Magnetic Board Tutorial by Cindy Stevens

Cindy Stevens is going to show us in a step-by-step tutorial how to create this fun and functional magnetic board:

To Do List Magnetic Board by Cindy Stevens

Supplies: Silly Skedaddle Paper (35628) - Dear Lizzy Neopolitan, Fresh Blooms Paper (35630) - Dear Lizzy Neopolitan, 6x6 Paper Pad (35658) - Dear Lizzy Neopolitan, Serendipity Ballerina (53292) - Thickers, Wood Buttons & Epoxy Accents (78073) - Elements, Fabric & Epoxy Brads (78074) - Elements, Large Decorative Tags (78069) - Bits, Printed Chipboard Shapes (78070) - Dear Lizzy Neopolitan, Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Rub Ons (43395) - Minimakrs, Dear Lizzy Neopolitan (42232) - Remarks, Basic Ribbon Spools Specialty (58217) - Ribbon

Step 1- Gather all the supplies you think you will need. Keep an eye out for good deals on things like baking pans and magnets at your local dollar store!

Step 2- Measure the metal baking pan and trim two contrasting papers to fit the dimensions (I sprayed my pan first with a white acrylic spray paint and then let it dry).

Step 3- Apply Modge Podge liberally to the surface with a foam brush.


Step 4- Adhere papers and then go over with a brayer (a sturdy edge like a popsicle stick will also work in a pinch) and make sure there there are no air bubbles under the paper. Once the glue is dry, apply one to two coats over the surface for durability; allow to dry between coats.


Step 5- While waiting for the glue to dry, select several buttons and chipboard pieces to use for magnets. Adhere the shapes to magnets using double-sided tape.



Step 6- On the wrong side of a 6x6 sheet of paper, trace the chipboard shape, cut it out, and adhere to chipboard. Lightly sand the edges with an emery board. When the magnetic board is dry, adhere it to the board using double-sided tape; add wording if desired.


Step 7- Since I intend to use this quite a bit, I kept embellishments to a minimum and only used a few pieces as well as rub ons to add interest but no bulk. I then finished it off with a bow and brad.

Make one for every holiday to add a bit of excitement to your decor! Plus it's just a cute way to keep track of everything you need to!

Comments

[Ellie A.]

How sweet is this! I love this. I've made smaller ones to give to teachers and they have loved it.

[Charo]

Very cute!!!...I love it!

Charo

[Gisele]

Love it Cindy:)
What did you use to make the holes to attach ribbon??

[Jill]

This is terrific! TFS!

[Laura H]

What did you use to make the holes for the ribbon?

[Kristen]

Very cute! I was just about to throw out a yucky old cookie sheet, but I think I'll upcycle it into one of these instead!

[Sandi Pressley]

Adorable!

[Jessica Toulmin]

Great job. Whenever I see projects like this, they're always so highly embellished with little space for lists/ notes. I guess some people really don't have many lists, but not me! I love that you've used minimal embels, but still looks beautiful - especially with those cute magnets.

[{leah}]

Cute project, Cindy!!

[Nelmarie]

Great idea, I like it very much!!!! Thanks

[Lynda Carnecchia Smith]

Love this! How did you make the holes for the ribbon? TFS!! :)

[Luanne]

this is so cool! I wanna make this one. But we don't have a mod podge here so I'm just gonna stick the paper with something

[Cindy Stevens]

I added the holes with a Crop a Dile. Thanks for all the sweet comments, you made my day! :)

[Bethany Becker]

Great idea!

[Khristen Foss]

If you don't have a Crop a Dile, use a drill. that's what I use. Sand down edges of the holes so you don't cut yourself!

What a cute memo board, love the Neapolitan line!

[Amy H]

Cindy! This is DARLING!! I love it!!