Magnetic frame boards are such a fun way to display just about anything you would like. They are so fun and different from just your ordinary corkboard. The possibilities are endless with the magnets and can be changed for whatever style you like. Magnetic boards are a fun way to use in the office to hang pictures, reminders, etc. They are also great on your vanity or in your bathroom to attach your make-up to for easy access. You would just need to attach a magnet to the back of your mascara, lipstick, powder, etc. These boards are also a great DIY gift idea for any occasion. Motherโs Day is soon approaching. What mother does not like a homemade but also very practical gift from their children? This board is very inexpensive to make and does not take much time at all. Below I will show you how to make the magnetic frame board from which I found the idea from Two Blonde Bloggers.
First gather your supplies that you will need:
Picture frame
Spray paint
Sheet metal- This can be found at your local hardware store.
Metal cutters
Fabric
Iron- if needed
Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
Magnets- You can either buy decorative magnets or get creative and use other objects as magnets by attaching a small magnet to the back of them. Example: bottle caps, binder clips, wooden knobs.
Letโs get started.
First remove the back of the frame and the glass from your picture frame. The picture frame I am using was found at a yard sale for almost nothing. I just love finding a good bargain.
Now that your frame is by itself, spray paint it being sure to cover completely.
Let dry completely and if needed add an additional coat of paint. As you can see above, mine needed an extra coat of paint especially on one side where the white wood was still trying to peak through.
Any color will work great. I chose gray because I love the way it paired with my fabric. I am sort of on a turquoise blue and gray kick right now.
Also spray paint any of your magnets if needed. I spray painted numerous objects that I found in my craft room. Just start digging through drawers like I did and you are sure to find something that can be used.
I found a metal bottle cap, binder clips, a wooden knob, a 3M plastic hook, and also some decorative magnets that were on clearance at Target but still had not used. I painted my magnets gray as well to match the wooden frame.
While your spray paint is drying, you will need to cut your sheet metal to fit the frame. Use the back of the frame that you removed earlier or the glass piece to measure your sheet metal. I just the glass piece down on the metal and traced around it with a marker. My husband had some metal cutters that I used to cut the sheet metal. I am sure you could also ask someone at your local hardware store and they could assist you with cutting to a certain size.
Also I want to say that while you are handling the sheet metal to be VERY CAREFUL. The edges will be very sharp and could cut you. If your children are helping you with making this project, just be sure to handle the metal yourself.
Lay your sheet metal piece you have just cut on top of your fabric. Cut around the sheet metal about a 1 inch border of your fabric.
My fabric had been folded in a drawer and had some slight creases. I knew it would drive me crazy to leave it and put it in the frame anyways. I went ahead and saved myself much frustration and decided to just heat up the iron and take care of it now. Iron your fabric if needed until you have a nice smooth piece of fabric.
Now you are ready to glue your fabric to the sheet metal. Lay your sheet metal on the back side of your fabric. Be sure the side of the fabric you want to see is facing down. It would be such a drag to have the whole thing glued together and placed in your frame and then you notice it is the wrong side. Such a disappointment.
Start on one side gluing your fabric to the sheet metal with a hot glue gun.
Continue gluing all sides.
When you get to the last two sides, be sure to pull your fabric tightly before gluing down to be sure that there is no slack on the opposite side. You will want a smooth and tight surface. Again be careful with the sheet metal while handling it.
Place your fabric covered sheet metal piece inside your frame once it has dried.
If you spray painted binder clips, wooden knobs, or any other small objects that are not magnetic and will not stick to the sheet metal, then apply a magnet to the back of them.
Place your magnets on the metal sheet and start adding your favorite things. Again display your family photos, sticky note reminders of appointments, new craft ideas you have scribbled down on a notepad, etc. Also attach small magnets to your makeup essentials and attach to the board. Now they are easy to find saving you much needed time in the mornings when you are getting ready and are rummaging through every drawer for that concealer you know you just had in your hand. Another great idea for this magnetic board is to place it on a metal stand and attach your recipe card while fixing your favorite meals. This way your recipe card is not laying on the kitchen counter like mine and getting messy with all the ingredients I somehow seem to spill on it.
I loved making this project as it was easy and not very time consuming. I will probably use mine in my office to display new craft ideas that I am working on and reminders to myself. I hope you enjoy making one as well. Also make one for your girlfriends, sisters, and mothers for Motherโs Day. Hang a special picture of the two of you on it to make that gift even more special.
Hope you are having a great week thus far and as always do not forget to enjoy the little things in life!
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