Back to School with Bailey #1: DIY School Memories Photo Frame & Easy Dry Erase Board!

Hey guys! I know it may be early for some of you, but like it or not, back to school is creeping around the corner! I’m going back to school shopping tomorrow and I’ll make sure to get a haul up in the next week! But for now, I’m ready to share two fun DIYs for your room that’ll be cute and helpful this school year!

So let’s get started!

 

DIY #1:  School Memory Photo Frame

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What you need:

A glass self standing frame (like pictured)

acrylic paint or nail polish

A paintbrush, painting sponge, or disposable makeup sponge

a picture

Nail polish remover and Q Tips (if you use nail polish)

 

Frame

Frame

 

Step 1:  Place your paint/polish on your tool of choice

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Step #2: Paint/press on your paint/polish onto the corners of the frame to your liking

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Step #3: Repeat with as many colors as you’d like in whatever pattern you choose

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Step #4: Make sure your paint is dry, and then insert your photo

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I put my picture in backwards to protect myself and my friends who are in the photo who may not want to have their faces on my blog, but I put a “first day of school” picture inside.

 

DIY #2:  Easy Dry Erase Board

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What you need:

A plastic photo frame

A piece of white or light solid colored paper

Crayola Washable Markers or Dry Erase Markers

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Step #1: Trace your frame onto your paper and cut it out, trimming as needed, then insert your paper into the frame for a perfect fit

 

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Step #2: Draw/ write on your “board”

 

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To erase just slightly wet a paper towel or use a Wet Wipe, dry erase should be easier to remove though.

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So there you have it! Two fun back to school DIYs! Make sure to send me your pictures on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! More back to school posts are coming up! Make sure to follow me@WithalGlitzBlog on Twitter,WithalGlitzBlog on Pinterest, dance_without_a_care  on Instagram, and like me on Facebook! See you guys soon! XOXO Love, Bailey ❤