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Whether you call it a DIY inspiration board or an Idea board, this super easy project was fun, and I can't wait to use it for future blogging DIY craft projects. Follow along and see how I made this DIY Inspiration Board.
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BEFORE
Here's the "before" wall area in my office. It's a blank slate. I was an area of my office that I didn't use and wanted to use it better, so here is how I transformed this wall.
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What supplies are needed to make a DIY inspiration board?
Below are the supplies I used to create this inspirational markerboard (Affiliate Link) wall.
Post-it Dry Erase Surface 3 ft x 4 ft
Washi Tape floral ½ inch
Fabric Flowers 3 - found them at Michaels
Small 3M Command strips 3
Cricut (Affiliate Link) Premium Vinyl - Removable in Green One 12-inch x 12-inch sheet
3M Command basket for markers
Tools needed to make this board:
A Level
Cricut Explore Air 2 or any vinyl cutter machine
weeding tool
Transfer tape - Cricut
Expo Markers
Painters tape (Affiliate Link)
Pencil
Scissors
Tape Measure
How to add the Marker Board Dry Erase Surface to the wall
Clean off the wall with a dry Swiffer wipe. Remove all dust and debris. Be sure to get rid of all the residue that may be left with a wet cloth. Let dry.
Figure out where you want to lay the dry-erase surface. Using the painter's tape (Affiliate Link), add a piece of tape to each side about 12-15 inches down from the top corners. Then, using the level, adjust the surface paper with the level to ensure it is level with the ceiling—Then, retape it to the wall with the painter's tape (Affiliate Link).
Tilt the top of the dry eraser surface and pull back the blue backing to expose the sticky side. Adhere the sticky side to the wall, and using the cloth, press to remove any bubbles. Work your way down by removing the blue backing and pressing with the cloth in all directions. Keep going until you are finished. Check the corners and the center again by rubbing the cloth all around the surface of the markerboard (Affiliate Link).
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Add the Marker Tray to the Wall.
Add the marker tray to the wall using the Command Tape with the basket in the desired location. I opted for right below the dry-erase surface.
Now it is time to make it look pretty!
Subdivide the area with Washi Tape on the markerboard.
Now, run the Washi Tape vertically and horizontally on the surface of the markerboard (Affiliate Link).
To keep the tape straight, use a tape measure, pick the desired length, and mark the size to the end of the markerboard (Affiliate Link) at three points along the side with a dry-erase marker. Tape the Washi. Tape down the marked lines to make sure they are straight. Then, wipe off the marks with a cloth.
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Add the dividers and flowers.
Get the flat fabric flowers and cut the wire off the back with scissors. Flatten any wire that was left.
Using the small 3M Command strips I had, add the "3M Command" side to the flower's back and press down, applying enough pressure to adhere to the flower's back. Do this with all three flowers. The side that says "wall" should be facing out on the back of the flower.
Remove the " wall " side cover of the command strip to add the flowers at the intersection of both lines.
Now, add the labels to the sections.
Download these welded labels for the DIY inspiration board from Cricut (Affiliate Link). Print it out with your Cricut (Affiliate Link) or make your labels (Affiliate Link).
Weed the letters, using the transfer paper, pressed down and transferred the words to the markerboard (Affiliate Link), and removed the transfer paper topping. Watch the video for details. Do this with all three labels (Affiliate Link).
And you are done! This project took me 2 hours to make from start to finish. I did spend some time creating the labels (Affiliate Link). You wouldn't need to do that if you used my labels (Affiliate Link).
Reveal
Below is the finished DIY inspiration board. What do you think? I love it! It adds a little style to my office area. Don't you think? Please leave a comment or questions below. I would love to hear from you.
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Michelle
This is such a cool idea! I had no idea that stuff existed. It would work perfectly for our homeschool room, too. I'm so glad I came across your post today!