I've been working on this board in my head for about 3 months now and there's so many components that I just couldn't get it all together. So thanks to my little sis, Ellen, who helped me synthesize my thoughts and get them out into real life.
I'm totally ecstatic with how this turned out! Not only does this thing track chores on a weekly basis, but it runs a tally of allowance and extra money that can be earned for doing crappy chores that I hate to earn money (aren't I smart?), and also good/bad behaviors and rewards/consequences for each. You can probably see why it took me so long to figure out how it would look.
The beauty of this board is that everything is removable and can be moved around. I changed my mind about vinyl and went with magnetized laminated words because realistically, I doubt this board will be in affect for more than a couple of years and maybe I can reinvent the board for Tink when she comes of age - the age when she can slave for me (yay!) As chores are completed, Bugs will just take a magnet and put it on the square for that day. I had to make all of those magnets! That was one of the most time consuming parts.
About the Naughty/Nice section, depending on the behavior, Bugs can take a Naughty/Nice dude out of the "or" box and place it in its appropriate box. When either box is full she will get either a reward or the consequence (there's only one: no TV = UTTER DEVASTATION). Do you like the Naughty/Nice dudes? Google eyes and green pom pon noses. So cute.
But here's the most awesome part of this board! I traded a friend of mine for a Cricut a few months ago and have used it a couple of times but always feel frustrated and limited by the expensive cartridges. So Ellen (yay Ellen) told me about "Sure Cuts a Lot" the software that lets you use whatever fonts you want to cut on your Cricut. So I
In actuality, this project ended up taking me most of the weekend so if I'm going to paint, it will be this evening, and I just might do it.
If you're interested in this project, I recommend you make a sketch of how you want it to look like. It helped it all come together. Oh - there's a dry erase marker with velcro wrapped around it that goes stuck to that little white patch on the bottom of the chart. Where did the pen go?
Happy Crafting!
p.s. If you like this board and would like the directions & supply information, please just post a comment with your email address and I'll gladly send them to you. The only caviat is that I have been inundated with requests so now I will charge for the directions. Please send $7 for the directions, supply list and word file with the templates for word strips and fonts I used although Sure Cuts A Lot is no longer available for use with the Cricut, to my utter devastation. You may Paypal to the_nielsens2000@earthlink.net. Thanks!
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First, I want to say that I LOVE THIS CHART! I see that the weekly allowance is $2.00 is that only for the weekly chores? How does the fun money work...when they do those, what happens?
Also, for the Naughty/Nice bugs- does it start over every day or when it's full one way or the other?
Once again, such a great idea!
Thank you! I've been loving using it and it's been working out really well!
The $2.00 is strictly allowance per week and isn't tied at all to chores. Her chores are her responsibility for being part of the family. The fun money is if she feels like she would like to earn more. There are prices on the back of those chores that indicate how much more she can earn for doing various tasks. Then she moves those tasks over to the completed side and at the end of the week, we tally and I pay her the allowance plus extra tasks.
The Naughty/Nice is a cumulative thing. Once she gets all the sticks in either box, she either gets a reward or a consequence. It took her a few days to get them all in the Nice box and it's motivating so it worked great! Plus, the reasons why she'd get a naughty or nice stick are arbitrary so it's whenever I decide she deserves one. keeps her on her toes a little.
thanks again for your comment! it was crazy making it but very fun and so awesome now that it's done.
I love this chore chart I am going to make it for my children i been trying to find one but I could it find one that I like but I think I just found it thanks your a life saver
Wow, this is such an awesome chart! I have been trying to find something that would work for my little girl. This gives me fantastic ideas. I must ask, where did you find your software? 3beats4me@gmail
Thanks for the comments! Shanah, the only software I used was for the fonts. And I used my cricut, using the software "Sure Cuts A Lot" so I could use the fonts on my computer to print the letters.
It was really easy. If you don't have a Cricut, you could easily just buy precut letters and apply them. Then you'd just mod podge over them to get a good solid stick.
How did you create the checker board?
it's just a laminated piece of scrapbook paper that I cut down.
Love this! Plan on using this fabulous idea for my daughter, she is also super excited about the "naughty or nice" guys. Thank you for sharing, I think this is really going to help us out.
SOO cute! What is the back? Just a sheet of metal?
