Thank you to DecoArt for partnering with me on this super-coolio project!
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:
But it wasn’t ugly for long!
I used this Americana Multi Surface Satin in Turquoise Waters. It is such a beautiful color!
Step 1
Paint your 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.
Tape it securely to the back.
Step 3
Stencil a heart on the lower right hand corner of the fabric.
Cut out a small heart. I used freezer paper.
As you can see, I’ve learned to test out my hare-brained schemes…
I used a reverse stencil technique and I loved the effect on my test subject…
So I went ahead with my plan. And it was lovely!
I just used a dab of the Multi Surface paint
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.
Just go back over it and fill in where you blotched it.
Step 5
Insert your fabric covered board into the frame.
Then write on it with a Wet Erase Marker.
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?
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!
