11/23/09

Let's Celebrate!

Here is a fun project I made for my home a while ago that has been a lot of fun so far. We call it "The Celebration Chalkboard"- its our family's place to write any reason at all to celebrate for the day- it just makes me smile looking at some of the reasons my kids come up with!
(This was MY reason to celebrate- our whole family seen by the dentist and not a single cavity in anybody's teeth- even after Halloween! Its a miracle!)

Here's how to make your own:
(just click on the pictures if you need to enlarge them)


 

 

 

 

 

 Some of our reasons to celebrate have been:
-Ethan lost his tooth!
- Everyone did their chores!
- We're going to the Hockey Game for FHE!
- It's Friday!
- Uncle Ron is now a missionary!

... just to name a few!

Seriously, my kids try to come up with something new EVERY DAY!
So make your own "Celebration Board" and you'll always find some reason to be happy, no matter how silly the reason is!

19 comments:

  1. Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comNovember 23, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    That is a great idea! Thanks
    Nancy

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  2. Heidi November 23, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Very cool. I'll bet your family would love the liquid chalk board markers. I worked as a barista at starbucks for about a year and that is how we accomplished all the pretty artwork on our chalkboards!

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  3. Jen Beaudet ZondervanNovember 23, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    That's a really cute idea!

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  4. MeganNovember 23, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    I love this board! I can't wait my family gets a little bigger/older, I'm so making something like this!

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  5. collettakayNovember 23, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    I love this idea and I think my kids will too!

    Its on the to-do list.

    Thanks so much!

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  6. TashaNovember 23, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    I LOVE this idea! I am posting it on my craft blog if that is okay. I will link back to you. I just don't want to foget that this is something I really do want to make! You are just so creative Stephanie

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  7. SandraNovember 23, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I just found your blog, became a follower and realized we are both in AZ. I'll be back soon.

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  8. Brown FamilyNovember 23, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    First let me say, "Love Your Blog!"
    Thanks for all the hard work you do to help us all become a little more creative.

    Question- I have used the chalkboard spray paint and I HATE the way my chalkboard parts turned out. It is very grainy even after I prepped where I was spraying. Does the chalkboard paint "paint" have a smooth finish just like a regular chalkboard?

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  9. Miss Mustard SeedNovember 23, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    I like the vinyl lettering added to the chalkboard. It not only makes it unique, but encourages your family to celebrate and be thankful for something, even the small things. Great idea.

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  10. Karen The Graphics FairyNovember 24, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    This is such a wonderful idea!! Love it!

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  11. gail@My Repurposed LifeNovember 24, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    I love chalk boards, but this is one of the BEST ideas I've seen for chalk boards!
    gail

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  12. AndreaNovember 24, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    What a great idea...and a great way to instill a spirit of thankfulness, which is very timely. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Its So Very CheriNovember 24, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    What a GREAT idea. It makes your family look for the positives in every single day.

    Cheri

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  14. Its So Very CheriNovember 24, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    I forgot to thank you for posting to my party but I also need to ask you to add my button to your post.

    cheri

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  15. UnknownNovember 24, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    oh oh oh oh!!!! I LOVE THIS! My blog is called Everyday Celebrating so this is RIGHT up my ally! Adding it to my "to make" list! Would you mind if I showcased your idea on my blog and linked back to you?

    Michelle
    www.everydaycelebrating.com

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  16. AnonymousNovember 24, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    This is awesome, I'm saving it for future reference!

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  17. EmilyNovember 26, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    I am SO making one of these!!! How cute!!

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  18. Its So Very CheriNovember 29, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    You've been featured.

    Cheri

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  19. TierraDecember 31, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    I featured this on my blog. It will show up on the first of January. I thought it would be a perfect thing to show on that day.
    Happy New Years! Let's Celebrate!!!

    Tierra
    pebblesandpoppys.blogspot.com

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