I love it! I want you to make me one..meaning I will pa you for it
This is Camey Sant
Wow - I've gotten tons of awesome feedback about this! Thankyou! I still love this chart and it's been working out great!
Camey, Oh my gosh - you flatter me! I would LOVE to make you one but sadly, right now I barely have time to do things I HAVE to do let alone things I would like to do. I'd be glad to send you the instructions and supplies but you're probably in the same boat. Let me know - I'd be glad to share :) I'm so happy about your twins - it's so great that worked out for you!
ps Whitney - sorry to not have responded earlier! Duh me! The back is a pre made magnet board that I bought at Roberts on sale (using their 40% off coupon) for about $25. that was the biggest expense.
I love this idea/board! Would love to get the how to/supply list if possible. I have been looking all over our area Dallas Texas and can't find a board like that. Hope to order online thru Roberts! Love all your ideas and blog...You're the best!
HI, I love your chart board too and I am in desperate need of a flexible board for my daughter that went from the terrible 2's to the horrible 3's and no telling what the 4's will bring haha could I also get a supply list. I have no clue about this tyope of crafting but I am more than willing to learn!!!
This is awesome! How did you make the magnets? Are those the scrapbooking things that look like marbles?
I was Googling homemade chore charts, and your picture was the 1st to pop up--your site must get a lot of hits. :) I love the versatility that comes from doing it on a magnet board. Great idea!
I would LOVE to have the instructions and the supplies. I am doing a craft project for our MOPS (moms of preschoolers) group and they have requested chore charts. This one is AWESOME. Can you send it to littlebitofthisandthat@gmail.com? Thanks a ton.
Hi,
I found this chart by searching google.com and really LOVE it. If you by any chance have instructions on how to make it
can you send them to Heylindsey@gmail.com Thanks I would really appreciate it
Could you send me a supply list as well? Thanks! bmt268@gmail.com
Hi I LOVE this chart, could you send me a list of the supplies to! Thanks!
where did you get the magnet board?
jewly2@hotmail.com
Love your chart! Currently I'm using one that is for all three of my kids combined (ages 11, 7 and 5), but I think I like the individuality of this one. Would love any directions/supply list you could send my way! Thanks!
barnettfamily5@verizon.net
I would LOVE your instruction guide for this project! Thank you so much for sharing all!
-Casey
Perhaps it might be easier for you to email the guides if I gave you my email address? :)
bookendboysplusaprincess@gmail.com
can you e-mail supply list and instructions
johnson.marie@sbcglobal.net
thank you :)
I would very much love a supply list & set of directions. I've been looking for a chart & behavior together idea that wasn't just a printout. Marinie472@yahoo.com....thanks in advance!
Super Cute Chart, please send me directions: smcottrell21@yahoo.com
thank you so very much
Hi! I just ran across your blog via Tip Junkie. I have 3 kids & would love to make 3 of these charts for them. Would you mind sending me info with directions & supplies? I would REALLY appreciate it!
Thanks!
Michelle
sullygirl810@gmail.com
I would love to make something like this for my 3 year old son. Can you send me a supply list and directions? You are very crafty!
Would love the directions and supply list.
robertjesscox@yahoo.com
Can I please get the directions.
cghilton@gmail.com
Can I pleas get the instructions thanks julietoddakoda@msn.com thank you
Hi there....what a gret chart...LOVE IT!! Could you please send me a supply list and direction as well. I am looking forward to getting started. Thanks for sharing.
afwiechert64@Hotmail.com.
Hi there....could you please send me the instructions and supply list for this awesome chart please. Really appreciate it.
awiechert@peoplesmortgage.com.
I would love to learn the details about making this board.
julie.a.bj@gmail.com
Hi! I would love to make this for my girls. Would you please email the details to me as well? Thank you!
bramble1996@gmail.com
This is my first time visiting your blog. Like some of the others, I googled home made chore charts and yours was the first to come up. As I read your entry, it was as if you were reading my mind and putting my thoughts onto paper. (Even down to doing chores because they are part of the family.) I bought the same board from Robert's last summer while we were visiting Utah with the intention of making a chore chart. I hadn't done anything with it yet because I wasn't sure how I wanted to execute it. Anyway, thank you so much for this post. Would you mind sending me instructions and a list of supplies? brookecastle at gmail dot com. Thank you so much!!
