I wanted the text to have a chalkboard typography kind of feel, so I downloaded some free fonts online and used the Silhouette Designer Edition software to put together the design (Fonts used (all free to download): Hangin Caps Medium, Marmellata (Jam) demo, Channel, and Weston Light Free). Then I cut it from premium vinyl (which is totally worth the extra cost over the regular vinyl) and slapped that puppy on the wall. I feel more motivated already!
I added the "start with the dishes" line because I find that if I do the dishes, then I'll wipe down the counters, which leads me to sweeping the floor, etc. Suddenly the kitchen is clean. And hey, that feels good. So I move on to the next room. It works! I really do believe that energy grows with use, and the hardest part is just getting started. I hope this project continues to be a good reminder of that.
I also made a simple menu board for the kitchen using the chalkboard vinyl. The utensils and initials for the days of the week are cut outs, so the paint from the door shows through. Chalkboard vinyl is just as easy to use as regular vinyl, and a lot of fun. Hopefully this will inspire me to be a little more proactive in my meal planning.
Now through August 31st, Silhouette has a great deal a for Cameo/Vinyl bundle, plus all the vinyl is 40% off. There are lots of pretty colors to choose from. Use the code, JILL, at checkout to get the discount!
15 comments:
That looks great, I love the chalk boards menu - I'm terrible at keeping up with a menu board, the kids don't even ask about it any more :P
Holy Smokes! I love so so much!!! The colors and fonts are PERFECT!!! Seriously...if it wasn't the middle of the night and I was taking a break from making things for the craft fair of doom I would be calling Elizabeth and freaking out about this.
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ps--You'll love the book. It's awesome.
THANKS! I love the chalkboard vinyl! I am the worst meal planner and this is a super easy for me and the hubs to list what we want to eat. Now I just need to find someone with a Silhouette cutter thingy :)
Way Way cute. Same story with the dishes too yo. Would love if you'd share the file!!
It looks great! Would you mind sharing the names of the fonts?
I love pancakes for dinner!
I'd love to know the font names as well!
I love that saying! The chalkboard menu is adorable too-love the cut outs!
I was sitting here thinking again about a Silhouette, then read your blog and it's a Silhouette post. Sign? I really want one, but am so worried I won't use it much once I have it (won't know how to figure it out)... I like getting things, then I forget to use them (eg 'my' kindle is now my husband's!)
More research and thought going into it :)
Such a cute saying and it looks so great in your kitchen! What a perfect reminder to do those dishes :) I love the simple retro feel.
I am in love with this. Both this-es.
Your picture of the above-the-sink one on Instagram did not do it full justice. It is big and fab. It is making me think more about how words in the home can be cute (unlike vinyl scriptures or "dance like no one is watching" type quotes).
And...the chalkboard menu is the straight up bomb. I want to make one. I just might. It reminds me of this:
http://witandwhistle.com/2011/12/21/diy-chalkboard-serving-platter/
Which is awesome.
Yay to crafts!
What shape is your vinyl chalk board in the Silhouette store? Love it!
Is there a trick to getting the vinyl transferred to the transfer paper, once its been cut? I have the hardest time with that, especially with smaller fonts- any tips? Am I missing something?
Love the vinyl, but also think the paint color above the sink is PERFECT. Do you mind sharing what it is?
Thanks! I believe it is Valspar Dreamy Cloud.
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