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#DIY Chore Chart for Your Children!

September 10, 2012 By Samantha 27 Comments

 

Hello everyone! I am Samantha from Samantha’s Cricut Creations, and I am so excited to be joining Our Knight Life as a craft contributor! I have lots of ideas up my sleeve, and can’t wait to show them to you!

My first craft project is something that I have been meaning to do for a while now and finally found the time to make it.  My first project to show you is a chore chart for my son. He is finally to the age that he has certain things he has to do every day, and what better way to remind him than a cute chore chart hanging on his wall.

 "Chort Chart" "Make Your Own Chore Chart" "Chore Chart for Toddlers" "Kids Chore Chart" "DIY Chore Chart"

For my crafts, I utilize 2 different Cricut machines and a Cameo. For this project, I only used a Cricut. If you don’t have access to a die-cutting machine I will also provide measurements for you to complete the project without one!

Items you will need:

  • Cardstock (I started with 12 x 12 sheets)
  • Chore Chart Cricut Cartridge and Cherry Limeade Cricut Cartridge for font if using a Cricut.
  • Adhesive (if using layered die-cuts)
  • Stickers (if not using die-cuts)
  • Ribbon
  • Hot glue or an alternate strong adhesive
  • At-home laminate (optional)
  • Clothes pins

How to:

  • I cut my top square at 6 x 6
  • All other squares are 4 x 4
  • Next I cut out all the layered die-cuts. If you don’t have a die-cutting machine, you should be able to easily find stickers at any craft store that will have chore type options. Since this project is completely customizable your imagination is the limit!
  • After attaching my “Chores” to the square bases, I used my Xyron 5½ sticker maker with the 2-sided laminate to laminate my 4 x 4 squares. This will help protect them from my sons little fingers and the clothes pins.
  • Once laminated, I trimmed around the squares and laid them out in the order that I wanted them to be.
  • I now cut out the letters that would be placed on the top large square. Once again if you don’t have a die cutting machine, you can easily find letter stickers in all sorts of fonts and colors at any crafting store! I used 1½ letters.
  • Now comes the fun part of putting all the chore squares together! I started by picking some wide ribbon (this will help with the weight of the cardstock) and started with my top piece. I used hot-glue to attach it to my cardstock. To make sure the squares are all approximately the same distance from each other, I used a ruler to measure out 2 inches from the bottom of one square to the top of the other. Once I got to my last square, I cut off the ribbon and cut a strip to use at the top to have a loop to hang the chart from.
  • Last step was to add the clothes pins. I placed 2 clothes pins between each chore square as each item should be done in the morning and night.

 "Chort Chart" "Make Your Own Chore Chart" "Chore Chart for Toddlers" "Kids Chore Chart" "DIY Chore Chart"

"Chort Chart" "Make Your Own Chore Chart" "Chore Chart for Toddlers" "Kids Chore Chart" "DIY Chore Chart"

"Chort Chart" "Make Your Own Chore Chart" "Chore Chart for Toddlers" "Kids Chore Chart" "DIY Chore Chart"

One of the best things about a chart like this is it lets your child take control and responsibility.  I have found this to inspire and excited them instead of feeling like chores are boring.

Let me know if you like this chore chart, and if you make your own, please tweet @FamilyNLifeLV and @samanthascricut with your finished chart!  Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions about this process, or you want clarification!  You can leave your comments/questions below or you can email me at samanthascricutcreations(@)live(.)com

  • Biography of the Author(Read Below)..
  • Latest Posts (view them )..

Samantha

Samantha, is a featured craft contributor and product reviewer on Our Knight Life. She is married with 2 little boys. Jacob is 4.5 and Eli will be 1 in October! Crafting has been a hobbie for the past 9 years, but her Cricut and Cameo machines turned it into a passion. Samantha loves to make cards for all occasions, party invitations, matching decor, home decor items and the list goes on. Happy Crafting!

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    September 10, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    I love new ideas for chore charts. I feel like I am always having to change things up to keep them interested.

    Reply
  2. Leilani says

    September 10, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Very cool! I own a cameo and haven’t really put it to use, yet. I need to come up with cool projects like this.

    Reply
  3. Amy @ Oh So Savvy Mom says

    September 11, 2012 at 5:53 am

    I love that it is visual. I’ve always struggled with how to make a chore chart for my kids who can’t read yet.

    Reply
  4. Alicia says

    September 11, 2012 at 6:05 am

    What a clever idea! Love it:)

    Reply
  5. Ellen Christian says

    September 11, 2012 at 6:38 am

    What a fantastic way to make a chore chart!

    Reply
  6. Mary says

    September 11, 2012 at 6:43 am

    VERY creative – and a great idea. Thank you for sharing. I like to make the chores seem more “fun” and less “chore-like” so this is a help!

    Reply
  7. Jen says

    September 11, 2012 at 7:15 am

    I really like the use of clothes pins to make the chores. What a great idea.

    Reply
  8. amber says

    September 11, 2012 at 7:37 am

    I love how easy to use this is. Great idea.

    Reply
  9. Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tired says

    September 11, 2012 at 8:19 am

    What a great idea! I love that it’s perfect for younger kids who can’t read yet and it’s so motivational and fun too!

    Reply
  10. Samantha @ Lillian McKay Designs says

    September 11, 2012 at 9:18 am

    such a cute idea! Like Tesa said this is great for young kiddos who can’t read yet.

    Reply
  11. Cassie says

    September 11, 2012 at 9:57 am

    So cute and a super easy project! Thanks for Sharing Samantha and Welcome to Our Knights ?Life. Can’t wait to see more of your projects.

    Reply
  12. Kasandria Reasoner says

    September 11, 2012 at 11:40 am

    ADORABLE!
    Kas

    Reply
  13. HilLesha says

    September 11, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Awesome!

    Reply
  14. Tricia Nightowlmama says

    September 11, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    look at how creative you are I would love one of those for my boys and my daughter. I wish I could be so creative I maybe able to duplicate that a little but I’m sure mine would never look so good
    Great job

    Reply
  15. Jessica A says

    September 11, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    What a wonderful idea! I will have to make a couple of these for my boys! 🙂

    Reply
  16. debra says

    September 12, 2012 at 2:52 am

    Your crafts are lovely!

    Reply
  17. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    September 12, 2012 at 4:18 am

    I love thsi idea! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  18. Vanessa: the queen of swag ! says

    September 12, 2012 at 9:27 am

    very cute idea and I pinned!

    Reply
  19. Jenn says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Such a cute idea! Love the visual aspect.

    Reply
  20. Deanna - mommyGAGA says

    September 12, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    This turned out so cute! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  21. Samantha says

    September 12, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Tricia,

    If this is something that you are looking for, I will be posting it in my Etsy store this week! Or you can email me at samanthascricutcreations (at) live (.) com for a custom order!

    -Samantha

    Reply
  22. Donna says

    September 12, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    This would be fantastic for my nephews. I’ll pass it along!

    Reply
  23. Lolo says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    This is so fun! I am going to have to make one for my little guy!

    Reply
  24. Marcie W. says

    September 15, 2012 at 11:13 am

    What a wonderful idea! I love that it can be adapted using different colors, fonts, and a variety of chores.

    Reply
  25. Becca @ Mama B says

    September 15, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Such a cute idea!

    Reply
  26. Yolonda @ The Thriftynistas says

    September 16, 2012 at 2:16 am

    Awwww! This is so cute and unique!

    Reply
  27. Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says

    September 16, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    That is SUPER cute!

    Reply

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