My New Marker Board

For awhile, I've really been wanting a marker board for my kitchen. You know, to jot stuff down like...my endless "to-do" lists, weekly menus, etc. I am the type who searches and searches for the perfect thing for my home, so needless to say, it has taken me awhile. Finally, I decided just to make my own.

Realizing that glass makes a perfect dry-erase board, I found a big frame to use as my board. I found some patterned white fabric...to add dimension and texture...but so I can still read my writing (if my fabric was bright and full of pattern, I wouldn't be able to see the text as well).

I used the frame backing (cardboard) to wrap my fabric around. I pulled it tight around the edges and simply used masking tape to keep it from moving (any kind of adhesive would probably work fine). Then I put the backer into the frame and voila...my marker board! The frame even has a little ledge where my markers can sit! If your frame doesn't have a ledge, you can stick a piece of velcro on your marker and on the side of the frame. That way it is right there for you to use when you need it.