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Dry Erase Board and Desktop Tray

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This post is brought to you by Scotch Brand. All opinions are most definitely my own.

Since adopting my beautiful, new-to-me baby (hint: it’s not an actual living organism), I’ve been on a desk organizing kick. You know the feeling when you get a new car or an expensive electronic device? You’re extra careful with your new investment and you avoid any kind of dirtiness around it. That’s how I feel with my new computer.

I started by making a desktop dry erase board. There’s always something I need to do. Whether it’s paying The Man or emailing so-and-so back. So instead of constantly making lists and misplacing them I decided to create this handy (and pretty) dry erase board.

DIY dry erase board
I started with an 8×10 picture frame. I removed and cleaned the glass. Then, to give it some flair, I used some Scotch Expressions masking tape. I lined up the tape and pressed it onto the glass, leaving about 1/4-inch of tape hanging off each end. Then I carefully (dealing with glass here) wrapped it over the edge.

scotch expressions printed masking tape
To keep the geometric design going I lined up each row of tape so the design would match up. Once the glass was completely covered, I popped it back in the frame with the taped side on the inside and put a white piece of cardstock behind it to help boost the pattern.

geometric masking tape

Now I have a place to write my to do list. And it’s kind of hard to lose an 8×10 picture frame versus a small piece of paper.

desktop dry erase board

But maybe you don’t need to write to do lists because you have a crazy memory. The dry erase board can also function as a tray for office supplies.

desktop tray

You can never have too many paperclips.

custom desktop tray

Anyone want to place bets on how long my desk stays nice and neat?

desktop tray made out of picture frame

Like I said above, I used Scotch Expressions masking tape for this project. It’s amazing how far tape has come in recent years. Anyone else a slightly obsessed with tape as a kid? I would have gone bananas with these back in the day.

scotch expressions tape

In case you’re wondering, Scotch Expressions Tapes come in over 100 colors and patterns and in four varieties– Magic Tape, masking tape, washi tape, and shipping tape. You can find them at office supply stores and mass retail stores nationwide. To find a store near you head to ScotchBrand.com.

dry erase board and desktop tray

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This post is brought to you by Scotch Brand. All opinions are most definitely my own.

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  1. kelly @stayingonbudget says

    September 13, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    I love this idea! What a great way to use a picture frame and have a desk-sized dry erase board!

    Reply
  2. Amanda says

    September 13, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Such a great idea! I’ve thought of using scrapbook paper for a similar project, but now I have an excuse to go buy more pretty tape to add to my collection!

    Reply
  3. Sandy says

    September 13, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    I love this idea, and I think I would use the tape to make these as gifts for friends and family 🙂

    Reply
  4. Whitney Moberg says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    I would make labels to organize my desk and storage! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  5. Janet Guidry says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I have used Washi Tape on my Iphone cover. I buy a cheap white case and cover it in different patterns. Always a one-of-a-kind.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  6. Anne Haun says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Love this idea – I would use the tape to start making some holiday frames and gift items.

    Reply
  7. Michelle O says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    LOVE IT! I love school supplies of any kind. I think it would be cool to line a pice of cardstock with the tape and put in a frame (as you did) BUT also add a photograph or artwork. The decorative tape would make a great mat!

    Reply
  8. Dana Taft says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    LOVE the dry erase board idea, I would definitely make one of those and I love to make my planner pretty so I would use the thinner tape to brighten my daily planner pages.

    Reply
  9. Natalie says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    I would use the tape to make a fabulous cardboard helmet to keep the aliens/government from invading my brain. Or maybe a pretty dry erase chore chart for the girls. Also I guess that your desk is pristine but your office floor is another story. P.s. thanks for the Melissa birthday reminder!!!

    Reply
  10. Sarah says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I would label my entire house in it!

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I love this idea! I have an empty frame hanging in my entryway and I’ve been debating what to put in it. I think using the tape as a background for a photo or print would be great. Or maybe I could use it as a dry erase board like you did to remind me of things as I’m coming and going.

    Reply
  12. Ericka says

    September 13, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I love the idea of the “to do” frame. I totally need one of those for my desk. I would create one like yours 🙂

    Reply
  13. Adelyn says

    September 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    The tape would be great to use for Christmas presents—making the same dry erase board you did. You could customize the type of tape for each person on your friend list!

    Reply
  14. Leanne H says

    September 13, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    What a great idea! I’d either use it to make a dry erase board like you did or use it to make a custom picture frame for my kids’ artwork!

