So every 2 weeks, I make a list of the dinners we'll be having, then I write the menu out for the days we'll have it, and write my grocery list accordingly.
Well, sometimes I lose the list, or get tired of looking for the notebook the menu is in, so I decided
that I needed a menu board! And not just any menu board, one I made myself! :)
I've had this frame for years! You can tell because of the pics in it. My now 5 year old
was just an itty bitty baby in these pics :) And yes, I saved them all, don't worry!
I primed the frame.
then took the cardboard piece and covered it in some scrapbook paper that I loved. :)
Then I went ahead and painted it the beautiful sea breeze by Krylon that I had in my spraypaint stash..
and beat up the frame a little with some sandpaper ;)
Added my own personal touches, and voila! Menu board awesomeness!
Every chef needs some payment every now & then, right?
I just LOVE it! I Love looking at it as I go by the kitchen, & I just love organization!
One of the best parts about this, was how cheap it was.
I bought one can of primer ($4@Lowe's) and one extra piece of scrapbook paper to match
the one I already had. (.50@HobbyLobby)
$4.50 for this project! Ahhh how I love making frugal look good! :)
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42 comments:
Just love this one! Great color choice! What did you do with the pics you took out of the frame?
It's still in the mat part of the frame on my bed. I'm not sure what I'll do with them :)
LOVE it!!!
love,love,love this idea!! i've been wanting to make one of these for my kitchen and i like the dry erase better than the chalk board! thanks....i'm gonna give this a try:)
Very cute! This project is on my to-do list. Thanks for following me- I'll return the favor!
Love it! This is much nicer than my current system of scrawling things down on a notecard. I'm also going to borrow your "hugs, kisses, help with dishes" line...so cute!
So very cute! I have so many frames with old pics I in the closet....woohoo....I'm going on a hunt for a good frame later....
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This came out great, Erin!
This is s super cute project! It goes great on your wall-I love it...
That's so cute! I know I have a few kazillion frames lying around!
Okay, this is SOOO awesome! Your menu plan sounds exactly like mine--now where did I put that last one?? I would love to link to this post--hope that's okay with you!
This is a great idea! Love it!!!!
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heather
So sweet! Clever idea!
Thanks everyone! Shadowcase- I wouldn't mind at all!
What a cute idea! I love it!
Love this! Thanks for linking it up to Mad Skills Monday!!
what a great idea love it
I made one of these a few months back its really fun that you can change the background whenever you want. The color choices you made are great!
Amber
Oh cute! Love your payments - so sweet!! :) It turned out great!
Very clever and useful, great idea!
Love it...
Super cute, love it!
What a great idea....and so cute, too! Thanks for sharing!
I love the "pimped" up frame! I used this technique to make a dry erase calendar! It's fun how useful this can be. Right now I'm looking to make this for next to the upstairs phone, but I need an odd shape! I love it! I just started a link party and I would LOVE it if you'd consider adding your crafts to it! I'm having flower headband giveaway as part of our first party too! http://imtopsyturvy.com/index.php/2010/07/topsy-turvy-tuesdays-1/
did I miss your Hoo Are You tuesdays post?
BTW, love the way your frame turned out, very pretty.
Love this! Do you just use a dry erase marker on the glass?
Your menu board turned out great. I have made a few of these for gifts and people love them. I guess i need to make one for myself. Visiting by way of Tip Me Tuesday!
~Makalani
www.MakazHome.com
You did such a great job and it will add such cuteness to your kitchen. Love your blog...I have a Caleb too!
Love this! Planning the whole week ahead of time would be very helpful during the school year...it beats running to the store every other afternoon for something random :)
SO pretty! Those colors are awesome, and I love how the design on the frame really pops in the after pictures!
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Thanks for helping us have another great Anything Related! ~Bridgette
love this project! I was thinking about making a chalkboard menu/grociery board but now i think i might switch to dry erase :)
What? No white board, no chalk board paint???! Just kidding, I love this. It would make a great addition to anyones kitchen. I love all the cheery colors-
oh i love this so much! i have a boring (not so cute) menu board for my fridge, but this is just darling!! i think i need to definitely make this instead :)
thanks for sharing!!
*come check out my blog too if you'd like :)
oh this is SOOO adorable.
I need to make one...SOON!
xoxo
bB
Love the name "Mama's Diner" and the payment suggestion.
Fabulous frame - super cute project! Love the Payment part!!
I love this project! I found you via scrappy gifts, and I'm glad I did b/c I think they has GOT to be a part of my project list in the near future!!!
Great idea. I have a ton of old frames like these, i think I have an idea of what ill be doing with one of them. thanks for linking up with 6 inches of ribbon and come back to get your featured button!
That is such a fun menu planner idea!! I'm going to feature this on my blog on 9/8/10. I'm just drooling over this cute frame :)
Have a great day,
Shopper Gal
http://www.shoppergal.com/
I'm making one of these this weekend for our house :) My husband has to make dinner 5 nights out of the week since I work evenings and this would be a great way for me to outline the dinners I planned out for them all week! :) I have some of the coolest, craftiest friends!
PS, Bella was looking over my shoulder at pictures and kept asking about Ay, lol, I think she has a little crush!
Your paper and color choice n that frame are fabulous! Your blog is too cute, I love that dining room makeover :) We chose a red for our kitchen as well but I have never been totally thrilled w the color ( too maroon-y), your is perfect. Would you mind sharing what you chose?
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