And now, for my fabulously inspiring organizational idea to share with you! With life being so busy all the time it is easy for me to forget what day it is let alone remember to clean the house. After reading loads of organization articles, blogs, magazines, and books, it seems the number one solution is to put things that need to be done on a schedule.
I hate housework and my family hates it more than I do. Breaking up the work into smaller pieces makes it so much easier to stomach (like taking a horse pill that has been broken up and put in a milk shake) so that's what I did. Why argue with the experts? I created stand up chore chart using the Zutter Display It All, bound with the Bind It All.
Zutter Supplies and Tools:
Bind It All Machine
1/2″ O-Wire (any color)
Display-It-All
Zutter 8×10 Clipboard Wood Covers
Zutter Pound-It-All
Zutter Rivet Setting Tools
Other Supplies:
Cardstock
Word Processing Program
A List of Household Chores
Lamination Machine
Pliers
Small Phillips Head Screwdriver
Drill or Heavy Duty Hole Punch
Saw or Heavy Duty Paper Cutter
For the first part of this project you'll need to use your computer. In a word processing program set up an 8.5×11 document with 0.5″ margins and in landscape layout. Set up two columns. Each column will represent one day of the week — you'll cut the paper in half to separate the columns and to make the pages of the chore chart.
Type the day of the week at the top of each column and the chores to be done that day underneath it. My rule of thumb was that if the chores were spilling into a second column, I needed to do less that day or split that chore up among several days. Add a column for monthly chores as well — things like changing the A/C air filter, setting the washing machine or oven to self clean, that kind of thing.
Print the chores onto heavy cardstock. Cut in half between the columns–the pages should now all be 8.5″ tall and 5.5″ wide. I trimmed mine down to 5″ wide but if you do that, the Display It All will stick out the sides of your pages. I don't mind it, but in case you do, make your pages at least 5.5″ wide.
I laminate the pages so they would last longer. You can do this by using a personal laminating machine or go to a office or teachers' supply store. I laminated my pages at Lakeshore learning — I think it cost maybe $3-5.
Once the pages are laminated, cut them apart. Set the Bind It All to the C Setting and punch binding holes along the tops of the pages on the 5.5″ side.
Cut a piece of chipboard to 8.5″ x 5.5″ as well. You can use a saw to cut a piece of Zutter Clipboard wood down to 8.5″ x 5.5″ if you want the chore chart to last longer and be sturdier. This will make up the back cover of the “book” and be used to secure the chore chart to the Display It All.
Mark the holes for the Display it All onto the Clipboard Wood. Punch with with the Zutter Rivet Setting Tools and the Pound It All. Assemble the base of the Display It All according to the package directions.
Bind the chore chart. Lay the pages face up, in order, on the table. Then lay the back cover on top. Thread the O-Wires through each page from the back. Once the wires are through every page and the back cover, close the O-Wires using the Bind It All.
Bolt the back cover of the chore chart to the Display-It-All. Flip the pages forward and you're done!
You can decorate the base of the Display-It-All with paint or rub-ons or leave it plain. Now get your chores done! LOL
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what a great organizational idea, perfect for the listmakers in my family :) thanks for sharing!!
What a great project. Thanks for the inspiration.
come clean my house, jennifer…you are more thorough than i :)
Great project.
Hendersonville
What a smart idea!
HI Jennifer,
You are so organized! Thanks for sharing the idea.
Hope you have a blessed New Year,
Terri
what a great idea for getting (and staying) organized!
This is fabulous. What a nice way to organize.
Love this idea.
maybe this will get my housework done ;)
Simply awesome idea! I really, really, really need to make one of these! Thank you for the inspiration!
What a great idea. I’ll be making one of these for each of my daughters. They will make life so much easier.
Wonderful, creative idea. Thanks for the idea.
lol I SURE DO need one of these! Another must have for my brand new BIA I love it!!
This is just what I need to make for my family. I think this will be on my agenda for this afternoon as we are expecting a hot day in Adelaide South Australia.
This is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
What a great project! Love the idea of laminating the pages. Thanks for sharing.
What a great idea!
