Thursday, September 9, 2010

Dry Erase Frame

This is one of those projects that is just too easy not to do. It's fun and functional, I bet you've got everything on hand right now. Here is what you'll need if you decide to do one too:


Spray adhesive

Medium to Large frame with glass

Fabric of your choice

Dry Erase Markers

I found this frame while thrifting and knew it would be a great size for this project (it's a 16X20 size). What I really liked about it was the non-glare glass, that stuff is pricey at a frame shop. First, I took the frame apart and sprayed the frame black. Then I sprayed the cardboard backing with the spray adhesive and smoothed the fabric on. This is the fabric I had left from the iron-on art project, but you can use anything. Just make sure it's pretty low pattern so you can read what you write on the glass. I put in the glass and the fabric backing and it is ready to use! Easy Peasy! Use dry erase markers and it works just like a regular dry erase board, but a lot prettier!


I just wrote a bunch of seasonal inspired words, subway style. I like the handwriting with the look of the script of the Trick or Treat sign. The sign is available in my Etsy Shop, by the way.

Some other great Dry Erase projects:

Brittni at Paper n Stitch and Stephanie Lynn at Under the Table and Dreaming (love that Dave Matthews reference!)



Thanks for stopping by, I hope you're inspired!

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29 comments:

  1. Such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Michelle you have such great taste !!

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  3. GREAT idea! Thanks for inspiring me today!
    ~Danylle

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  4. This is such a cute idea...and you can change out the fabric to go with the season! I might just have to try this :) Thanks for the wonderful idea.

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  5. Wonderful and you could change the fabric on a whim. I always wondered how to spell easy peasy, but you messed me up by spelling it two different ways. I guess just so it rhymes.

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  6. Love it!! Such a great idea! I am definitely keeping an eye out for a good frame @ goodwill!

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  7. Totally doing this! I have a closet full of frames just waiting for a project! Now where will I put it.....hummm?

    Kendra aka “Domestic Princess in Training”

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  8. I'm so excited that you shared this! I had my eye on that frame in the last post! I cannot wait to do this project. You're so full of great ideas!

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  9. Wow how fun and simple!! And so easy to change with your decor or seasonal changes. I love clever ideas like this!

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  10. Gasp! Such an adorable idea! And your home is absolutely beautiful. :)

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  11. I just had a big duh moment when I saw this...of course...I've used chalk ink on my glass but never though of something this simple for a dry erase board. You are too clever and of course it is in one of my favorite themes....wow, think how you could use this at Christmas as well. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  12. I have got to try this! Thank for the inspiration.

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  13. Lovely designs. I love the fall, my favorite time of the year.

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  14. I love it! Thank for sharing. I will have to make my own now.

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  15. Here from Under the Table and Dreaming. I'm a new follower.

    Love that sign and the display. That candy corn bunting is too cute!!

    ~ The Speckled Dog

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  16. I love it and I'm tempted to make one myself but realize that mine would never look this good because you have beautiful handwriting...and I do not. I'd love it if you came and linked this up to my Halloween Party though because I'm sure there are plenty of people who do have great handwriting that would enjoy this. :-)

    http://sawdustandpaperscraps.blogspot.com/2010/09/everything-halloween-party.html

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  17. So dang easy I can hardly believe it!

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  18. Oooh....I like that!
    I have seen them before but never really thought to use certain colors for the season/holiday.
    I really like the trick or treat sign!!
    I think tho I am in love with the candy corn banner.

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  19. WOW love your stuff! I'm big in to Pumpkin men and I see you have one :) can't wait for FALL weather! :)

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  20. What a wonderful idea and super easy to do. I am definitely doing this!

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  21. Love this entire vingette Michelle! Orange is such a fabulous accent color this time of year. Thanks so much for the link - I apprecite it! Hope you are enjoying your week. Stephanie Lynn

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  22. Love your ideas :) I especially love the candy cane bunting!! do you have instructions on that??? You are one crafty lady :)

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  23. Great Idea! I will be showing off on Random Crafty Georgia Girl on 9/12 for Crafty Tuesday. Please stop by and grab my featured button!

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  24. Hi! I copied your project and mentioned your blog on my post. Thanks for the great tutorial!
    http://theboatwrightfamily.blogspot.com/2010/09/dry-erase-frame-easiest-project-ever.html

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  25. Very cute! I love your candy corn bunting. How did you do it? Did you paint burlap? Thanks!

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