    Reply
  15. Rosa says

    September 13, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    I love this idea!!! And I have the tape already! I would love to make a small tray for my desk!!!

    Reply
  16. Stephanie @ One Mile Home Style says

    September 13, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I would use the tape for holiday decorating and gifts.

    Reply
  17. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    September 13, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    I would use the washi tape to color code our chargers & codes. We always get them mixed up. I would also decorate a bulletin board! Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  18. vaishali says

    September 13, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    i love decorating brown paper gift wraps with colorful tape.

    Reply
  19. Jessie C. says

    September 13, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I would make pencil pouches for kids

    Reply
  20. Lusine says

    September 13, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    What a neat idea! I am always losing lists I make on paper! And a tray is a great way to add functional decor to a desk. I’m going to have to try this 🙂

    Reply
  21. Carrie says

    September 13, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    So easy and so functional. Love it.

    Reply
  22. [email protected] says

    September 13, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Cute! I like any project that you can change as many times as you want. As an art teacher, colorful tape staels my heart every time.

    Reply
  23. Teresa says

    September 13, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    I would use them in my scrapbooking.

    Reply
  24. Libby says

    September 13, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    use them for fun projects with my 3 year old!

    Reply
  25. Katie says

    September 13, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    I would use the tape to start making something like this as holiday gifts! Great idea!

    Reply
  26. Rebecca says

    September 13, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Great with this idea!idea! I will make Christmas gifts

    Reply
  27. Diana says

    September 13, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Awesome! And I just picked up a pack of scrap book paper at Michaels for .80 today because they are having a 50% sale today and tomorrow. Now I just need to find myself a nice picture frame.

    Reply
  28. Jen M. says

    September 13, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    I love the idea of a dry erase board for my desk 🙂

    Reply
  29. Jill says

    September 13, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    I would add some much needed labels for organizing my ENTIRE house! Thanks for the giveaway! Oh and I’m totally with you when it comes to new things – I totally “baby”them!

    Reply
  30. Jessica says

    September 13, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Ooo! hanging photo fames with hooks in a welcome / mud room / entrance for family schedules would be awsome with some of the tape on glass!

    Reply
  31. Ana Gonzalez says

    September 13, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Ooooh, I got try this!

    Reply
  32. Nicole says

    September 13, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    I love this idea! I think I would try to make something inspired by it, but make a family task/chore board.

    Reply
  33. Megan says

    September 13, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Great idea–I definitely need a to-do dry erase board! I’ve been using washi tape lately on packages I send my little sister, who is currently several states away from me! I send her a letter each week and packages every few months, and I try to dress them up a little 🙂

    Reply
  34. Kelly says

    September 13, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    I would use them to decorate my power cords.

    Reply
  35. Brie says

    September 13, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    So cute!!! I’ve already used Scotch Expressions tape (along with some scrapbook paper) to beautify my classroom planner and my ongoing “to do list” notebook (plain ol’ notebook that is now pink and orange and lovely)! I’d love to use more to decorate containers to store my most frequently used office supplies … and perhaps my own version of the memo board you shared. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Tami says

    September 13, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Thanks for the fun idea!

    Reply
  37. Valerie says

    September 13, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Luv it! Great idea.

    Reply
  38. Denise says

    September 13, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Love this idea!! I have some great picture frames that are HUGE and would love to make a large one for everyone’s to-do’s!

    Reply
  39. rebecca says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    There’s so many things I could think of. I have no idea where I would begin but I want this 🙂

    Reply
  40. Jill C. says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    I think I would decorate and make some things in my plain Jane office!

    Reply
  41. Jess says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    This would make work so much more fun!! 🙂 Love the dry erase board… Such a good idea 🙂

    Reply
  42. Tiff says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Beautiful idea!!

    Reply
  43. [email protected] says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    I love the idea of using a frame as a tray. Super clever. Cute tape, too!

    Reply
  44. Jessica w says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    I would use them for Christmas cards

    Reply
  45. Hannah C. says

    September 13, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    I would use the tape to decorate packages that I know I’m going to have to mail out for Christmas 🙂

    Reply
  46. Elise says

    September 13, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Love their tape! I never thought of it for changing up a frame and decorating like that!

    Reply
  47. Andrea Anderson says

    September 13, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Love to use washi tape for labeling.

    Reply
  48. Megan says

    September 14, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    What a cute idea for a to do list!

    Reply
  49. Kimberly H says

    September 14, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    I would use it to dress up my plain file folders.

