How to Make a Magnetic Job Chart

Magentic Job Chart

measures 9in x 18in
(to make your own..see instructions below)

Family Job Chart

(Large Vertical Board: measures 60 in x 13 in)
(to make your own..see instructions below)

Finally, a job chart that is nice enough to hang right in your family room..where you will actually see it and use it. This is the job chart that started it all. I designed it to be used for 5 children.
The top magnetic section holds the magnets that are not in use. There are 5 sections below that. (one for each child) I place the assigned jobs above each child's name and they move it below their name when they complete the job. It would be very easy to place the names at the top of each section and put a line down the center with the words "assigned & completed" on each side. Do whatever works best for you. I just preferred a more formal look.

This board is vertical, with the youngest child's section at the bottom, easily within her reach. The magnets are normally stored at the top (not easily within a two year old's reach) :)

Smaller Family Job Chart
This chart is still waiting to be customized with names, but it gives you an idea with different colors and a smaller size. It measures 36 in x 9 in, so it will hang in a much smaller space and keep it out of reach with toddlers. With 6 sections, it can be used for 3-6 people, depending on how you prefer to use it. For 3 people, give each person a section with their name and a section below for completed jobs. With 5 children, use the top section for magnets not in use and 1 section for each child. Lots of possibilities!

Of course, the best part of the job chart is the magnets. I used these square glass tile magnets on my chart. I love them! You can purchase them at www.stick2it.biz. If you prefer a different look, with words or something else, you can purchase everything you need to make your own magnets too. For tiles, neo magnets, glaze, and even kits for baking the image right on the tile, check out www.stick2it.biz

Instructions for Child's Job Chart

Supplies

10 in x 6 ft board (or smaller)
Saw
Router and bit
Paint
Liquid Nails (Lowes)
Scrapbook Paper (3 different pages in chosen designs) I bought mine at Hobby Lobby
2 colors of cardstock
Three 5 x 7 in metal roofing shingles (found at Lowe's)
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Modge Podge (available at any craft store)
Matte Sealer (available in the paint section of any hardware store...even wal-mart)

1. Buy a 10in x 6 ft board..or use a 10 in wide scrap piece from another project. You will only use 18 in. of it. Cut the board to 18 in long.

2. Router the edges with whatever design you prefer. If you don't own a router, you can purchase pre-routered boards at most craft stores or custom sizes at www.stick2it.biz.

3. Putty and sand the board.

4. Paint the board and allow to dry.

5. Cut your pieces of scrapbook paper to 6 in x 8 in. Place the back of the paper on top of metal shingle. Cut the corners of paper . Fold the edges of paper to backside of shingle. Place Modge Podge on the back of paper, center it on the shingle, and fold edges to back. Glue down paper edges on back. Use a spatula to smooth out any bubbles. Place a heavy book on top and allow to dry.


6. When dry, cut your names or words out of cardstock with a die cut machine, cricut, silhoette, or do it the old fashioned way. Use a stencil to draw names on paper, and cut it out with scissors. You could also print the outline of letters with your computer and printer, and then cut them out. Doesn't really matter. The result is the same. (If you are really going for simple, print the words right onto the scrapbook paper with your printer.)

7. Cover the scrapbook paper covered shingle with modge podge

8. Center the letters where you want them on top of the metal section you have covered in scrapbook paper. I use transfer paper to remove the evenly spaced letters (from the paper I cut them from) and transfer them to the project.

9. After glueing down the letters, apply another layer of modge podge over the letters allow to dry. Add another layer of modge podge and allow to dry again. After a few hours of drying, if the glue is dry to touch, check for bubbling. If your project starts to bubble, place a heavy book on top. Be sure it is dry to touch first. Leave the book on top for several hours.

10. Use liquid nails to glue each section to the Board.

11. Spray the entire project with Sealer and allow to dry (This is very important. It will protect the project)

A few more options

If you really like the modern look, I have a ton of these frames in different sizes. They can be painted black and then metal is stapled to the back. You get a black on metal look...very modern. Some of my friends want them for picture frames too. You could even use a picture over the metal. (just modge podge over the picture to protect it) Can you just see it! Black and white magnetic photos in this frame...too cute.

I also made some black and gold job charts! They are really beautiful!

Child's Magnetic Job Chart