Hi, this is my first time to your site, and actually the first time to "post" on a blog. I am not sure that it went through when I tried to do it a minute ago...it asked for a gmail account? Anyway, LOVE your chore chart, exactly what I have been scheming in my head but didn't know where to start. Can you send me directions? thanks so much.
Amy Stouffer
ajstouffer@sbcglobal.net
This is an amazing looking chore chart! I would love to have the instructions and supply list for this. I have 3 kids 10, 6, and 4 ugg and i have a great idea for how i would like to change the weekly chart to make it for 3 kids. my email address is strube98@yahoo.com im very excited to start this craft!
This is so awesome!!! I would love to have the supply list and instructions! This is by far the best chore chart I have seen!!! My email is brandywbailey@gmail.com. Thank you so much!!
I love the idea and am having a hard time finding the products and I searched Roberts website as well! Please send me info: johnandkatiebrown@hotmail.com
Thanks!!
I am absolutely in love with this idea!! I want to make this so bad and change it a little bit for a boy and for a younger age!! Can you please let me know what materials you used and where you got them!! Email me at saxongw@yahoo.com Thank you so so so much!!! :]
I loved your idea!!!! Will you please send me the instuctions also.
Thanks for sharing. dalessiogirls@hotmail.com
please also send the directions to sashels@hotmail.com
Thank you!
I love the versatility - well done! Can you send me a list of supplies and instructions? Thank you.
white_3rd@hotmail.com
Oh wow! This is what I need for my kids! Can you please send me the directions and what you used?
This is so awesome! Great job on creating it. you have such a great blog.
amymarlow26@gmail.com
I would love to have directions and supply list. pamdalford@gmail.com
I would also LOVE the directions for this! It is exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks! sharlasnow@gmail.com
Can you please send me the instructions and supply list. Thank you very much. It looks great!!!! Stielow34@bresnan.net
This is far better than any pre-made chore chart that I've come across. I'd love to get the supply list and directions. Thank you very much for sharing! Emilymjensen@gmail.com
Love this!! Would love if you could e-mail me the info: krishahoffman.mk@gmail.com. Thank you!
love this can you email me the instructions. heatherbfarley@gmail.com Thanks so much. This is perfect.
Hi Amy, Love this chore board. I have 3 boys and would love to make this for them. Can you please send me the instructions & supply list. I would like to get started on this by tomorrow. Thanks. nstly72@yahoo.com.
Amy, you are awesome!!! I love it. I am going to have to make 2. I have a girl and a boy. Or do you have any ideas on making one for both kids? I would love it if you could send me the instructions and supply list. My email is ginnyfitzhugh@yahoo.com
Smiles,
Ginny
I also love this idea!! I'm hoping to make one for my 4 kids.. May I get a supply list please? Also do you think I would need to make it bigger or add more things to it for all my kids? Thanks. ashleebgray@yahoo.com
Hi Amy!
I love this board and would like to make one for each of my girls. Please send instructions :)
ddgermany@gmail.com
I love this could you please send me the information to make this
Could you please send me the information to make this. It's what I've been looking for. Thank you.
Swissmiss832@msn.com
I would LOVE the supply list along with directions!
gadavefan@yahoo.com
I would love supply list and instructions! Thanks :) summer2081@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing your fabulous ideas!! Please send supply list / directions to deborahstraka at gmail.com. Thank you!! :)
I just happen to be searching chore charts and came across this blog. I would LOVE a list of the supplies and directions. My kids are ages 7, 11, and 13. I have tried chore charts for years and none of them worked. If I don't at least try something very soon I am going to go insane. Do you have any good suggestions for the consequences? Do you have consequences for not getting daily chores done or just for things like not behaving, fighting with siblings, being rude (13 year old), etc.? any help would be so appreciated! My email is lindy.roberts@insightbb.com
I'd love to have your directions and supplies list! This looks like one that may actually work!! :)
Thanks!
I would love a copy of how to make this chart!
This board is so amazing and individualized! I have 2 kids (boy and girl), would you keep this in their room or in a common area in the house? What are some examples of her regular chores and examples of her earning chores? I would love to have the supply list and directions on how to make this project. Thank you for such a creative solution!
Oops, I forgot to give my email address. kimberly.alvisi@gmail.com
Thank you!
Awesome board! I'm crafty as well and prefer homemade things. I would love to see your instructions and supplies for this board.
