Saturday, December 11, 2010

Stocking Stuffer Ideas Blog Hop

Hello!

Welcome to the Stocking Stuffers Blog Hop hosted by the Janis of Pause, Dream, Enjoy! and Paper Playtime!!! If you have stumbled across this post, start at the beginning by CLICKING HERE

If you have been hopping along you should have arrived here from the talented Corri! I decided to make a super fun (AND SIMPLE....AND INEXPENSIVE) weekly menu planner.  My hubby and I love to plan our meals at the beginning of the week so that grocery shopping is simple, and thinking is minimal after a long day of work.  I was at a crop and one of the other croppers made something similar to this, and I LOVED the idea!  By using an old picture frame, you can make a super fun (and perhaps even decor matching) design for your weekly menu.  Using a dry erase marker you can then write in your menu plans for each day of the week and the glass protects your original design!  This is such a quick and simple gift idea that you can whip together with a simple photo frame, and any scraps you have at home.  Be sure to scroll down for blog candy!  I used my From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge for the die cuts.



Supplies
Silver Picture Frame: 8 1/2 x 11 (Walmart)
Patterned Paper: Basics (Basic Grey)
Cardstock: Silver (Dollarama), True Black (Papertrey Ink)
Alpha Stickers: 'menu', 'days of the week' (Basic Grey), Tiny Type (Cosmo Cricut)
Die Cuts: From My Kitchen (Cricut)

Blog Candy
Leave a comment below and I will use random.org to draw a name on Monday.  Please note that I can only deliver to Canada or the USA.  Thanks so much and enjoy the hop!  Don't forget to leave a way to contact you!!

Your next stop on the hop is the lovely Kathi!  I hope you are having a great Saturday hopping away!  If you give this gift idea a try, link me up so I can come and check it out!!  Happy Hopping!!

Lisa

Blog Hop Participants

94 comments:

  1. I LOOOOVE This idea!!! I find that even with staying home, homeschooling and trying to stay organized, I usually do not plan meals ahead. I really need to! I scramble near lunch time to get it all together. I really am going to make myself create one of these cuties and stick to setting a menu!
    Thanks for sharing!!!

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  2. I too love this idea!!! i have the simple ones that they sell at Michaels, I need to try this idea!!! Thanks!!!

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  3. This is a fabulous idea!! Definitely on the scrap-lift list!!
    Super cute!!

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  4. I am a menu planner. How have I NEVER thought of making something like this?? Well, I will be making 2 in the next few days. One for me, and one for my mum - also a menu planner... Thanks for the great idea!

    michelle

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  5. What a great idea! I am going to have to try it out. Thanks.

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  6. This is awesome! I plan my meals for the week & just write them on a piece of paper & tape it in the cabinet. This is sooooo much cuter! Thanks for the great idea!!!
    Huggs,
    Gale The Happy Stamper ;)

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  7. GREAT IDEA! i do a weekly menu as well and this is a neat way to display! I think I will try one of these for myself! TFS!

    Robin
    mcever4 at bellsouth dot net

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  8. Super cute!!! Love this idea - it's practical and easy to make. I would have never thought to use a frame with a dry erase marker. Thanks so much for sharing your project. AJ - aj_822@yahoo.com

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  9. Why don't I think of things like this on my own?... I have to spend HOURS online looking at other peoples' blogs to get any good ideas! And this one is a GREAT one! I've bookmarked it in my "I'm Going to Make This" folder!

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  10. I love this idea.

    cherpielc@sbcglobal.net

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  11. Looove it. I am a big menu planner. Usually my menu plan gets lost or destroyed. I will have to try this out.

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  12. New Follower of your blog!! That is a awesome Idea!! TFS!!!
    ilovetonkinese2athotmaildotcom
    Rexann

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  13. That is such a great idea!!! I love the silver frame! TFS!
    booger1 at tds.net

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  14. I so love this project. This definitely a keeper.

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  15. Cute idea. I too plan my menus and that would be a great way to do it each week. Thanks for sharing.

    Heather from princesspaperprojects at yahoo dot com

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  16. Great project!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  17. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Lisa!!! My family does the same with meal planning and this would be perfect for my home! Everything seems more organized in my home when the meals are planned every week!

    A FABULOUS gift idea, thank you!
    hugs & blessings!

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  18. Lisa I am in love with this I am so going to have to make one of these ASAP! It would help out so much! Thank you for the inspiration

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  19. Awesome Idea!!!

