Did you know that whiteboard markers are great for leaving notes on glass, mirrors and smooth tile? (The pictures are for Noah, who can't read yet.) When your note has served its purpose you can quickly wipe the surface clean with no residue. It comes off easily - you can see here that some of the writing has rubbed off a little when I brushed up against it today while cleaning the bathroom (I was dusting the picture frames above).
We've used whiteboard markers to leave notes for each other for years. When Grant and I were in our second flat in England, I left a note for him inside the toilet lid so he'd be surprised by it. Okay, I'll admit it ... it said, "Hello sexy!"
And then it wouldn't come off!!! I was mortified (I mean, it's not like we even call each other "sexy" to our faces - I'd written it because I knew it would make him laugh) and thought we'd have to leave it there for the next tenants. How embarrassing. Replacing the toilet lid wasn't an option since it was an old grey suite - they don't even make that colour anymore.
Luckily Grant (a.k.a. "Sexy") managed to scrub it off and ever since then I've been very careful to only use whiteboard markers on very smooth and non-porous surfaces.
Do you use whiteboard markers on anything other than whiteboard? What do you use them for? And have you ever had a mishap with them??
lmao i bet that was a bigger suprise to you than to your hubby!! Lol
ReplyDeletei use markers to remind my kids to put away their plates, move their dirty washing etc....i ought to photo it really but i use a set of 4 tiles on some hardboard and place it wherever i need their help most...thing is now im sure they haven't 'clicked' on to the whole house training thing cos they love the reminders!! LOL
debs
That is so cute! And a fun story too. :) My hubby installed a piece of white board at the back of the kids' kitchen set that he built, so they draw on that. I have to admit I would be a little nervous to write on the wall - not because I'd be afraid of it not coming off, but because I'd be afraid of my 2 year old finding a non-dry erase marker and emulating my behavior!
ReplyDeletewe actually leave notes ALL OF THE TIME! in the states we sometimes call hem dry-erase markers. my husband and i have one in the bathroom drawer and write the messages on the mirror. usually they're along the lines of, "have an excellent day," or "i'm the luckiest- i love you." they always make aus smile.
ReplyDeleteWe keep them in the bathroom medicine cupboards and use them to leave notes on the mirrors where they're sure to not be missed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific idea! I have never used white board markers for anything unique like that. Thank you for the great inspiration! Wishing you a fabulous week ahead!
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My experience tells me that they don't even see the notes after the first time!
ReplyDeleteUsing white board markers is a good idea though. Just be careful you don't get the ink near the grouting!
I let my kids use it on the sliding glass door while I'm cooking dinner.
ReplyDeleteThis is a cute idea. :) My husband and I have a small whiteboard on our fridge that we call the "loveboard". We leave each other cute notes on it, and it has become a tradition to give one to our friends as they get married, with instructions of course!
ReplyDeleteI was at a friend's house and they had written notes all over the fridge with dry-erase markers. It looked cool so I went to add some of my own artwork-except I grabbed a permanent marker! I was mortified that it would never come off! It turns out that if you rub dry-erase marker over the top it actually removes the permanent marker-for the most part...ooops.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea! And I lol'd at your "Hello Sexy" story. Too funny!
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