Showing posts with label Thrifty Thursday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thrifty Thursday. Show all posts

Thursday, August 2, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} What's for dinner?

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!