I wanted to use it to hold a quote, and I like using pretty scrapbook paper! It was hard to cut through with the x-acto knife so maybe the blade's dull, but I don't know if maybe the gal who did the tutorial didn't mention that it was hard. The magnetic strip I used I think is the same as magnetic tape, I'm not sure if you have to get it at a craft store cuz I just had an old roll. You could paint it too!