How To Create Your Very Own Prayer Board DIY

Crafting a DIY prayer board is a beautiful project that enhances your connection with God through prayer.

It’s also a meaningful way to deepen your prayer life and visually display your petitions.

Let’s look at 10 awesome simple prayer board DIY ideas that everyone can execute easily.

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DIY Prayer Board Supplies

Before we look at the prayer board DIY ideas, let’s take a look at the supplies you’ll need.

You can easily find the supplies needed for your DIY prayer board at various places. Here are some options:

Craft stores like HobbyCraft, Hobby Lobby or The Range often stock corkboards, pins, markers, and decorative items.
Office supply stores such as Staples, Office Depot or WHSmith typically carry bulletin boards, index cards, and pens.
Online retailers like Amazon, Shein or eBay offer a wide selection of prayer board supplies. They also often have convenient delivery options.
Stationery sections in supermarkets like Tesco, Costco or Sainsbury’s may have basic supplies like sticky notes and pens.
Additionally, you can repurpose items you already have at home. You can use items like an old corkboard or index cards, to create your prayer board.

Here are the supplies you’ll need for your prayer board:

Corkboard or a bulletin board
Pins or thumbtacks
Index cards or sticky notes
Markers, highlighters and pens
Inspirational quotes, art or Bible verses
Optional: Decorative touches such as ribbons, flowers and stickers
A nice spot at home for quiet contemplation and prayer. Here is an idea for those with limited space.

Prayer Board Printables

If you’re ready to start putting together ideas for your prayer board DIY, you might be looking for some printables to use. Luckily, I have created three simple prayer board printables that you can use on your prayer board.

Daily Prayer Planner Printable:

This prayer board printable will help you to plan who, what and why you want to pray every day. It also has space for answered prayers, scriptures and more.

Ideas For Your Prayer Corner Printable:

This prayer board printable will help you to decide exactly how you want to design your prayer board. With lots of space to doodle, you’ll be able to come up with many great prayer board DIY ideas.

Prayer For Your Family Printable:

This prayer board printable gives you lots of space to write short or longer prayers for your family. You’ll also be able to print it as many times as you need to if you want to change up your prayer board.

Simple Prayer Board DIY Ideas

Here are 10 simple prayer board DIY ideas. These DIY Prayer Board ideas are simple, creative ways to create a prayer space at home.

Whether you like a classic corkboard or a unique hanging canvas, there’s something for everyone.

Corkboard Creation:

Start your prayer board DIY with a corkboard of your desired size. You can find corkboards at most stationery or home improvement stores.

Once you have your corkboard, you can choose to leave it as is or paint it a colour that matches your room’s decor.

Then, gather some pins or tacks to attach your prayer requests, verses, and notes. You can also add decorative elements like ribbons or stickers to make it more visually appealing.

Frame and Fabric:

For this DIY prayer board, you’ll need a picture frame, fabric, pins or clips, and scissors. Remove the glass from the frame and replace it with a piece of fabric cut to fit the frame’s dimensions.

Choose a fabric that complements your room’s decor and inspires a sense of peace. Once the fabric is in place, use pins or clips to attach prayer cards, notes, or scripture verses to the fabric-covered board.

Chalkboard Charm:

To create a chalkboard prayer board DIY, start with a wooden surface such as a plywood sheet or a framed chalkboard. If you’re using plywood, you’ll need some chalkboard paint to cover the surface.

Apply several coats of paint and allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next. Once the paint has dried, use chalk to write prayer requests, verses, or encouraging messages directly onto the chalkboard.

Bulletin Board Beauty:

A bulletin board makes an excellent base for a DIY prayer board. You can purchase a bulletin board from an office supply store (as mentioned above) or repurpose one you already have.

Decorate the edges of the board with your favourite ribbons, stickers, or washi tape to add a personal touch. Use pins or tacks to attach prayer requests, photos, or scripture verses to the board.

Hanging Canvas:

For a truly unique prayer board, consider using a blank canvas as the base. Hang the canvas on a wall in your home using picture hooks or adhesive strips.

Use acrylic (or fabric) paints or markers to decorate the canvas with colourful designs, patterns, or scripture verses. Once the paint has dried completely, you can write prayer requests or notes directly onto the canvas using a permanent marker.

Pegboard Prayer Station:

Pegboards are really versatile and easy to customise for your DIY prayer board needs. Install a pegboard onto the wall using screws and anchors.

You can find pegboards and pegboard accessories at most local hardware stores.

To hang your prayer cards, notes, or small baskets for storage you can use hooks or pegs. Arrange the items on the board in an organised manner by grouping them by category or theme.

Framed Wire Grid:

Create a wire grid prayer board DIY by attaching wire or string to a wooden frame. You can use a premade wire frame or build one yourself using wood and nails.

Stretch the wire or string across the frame horizontally and vertically to create a grid-like pattern. Secure the wire or string in place with nails or staples.

If you want to attach your prayer requests, photos, or scripture verses to the wire grid, using mini clothespins are a great idea.

Repurposed Window Pane:

Give new life to an old window pane you were going to replace by turning it into a charming prayer board. Clean the window pane thoroughly with soap and water, and remove any old paint or debris.

You can leave the glass clear or paint it with chalkboard paint for a writable surface. Attach the window pane to the wall using picture hooks or brackets from the hardware store.

Adhesive hooks or clips are good for attaching prayer requests, photos, or any decorative elements directly to the glass.

Accordion Fold Display:

To create an accordion fold DIY prayer board, you’ll need a large piece of cardboard or foam board. Cut the cardboard or foam board into sections and fold it accordion-style.

Decorate each panel with different prayer categories (family, friends, etc) or Bible verses using markers, stickers, or printed labels you have created. Stand the accordion fold display on a table or mount it on the wall in your bedroom using adhesive strips or hooks.

Pocket Organiser Prayer Board:

Repurpose a fabric pocket organiser to create a functional prayer board. You can find fabric pocket organisers at home goods stores, dollar stores and online retailers.

Label each pocket with a different prayer category, such as family, friends, career, or world issues. Slide prayer cards or notes into the appropriate pockets, and keep them organised and easily accessible.

Hang the pocket organiser on the wall using hooks or adhesive strips for a convenient prayer station.

Final Thoughts

Doing a prayer board DIY is more than just a creative project for your spare time. It’s an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with God and nurture your spiritual life.

With these DIY ideas, you can create a really beautiful and meaningful space for prayer and reflection in your home. Let your prayer board be a visual reminder of God’s faithfulness and a tangible expression of your trust in His promises.

Happy reflecting!