DIY Dry Erase Board in Minutes for Home or Office
Create a custom DIY dry erase board in just minutes! This quick and easy project is perfect for home, office, or organizing your space.
Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you’ll be able to accomplish this IKEA hack.
If you’ve ever been to the frame section of IKEA, there are so many good options – and a lot of them are inexpensive. That’s the whole reason we love IKEA, right?
Good looking stuff for a few bucks.
One of those options in the frame section that’s on point is the Tolsby frame. The same frame I used to make this DIY dry erase surface.
If you want to make a dry erase board, you can use any frame as long as it has a glass or plastic insert. What I love about the Tolsby frame is that it’s double-sided, so that means you can use it as a dry erase surface on both sides.
This is a mini board given that it only displays a 4″ x 6″ picture, but you can go with any size and use the same washi tape method below to decorate.
Not only does IKEA have frames on the cheap that work, but Dollar Tree does too. There are a lot of places that sell frames, but I’m all about making this project on a budget. Don’t forget to hit the thrift stores too!
Gather These Supplies
- Tolsby frame from IKEA (or similar)
- Duck Tape washi tape in various colors and patterns
- One sheet of cardstock
- Scissors or craft knife
Use this mini whiteboard to leave notes for family members – or to yourself! These are so fun for surprising people with sweet messages.
I like to keep one at my desk so I can remind myself of the most important thing I need to accomplish for the day. Get the printable how to below:
Homemade Dry Erase Board
Equipment
- Dry erase marker
Materials
- 2 Frame with glass or plexi insert
- 4 rolls Washi tape
- 1 piece Cardstock white, optional
Instructions
- Remove the insert and the glass or plastic from the frame. if the frame doesn't have an insert, create one using white cardstock.
- Place the washi tape down on the cardstock. Peel it off the roll and smooth down on the surface. Tear or cut the ends and then smooth down.
- At the corners and down the sides of your cardstock, trim the washi tape using scissors or a craft knife.
- Place the insert back into the frame. Write on the surface of the glass or plastic with the dry erase marker. Wipe off with a paper towel to er-use.
Notes
What will you write on your DIY dry erase board? Let me know in the comments!
And if you are interested in another easy craft that uses washi tape, try these upcycled mint tins! You can also check out these other ideas:
Clay Photo Holders • Comic Book Frame • Concrete Candle Holders • DIY Bulletin Board • DIY Door Stop • Floral Hanging Frame • Glue Art • Modern Nesting Dolls • Pom Pom Garland • Pom Pom Wall Hanging • Poster Hanger • Sand Terrariums • Song Lyric Art • Twig Candle Holders • Wall Decals • Wood Bead Garland • Yarn Wall Art • Yarn Wall Hanging