Thanks! Amy
amyhalls@ymail.com
please please give me all directions and pieces you bought for this adorable chart! It's amazing!
Tiffany.park@hotmail.com
I've had a chore/behavior chart in my head for 5 years. This has everything I've been wanting for a chart. Thank you so much! Can you please send me the detailed instructions? My email is dmgaran@cfl.rr.com
Hi! I guess you are still reading these comments?? I would love the instructions for this chore chart!
brandi.a.pittman@gmail.com
I've been searching the web for quite some time for a chore/behavior chart and I love your idea of his one :O) I know your are terribly busy, but if you could find it in your heart and have a spare moment, could you kindly e-mail me the supply list and instructions??? Thank you very much.
Naomi Alvarado
naomi_alvarado@yahoo.com
I am not sure if you are still checking in on this blog but I would so much appreciate the supply list for this project. I have been trying so many different chore charts and systems and I believe this is the one that would be great for our family. Thank you for such a great and creative project. Email: kimberly.alvisi@gmail.com
I would love the supply list for this project! bargainshopper05@gmail.com
Hey,
oh my gosh i absolutely love this idea and want to make one for myself i wanted to just find out what you used for the heading? and also did u use a stencil for the sidelines in blue?
Awesome idea !! I would love the how-to please. Email is crystalwainio@yahoo.com. Thanks !!
Can you email the suuply list and how to information? I love this its great!Thanks Julie Cook julie.ck1@gmail.com
I have been trying to figure out how to make a personalized chart and I love the one you made! Please send me the supply list and directions. Thank you so much and happy holidays!
What an awesome idea!! Can you please email me the "how to" info: jlsky09@gmail.com
THANK YOU!!!
Like everyone else, I have been looking for a chore chart just like yours! Thank you for sharing this project with us moms!
lynn2125@yahoo.com
totally making this for my kids can you send me the instructions/product list? Thanks!! alliemcgrew@gmail.com
Hi, could you please send me the supply list and instructions. Love love love this!
Thanks so much!
pamelaslane@verizon.net
Love this! Can't get enough! Can you please share your brilliance?! :)
hgmccormick@socal.rr.com
Along with all the other posts, I think this chart looks amazing. I would love the directions and supply list. Thank you.
Katy@domstenfamily.com
Could you please email me the Instructions??
I love this. MandyM117@aol.com
Did u have an idea for two kids?? I saw some others
Asking. Thanks!!
I LOVE this chart! My daughter and I are going to attempt this together!
Could you please send directions and supply list to
liannereid@eastlink.ca
Thank you a bunch! So excited to try this out with her!
I would love to get the instructions.
jgardner.jg@gmail.com
Thanks1
I would love the supply list and instructions for this chart! I love it! Thank you!
Mmfreidinger@gmail.com
I would LOVE instructions!!! maddiefly17@yahoo.com
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this chore chart! Could you please send me instructions and supplies? Thanks so much!! Blondbabeb83@yahoo.com
I wanna make this so bad.. I also would love the instructions and supply list for this.. awesome idea..
Babylove_0206@hotmail.com
just came across this and would love your instructions! TIA
johnsonmommy4@gmail.com
I just cam across this and love it could you send my the info for it. Do you have a list of the extra chores and the money value? Thanks you are amazing! Work well done. kimsport10@hotmail.com
Love this!! Can you please send me instructions and supply list? Kjordan3@maine.rr.com. Thanks!
Your board is wonderful. I would love the instructions/supply list too. heather@alljacksonville.com
Thank you!
I would love your instructions please
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A possible suggestion for a cheaper magnetic board is the backsde of a cheap $2 baking tray. I've used these in the past.
Cheers
Rochelle.
Due to the overwhelming response to the requests for instructions, I will no longer be able to supply them free of charge. If you are interested in receiving the instructions and a word file with all of the banners, etc. and the fonts I used, please paypal $7 to the_nielsens2000@earthlink.net with your request. I would be happy to supply you with everything you will need to get started. Thank you!
I LOVE this chart! Can you send directions? My email address is heidi.barbee@us.army.mil Thanks so much!
Hi Amy. I came across this chart last summer, and have finally gotten around to creating a very very similar one. I began implementing it, and my 6 year old asked me a question I wasn't sure how to answer. She asked if you have some in the "nice" box and some in the "naughty" box what happens when there are no more sticks to move? Can you move a stick out of the "naughty" ever? I love this idea, but my brain isn't thinking through the logistics of this very well. Can you explain more in detail how you use it, or answer my daughter's questions? (I do realize this was an old blog of your, I hope you see this!) Thank so much!
