I covered the glass from the frame in white contact paper. I used contact paper vs. card stock because it would wipe clean if chalk got on it. My chalkboard paper was 8.5x11 and my frame opening was 11x13 so there was going to be a gap.
Then I attached my chalkboard sheet. I bought these a couple of years ago for the boys. They came in a 4 pack. They are 8.5x11 and are peal and stick. You can re-use them and move them over and over. I've moved them 3 times to different places in the house and they work great. The kids weren't coloring on them much anymore, so I took them off of the wall, attached them to some wax paper and put them in the craft closet for a later use. For this project, I just used 1 sheet. It feels like contact paper.
Using more white contact paper, I cut out letter decals using the Jasmin cricut cartridge and placed those on top of the chalkboard paper.
Then I put the insert back into the frame and added a wire to the back for hanging.
The final touch was a coordinating ribbon mod podged to the side and the MENU lettering, also using the Jasmin cartridge.
That's it! I am REALLY trying to get better about making a menu and sticking to it. I think it would help save money in groceries and would just make things easier vs. sitting with freezer open wondering what to make, what I feel like making, and scrounging to see what ingredients we even have! I have major problems with planning ahead. This WILL help. At least that's what I keep telling myself. And it looks cute 🙂
Tonna @ Navy Wifey Peters says
Cute menu board!
T'onna @ Submarine Sunday
http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2013/01/submarine-sunday-15.html
Tara says
What a great project. I am your newest follower. Thanks for sharing such a neat project.
Mommy of Two 24/7 says
This is so cute! I will have to look for the chalkboard paper stuff around here for my kids- they'd love it! 🙂
I have a white erase board in the kitchen by the pantry and fridge, with a menu for the week on one side grocery list on the other. It really does help with keeping grocery costs down in our house. 🙂
Jesse says
I love this! I have been trying to make a weekly menu and this would definitely help to organize it better.
Connie Weiss says
What a fun project! I didn't even know there was such a thing as chalk board paper!
jenjen says
Wonderful idea. I love it!
Thanks for linking it up to my party!!
XOXO
Jen
Alison says
Hi Brandy! I featured this idea on my blog today.
Here is the link: http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/2010/03/wednesdays-wowzers-searching-new-blogs.html
Thanks for the fabulous idea!
Alison
Andy Porter says
I have never heard of the chalkboard sheets you are talking about. Very cool! It turned out great! I agree, having a menu would be so helpful!
Laura says
I love this! I definitely need help creating a menu to!
Summer says
Love your idea! I featured this on my blog!
http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/2010/03/showcase-saturday_20.html
Thanks for linking up!
Sumo
Brandi @ Frugal Farmhouse says
very cute! I'd love to find those chalkboard sheets!
FrouFrouBritches says
I love that! What a great idea. I've never seen peel and stick chalboard sheets. Very cool!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
This looks great! I love the lettering, too.
Tailored Trash Queen says
I love this! It is so cute!! I'm visiting from Finding Fabulous!
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
Such a great idea!! I may have to *borrow* this. I've never seen chalkboard sheets like you used. I'll have to keep an eye out for them.
I'm visiting from Frugalicious Friday. 🙂
- Michele
fawnda says
Great job! I totally need one of these! : )
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
Brandy, This is such a chic and updated menu board. YOur tutorial was great. I am looking to make a big silver platter a chalk board and this was inspiring!
Yvonne
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
I always LOVE a menu board! Love not having to answer the "what's for dinner question!" Thanks for sharing at the POPP.
Jessica Hills says
That is such a great idea! Come stop by my Favorite Things Friday Party if you would like to join in!
Lori says
Only mine would say, "Mom, what's for dinner?" Then I look in the fridge.
haha, love your organization, I'll be there for Enchiladas.
Shaunna says
passed through from power of paint this morning...this turned out great! Who cares if there was an easier way? Using what you had on hand is brilliant and thrifty! I love how it looks and definitely love the idea of sticking to a menu. Um, I should probably try that.--shaunna 🙂
Mary Ellen says
Love your chalk board!! I am thinking of painting some tables with the paint- I am wondering if it would work on tables with all the wiping- humm will have to see!
Fanchy says
Found you from Power of Paint party and Oh My Gosh!!! I sooo love your chalkboard. I may have to attempt one myself. Way too cute!!!
Oh and you have a new follower!
Jen @ Noting Grace
Fanchy says
Found you from Power of Paint party and Oh My Gosh!!! I sooo love your chalkboard. I may have to attempt one myself. Way too cute!!!
Oh and you have a new follower!
Jen @ Noting Grace
Pam @ Design Fanatic says
Love it! Great Job. I'm going to have to bookmark this project!
Bonnie @ House of Grace says
Hi,
I just found your blog from BNOTP and I love it. That is way cuter than my notebook, lol. I am your newest follower!
Bonnie
http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com
Sarah McDonald says
I love the frame idea - right now my weekly list is a piece of paper on the refrig. I will say that posting a weekly menu does help - and it allows me to use what we have and not going out as much. We also get to vary our meal choices more - I start with a calendar for the month and adjust each week as needed.
Good luck.
Alison says
What a fabulous idea!! I want to do this!
Marianne@Songbird says
It looks very cute and I am sure it will help. Whenever I have made menu plans in advance I am much better at actually cooking than on days with no plans.
Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says
This turned out great.
What a good job you did on this. I love it. Very cute and it has a fun look to it in your kitchen! Great post.
Blessings,
Debbie
Kaysi says
cute! i really like the ribbon that you put on the side of it, it looks great
Meg and Joe says
Sticking to a weekly menu has really helped me keep our grocery bill down and keep us form eating out (also saving us money). I bet a menu board like that would motivate me more to do it. It looks so fun cuz it's so cute!
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Alexandria says
Very cute! We will be remodeling our kitchen this summer (hopefully) and I would love to find a place to put one of these. Maybe if I had something so cute, I would be more inclined to make, and stick, to a meal plan!
Crystal Hendrix says
That is very cute! I should try it! Although I am with you, I have a hard time sticking to a menu, I just change my mind too much!
Megan says
That turned out so classy looking! I'm always happier & less stressed during the week when I have a menu plan, too, but it still can be hard to make myself do it. =D I wonder if a menu board like yours would be enough extra motivation for me...