These super easy Family Rules canvases are all the rage right now so of course I had to make one for myself.
I saw Lindsey this project a while back on The Pleated Poppy and I immediately put it on my list of projects to do in 2011.
Here’s how I did it::
- Get canvas. I got mine for half off at a local craft store. I think it’s a 24″ x 30″. Paint the edges around the canvas. They will show but you don’t have to worry about them being perfect.
Pick out scrapbooking papers that coordinate well together. I got mine in a DCWV stack - I then typed and printed my rules directly onto the scrapbooking paper. Cut to desired height and after lining them the way you like, you will mod podge them onto your canvas. I knew I had too many rules to fit without layering so I started at the bottom and layered them all the way to the top. I then had room at the top to put a little “Family Rules” title.
- Once it is completely dry I used a paint marker pen to go over the rules so they would be easily read. Mod podge over the entire canvas and let dry. If you want to make sure it’s really sealed you can do another coat of mod podge for good measure..
Our rules are::
always tell the truth, keep your promises
use your manners, practice forgiveness, be kind
family comes first, always be there
husband adore her always – wife love him forever
don’t go to bed angry
have fun, be kind, ask first, no fussing, no whining
hands are for hugging, not hitting
be creative & work hard
be thankful for what you do have…don’t envy others
sing silly, dance crazy, hug often, snuggle daily
take a deep breath and count to three
obey your parents
always say I love you
say your prayers, thank god for this family home and day
use your manners, practice forgiveness, be kind
family comes first, always be there
husband adore her always – wife love him forever
don’t go to bed angry
have fun, be kind, ask first, no fussing, no whining
hands are for hugging, not hitting
be creative & work hard
be thankful for what you do have…don’t envy others
sing silly, dance crazy, hug often, snuggle daily
take a deep breath and count to three
obey your parents
always say I love you
say your prayers, thank god for this family home and day
{linked to- Tatertots and Jello}
Bec@littlelucylu says
This is DARN CUTE!
I’ve got plans to make a “Family Rules” of my own … but now I want one like yours!
Great job!
~Bec
Its Sew For You says
I love it!
Karen the Savvy Suburbanite @ Goodbyecityhellosuburb says
I wish my son could read- I will use this later- for now- he needs to learn to share!
One in the SAHM says
This is super cute and a great spin on the Family Rules chart! Love it!
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
I’ve been wanting to do our family rules forever … must get to it. Yours turned out great!
Mindie Hilton says
I would love for you to link it up to my party that is running now. Any linky goes.
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/06/any-link-goes-party-running-now-summer.html
Come strut your stuff.