Help a college student start the year off right with this helpful -- and attractive -- magnetic board that your student can use to keep organized.

Tools and Materials
24-by-18-inch sheet of galvanized metal
Campus map
Spray adhesive
Utility knife
Frame
Foam board
Glazier points
Magnets and decorations

Magnetic College-Campus Board How-To
1. Download and print a college-campus map from the school's website.

2. Turn map upside down on a protected surface and apply spray adhesive to the sheet of galvanized metal and the back of the map.

3. Lay your magnetic sheet on top of the portion of the map that will cover the board. Trim away excess paper around the edges with a utility knife.

4. Place map in frame, add foam board, and use 4 glazier points to secure.

5. Flip over and add magnets and decorations.

Resources
Sheets of galvanized metal can be found at home-supply stores. Frames, foam board, glazier points, magnets, and decorations are available at art-supply stores.

Special Thanks
The UPS Store
Phone: 800-789-4623
theupsstore.com