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DIY Rustic Growth Chart

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DIY Rustic Growth Chart || Heather's Dish #diy #growthchart #crafts

I have to admit it’s a little bittersweet that I’ve made this.  A growth chart – a blessing because we have a little man who is growing like crazy (1 foot in 1 year? Ohmigosh…), but that’s where the bitter part comes in too.  My little guy is growing up so quickly.

 

Lately he’s started to really seem to register his learning on a whole new level.  He’s still not speaking and hasn’t had a first word, but he understands commands and phrases and responds to things that Nate and I say and ask him to do.  Yesterday I asked him if he wanted to read with me, and he smiled.  Then I told him to go pick out a book, so he did and then came over and turned around so that I could pick him up and put him on my lap.  I’ll ask him if he wants to give momma kisses, and he puts his whole drooly sweet mouth on my chin for the sweetest baby kisses in the world.  He recognizes certain toys that do certain things and y’all?  He’s figured out how to turn the TV in the playroom on and off and what most of the buttons do.

 

And the thing with that is that WE HAVE HARDLY EVER USED THAT TV!

 

This growth chart has been in the works since approximately January and I just finished it last week.  Oh, and just to be clear, “in the works” means that we purchased a board and it sat in our from January to two weeks ago.  The actual process takes max 2 days to do, and MAYBE 2 hours of real hands-on work.  The two days thing is just to give the stain time to dry completely so you don’t mess up painted walls or clothing!

DIY Rustic Growth Chart || Heather's Dish #diy #growthchart #crafts

I had really big ambitious dreams of doing a true step-by-step (OOOOOOH BABY! HELLO NKOTB…) tutorial, but the reality is that I just did exactly what sweet Bethany did, and it just wouldn’t be fair to pass it off like I came up with it.  Here’s what I did:

  • We bought a 1″ x 10″ x 6″ piece of wood from Home Depot.
  • We let it sit in the garage for about 3 months (this step is optional).
  • I made my way to Walmart, bought a can of Minwax Weathered Oak stain and a spongy brush for a grand total of $5.
  • Took that loot home and stored it in the garage for about 2 weeks.  Again, this is optional.
  • I sanded the board lightly, applied 2 coats of the stain, and let it dry for a few days (translation: got busy and forgot it was in the garage. Again.)
  • This is where I followed Bethany’s post to a T – use a ruler and a new Sharpie to mark off the measurements you want.  Print out the numbers in a font you’d like, then trace them onto the board with a pen, and then go over with Sharpie.  This was the most time-consuming part of the whole process for me, and it took about and hour at most.
  • After I let the Sharpie dry overnight (you don’t actually have to do this, I just wanted to go to bed) I put another 2 coats of the stain on top of the Sharpie.  Nate mentioned he thought it might make it look a little more weathered since that was the look we were going for; I don’t really know if it made a big difference, but if anything it helped seal everything.
  • Hung it on the wall (note: I made it so that the first 6 inches would be on the wall, so I started the board at 6 inches).
  • Done 🙂

DIY Rustic Growth Chart || Heather's Dish #diy #growthchart #crafts

We measured Weston’s first length from when he was born (20.5 inches) and then where he was at his 12 month appointment (32.5 inches), and we’re planning on marking every 3-6 months after.  I just can’t wait to see the visual of how big this man is getting, even if it does make me sad that he’s not a teeny baby anymore.

 

Oh, and that picture above?  That’s how dudes each sliced bananas apparently – shove it in the mouth and then hold it in with your fingers just in case 🙂

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  1. Bethany says

    May 12, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    Hey Heather!

    Thanks so much for featuring me and for giving me credit 😉 Thanks for sending traffic my way! You are too sweet! I love the way your growth chart turned out. It looks great in your little mans room too. I cant believe how fast they grow! So sad and yet its wonderful to experience each stage of development with them.

    I cant wait to follow along with your blog and to see what other things you and your little family create.

    Bethany Gier

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    • Heather says

      May 12, 2013 at 10:06 pm

      Well, you are more than welcome Bethany! Thanks for making yours so beautiful and inspiring me to make mine for our little guy!

      Reply
  2. Monica says

    May 5, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Oh that is brilliant. We have a scribbled on wall that is such a mess. I should have done something years ago–but maybe I’ll try this for the youngest at least.; )
    THANKS! and aloha

    Reply
  3. Katie says

    May 3, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    I love this so much!! (and look at how long Wes’s hair is! Holy cow. We’re jealous.)

    Reply
    • Heather says

      May 4, 2013 at 8:47 am

      I know – and the thing is we’ve cut it 3 times now! It would be down to his shoulders by now if we hadn’t. Boys always get the great hair and eyelashes!

      Reply
  4. Becky says

    May 3, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    This is just fabulous!! I’ll have to make one soon!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      May 4, 2013 at 8:46 am

      You should! This is the perfect time to do it too – I can’t believe he’s almost here!!!

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Have had this pinned forever, need to get on it, looove it!:)

    Reply
  6. Debby says

    May 2, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Great job! What happens if he gets taller than the chart? haha! 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      May 2, 2013 at 3:03 pm

      It could definitely happen! I think at that point we’ll just write the measurements on there 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lauren @ Rustic Honey says

    May 2, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    This is adorable! And I know all too well what you mean about “in the works” projects! This one looks like it was well worth the wait! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Laurie {Simply Scratch} says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    I wish my girls were little again… I’d so do this!!

    Reply
  9. Axelle the french cook says

    May 1, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    This is such a good idea ! You’re very talented, Heather 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      May 1, 2013 at 8:34 pm

      Aw, thanks Axelle 🙂 It was actually really fun to make!

      Reply
  10. steph@stephsbitebybite says

    May 1, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    I need to do this for my little guy!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      May 1, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      It’s so easy! You totally should 🙂

      Reply
  11. Meredith InSock Monkey Slippers says

    May 1, 2013 at 10:19 am

    I love this!

    Reply
  12. Tieghan says

    May 1, 2013 at 8:24 am

    Such a cute idea!

    Reply
  13. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    May 1, 2013 at 6:29 am

    I actually was looking into buying a cute growth chart for my new niece but this looks like something I MIGHT actually be able to do myself, so great!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      May 1, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      It’s really easy and it’s so great how you can customize it however you want – you totally should do it! And I think the total cost on mine was MAX $15 including the wood, stain, brush, sandpaper and a new Sharpie!

      Reply

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