Elizabeth, good question! So what we've been doing is that the sticks can go either way but they have to make a stop in the middle box along the way. For example your naughty box and nice box are both full and she is super nice to her sibling or helps you without asking. You may move a stick out of the naughty box into the middle box and from there, it can go in either direction. That way, it's more motivation for them to continue earning nice sticks but also not super easy for them to go right from nice to naughty which can be dispiriting. I'm glad you made the chart elizabeth! Hope you're enjoying it. We are still using ours! As I originally designed it for, it continues to be useful as our chores evolve. Thanks for the note!
Perfect Amy! She's very satisfied with the answer. I told her the middle box is "base." She agreed, and got excited that she knows what reward she wants when she gets to all "nice." I really took a combination of your chore chart, an old reward system I was using, your nice & naughty sticks, and the uh-oh jar. It's all located on a "family central" chalkboard wall I made. Hoping this combo works for a while! Thanks again!
Hi Amy, I was wondering if you could please send me the instructions for this chart, I love it! It has all that is needed for the kidos to learn responsibility. This is my email gpigiz@gmail.com
I would love the directions on how to make this if you still have it. My e-mail is LonnieandJess@gmail.com
Thanks
Okay, so my 4 year daughter said she didn't like chore charts until she saw yours :) Now she wants a chore chart of her very own and is excited about it... Mommy Heaven!
We would love the directions on how to make this if you're still sharing them. Our email address is
christyjohnsonn@gmail.com.
It's absoluetly darling, thanks for sharing!
I love this chart! Could you please send me a supply list and instructions! Im in need of one for my 2 year old! Thanks! My e-mail is acathey2010@yahoo.com
I am just curious as to what the total size is?
Thanks
I am just curious to what the overall size is?
Thanks
I love this chart as well! Will u please send me supply list and instructions. :) n_ryan20@hotmail.com
I'd love the supply list. I'm also interested in making one chart for both kids though. Ideas? They are 7 and 2-1/2. This is the best chart I've found. :) robrien77@att.net
I would love a supply list and breakdown of this chart! It is super cute! Thanks for sharing it! :-)
threesampsons@hotmail.com
I LOVE this idea and it's so cute! Can I please have the supply list and directions? My email is: jhart1013 @ gmail.com (no spaces). :)
Thank you!
Hi guys,
I'm so sorry but I'm now charging for these instructions due to the high demand. Perhaps it's not written well in my post but I added that to the bottom of the post awhile back.I was getting like 10 requests a day so I had to request payment for the instructions.If you still want them, please follow the instructions above to paypal me the payment. Thanks so much!
amy
Please send me a list of supplies and the directions... sabrinachernichenko@yahoo.com
Please send me the directions. To davidandshells@yahoo.com
I found some sheet metal at the hardware store for $7. It looks like its the stuff they use to make the heater vent shafts for a house. Lots more metal for much cheaper.
I would love to know where you found your supplies! Awesome concept... mz_anonimuz@hotmail.com
Just came across this...soooo cute. Could you please send me a list of supplies and if possible the chores that were included daily and the extra ones for money? Thanks,
amy_dawn2dusk@yahoo.com
Love this chart!!!! Could you please send me supply list and how to put together directions.
jenniferlongstreet@yahoo.com
Thank You!!
Hi! I love your chart!!! Could you please send me a supply list and directsions on how to put it together? LuisaERivera@yahoo.com
Thanks!!
Hello, I'm wondering if your still sending out instructions and supply list? If so can you please email me at lovely_donya3@yahoo.com
I can send payment as soon as you let me know if your still willing to share your wonderful craft :)
Hi...I absolutely love this! Are you still sending out a supply list? I would love one please tamaralmond@yahoo.com
Hi...I absolutely love this! Are you still sending out a supply list? I would love one please tamaralmond@yahoo.com
You want us to pay for you to type up directions...well, copy and paste directions. There are a ton of chore charts and we can easily see what you made and come up with our own. How greedy. I can understand if you make and want to sell them. But $7 for a list of items? Get real.
Are you still giving out directions for your chore chart? Thanks!
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