My 12 year old daughter says she wants to be a rancher, but I think she secretly wants to be a teacher. She loves helping me with all my teacher projects. Remember the laminating? Anyway, she was just as excited to dive in and help with these dry erase boards.
Here's a funny during our work...
"Most people are using cute duct tape on theirs," I said. "I guess I'm just too boring..."
"You're not boring, Mom. Far from boring," she replied (my kids really think I'm crazy...someday I may share some reasons why...). :-)
Maybe cheap or practical is the better word here. I went with a plain color so it would go with any theme I chose...
Cheesy Grin - She always says, "Are you going to put that on your blog?" |
The details...if you haven't seen them on blogland already.
I went to Lowe's and quickly found the "white panel board." I asked the nearest employee in the lumber department where I was supposed to go to ask them to cut it. He pointed me to the end of the aisle and kept working. I stood there by the huge saw for a good 15 minutes...long enough to tell my husband my sob story about getting my first speeding ticket. At least three employees walked by me--holding the large white panel board, standing by the saw--obviously waiting for someone to help me. Finally, someone starts asking if they could cut the panel board for me. Everyone that walked by said no. Eventually I had a "back-up" cutter come and help me. I was very patient--knowing most of my irritation had to do with my ticket! After about 45 minutes, I walked out with 30+ boards cut to the 9 x 11 size. I thought 12 x 12 would be too big, but now I think those would have been fine...and easier for my poor "back-up" cutter to cut...
White panel board - $14
Duct tape - $6
If you try these DIY white boards, I hope your Lowe's experience is a bit better than mine. But I'm happy!
Inexpensive and cute. :-)
Have a blessed day!
Way to go :) Glad your daughter pitched in too help..Im with you on the solid color duct tape..it really pops
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Rock Stars At Work
Thanks for stopping by and taking time to comment, Amanda!
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Thank you for joining my blog! I love your dry erase boards. Ive been wanting to make some for years.
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Second Grade Serenade
Hi Lori! I'm always looking for new blogs to follow--especially 2nd grade now that I'm moving up. Crossing my fingers on that giveaway! :-)
DeleteCrystal
I really dislike going to places like Lowe's and Home Depot. I don't know where anything is in those places and really hate asking. :)
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Forever in First
And when you do ask...it seems like it is hard to find someone knowledgeable enough to help you!
DeleteCrystal
I love these boards! I know exactly how you feel in Lowes- AND with the speeding ticket. :( Sorry... I am your newest follower! I'd love you to stop by my blog if you have a chance! Your daughter is a doll!
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Kindergarten: Holding Hands and Sticking Together
Thanks, Carolyn! So glad to have you as a follower!
DeleteCrystal
Those are great! I'm very impressed.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is just so cute!!!
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers Blog Designs
Thanks, Barb! :-)
DeleteCrystal
Last time I went to Home Depot, I walked by the paints, 3 people standing there. A few minutes later, when I wanted help, nobody there.
ReplyDeleteHowever, your boards turned out really nice. Your kids are right - not boring!
Sara
Oh, oh, I'm a Kansas girl, too!
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Hi Sara! Yeah, Kansas! Thanks for following and taking time to comment.
DeleteCrystal
Your boards turned out great! Can't wait until my grandson is old enough to help with things like this... :0)
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
Sarah @ Hoots N Hollers