What's for dinner, mom?
Mom, what are we having for dinner?
Mom, I'm hungry what's for dinner?
Don't you just love answering that question 20 different times? Problem solved!
For all you mama's out there, here is a DIY project to help keep the family up-to-date on
what's for dinner and it's super cute...a win, win!
Step One: Find a picture frame (or mirror will do). I searched thrift and antique stores in town to find a killer frame but to no avail I came up empty handed. So I opted for Hobby Lobby's clearance sale an found this cute picture frame. I hated spraying over the artwork but it had to go because I loved the frame, plus it was the perfect size.
Step two: Place painters tape all along the edges of the frame and then spray your first coat on. The first coat has to sit for 24 hours. Next add the second coat and then let it sit for 24 hours. After the 24 hours you will need to rub the entire board down with chalk to "cure" it and then wipe off.
Step three: Add some cool vinyl letters for your "menu" board.
Step four: Make out your menu for the week. Viola'! (sorry for the terrible iphone pic)
Items needed:
- Picture frame or mirror
- Chalkboard spray or paint
- Painters tape
- Vinyl letters
- Chalk or chalkboard markers (personally I like the markers to give it the cafe' board feel)
Happy Friday Eve!
I love this! My best friend and I were sting around so intrigued by your title! I will be doing this craft one day! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, love! Make sure you post it when you do this cool DIY project.
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Love this! I'm guessing if there is glass, you remove it?
ReplyDeleteThanks love. Nope you leave the glass in and spray on it. You can do chalkboard paint on just about anything (i.e. glass, mirror, wood). I'm using the chalkboard markers because the regular chalk makes a 'finger nails on chalkboard' kind of sound. Eek!
DeleteAwesome! i really want to do this for my new kitchen... we'll see if the husband lets me. He already said "chalk is messy"... oh, living with an ocd man! so fun.
ReplyDeleteLooks great, btw!
Thanks honey! You might be able to convince your hubby to let you do this if you use chalkboard markers instead of chalk. On the photo with the menu of meals is chalkboard markers like they use at a cafe and such. All you need is a damp rag to wipe it off :)
Deleteso cute!! definitely going to do this for my new home!!!
ReplyDeleteYou must! Can't wait to see your new place. When do you move?
DeleteLove! You did a great job on this :) Your menu items leave me feeling starving! Cheesy Zucchini Rice = YUM!
ReplyDeleteThanks love! I get a lot of my recipes from Iowa Girl Eats blog. Do you follow her? If not, you MUST! She has the must wonderful recipes. The Cheesy Zucchini rice was so good :)
DeleteP.S. The cheesy zucchini rice recipe is under my 'Get in my belly' board on Pinterest.
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ReplyDeleteAwe...thanks love! You made my day :)
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Thank you for sharing your tutorial!!
ReplyDeleteI will be keeping an eye out for frames I like at our local thrift store, this will be much more affordable than the pre-made framed chalkboards I have seen in the stores!
You're welcome, love! This was much more affordable than the store bought ones, plus it was super fun to make. Make sure you post it when you do this DIY project.
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OMG I am doing this!!! How freaking perfect!! Maybe this will help me lose weight!!
ReplyDeleteLOL. Nat this was so easy! You must do it :)
DeleteThis looks amazeballz!!! I feel like this can also work in the classroom!
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You are a trip...amazeballz! Love it. This would be super cool in the classroom. Make sure you post it if you make one!
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I absolutely love this!! So classy. Thanks for sharing! :) New follower here. I absolutely LOVE your blog. Yay for being blog friends!!
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ReplyDeleteI saw this on your instagram and LOVE it....thanks for the step-by-steps! I for sure have to make one of these. I'll be in search for a fun frame!!
ReplyDeleteErrrr...i saw that you were awarded this already, but I feel your blog is too cute not to nominate again! ;)
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So What's for dinner... For the guys out there that love to help out the wife in the kitchen and if you are like me and forget "What's for dinner" immediately after she tells you, this streamlines the preparing/prepping process because I see it everyday hanging in the kitchen! Score! one less "I already told you what's for dinner"
ReplyDelete-Charles