I’ve been wanting a Menu Board of some kind for a while now.
Mostly because I have a teenage son who tends to ask the minute he gets home from school, “What’s for Dinner?”
And then he proceeds to forget what my answer is, and ask again.
It would be mighty handy to have a place to write that info down – so he can check it out for himself.
I haven’t made one because I’m a bit fickle and I couldn’t decide on a style.
I don’t really have the counter space for just a menu board – I need to multi-task even in my decor for the tiny cave I affectionately call my kitchen.
But then the nice folks at Silhouette decided to save the day. They sent me a handy dandy roll of Chalkboard vinyl to try out – and it was perfect for creating a new Menu-List-Note Frame!
Isn’t it fun and retro looking? I love the backing fabric – my sis sent it to me. I have no idea what it is but it’s adorable.
So this is pretty easy – but here’s a mini-tutorial anyway.
You’ll need:
Frame
Fabric for the frame
Mod Podge
Backing Fabric
Posterboard
Chalkboard Vinyl
Cut out a border of fabric to wrap around your frame. You’ll want to slit the fabric at the inside corners so it will wrap smoothly.
Paint a layer of Mod Podge onto the wood of the frame, then wrap the fabric around. Start with the outside edges first.
Wrap the inside fabric in. Add a layer of Mod Podge over the fabric to keep it all looking nice.
For the backing fabric, I cut a piece of posterboard the size of the frame. I cut a piece of fabric larger than the posterboard and Wonder Under-ed it to the posterboard.
Slip the fabric into the frame then add the cardboard backing to the back of the frame.
Cut out your shape out of Chalkboard Vinyl –
I put the Silhouette settings on Magnet Paper – the vinyl setting won’t work with the Chalkboard vinyl. Trust me.
Add your vinyl frame to the front of the glass – and admire your cute new frame!
You can hang or display your frame any way you’d like – as I mentioned my space is limited. So I glued some strong magnets to the back and hung the cutie on my fridge!
I love that I can change out what it says super easily –
Chalkboard Markers are one of the coolest inventions – no mess – no scritchy chalk sound.
Isn’t it cute?? Do you have a menu board up at home?
Tell me – does it cut down on those “What’s for dinner” questions?
Fingers crossed . . . .
Chalkboard vinyl…sounds intriguing! Fun idea…LOVE that fabric!
What a cute menu board. I don’t need one, since my cats and dog don’t read. At least I don’t think they do. They can be pretty sneaky.
Really wish I could afford a silhouette though, it looks like so much fun.
Thank you Beverly for the great tutorial.
Really cute! Love that “margarita maker” fabric on the back! (I’m a big fan of the show Cougar Town!) Thanks so much for sharing!
This is great. I wish I had thought of this when my kids where teenagers.
I love the background fabric.
Kool!
CUTE!! I don’t have a Silhouette though… and I swear if I buy anymore craft or sewing supplies I will need a new house just for them!!
That is just darling- You did a good job on it. No Silhouette here though. I do have a chalkboard in my kitchen although I usually use it for sweet little messages. (or reminders) Love yours-really creative idea.- xo Dana
Too Cute!
Blackboard is so pretty & design is retro like. Nice job.
Love this little chalkboard and the fabric is adorable!
Adorable, Bev! I love the fun shape you cut the vinyl out in. I have to tell you my favorite part though is the red polka dotted frame! Brilliant idea wrapped the wood with the fabric!
How did you cut the frame out? Did you make the shape yourself or buy it from the silhouette online store? I love it and want to do one myself!!!
Hi Stacy!
I cut out the frame on my Silhouette, it is a shape from the Silhouette store – here is the number: 2_piece_label_3_C00617_20509
There are a lot in the online store that would work too!
Thanks, I’m so glad you like it!!
Cute! Love that blender fabric too!
Love, love the fabric combo! SO fun!