by the way, speaking of gold foil, these DIY Gold Foil Wall Art with free printables to recreate is perfect for wall decor lovers.
- Photo frame with glass of your choice — Ours is this 5″x7″ gold geo picture frame. You won’t even need to go to your local hardware store for a whiteboard or whiteboard paint because you can just write directly on any picture frame glass!
- White paper or cardstock
- Scissors
- Gold foiling pen — Optional to decorate.
- Stencil — Optional to decorate. Ours is more from an old Martha Stewart stencil collection.
How to Make a Desktop DIY Dry Erase Board
1 — Choose a photo frame that fits your desktop space and remove the backing and any existing photo or artwork. Take out the glass from the frame and clean it thoroughly to ensure there are no smudges or residue.
2 — Cut a piece of white paper to the same size as the glass in the frame. Make sure it fits snugly within the frame without any gaps so that you have a nice white backdrop to write on.
3 — Optional: Personalize your dry erase board by adding decorative elements, like a stenciled drawing or “to-do list” heading. Add your desired permanent graphic or text onto the white paper the gold foil pen. And let it dry completely.
3 — Place the cut paper inside the frame, on top of the glass, securing it in place.
4 — If the frame has a backing, reattach it to hold the glass and paper securely in place.
Place the frame on your desktop in a convenient and accessible location. Use a dry erase marker to write or draw on the glass surface of the frame. The marker can easily be wiped off with a dry cloth or eraser, allowing you to reuse the board multiple times. Easy, right?!?
And what a pretty way to keep your desk organized while displaying all your cute things at the same time with a hexagon DIY pencil holder too!
Other DIY Organization Projects to Try
Keep your space clean and tidy with some of our other favorite DIY projects from our archives for more great ideas —
- DIY Nesting Desk Organizer Set
- Hexagonal DIY Pen Holder
- Geometric DIY Chalkboard Desk
- DIY Desktop Organizer with Cork Board
DIY Dry Erase Board
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- 1 photo frame with glass any size of your choice
- 1 white cardstock or construction paper
- Gold foiling pen optional
- Stencil Optional
Instructions
- Take out the glass from the photo frame and clean it thoroughly to ensure there are no smudges or residue.
- Cut a piece of white paper to the same size as the glass in the frame. Make sure it fits snugly within the frame without any gaps so that you have a nice white backdrop to write on.
- Optional: Personalize your dry erase board by adding decorative elements, like a stenciled drawing or “to-do list” heading. Add your desired permanent graphic or text onto the white paper the gold foil pen. And let it dry completely.
- If the frame has a backing, reattach it to hold the glass and paper securely in place. Now you can write on the front glass from the frame with dry erase markers!
Don’t forget to share your DIY Dry Erase Board with us on Instagram using the hashtag #sugarandclothloves. We always love seeing all of your creations! Looking for more interior design inspiration? You can find all of our home decor tutorials and ideas right here!
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