Hi Beautiful Bloggy Friends! I hope you are having a wonderful week! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the weekend!
I’ve been on a cooking kick lately. I really do not like to cook, but I know it is so much better for my family and our pocketbook if I do. I’ve been making a valiant effort.
I’ll head over to KraftRecipes.com, pick out my dinners, add them to my shopping list, and print it out with all of the recipes. A week’s worth of recipes and a shopping list equal several sheets of paper, so I came up with a way to help keep my weekly menu organized.
This project was so easy! Here’s what I did: a scrapbook paper covered file folder holds all the recipes for the week. I glued the outside edges of the folder together to create a little pocket. I used my Cricut to cut out the label and the letters and spruced them up with a little distressing ink.
I Mod Podged scrapbook paper onto a metal sign (I found mine on clearance at Michael’s, but I’ve also found them at the Dollar Tree), used my Cricut to cut out the word DINNER, and made some satin rosette magnets.
The magnetic board is the perfect place to display the recipe for dinner that night.
Now for the best part! I used 3M Command strips to adhere these to the inside of one of my kitchen cabinets. This cabinet is right next to my stove, so it stays open while I’m cooking and my recipe is always visible and up out of the way (so it doesn’t get covered in dinner). 🙂
This system has been working brilliantly! It’s so fantastic knowing that dinner is already planned, I just have to pick out what I want to cook. What do you think? 🙂
Instructions for Making a Menu Organizer
Materials Needed
- Scrapbook paper
- File folder
- Glue
- Cricut or another cutting machine
- Distressing ink
- Metal sign (found at craft stores like Michael’s or Dollar Tree)
- Command strips
- Satin fabric for rosettes
- Magnets (if making a magnetic board)
Steps
Prepare the Tulle
Gather your materials, particularly the scrapbook paper and folder, to create a base for your menu organizer.
Create the Volume
Ensure that the folder is securely glued together to form a pocket. This will help hold the recipes in place.
Prepare the Poly Satin Circles
Using your Cricut, cut out the desired shapes and letters you want to use for your menu organization.
Layer the Components
Layer the scrapbook paper onto the folder, ensuring it’s well adhered. Attach the cut-out letters onto the front of the folder.
Additional Personalization
Use the distressing ink to give your project a more personalized touch, adding to its aesthetic.
Attach the Clip-On Earring
Adhere the metal sign to your kitchen cabinet using Command strips. This allows for easy access and visibility.
Prepare the Shoes
If you want to add rosettes, create them from satin fabric and secure them to the magnetic board.
Make Additional Pairs
Consider creating more folders for different weeks or themes, depending on your cooking plans.
Enjoy Your Custom Creation
Take pride in your organized menu and enjoy the process of cooking with your family! Feel free to share your creations with friends.
Conclusion
This project is all about creativity and personalization! Embrace your style and have fun while organizing your cooking plans. Sharing your work can inspire others to express their unique tastes as well.
