This is my take on the popular family rules canvas idea that you have probably seen on many-a-blog. I decided to repurpose this old window that I had created as a shadow box awhile back. For directions on how to do the spools, click here . For directions on the clothespins, click here . To make the cards, I took index cards and hot glued burlap and canvas (drop cloth) to the cards.
I have horrible handwriting, so I just did my best on this next part. I went to dafont.com and eyeballed the fonts of my choice. Using a calligraphy marker, I did my best to copy the phrases onto the cards.
When I was finished, the cards looked a bit bare. I decided to bling them up a bit using some flower inspiration from my friend Jen@Tattertots and Jello . A full tutorial on how to make the flowers can be found here . I didn’t have any cute coordinating fabrics so just used scrapbook paper.
I love the way it turned out! Now I just need to find hardware sturdy enough to hang this baby. It is heavy!
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Nori says
awesome job beth!! love it. i love all of your rules too… they made me smile.
::cottage instincts:: says
WAY awesome, Girl. Saving this to my 'hope to copy someday' file. 🙂
The Phillips fam says
Love it!!! Great idea!
Ashley O says
Beth! I love this! I've been wanting to to a "Family Rules" project. I'm still not sure what look I want to go with but, I am loving yours!! Great job!
THE FABULOUS WIFE says
Oh my goodness, what a great idea!
Jenny B says
you are one super creative lady! Awesome project! i have old windows from my parents house too hmmmm…..
Grace @ Ruby Moon Designs says
I just love this window! I have 3 old windows sitting in my garage…one is waiting to go on my mantel (still!)…but the left overs might turn into this! I just love your creativity!
Blessings, Grace
Dayka (Life +Style) says
I love the idea of rules for families, and i love how you reinterpreted it.
i included you in a little blurb i wrote today. hope you're feeling okay.
Becca says
Stopping back by to say "thanks" for your sweet comment about my kitchen. Take care, Becca (and, I'm still trying to find a spot for a family rules window). LOL
Marianne@Songbird says
Yes you are right I have seen many of these projects around blogland. But never one as good as yours! I love it. Love the combination of materials, the set up, and of course the rules themselves!
Great job.
Beth Eaton says
I absolutely LOVE this! I have a really hard time making things and not trying to make them look perfect. I love the shabbyness of it and would love to be able to create that on my own! You have done an amazing job on it!! I can't wait to see more!!
Amy Kinser says
That's a great piece of functional family art. I love it!!
Melanie S says
I LOVE this!!!! What a good idea. First I need to decide on my family rules. But then I really need to make something like that. Bravo! Yours is adorable.
Adrianna says
How cute! Forgive easily would be the most important for me :o)
Magic Brush says
Wow!!!! Wow!!!! Wow!!!!! I did a post a while back on windows here:
http://themagicbrushinc.blogspot.com/2009/07/altered-window-panes.html
Wish I had this link to have added to it. This is the cutest I have seen yet!
The Weathered Cottage says
ummmm this is freakin.adorable.girl. I love it, and may have to copy! I have an old teal screen laying around just begging for a new life!
Erin says
I love this! I hadn't heard of the family rules being posted anywhere and think is a terrific idea and timely as my one-already-a-teenager and one-who-thinks-she's-a-teenager are struggling to follow a few of them. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Carmen says
This is so creative and adorable!! You did a wonderful job! Love the little circle flowers!
The Domestic Chick says
oh beth…i love it! i am going to have to do something like it! so cute and a good reminder for the way to live each day!
Heather@PixieDust says
very cute – i love "sing silly songs"!
Jenn says
I have a couple of old windows just doin' nothing in the garage…I am going to have to break them out and do something.
Thanks for sharing!
Lovely Scribbles says
I LOVE this, Beth!! Holy smokes! You're one crafty lady. 🙂 When I have kids, I'm definitely going to crank out one of these babies!!
Lindsey @ Inspiring Creations says
love this!!! you did an amazing job!
My name is PJ. says
Beth, I adorrrrrrre this! I have to figure out a way to modify this general idea (which I've never seen before) for bible verses. Any ideas?
