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DIY Dry Erase Board for $5

February 25, 2014 By Shannah Coe 5 Comments

I have a chalkboard command center in my house that I love!  But, it is in the kitchen and I find myself always needing to jot down little notes or remind myself {or other family members} of something when I am at the front of the house.  I wanted a really inexpensive and non-permanant option so I delicded to make a DIY dry erase board with a $5 budget.$5 DIY Dry Erase Board #dollarstorecrafts #budgetcrafts #DIYDryEraseBoardYour supply list is a short one and probably things you already have on hand.  Here is what you will need:
– Frame {you choose the size but mine is an 8×10 frame from the Dollar Tree}
– Scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, construction paper, extra vinyl in your color or pattern of choice
– Scissors or exacto knife
– Dry erase marker

The first step is to decide what you are going to make as the background for your dry erase board.  I wanted a fun color so I found an extra piece of vinyl I had in my craft closet and decided to use that.  You could easily use old wrapping paper, extra scrapbook paper or even fabric.$5 DIY Dry Erase Board #dollarstorecrafts #budgetcrafts #DIYDryEraseBoardPull the glass out of your frame and use that to measure your piece of vinyl or paper.  I drew a line on the back to help me cut it since it didn’t align with the pre-printed lines.$5 DIY Dry Erase Board #dollarstorecrafts #budgetcrafts #DIYDryEraseBoardNow, cut your paper or vinyl along the line.  Place your piece of vinyl/paper into the frame as if it were a picture and then put the back of the frame on.$5 DIY Dry Erase Board #dollarstorecrafts #budgetcrafts #DIYDryEraseBoard Flip it over and you’ve got a quick and easy dry erase board. Just write whatever you want on the glass and erase over and over again.$5 DIY Dry Erase Board #dollarstorecrafts #budgetcrafts #DIYDryEraseBoard

I use mine to makes lists of things I need to do or even to write little notes to my family on my way out of the door in the morning.

Let’s break down the budget to see how I got to $5:
Frame from Dollar Tree: $1 + tax = $1.05
Piece of Vinyl from Expressions Vinyl: $1.49 (I actually already had this but am counting how much it cost me)
Dry Erase Markers: $1.57
Total Spent: $4.11

You could also put the glass behind the vinyl and write directly onto the vinyl as well.  I tested it out a few times and, with some dry erase wipes, the marker wiped off without any ghosting.

Have you made any budget items recently?

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, organization Tagged With: budget crafts, budget diy, DIY dry erase board, dollar store crafts, vinyl

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  1. Stephanie says

    February 25, 2014 at 10:25 am

    I love this idea, especially because the color options are endless!
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  2. Marilyn says

    February 25, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    This is a GREAT organizational tool to add to an office or other work area!
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  3. Cath from Cath's Cookery Creations says

    February 27, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Such a great idea. I have been looking for a nice glass whiteboard (without spending a fortune) to no avail and am now going to make my own. Thanks so much for sharing!
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  4. DesignedByBH says

    March 4, 2014 at 12:58 am

    I LOVE this and I meant to tell you that. I went to the Dollar Store the other day, bought a frame, and made my own! I have a lot of notebooks that I keep writing lists in, but then I’ll write something on another page and forget about it…now it’s right in front of me! (Even reminded my hubby of something the other day!)
    Thanks for the inspiration!

    – Brooke –
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