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Tutorial: Rear-View Mirror Love Notes

February 1, 2013
I made a little hanging white board for Chris's rear-view mirror. Kinda silly, but I can write him all sorts of fun notes and hang them from his car rear view mirror for a little surprise as he leaves for work. melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-11 There are all sorts of ways you can make mini white boards, but I used all things I had on-hand, plus sheets of washi tape (yes sheets!). melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-1

DIY White Board Supplies

  • glue stick, invisible
  • bone folder
  • string
  • washi sheets
  • thick board
  • white paper
  • transparency paper
These supplies worked for me, but you could easily substitute: a popsicle stick for the bonefolder, paper and glue for the washi sheets, a few layers of cereal boxes or the back of a sketch pad for the thick board and clear plastic packaging for transparency paper.  If you've got it on hand, use it! melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-2 Glue up your board and carefully place your white sheet of paper on top. melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-3 Use a bone folder or popsicle stick to smooth out any bubbles. melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-4 Around the outside only, glue down the transparency sheet. Make sure it is firmly in place. melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-5 Cut your washi sheet about 1 1/2 inch larger than the width and height of your board. Remove the backing or evenly coat your paper with glue. Place your paper-covered board in the center of your washi sheet or paper. melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-6 In your hand, turn the board and sheet over and smooth out any bubbles with your bonefolder. melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-7 Clip off the corners, but about 1/8th of an inch away from the corner. This will make your corners look neater. Promise. melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-9 Bend the board, making the tape stick to the sides. Press tape neatly over top the transparency. It might want to buckle in spots. melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-8 Pinch down the excess over those corners. Repeat on bottom and sides until the tape is completely wrapped around the front side of your board. melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-10 Punch holes and thread string through the holes. Secure the string. melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-11 Write your message. melissaesplin-rearview-notes-whiteboard-diy-12 See how cute the back is? It's such a simple project, but I could see this being a fun little game within a family or tight group of friends. Write a little love message or compliment and leave it in their car, bathroom, etc for them to read. They can then erase and pass the love onto someone else. A perfect family activity for the month of February, if you ask me. Washi tape pages provided by Lifestyle Crafts.