Stacie says
LoVe, LoVe, LoVe it!! I love old window projects…and this one is AdoRaBle!! Thanks for sharing!
Amanda says
I love this, Beth! This is definitely on my to-do list! Thanks for the idea!
Susan S. says
How Cleaver! Love YOUR take on the Family Rules Board. Isn't it funny how everyone's creativity kicks in and turns out such cute, but different things? GREAT JOB!
Leslie says
This is wonderful, I have been wanting a way to make a attractive rule board type thing! Hope you dont mind if I steal, I mean borrow your idea!
Carmen says
THIS is so cute! What a great idea. My favorite rules are OBEY and CLEAN UP. hehe
Think if I make one of these my kids will obey and clean up??? 😉
fawnda says
I love that! It is so amazing! I love the "rules" too! Beth, your so inspireing!
marissa says
that looks fabulous what a good reminder
Blondie's Journal says
Oh, I just love this, Beth. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me! I can tell a lot of time and thought went into this, not to mention love!! 🙂
xoxo
Janie
Kirsty says
That. Is. Fantastic.
~Bobbi~ says
Oh my goodness gracious! This is so stinkin cute. I just did my family rules. Make this for me and send it as a gift. haha Great job!!!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
This is great and I love your adaptation, Beth! Look at all the different elements you've used that I usually see on their own ~ the clothespins, the flowers, the spools, burlap . . . I'd love to see where you wind up hanging it up! "D" rings might work good for hanging this. They are in the picture hanging aisle ~ at least that was where I found mine.
Tammy@InStitches says
It looks great. This is on my list of projects too !
Maggie S says
I've been looking for a good reason to get new windows;)
Fanchy says
I love your Family Rules!!! Such a creative take on the popular phenom going on right now! I can't get over how incredible it looks – WTG – thank you for your creative inspiration.
Jen @ Noting Grace
Debbie says
This is awesome and so inspiring!~ I too have terrible writing so that little tip is a great thing to keep in mind! I have a hard time writing on a chalkboard!
Room to Inspire says
VERY creative! What a great way to display your family "rules". And this project could easily be switched out at any time!
Chelsea
Jacquelyn says
I love this! I love how easy it would be to add/change as the years go on unlike some of the other ones! Good job!
Chelsy@ Sweet Pea Kisses says
Love it! I'm still working on the actual "rules" but when I get them finished, I am def going to copy your idea! It's adorable, great job!
Kim's Treasures says
I really love this!!!!
Candace@craftysisters-nc says
REALLY cute! I love the little spools of thread with tiny messages on them. Good job!
Mom, Wife, and, Student says
LOVE it! What a great idea!
Jenny says
I love this!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
I love it!!! You did a great job of putting your own spin on a popular project. 🙂
Sandra says
Super cute idea…I don't have little ones at home anymore but what a good idea for young families…we were always trying to stress our family rules.
Be Honest – Do Your Part – Live Up To Your Potential!
Destination Seaborn says
Okay, I don't get around much so this is the first I've seen of the family rules canvas. It's adorable! Thanks for the font link.
Lisa
Laurie says
I love this window! You did such a great job on it. Beth, you have been on my mind and I am praying for you in South Carolina! ♥♥Laurie @ SceneoftheGrime.blogspot.com
Jeanette says
What a cute idea!
Kristi says
So cute! I have bunches of old windows/storm windows from when we replaced the original windows in the house…hmmm I think you are adding to my list of projects!
Becca says
I LOVE this !! That is so stinkin' creative … how in the world did you think of this ?! And, where are you going to put it ?! Of course, I'm scanning my walls as I type this, trying to figure a place I could put one. LOL Take care, Becca
Jenglamgirl says
can we say ADORABLE! totally love this! i NEED to make one! THANKS FOR SHARING BETH! JGG
Shortcake and Company says
What in the devil!! I {love} this project!! I have a couple of windows just sitting in my basement. And, currently our family rules are colored and stuck to my fridge. Hmmm…I smell a weekend project. Thanks for the spin. It's adorable! Thanks for sharing…