How to Turn a Picture Frame Into a Dry Erase Board

Designer Danielle shows you how to turn an old frame into a new message board with Poster Glue Dots® and a roll of art paper from Office Max.

Transforming old picture frames into dry erase boards is an easy way to add a custom message center to your kid's room or a college dorm!

Designed by: Danielle Hunter
Time: 1 hour
Level: Beginner

Supplies:

• Poster Glue Dots®
• Old picture frame with glass
• Art paper roll
• Sandpaper
• Black acrylic paint
• Paintbrush
• Scissors
• Dry erase marker
• Assorted decorations, memorabilia (crocheted flowers, ticket, cards, photo, school schedule, etc.)

Directions:

1. Lightly sand wood frame and wipe clean.
2. Apply two coats of black acrylic paint to frame. Set aside to dry.
3. Trace glass onto roll of art paper, cut paper and insert into frame. If needed, use Poster Glue Dots to hold the paper in place in the frame.
4. Use Poster Glue Dots to decorate your new dry erase board with embellishments.

Now you have your own personal space to write reminders, schedules, or other information on with dry erase markers.

For the college kids, this is a great way to communicate with your room mate! Keep this is an area you both share and leave notes or messages for each other.

You can find Poster Glue Dots® at your local Office Max location.

~Danielle

P.S. Check out these other Back-to-School projects from Designer Dawn:

Calendars & Tabbed Notebooks

Science Projects

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