Stain Your Pieces
You will want to start by staining all of your wood pieces. You can use a wood stain in the color of your choice. Brush on the stain, allow to sit a few minutes, then wipe away the excess with a rag. Repeat for the sign, dowel, and wood strips.
Cut Your Pieces
Then you will need to cut the dowel and wood strips to size with a saw. Measure and mark the pieces for length then cut. You will need a dowel and two wood strips that are almost the width of your wood panel. You will also need to cut four small pieces from the wood strips to help raise them off of the board.
Assemble the Board
Once your stain has dried, you can start assembling your DIY menu board. Add the arrow hooks to the top of your board with screws.
Add Vinyl Word to the Top
In the meantime, you will want to add the word “MENU” to the top of your board. Note that you can also add other words to the top and use this project for other purposes. To add the menu, follow the instructions below.
Finish Your DIY Menu Board
Then just put your kraft paper roll on the dowel and add to your hooks. Your DIY menu board is ready for display anywhere in your kitchen. Write out each week’s menu on the kraft paper then just pull it down and tear it off at the end of the week.
Instructions
You will want to start by staining all of your wood pieces. You can use a wood stain in the color of your choice. Brush on the stain, allow to sit a few minutes, then wipe away the excess with a rag. Repeat for the sign, dowel, and wood strips.
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Magnetic Menu Planning Board
Of course, I am partial to this one, since it is my own menu planning board! What I love about it is that there are separate magnets for each dinner that my family loves, so planning the week is as simple as moving the magnets around.
Wipe-Off Menu Board
Little Birdie Secrets shared a tutorial over on Make and Takes on how to create a beautiful yet simple menu planning board using a picture frame, a lovely piece of background paper and a dry erase marker This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. .
Index Card Menu Board
Here's a cool menu board that you can buy from JolieMaeCollections on Etsy This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. or perhaps even create your own version using a wood plank, paint, and metal binder clips.
Chalkboard Painted Cabinet Door Menu Board
I love, love, love this idea- painting the backs of your cabinet doors with chalkboard paint This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. and using them for menu plans, grocery lists, and even inspirational quotes. Beautifully done by Life With Both Hands Full.
Chalkboard Fridge!
This is an awesome idea- especially if you have an older fridge in need of a makeover! Just paint the whole thing in chalkboard paint This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. and use it as your menu planning board! A super cool idea from Genevieve Gail!
Framed Fabric and Scrapbook Paper Menu Board
This is a beautiful menu planning board created by Sane Simplicity. Made of fabric as well as scrapbook paper- it is lovely to look at!
Personalized Farmhouse-Style Menu Board
I love this board from Etsy This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. ! This is handmade in a workshop in North Carolina, and you have the option to choose how you would like it to be personalized!