Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Family Rules

Here is another thing I had to jump on the band wagon with. I have seen these family rules signs all over the blogosphere and I wanted to make one right after I saw my first one.

I was finally able to sit down today and make mine. The most recent one I saw was made by Gail over at My Repurposed Life. She gives step by step instructions on how to make Gail‘s Family Rules on her blog.

I am not that nice. I will just tell you that I painted a scrap piece of wood I had sitting around in the garage. It was already routed because it was a piece that Ryan was playing with when he first got his router years ago.

I made a list of all of the rules I wanted and I got out my handy dandy cricut and cut away. Some of the rules did get cut out a couple of times because I made them too long. Glad I had a whole new stack of black cardstock next to me.

Then I just eyeballed the rules to center them. I wasn't going for perfection. No levels or rulers were used in this process. Mod podge was, however, used in this process. I took each letter and covered the back with my good ole mod podge and when I was all done I covered the whole thing with a layer too.

Here it is hanging in my kitchen for all to see and FOLLOW. I did try to use rules that were positive. I thought about, "chewing with your mouth closed" (Chickie!!). She would actually leave the table during dinner when her brother was eating too loud. Just you wait lady.

Anyway, I did see a lot of signs that had negative rules like, no whining, no ball in the house, etc. I wanted our rules to be constructive.

Now let's hope everyone follows them!

15 comments:

gail@My Repurposed Life said...

Hey! thanks for the shout out! I appreciate it when people are inspired by something I do and let me know it!
I love the way yours turned out. Ohhh how I want a cutting machine! Maybe the silhouette people will choose me for a giveaway soon!
anyway, I was a teacher for 19 years, (pre-k) so I know all about being positive! Glad you took that route.

I will feature your sign Saturday on my regular feature (recent comments & questions)
gail

Unknown said...

I LOVE it! It's so neat and you made it sound so easy! If I had a cricut and children who follow my rules, I'd make one! (lol, my kids are grown, but I still make them take their shoes off before coming in the house!!)

I like your idea of being positive. That's great!

Nancy

Debbiedoos said...

That is awesome, and really nice to give the shout out..too many times gals don't, and I just think it is polite as well...when you can remember who you copies anyhow. Thanks for popping over...did you enter the giveaway? Hope so...

Natalie PlanetSmarty said...

I found your family rules very inspirational. I am not that crafty, but maybe my hubby will be interested to, first, come up with them and then make them somehow :)

Ticia said...

pretty! I keep thinking about doing something like this, but haven't followed through yet.

Angie said...

I love it! It looks great...I really should do this too. Such a fun idea.

Maggie said...

I'm seeing these everywhere and love them!!! You did a great job.

Cap Creations said...

I so love the idea of these family rules boards. And having them on display for all to see! Yours looks great!

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. said...

I love this! You are very talented and creative. I'm over from NFF. I will follow. I have a sign in our eating area "Less Attitude More Gratitude" i bought the framed sign, it had my kids name all over it!
http://www.juliehjabbers.blogspot.com

Judy said...

Thanks for visiting my blog. Im now following your blog. You have a nice blog. Have a wonderful and blessed weekend.

Sabrina said...

Great rules chart....love the fonts. And I give you a pat on the back for dealing with those creepy crawlies in your house! Ha!

Kristin Renee' Wynegar said...

Oh how cool! I love this idea!!! How did you make the words?

Brooke said...

I love the black and white look of yours! This is an awesome idea :D

Katie said...

LOVE that!!!

And, I'm also one who is easily annoyed with other's loud eating habits :)

Unknown said...

LOVE it! i have a cricket cutter and never would have thought to use it for this! adorable.

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