{dry-erase chore chart}

Okay, so, you remember that super cute burlap chore chart from a few weeks ago? Well, there was one thing I didn't count on. One darling, but very curious 12 month old (who shall remain nameless) was able to reach much higher than I had anticipated, and that chore chart is no more.

With school starting next week, we cannot be without one, so, when a friend showed me this chore chart, by Jenifer at Moss Moments, I knew I had to try it.

Can I tell you how much I love it? Love, love, love it! Your chart fits inside the frame, and then you can use dry-erase markers to either check or cross off list items as they're completed. At the end of the day, just wipe a paper towel across the glass, and voila, you're ready to start fresh again.

The beauty is, you can make it as simple or as detailed as you want it to be. You can print off the list on regular white card stock, pop it in the frame, and be done. Or, you can fancy it up as much as you desire. You know me, I can't do anything without distress ink, so I opted for a slightly fancier version.

Dry-Erase Chore Chart




ITEMS YOU NEED:

• frame w/glass intact--either 8x10, or 11x14 with mat
• chore list
• scrapbook paper
• white or cream cardstock
• distress ink
• any desired embellishment

DIRECTIONS:

1. I painted my frame cream, with Rustoleum's Heirloom White. I had already had this frame, and it happened to be an 8x10, so that's what I used. You could certainly use an 11x14, and use a mat if you wished. You could go bigger--up to a 16x20, and cut your paper to fit, but you would need to use ribbon or something to cover the overlap.

2. Print your chore chart on the cardstock. (Too Much Paper! font) With three children, landscape view worked the best for me. I would suggest printing them out on regular paper first, to make sure that the sizing is correct. Then cut out each list, and distress the edges.

3. Cut your scrapbook paper to fit your frame opening. I started with a piece of 12x12 paper.

3. Apply the lists on your scrapbook paper, using double stick tape. I added the names at the top, the quote at the bottom, and the little birdie for that little extra something.

4. Place your paper in the frame, and ta-da! You have a fantastic dry-erase chore chart!