I love this idea! Definitely gonna have to make one of these.
Great way to organize those chores and keep them in plain sight!
Haven’t used my bind-it-all for a while. This is great inspiration to get busy with it again! Thanks.
Great organizational idea! Love the lamination and flip style too. Thanks!
LOL You are just like me dear I hate housework but it does have to get done and this idea is just wonderful. Thanks so much for the inspiration dear. Hugs
Thanks for the inspiration!
Clever idea! Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer, your project is hardcore! Happy New Year, Zister!
Great way to keep on task! Love your book!
Great idea!! Love it!!!!!
What a cool idea! I love it I need to do this I’m always putting off house work.
Thank you for the detailed description and the fresh, new way to use the Display-it-All. I’ve always had tunnel vision that it had to be used to display something ultra-fancy, but this is an excellent way to show something that is still pretty, but so useful, too!
what a great idea! TFS!
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Awesome idea – doesn’t everyone hate housework :)
This is EXATLY what I must do. A DONE checkmark would count as a point, and after 15 points, we could celebrate!!!
Thanks for this terrific idea!
I will have to give this a try so cute!
This is a great way to keep track of chores. Please let us know if it works for you. I have made many lists like this, but never followed through with them.
oh, I need one of those!!!
Well if you have to do chores, you may as well organize them in style. Nice book.
What a great idea! And a fabulous tutorial =)
Love the tutorial. Not a list I would make, but it would be great for anything else!
A great idea! You might even get finished with them faster being so organized!
I think this is a terrific idea and one I might just have to use. I can use all the help I can get.
laminating the pages is a great idea….
WOOOO, what a great idea! You are going to be so oroganized it isn’t funny.
YOU GO GIRL…..great idea!!!
This is such a fab idea!! I am a girl who needs list and reminders. This idea would be great for me to do! Also…. for my girls to follow.
Great Idea: I think I will put small square boxes on the side so the chores can be marked off and because it is laminated it will wipe off ready for the following week. As long as the right pen is used lol
what an awesome idea I follow the flylady this would be perfect!!!thank you… thank you… I will be doing this one for sure!!!
Wonderful idea…may have to try this myself!!
Thanks for sharing!
What a superb idea. I only wish I was that organized. :) Someday
Cool idea for organization!thanks for sharing!
This is such a great idea. I’m definitely going to use this one.
I was just housesitting for a friend and saw her list. I thought it was a great idea. I can make one of these for her and me! Woo Hoo!
OH I wanna make one! That is Great! tyty
this is a great idea
Sounds great.
I love this idea, but if I do a chore list than the dust bunnies will know when I am coming after them…I love to keep them in suspense:)
I am with you here on this project – love it!!
Love it, but I want to know where you were when my kids were growing up? lol If I make one for my daughter, my grandgirls might not like me so much anymore. (silly grin)
Great project! I would love to win some new supplies for my Bind It All!!! Thanks for the chance!
Love this Jenn, such a brill idea but I think I would hate to see those chores lined up for each day – prefer to pretend they don’t exist! ;) Maybe my fav recipes for WW?? Hmmmm, now there’s an idea!
what a wonderful idea. tfs
What a super idea Jennifer!! and thanks for showing how you created it!
What a fab but simple idea – thanks for sharing.
Toni :o)
What can I say but WOW. Good idea to break the chores down to more manageable pieces
Great idea, always goog to have the chore list out so everyone can see. :)
Love it……I think I’ll make one just for my husband LOL. Thanks for sharing.
this is a great idea! thanks for sharing
marie-anne
Great idea but I hope you don’t mind me not copying – I’d prefer to craft than be reminded of the housework I haven’t done!!
Great idea, we all can work on being more organized in the household chores.
Great idea… thanks for sharing
What a great idea! Love the organizational aspect!
Love that idea! My resolution has to become more organized this year and this would so help! Thank you!
Great project
Great hop
Oh I also hate household chores… great idea to laminate the pages so this stays clean too! Thanks.
LOL! Everyone needs one of these! I feel like I’m constantly cleaning!
This looks great.
Wonderful idea, thank you for sharing!
