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Family Command Center: The Cute but Functional Hub We Keep On Our Kitchen Wall
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items I have a full post for my blog that I'm working on updating to show how to make each of the DIYs for this Command Center. The goal for it was to be cute but functional, AND I wanted to make it on a budget!! I've linked all the supplies I used in the ...
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Fabric Envelope Mail Holder
Upholstered Cork Board
Misc
Fabric Envelope Mail Holder
The mail piles up over time on busy weeks. I wanted somewhere other than the island to toss it as soon as we bring it in, so that nothing gets misplaced or stained with any kitchen mess. There are tons of options for mail holders you can buy, but as ...
i am currently obsessed with this BH&G fabric. It's very sturdy & does well with home projects that are made to last. I've made many projects for inside as well as for my patio with it. I wish they had more color options in this fabric soooo ...
Better Homes & Gardens 100% Cotton Solid Ivory, 2 Yard Precut Fabric
This is the batting I use for the majority of my projects. It's been easy to work with & i'm always happy with the project results.
Fairfield Poly-Fil Low Loft Quilt Batting, Premium Polyester Batting for Quilting, Ideal for Queen-Size and Other Small Projects, Quilting Supplies, Large, 90" X 108", Single Pack
If you are planning to make this project, i HIGHLY recommend using a walking foot!! This one is great because it also has a Quilt Guide attached to make it easier if you want to quilt your fabric like I did mine as well. Just make sure this foot is c...
Even Feed Walking Foot With Quilt Guide Fit Low Shank Home Sewing Machine Brother,Janome,Juki,Singer,Kenmore,Babylock
Upholstered Cork Board
In the spirit of saving money, I originally used a piece of plywood & tried to upholster it for this purpose, but the pins didn't go into the wood very easy at all. So. I found a pack of square cork boards and upholstered them. I think it turned out so cute in the end!
I used these cork boards for the family command center. I upholstered them with fabric to add a little of my own flair and i think they look so cute. They were super easy to hang as I was able to just stick them to the wall! & the pins go in them...
U Brands Square Reversible Cork Tile Bulletin Boards, 12" x 12", Frameless, 4 Count, Brown
I was trying to use supplies I already had on hand, so the pack of mini clothespins I had was the multicolor pack. I couldn't find that pack, but this is the brand I used... it just doesn't include the darker shade of brown clothespin I used for my p...
Hello Hobby Mini Wooden Clothespins, 50-Pack
I used this to upholster both cork boards - i was worried about the color being easily stained since it's in the kitchen, but there's been no issue so far. i am currently obsessed with this BH&G fabric. It's very sturdy & does well with home ...
Better Homes & Gardens 100% Cotton Solid Ivory, Precut Fabric
Any glue gun will work, but this is the one i have. It's a great price, and has a narrow tip at the end which I prefer.
AdTech White Mini Glue Gun - Low Temperature Precision Crafting Tool
for the glue gun. this is the brand i prefer, but i suppose any brand will do so long as you make sure you have the correct size for your glue gun. i use a mini glue gun, so i get these mini sticks
Gorilla Glue Clear 4 inch Dual Temp Mini Hot Glue Sticks, 30 Count
these are the pins i got for the cork board. i think they're so cute & they work just as they should. i also used one to pin up the fabric envelope on the family command center wall and it's held it perfectly well.
Pen+Gear Gold Push Pins, 2.55x 2.55 x 2.75inch, Gold Color,100 Count
i used 1" brown velvet ribbon for the cork board that i hot glued a strip to. i did this so that i could pull the grocery list off and on without putting a million pin holes in it over time lol
RIUNBB Dark Brown Velvet Ribbon 1in x 12yd
Misc
The calendar I used as well as any other miscellaneous items we use on or for the Family Command Center can be found here.
Yes, I used a desk calendar lol I thought it was stunning, so I took out the 2 hardwares piece at the top, and used gold screws in their place to hang the calendar onto the wall. The bottom of the calendar butted out from the wall a little bit, but I...
Pen+Gear 12 Month Medium (18.5” x 12.5”) Cognac Brown Undated Simulated Leather Desk Pad Calendar
The key hooks I used at the base of the calendar. They hold the bottom of my calendar flat on the wall, and are very sturdy. We don't have super heavy key rings tho, so i will note that.. not sure how this would look with a bulky key ring hanging fro...
Jetec 30 Metal Push Pin Hangers Bronze
To keep my Meal Planner & Grocery List templates clean, & also make them Dry-Erase, I laminated them. This is not the brand laminator i have
Pen+Gear Thermal Laminator, Letter Size, 5 mil, White
laminating pouches for the laminator. this is the only brand i've used that i know of and it works well
Pen+Gear Laminating Pouches 50 Count, 9"x 11.5", Material: Pet, 3 Mil, Model No. KK3881A
the paper i used to print the Grocery List and Weekly Meal Plan templates. It's sturdy & if you plan to print in color, it's 94 Brightness, so that'll make your print vibrant.
Pen+Gear Premium White Index Card Stock, 8.5" x 11", 199 GSM, 150 Sheets
these are currently on the way. i ordered them specifically because they are fine-tip. If you end up downloading the Grocery List Template from my blog post, you may want to invest in these simply because the spacing is pretty narrow. The dry erase m...
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Ultra-Fine, Black, 4 Count