I needed a place to keep a couple everyday recipes and a reminder schedule for fertilizing the house plants. So I used an inexpensive black picture frame from CVS. Take a look.
Here is the finished project. As you can see, this picture frame is designed to display two 5 x 8 pictures. I decided I had another use for it. I removed the back and used the piece of paper that was in the frame to figure out the dimensions. Then I created a text box using Word that was the same size as the paper in the frame. I created two separate text boxes and placed them inside the large text box, then I added the text. A few adjustments here and there and in no time I had the spacing just right and I printed the insert and put the frame back together.
On the left, my two favorite smoothie recipes which I prepare at least one of every day.
On the right, the schedule for fertilizing the houseplants. These were the two most important things for me right now. I thought the little potted plants separating the instructions on this side were very cute.
I used these Scotch brand mounting squares to mount the frame in an area where I will be certain to see it on a daily basis. I also wanted it mounted somewhere in the kitchen so I would have my two smoothie recipes there in case I needed a refresher on the ingredient list.
I removed the easel from the back of the frame since I will not be sitting this on a table top. I placed one Scotch brand mounting square in each corner, pressing them in place for a total of 30 seconds each.
Finally, I mounted it on the back of this upper cabinet door. It is at eye-level. The shelves in the cabinets are recessed enough so that when I close the door the frame does not hit the shelf. I am in this cabinet often (as you can see, there are champagne coups on the top shelf - of course I am in this cabinet often). This cabinet door is to the right of the counter where I prepare smoothies, so that is convenient and I also have a constant reminder of the fertilization schedule for the houseplants. I decided to mount it here because this works best for me in my kitchen. If you are interested in preparing the same for your kitchen, find a spot where it works best for you. Maybe on the refrigerator. I do not like anything on my refrigerator, but if that works for you, then by all means. Maybe you have a built in desk in or near the kitchen and you would like to place it there. Maybe in your pantry. Wherever it works for you. I find this much more effective than reminders on my smartphone.
Here is the finished project. As you can see, this picture frame is designed to display two 5 x 8 pictures. I decided I had another use for it. I removed the back and used the piece of paper that was in the frame to figure out the dimensions. Then I created a text box using Word that was the same size as the paper in the frame. I created two separate text boxes and placed them inside the large text box, then I added the text. A few adjustments here and there and in no time I had the spacing just right and I printed the insert and put the frame back together.
On the left, my two favorite smoothie recipes which I prepare at least one of every day.
On the right, the schedule for fertilizing the houseplants. These were the two most important things for me right now. I thought the little potted plants separating the instructions on this side were very cute.
I used these Scotch brand mounting squares to mount the frame in an area where I will be certain to see it on a daily basis. I also wanted it mounted somewhere in the kitchen so I would have my two smoothie recipes there in case I needed a refresher on the ingredient list.
I removed the easel from the back of the frame since I will not be sitting this on a table top. I placed one Scotch brand mounting square in each corner, pressing them in place for a total of 30 seconds each.
Finally, I mounted it on the back of this upper cabinet door. It is at eye-level. The shelves in the cabinets are recessed enough so that when I close the door the frame does not hit the shelf. I am in this cabinet often (as you can see, there are champagne coups on the top shelf - of course I am in this cabinet often). This cabinet door is to the right of the counter where I prepare smoothies, so that is convenient and I also have a constant reminder of the fertilization schedule for the houseplants. I decided to mount it here because this works best for me in my kitchen. If you are interested in preparing the same for your kitchen, find a spot where it works best for you. Maybe on the refrigerator. I do not like anything on my refrigerator, but if that works for you, then by all means. Maybe you have a built in desk in or near the kitchen and you would like to place it there. Maybe in your pantry. Wherever it works for you. I find this much more effective than reminders on my smartphone.
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