9 DIY Memo Board Ideas For Office And Home
DIY memo boards are a fun and functional way to bring organization and style to your space. They can be ideal for those looking to organize their tasks, ideas, or memories visually appealingly. They can be customized according to your preference and are perfect additions to offices, kitchens, and kids’ rooms. You can also make one for your home by getting ideas from these DIY Memo Board projects that do not require crafting or woodworking skills and can be made from recycled materials or scrap wood.
DIY Memo Board Ideas
From making a vintage frame corkboard to creating a rustic burlap message board, our DIY collection features countless ideas. Whether searching for simple ideas, a floating acrylic design, or a memo notepad to give as a gift, you’re sure to find the right project in this list. We also have ideas for your office, classroom, living room, or laundry room. So, explore the complete list of these creative DIY projects and start crafting a functional and decorative piece with your own pretty hands.
How can I make my notice board attractive?
- Color: Use bright colors to grab attention.
- Themes: Decorate your board based on different themes, whether seasonal or event-based.
- Frames/Borders: Add decorative borders or frames to make your board stand out.
- Fonts/Shapes: Use varying fonts or shapes for your notes to add interest.
- Photos: Attach photos to personalize and add interest to your board.
- Calendar: Incorporate a calendar to add function and a visual element.
- Use of Space: Arrange your items in an organized manner, leaving ample space between them to prevent clutter.
DIY Metal Wall Grid
Add a touch of glam to your workspace with a custom DIY Dry Erase Board. With its shiny gold mirror look, this fancy board makes your work area prettier and helps you easily arrange your stuff.
The initial step to making your DIY Metal Wall Grid is to spray paint the industrial shelf, ensuring you cover both sides equally with two coats of paint. Once dried, consider two options for installation. The simpler method requires drilling screws into wall studs to hang the grid. Alternatively, create wooden brackets by cutting a pine board into specific dimensions, carving a groove for the metal grid, and cutting these into smaller pieces for brackets. After painting, fix these brackets to the wall, top ones first. Secure the grid into the bracket grooves and install the bottom brackets tightly.
Materials:
- Industrial Shelf
- Flat Black Spray Paint
- Aerosol Primer
- Gilded Brass Spray Paint
- Pine Board
- 8 screws
- Binder clips
- “S” hooks
Acrylic Floating Frames
Make your own elegant Acrylic Memo Board with these simple DIY steps. It’s ideal for your office and adaptable for notes, reminders, and important tasks; this DIY piece is a mixture of aesthetics and organization.
Design your desired pattern or text on a cutting machine. Cut vinyl and weed the design. Transfer tape over the design, burn it, and peel it back to lift the vinyl. Position it onto your acrylic board, burnish it, and then carefully peel back the tape, leaving the design on the board. Later, embellish corners with pre-made designs to add extra charm. Last, mount the acrylic board using stand-offs. Write your notes/memos using a dry-erase marker.
Materials:
- Acrylic Floating Frame from Art to Frames
- Cricut Standard Grip Mat
- Pink Permanent Vinyl
- Gold Adhesive Foil Vinyl
- Matte
- Anna Griffin Floral Vinyl
- Cricut Portable Trimmer
- Strong Grip Transfer Paper
Dry Erase Memo Board + Free Laundry Symbols Printable Poster
If you are running a laundry store and want a personalized and helpful addition to it, then you can make this DIY project. The included poster features laundry symbols and a space for notes, making it a valuable helper to keep your laundry organized.
Begin by designing a poster with laundry symbols, leaving a large section on the right for notes. Print the poster, lay it on top of the chosen board, and trace the placement for hardware holes. After cutting out the holes with sharp scissors, attach the poster to the back of the glass using double-sided tape. Lastly, mount this notice board to the back of the laundry room door. You can use either dry erase markers or chalk markers for writing on it.
Materials:
- KLUDD glass memo boards
- Printable laundry symbols poster
- Dry-erase markers or chalk markers
- Double-sided tape
- Scissors
- Kleenex or paper towel
- (Optional) Mounting hardware
Fabric Covered Bulletin Board Makeover
Create a stunning DIY Bulletin Board Makeover using fabric and accent ribbon to give an ordinary corkboard a new look. This quick and easy project can add flair to your classroom, home office, or dorm room while keeping it organized.
Place the bulletin board on top of the fabric, cut around it leaving a margin for folding. Secure the fabric on one side with push pins, then apply spray adhesive in a thin layer. Flip the fabric back over, smoothing out wrinkles. Repeat for all sides and corners. Add decorative ribbons and upholstery tacks along the board’s edges. Flip the board and staple the fabric to the back, folding corners neatly. Allow the adhesive to dry before use.
