This beautiful magnetic message board is fun and easy to create.
This do-it-yourself craft project is excellent for keeping track of grocery or to-do lists, notes to family members and also a handy place for favorite photos. It’s also a great project for a kid’s room, and one that even the smaller tykes can help with.
Lori explains the process she used to create these magnetic message boards.
“I measured my frames, and then I ordered some magnetic sheet metal from Quick Ship Metals. They were very helpful and they had very fast shipping. I did try to get (a local store) to cut some for me….they told me no. Oh well. I guess they weren’t really on my Christmas card list anyway.”
“Then I took some beautiful scrapbook paper from my stash and rounded up the Mod Podge and some ribbon. I spray painted some clothes pins too.”
“I took the Mod Podge and attached the scrapbook paper to the metal and let it dry. Then I put some ribbon over the seams. Watch this very closely as it dries. The ribbon on mine slid a little before it was dry all the way and will now drive me crazy for eternity. I glued the paper covered metal into the frame. Then I Mod Podged some strips of paper to the top of the clothes pins and glued (with Liquid Nails) a strip of magnet to the back of the clothes pin.”
As a side note, she added that if she were to make another one she would find some super strong magnets, due to the thickness of the covering over the metal.
We’d have to agree, Lori. Beautiful work, and thanks for sharing this project with us.
If you want to try your hand at making one of your own, or if you need a gift for a craft person, call the QSM customer service staff at 1-888-334-2177. Gift certificates are an easy solution for holiday gifts.
Mod Podge is readily available at most craft stores.