This is great! Not only very creative but really useful too!!! :-) I’m a new follower!:-)
TFS! -Sam :-)
This is really great! Is there any way you could share the Word documents too?
Cute, cute, cute!! What a great idea!! Thanks so much for sharing1
What a great idea for getting yourself (and your home) organized!! TFS
This is a fantastic idea!
Thanks for sharing your project. I really enjoyed it. I just finished the Bind-it-All 101 class and can’t wait to learn more!
You are very organized.
What a great idea, I have also been trying to figure out how to get the work done. Maybe this is the answer. Thanks
Brilliant idea-I see a definite need for one of these in my life!
great idea will put it on my to do list lol
thanks
Oh I’m sure that my family could use a chore chart! Great idea.
Oh so useful and clever. Thank you for sharing all the details of your handy little book.
What a great idea. I love those holders. I wish I could get my family to use something like that.
fantastic blog!
such a neat idea ! Love it=)
Such a cool idea for using the Display it All! Hope it helps you get things done :) Thanks for the inspiration!!
ME too I hate housework gets in the way of crafting! Great project!
Always fun blog hopping. Getting ideas all over!
LOVE that idea!!! I used to use a card file for my weekly tasks/chores, but I think I love the flipchart idea even more. easier to keep out on the counter, but with the cover on top, much prettier than my old card box!!! thanks for the great idea
Great idea!
Goodness, I hate to do chores. Think something like this would help? It is awfully cute.
Your project makes the idea of chores a little nicer. Great idea to laminate the pages.
This would defin itely make a difference…lol!
Tfs!
Great idea for house work (I hate it too)! Happy New Year my Zister!!
Great idea. Wonder if my family would go for it.
Awesome idea! Love that you used a Display it all!
What a great idea! this when I’m trying to get more oprganized and less messy! Thanks for the great project idea!
I am going to try this NOW. Anything to get my 4 boys on task.
Great idea! My family definitely needs this! :) rebecca keppel
Great idea then family would not misplace my lists but teenage daughter already thinks I’m obsessed with lists
I LIKE it! Permanently in place so there are no ‘misunderstandings’ mwah ha ha
I am so excited for a blog hop and 11 projects
wow Jen that is a awesome idea,i totally hate housework too..lol :)..hugz Anita
Awesome idea Jen. My husband loves to make lists for “us”. I really have to make this to show him I have lists too, lol. Thank you so much for sharing this project, Mary M
How clever Jennifer! I wish I was that organized! Like you… housework is like horse pills… icky and hard to swallow! LOL!
Very creative. You’re so organized!
Great idea! My children are gone, this would have been a great tool for getting work done when they were still at home!
Wow – that is organisation for you. Not sure if I’d ever get that far. But love the idea.
Wow…what a neat idea! Thanks so much for sharing it!…Nancy :o)
What a great way to be organized.
This is exactly what I need!!! I’ve been trying to think of a good way to keep my boys on track for their chores…they always seem to “forget”. Ha! Power to mom’s, Unite! Thank you so much for this idea!
Nice idea! Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Good way to organize and break work into manageable chunks. Having a display board should help as a reminder to actually DO the work!
This is a great project but I would have to leave the housework to make it
janet
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I love a good blog hop!!!! Hope to win on!!!!
What a great idea! TFS!
Great idea for keeping track of everything!
What an original project! Love it!
Louise C
Gret idea, thanks for the tutorial too~
What a fun idea, very original :D
OK…I need one just to keep my craft room organized. What a great idea and it looks great, too.
Awesome idea, thanks for sharing
That is such a neat idea! love it! Think I should make one for my son so he wont have an excuse for forgetting his chores lol
Barbara
thanks for the inspiration and sharing
WOW, Love the display stand! Thanks so much for sharing with us! Blog Hop 2011 is great and a fun inspiration!
Great idea!!!!
What a great project to help children or adults that may be challenged to remember daily tasks.
This idea can be used for more than just housework chores – my mind is spinning!!!
Great idea!
Oh this will be helpful! Thanks!
I love the Display-it-all. What a great use for it!
Great list of chores….