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How to Make a Personal Dry Erase Board with Americana Multi Surface Acrylic Paint

by Gwen Sep 5

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Thank you to DecoArt for partnering with me on this super-coolio project!
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I really like chalkboards and desks impersonating chalkboards…

but I love dry erase boards.

You can make them out of anything, really… even an old desk hung on the wall.

But who in their right mind would do that, huh?

{whistling and casually looking around, she says}

Anyway… today, we’re getting personal.

 

 

Personal Dry Erase Boards, that is!

I’ve been jonesing for a third color in my Pear Green Foyer, so when DecoArt so generously sent me a load of paint and stencils, I knew this was the perfect project.

Here’s how to make a personal dry erase board in ONE afternoon!

All you need are a few simple things:

  • An old frame with glass.  Glass is vital for this project!
  • Some Americana Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint
  • A piece of fabric

Here’s my ugly frame:

old-ugly-frame

 

But it wasn’t ugly for long!

I used this Americana Multi Surface Satin in Turquoise Waters.  It is such a beautiful color!

Americana-Mulit-Surface-Satin

 

Step 1

Paint your frame.

paint-the-frame

Which I did… as you can plainly see.

And the paint goes on so smoothly and evenly.

I did two coats, and it was heaven, baby!

Step 2

Cut a piece of fabric to cover the cardboard backing.

I used a bit of Flax Linen from Ann.

cut-a-piece-of-fabric

Tape it securely to the back.

tape-the-fabric-to-the-cardboard

Step 3

Stencil a heart on the lower right hand corner of the fabric.

Cut out a small heart.  I used freezer paper.

reverse-heart-stencil-from-freezer-paper

As you can see, I’ve learned to test out my hare-brained schemes…

testing-the-stencil

I used a reverse stencil technique and I loved the effect on my test subject…

freezer-paper-stencil

So I went ahead with my plan.  And it was lovely!

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I just used a dab of the Multi Surface paint

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and brushed the heart from the inside out.

INSIDE-OUT.

Don’t learn the hard way like I did.

And if you do mess up a little, don’t worry.

you-can-fix-this

Just go back over it and fill in where you blotched it.

reverse-heart-stencil

Step 5

Insert your fabric covered board into the frame.

Then write on it with a Wet Erase Marker.

white-board-frame

And Sing On, my Bold ones!

Sing on!

But before you go and launch off into a hearty melody, I’ve got a treat for you!

You can run out and grab your own Americana Multi-Surface Satins at Michaels, A.C. Moore, Hobby Lobby, and other fine craft retailers.

And with this special offer, you can get $3 back!  How awesomesauce is that, yo?

satin_rebate

Be sure to fill out the rebate form here!  All rebates submitted will be entered to win an iPad Mini. Rebate is open to US residents only.

Ok. So now, you can go and Sing On.

What’ll you be singing, eh?

Looking for more easy craft ideas you can do in 30 minutes or less? Just click the image below!

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What the BOLD ones say:

  1. Amanda @ Dreamsicle Sisters says

    Sep 5 at 8:57 am

    Super cute! Such a great idea….and inexpensive too. My cup of tea for sure. Thanks for sharing!

    • Gwen says

      Sep 14 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you so much, Amanda!

  2. cassie says

    Sep 5 at 11:09 am

    LOVE how you did the heart- artsy and fun and different!

    • Gwen says

      Sep 14 at 6:42 pm

      Thanks, girlie! I’m nothing if not fun and different… very different…

  3. Kelly @ old blue silo says

    Sep 5 at 11:15 am

    This is so cute! And I am loving the turqoise right now….

    I haven’t used that type of paint yet. I may have to snag up a few bottles!

    I am looking for a few things to make for my office and I just may have to do this. I have loads of burlap left over for my wedding.

    I had to chuckle at your duct tape. I’d do the same thing. You’re the only one that will ever know it’s there!

    • Gwen says

      Sep 14 at 6:43 pm

      Thank you so much, Kelly! I agree… no one will ever see it!!!

  4. keri @ shaken together says

    Sep 5 at 1:32 pm

    What a cute idea! Love that you repurposed that frame and the reverse stenciled heart is perfect!!

    • Gwen says

      Sep 14 at 6:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Keri!

  5. Vanessa says

    Sep 6 at 7:49 pm

    Absolutely adorable! I loved that color as well!

    • Gwen says

      Sep 14 at 6:45 pm

      Thank you, Vanessa! Isn’t that color perfect???

  6. Ananasa says

    Sep 8 at 6:21 am

    Absolutely amazing idea! we love it!

    Ananasa.com- Home For Handmade

    • Gwen says

      Sep 14 at 6:46 pm

      Thank you so much, Ananasa!

  7. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    Sep 9 at 5:22 pm

    You little mind-reader, you! I’ve been trying to think of how we could make a pretty dry-erase board in our office, and then you just come along with this little plan! (WET ERASE. GOT IT.) 🙂

    • Gwen says

      Sep 14 at 6:47 pm

      I can see it in my mind! Big, Bold Frame. Cool fabric. It would be awesome!!!

  8. Cherie says

    Sep 14 at 12:48 am

    I hate to ask a stupid question but what is a wet erase marker? I am only familiar with dry erase markers. Thank you for your educational answer to my stupid question.

    • Gwen says

      Sep 14 at 6:49 pm

      No stupid questions, girl!

      It’s like a dry erase, but you have to have a damp cloth to erase it. It just works better on glass! And it won’t brush off accidentally.

      The name brand is called Vis-a-vis, if that helps. You can get them at any office supply store.

  9. Suzie @ Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too says

    Sep 15 at 10:47 pm

    Super cute!! This paint is amazing!!! Great job!

    • Gwen says

      Sep 16 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you, Suzie! It is great paint, isn’t it?

  10. Michele Littlefield says

    Oct 9 at 6:45 pm

    I just this weekend painted a huge frame & wanted to make a dry erase board & now I have found the instructions to do so. Huzzah! I had no idea about using a wet erase marker. I didn’t even know such a thing existed.
    Thanks, oh crafty one…..
    Michele
    michelelittlefield.blogspot.com

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