Materials:
- bulletin board
- Marimekko Pirput Parput Black Upholstery Fabric
- Multi-purpose spray adhesive
- Black upholstery tacks
- Thin red ribbon
DIY Cork Board
This DIY corkboard is not only functional but also an exquisite addition to any workspace, making it an easy way to upgrade your home decor. It serves as the perfect spot for pinning important papers no more worry about losing sticky notes. Plus, it’s an affordable project that can be completed within $20, making it an absolute steal!
Start by cutting the plywood and corkboard roll to the size you need. Attach the cork board roll to plywood using spray adhesive; use hot glue for edges that keep rolling up. Then, stencil your design on the cork board using stencil adhesive and a foam pouncer. On completion, stain or paint the frame as per your preference. Attach it to the plywood using wood glue and finish nails. Hang up the finished cork bulletin board.
- Plywood backing
- 1×2 board
- Spray adhesive
- 1¼” finish nails
- Hot glue gun (Optional)
- Stencils
- Stencil adhesive
- Craft paint or latex paint of your choice.
- Foam Pouncers
DIY Memo Board from A Curbside Find
Discover how to transform a discarded picture frame into an eye-catching DIY memo board. The twine zig-zagged across the frame provides ample space for hanging notes or showcasing cherished photographs An ingenious result of upcycling, this memo board is just as beautiful as it is practical.
Initiate the process by tidying up the frame, notching out any obstructive wooden blocks, and touching up with paint as needed. Then, create a zig-zag pattern with twine across the frame, pulling the twine tight and securing it with staples on the back of the frame. Finally, use mini clothespins to hang up your memos or photos. That’s all you need to do to turn an old frame into a DIY memo board!
Materials:
- Old frame
- Jute twine
- Staple gun
- Paint
- Paint brush
- Mini clothes pins
DIY Memo Note Pad from Scrap Wood
This DIY Memo Notepad is a cute and clever way to leave a little love note for your friends, family, and even for yourself. This project makes a great gift for the list-maker in your life, and it’s a great beginner woodworking project!
Cut the lumber to the desired length and attach the trim pieces with a brad nail gun and wood glue. Apply your chosen finish to the wood. Add screw eyes and mending plates following accurate measurements for hanging your paper roll. Spray paint the hardware, if desired, and let it dry. Cut the wooden dowel to an appropriate length, insert the paper roll, and hang it on the screw eyes. Your DIY memo notepad is ready!
Materials:
- 1×6 cut to 18″
- 1×2 cut 18″
- 4″ mending plates
- (2) Screw Eyes
- (1) 3/8″ wooden dowel
- Brad Nail Gun
- Wood Glue
- 3″ thermal paper
Kids Memory Board
This Kids Memory Board helps your kids learn, play, and have fun. It is designed not only to help your child to display their favorite photos and artwork but also to keep them engaged. Practical and easy to create, this is an affordable, engaging DIY project for the home that children will love.
Start by cleaning your corkboard and cutting the Poly-Fil to fit inside it. Use spray glue to attach the Poly-Fil to the board. Iron your chosen fabric and use adhesive to attach it to the Poly-Fil, after which you can hot glue the fabric edges to the board. Next, prepare to attach the ribbons. Start with vertical strips, followed by horizontal ones. Glue the ribbons at intersections with buttons and staple them to secure. Your Kid’s Memory Board is ready.
- Cork Bulletin Board
- 1/2 yard Poly-Fil
- 1 1/8 Yard of Shark Material
- Buttons
- Elmers Spray Glue
- Ribbon
- Hot Glue Gun
Gold Dry Erase Board
Turn a picture or poster frame into a stable, moveable, and erasable dry-erase board using this DIY guide. It has a convenient square or rectangle shape and is perfect for any home, office, or college classroom.
Start by choosing a glass picture or poster frame. Remove the glass from the frame apply a light coat of spray paint and let it dry. Apply a second coat in a different direction. Add three additional coats with each one minute apart, alternating the directions. A few minutes after the fifth coat, apply the clear topcoat and let it cure for 24 hours. After the sealer has dried, reassemble the frame, and it’s ready to be used as a custom dry-erase board.
Materials:
- Picture or poster frame with real glass
- Spray paint in the desired color
- Clear, matte topcoat spray
- Painter’s tape
- White vinyl or white striping tape
- Vinyl cutter
- White dry-erase marker
- Post-It notes