    Reply
  50. Samantha says

    September 14, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    I think I would use it to help organize my crochet patterns… some how 😉 Organizing them has been on my to-do list for far too lung and some cuteness would definitely help 🙂

    Reply
  51. Chelsea says

    September 14, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I’m obsessed with patterned tape! Soo cute! I could definitely use this in my classroom 🙂

    Reply
  52. Rea Liz says

    September 14, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    I would use them to make picture frames. These would make a great Christmas gift!

    Reply
  53. Alison says

    September 14, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Neat idea! I think my daughters would love this tape for art projects. The dry erase boards would make great gifts for teachers, etc.!

    Reply
  54. kesha says

    September 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I would make some picture frames

    Reply
  55. Sandy says

    September 14, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    I loved this project so much I made one today! Here is my blog post about it:
    http://sandysewz.blogspot.com/2013/09/make-your-own-dry-erase-board.html

    Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

    Reply
  56. Julie says

    September 14, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Make fun labels for my drab desk!

    Reply
  57. Stephanie J says

    September 14, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I would use them to spruce up old picture frames!

    Reply
  58. holly says

    September 15, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    I would use the tape to label and decorate my home office. So fun!

    Reply
  59. Susannah says

    September 15, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    I’d definitely use some of it for scrapbooking.

    Reply
  60. Heidi says

    September 15, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    I’d love to do a couple of projects for my classroom!

    Reply
  61. Marie says

    September 16, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    I would definitely use the tape for labeling my file folders (on my list of things to do…)!

    Reply
  62. Carolyn Savage says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    I would love to know what dry erase you used. It looks fine enough for writing notes and also a nice dark ink. A few I’ve tried don’t look this “nice”. Also, totally inspired to go find me some tape. I gotta get on this tape band wagon and fast.

    Reply
  63. Janice says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    My brain just overloaded with the possibilities . . . every surface of my home might get a makeover

    Reply
  64. Breanna says

    September 16, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    I have quite a few Christmas presents (yes, it’s super early) that I need to start working on. I’m super excited to get started on them!!!

    Reply
  65. Alyssa says

    September 16, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    I would love to use it for this idea! Or maybe a cork board 🙂

    Reply
  66. Leanette says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    I love all of those colorful tapes! I’d use them to decorate my new office!

    Reply
  67. Jenna says

    September 17, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    I’d use them in my craft room and garage organization.

    Reply
  68. [email protected] says

    September 17, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    I love fun tape! I’d definitely use it for gift wrapping and in my craft closet!

    Reply
  69. Mandy says

    September 17, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    I’d like to use the tape to jazz up my planner!

    Reply
  70. Debbie says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    This is a great idea. I would love to try the tape.

    Reply
  71. amanda s. says

    September 20, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    I would love to use the tape to try and recreate this project.

    Reply
  72. Hannah C. says

    October 14, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway! The tape came in and I love them – really cute designs! I even made up a copycat version of your dry erase board for our desk at home. Wrote up a blog post and gave you credit. Thanks again! 🙂

    Reply
  73. Sel says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    I WAS JUST WONDERING ARE YOU TAPING THE WHOLE GLASS OR CARDBOARD PAPER AND ARE YOU WRITING ON THE TAPE OR GLASS?

    Reply
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  75. Anna - OMG Yum! says

    August 19, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    What a GREAT Idea! Must try this at home!! I love that you can use it as a decorative piece 🙂

    Reply
  76. alex says

    November 8, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    i love your design. All the photo frames could be DIY into dry erase board

    Reply
  77. Jerusha (@TheDisneyChef) says

    March 12, 2016 at 8:17 AM

    You’re going to laugh at me, but I’m a bit obsessed with dry erase boards. The blankness of them makes them ridiculously freeing! I love how I can just write whatever and then wipe it away and start over. I know, crazy… But I’m for sure swiping this idea so that I can have something gorgeous to inspire me at my desk.

    Thank you for sharing! – Jerusha, TheDisneyChef.com

    Reply
  78. Shirley Wood says

    March 13, 2016 at 3:45 PM

    I need to make one for myself! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday.

    Reply
  79. emily says

    September 3, 2016 at 11:30 PM

    Hi! I was wondering, how did you make that cup design? It looks so cute!!!

    Reply
  80. emily says

    September 3, 2016 at 11:31 PM

    Hi! I was wondering, how did you make that cup design? It looks so cute!!!

    Reply
  81. Maeri says

    November 26, 2016 at 4:03 AM

    Why did you need tape that you have to OCD over getting perfectly lined up, rather than a slip of craft or scrapbooking paper? Is there a benefit to doing it this way?

    Reply

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