DIYP- Magnetic Refrigerator Memo Board

I like practical DIY projects that I can use on a regular basis. 

This project was easy to make, affordable and it's really cute, if I do say so myself.

And I completely trust me.

I made it on a girl's weekend awhile ago with some of my favorite people. (Yes, we sat around and did crafts!)

You'll need:

A frame (I chose a square frame, but any shape will do. But choose a good sized one. My frugal frame hint? If you don't like the color of a thrift store frame or the $3 Wal Mart frames, spray paint them. Just remove the backing and glass. I buy as many  .50 cents garage sale frames as I can find!)

A swatch of fabric that is a little bigger than the frame (upholstery or thick material works best)

Glue gun (a.k.a. my best friend)

Magnets (the round ones that are strong)

Step 1:

Remove the glass and frame backing.

Step 2: 

Cut fabric to fit just a little bigger than the frame hole.

Step 3:

Stretch fabric and hot glue the material to the back of the frame:

this is the back of the frame

make sure you stretch the fabric taunt

Step 4:

Attach magnets to the back of the edges of the frame. I used an entire package because my frame is a little heavy.

Papers and pictures adhere easily thru the fabric to the fridge with small bubble magnets.

Project #2

I use my memo board to hold a picture of our Compassion child, a picture of a Russian family who needs our prayers and recently, I added a photo of my new niece who is coming home from Ethiopia. My sister and her hubby leave today, so please pray for them!  (You can follow their journey here).

I found these great paper weights at the Dollar Store. You can slip a picture under the glass. I decided to make mine into personalized magnets!

I just cut out a circle the size of the paperweight and used some stickers I had:

I attached magnets to the back:

Mine say: Pray for The Persecuted Church, Pray for Russia, Pray for Ethiopia!