Hi, I’m Leanne and you’ll find me at Organize and Decorate Everything. I’m so excited to be guest posting for Anna today. I first met Anna when she joined my link party a while ago. I love all her organizing, cleaning, and decorating tips. I hope she’s having an amazing time on her va-ca!
I’m going to share with you some pretty and functional DIY magnetic boards. Be prepared for picture overload. By the way, I didn’t have to go out and buy one thing for this project. Sometimes it’s good to have a “mini craft store” in your basement. I bought these years ago and knew I would eventually do something with them.
First I traced the shape of the board on the back side of the scrapbook paper. I made sure the paper was centered exactly where I wanted it.
I used a glue stick to secure the paper to the board. Don’t use mod podge for this part, the paper will peel right off if you do. Cover the board really well with the glue, especially the edges. Then center the paper and smooth it on.
I made a lot of them at one time, assembly line style. Let the glue dry for about 15 minutes or more before you cover the top with mod podge.
While the boards were drying, I cut coordinating paper to adhere to the mini clothespins. I used mod podge for this part.
I also wanted some cute magnets so I took the backs off some decorative brads. I thought they would make perfect magnets for this project.
I always use E6000 to secure my magnets. This stuff is strong. It smells strong too, so you might want to open a window when you use it (unless you really want a headache).
Cover the boards and clothspins with a thin layer of mod podge. I do this so you can wipe them off if something gets on them. I also made a few flower magnets using small paper flowers and small brads.
Didn’t they turn out so cute? They can hold notes, pictures, recipes, or anything else you can think of.
If you don’t want the magnets hanging out on the front of the board when they’re not being used you can store them on the back. Clever, no?
Here’s a closer look at my favorite one. So super easy and functional. What one is your favorite? You can make these using a regular piece of sheet metal. Hardware stores will even cut it for you. Bend the bottom of the board leaving about 2″ to form the stand.
I hope you’ll come visit me at Organize and Decorate Everything. I love meeting new friends and sharing great ideas!
Roz from 'la bella vita' says
May 13, 2011 at 6:46 pmHi Anna, thanks for sharing your neat post on silver spoon garden markers last week on Fresh Clean and Pure Friday! I featured it today on this week's version of FCPF and hope you can stop by and check it out, and hopefully share another great post!
Leanne says
May 13, 2011 at 7:38 pmHi Anna! Hope You're having a wonderful time with hubby. Thanks for letting me take over today.
Mimi says
May 13, 2011 at 8:39 pmThis was a great idea. I'm hoping someone makes one for me! Hey, they have to give them to someone, right?
Melissa says
May 13, 2011 at 9:37 pmI love these boards! I would love to use one as a recipe stand. Where did you find the metal boards?
Sallie @ Texas Cottage says
May 14, 2011 at 1:40 amGreat idea and so cute too! These would be great teacher gifts.
Amanda says
May 14, 2011 at 8:06 amThese look wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Tami @ still crazy after all these years says
May 14, 2011 at 1:55 pmThose are awesome!!! Where, oh where, would I find those metal boards? I want to make a zillion – I KNOW that all my friends and family would love them. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Leanne says
May 16, 2011 at 4:51 pmHi Ask Anna readers, the boards were bought a few years ago in the dollar section at Target. I had originally bought 12 of them but had already used some of them for another project. I've seen them pop up at Target now and then. I guess just keep your eyes open for them. Good Luck!
Yummy Mommy Mia says
June 13, 2011 at 12:43 pmVery cute!