Whether charting your clients contact information, your weight loss, your children’s sports activities or even your pets walking schedule, a black dry erase board can quickly become an essential organizational tool.

For many people it is an easy and convenient way to keep each day organized and running smoothly. However, a dry erase white board isn’t always an attractive piece of decor. Most consist of a simple, unsightly plastic frame and a glossy black surface, making them less than appealing and an eyesore when hung among stylish home décor!  So why not make your own?

Here’s what you’ll need:

A 16 x 20” photo frame
Some black scrapbook pages or black paint
A selection of dry erase markers
Wire and a picture hanging kit

Here’s how to do it!

Step One: Begin by purchasing a frame which suits your décor style. Whether you prefer an elaborate golden frame or a simpler, sleek design, just about any frame will work. The choice is completely up to you! Just make sure that the size of the glass is appropriate for your charting and organizational needs.

Step Two: The next few steps require disassembling your frame and preparing the black dry erase board surface so make sure you have a large, clean and protected space to work. Now, place your frame down flat with the decorative side facing your work surface. Remove all of the clips or slide closures from the back of the frame and separate the glass from the frame backing.

Step Three: To transform your frame into one of these helpful dry erase calendars you will need to cover the backing with either black paper or paint. If you are using paint, complete enough coats so that the backing is evenly covered. If you are choosing to use black scrap booking paper, attach the paper using appropriate craft glue. Once the backing is covered, leave it for a day to ensure that your material is completely dry.

Step Four: Once your frame backing is dry it is time to reassemble your picture frame. Begin by cleaning the glass thoroughly and placing it back inside the frame. Now carefully place the black backing down and reattach all of the frame clips. Flip your frame over and you should have your very own, unique erasable wall calendar!

Step Five: Now it is time to hang your frame and plan, chart and organise your day using the glass as your dry erase surface!

There you have it! A one of a kind, creative and affordable black dry erase board!

Whether you are organizing your home work space, your office or just trying to keep track of the kids’ schedules, erasable wall calendars can be a life saver. These versatile and functional Dry Erase Calendars are simple to use and are the perfect solution to staying organized.

When you are doing your comparison shopping for an erasable wall calendar, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.

Dry erase wall calendars come in a wide variety of styles, shapes, designs and price. You need to have a firm idea of what type of erasable calendar you need to suit your space and budget. Here are a few of the top selling erasable wall planners with a few points about why they are the most popular.

The first is the At A Glance 2010 Yearly Erasable Wall Calendar.

This reversible dry erase board is a popular choice among online consumers because of its sleek design and functionality. It is a good size at 24″x 36″ and has loads of room to write important notes within each frame. Because it is a rather large dry erase board, this model would be better suited for mounting on a wall in an office rather than on your fridge.

The reversible aspect of this dry erase board is very handy for planning more than one month at a time.

Another popular choice is the PlanetSafe® 2010/2011 2-Year Erasable/Reversible Calendar.

The stand out feature of this erasable planner is that it is 100% recyclable and biodegradable which is a wonderful way to do your part to protect the planet.

This 38″ x 24″ reversible wall calendar has a natural look with subtle green tones and black print. Another great feature of this product is that it is a 2-year calendar which means you really get two years for the price of one.

If you want to add a little more style to your day-to-day planning, there a few types of erasable wall calendars that have photographs or artistic elements for a little added touch.

One such type of erasable wall planner is the At-A-Glance Personalized Write-On/Wipe-Off Reversible Yearly Wall Calendar.

This fun at-a-glance calendar is a unique way to totally customize the look of your wall calendar.

This calendar offers clear pockets in which you can place your own 4×6 photographs at both the top and sides of the dry erase wall calendar. This style is perfect for the home office or any family space because you can liven up the look of the calendar by placing your favorite photos. Imagine planning your day while looking at pictures of your family, your cherished pet or last years summer vacation memories.

This calendar is extra large and very bright so it works very well in a variety of work spaces.

With this many options it is easy to find an erasable wall calendar to suit your needs.