    Susan
    lavenderangel@centurytel.net

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  20. this is such a cool idea!! love it

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  21. Oh wow what a great idea! Super cute!!

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  22. Cute & Fun idea!! TFS

    Hugs, Sheena
    slynne1 at gmail dot com

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  23. What sweet concept I just love it... and you never have to hear

    WHAT FOR DINNER... every again LOL
    Thank you for sharing your talent
    The Scrapbooking Queen

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  24. Love the idea! Yours turned out great :)

    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  25. I love this idea!! Super cute and it may even encourage me to pre-plan our menus! :)


    TFS, Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com
    cplamond@hotmail.com

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  26. Super cute! TFS.
    mrs_to_you@yahoo.com

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  27. LOVE this idea! Okay not only do I need a menu planner but I *need* From my Kitchen! LOL! Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to make some stocking stuffers.
    ~Suzanne SuzyQ28024@gmail.com

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  28. OK, that's just cool! I've never seen a project anything like this before. How neat! :) Janis

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  29. perfect for the family members who is always asking whats for dinner mom?

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  30. What a great idea! Super fun for kids.

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  31. I love this idea. I want to make a menu

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  32. This is a very clever project. Thank you for sharing. {Hugs} Peggy
    Stampnmore at aol dot com

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  33. This is a great idea! I want to do this for my own kitchen...my kiddos are alway asking what's for dinner...

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  34. This is the cutest ever! I cannot wait to give it a try!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Becky Higinbothom
    bechiginbothom@hotmail.com

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  35. This is the cutest ever! I cannot wait to give it a try!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Becky Higinbothom
    bechiginbothom@hotmail.com

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  36. What a great idea! Lisa, this is just wonderful!! Our DD needs one of these! They have 4 of our Grands and are always hollaring about supper! This is just fantastic!! :)

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  37. How cute and clever thank you for sharing!
    Contact info: in case I get a chance to be a lucky winner! Happy Holiday's! arebori0204@gmail.com

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  38. This is so cute, I am definitely going to make one of these so that I don't have to keep the menus in my head. TFS, love it.

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  39. I love this idea. I like to be organized! TFS Susan
    shanna13@frontiernet.net

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  40. Great idea for a housewarming gift. Thanks for sharing!!

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  41. Love this idea!
    Also, I'm your newest follower..Would Love it if you could check out my blog.
    Minta

    mintab@gmail.com

    http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/

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  42. I love this idea! So super stinkin cute - how fun would this be to have!!!!! I have got to make one - thank you sooooooo much.
    ~lori (gallionlori at gmail dot com)

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  43. This is a great idea! My husband and I sooo need to do this. I think I'll make one of these over my winter break. Thanks for sharing!

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  44. What a great idea. That would make it easier to plan for shopping. Merry Christmas!!


    GIJoesbarbie22@aim.com

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  45. I love your menu board. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win. I am a follower. patnbobcuddy@gmail.com

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  46. i'm a new follower come and visit me
    http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspoy.com
    rebecca minor
    buzzybeedesigns(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  47. What a cute project and great gift idea! TFS

    Terry
    cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. Fantastic idea! TFS!

    Stacey
    staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

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  49. What a fun project!! Adorable menu planner!!

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  50. Great idea! My family would love that. I might have to make that for my husband for Christmas!
    Thanks!
    jpshirley@ymail.com

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  51. This would be a perfect idea as a gift at my own home for my teenagers. Thank you for sharing your project, I may just have to give this a try and see how well it works for my kids.

    Marianne S.
    sthquilter at gmail dot com
    www.paperorfabric.blogspot.com

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  52. Love the cards and candy. You are very talented. Thanks for offering.

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  53. I love this idea and desperately need one of these! I really need to get more organized with our weekly dinner plans! Thanks so much for sharing this.

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  54. Lisa I love your idea! It is so clever and useful all year round!!! :)

    Pam
    Simply-pam.blogspot.com

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  55. How cute!! I love the frame!!! :) Such a beautiful creation, TFS!! :)

    Celeste B.
    ccscards.blogspot.com
    mctdbillman at gmail dot com

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  56. This would be great to plan meals ahead, which I'm not good at doing at all! Thanks!

    saundra24@yahoo.com

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  57. What a great idea....super cute project! Just became a follower! Visit my blog if you have time!
    Glenda
    http:Glendascards.blogspot.com/

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  58. This is fabulous! I need something like this AND I know my sister would love it! TFS your idea!
    wendy.roos2boys@gmail.com

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  59. Our family can use this for sure!!!

    Melissa
    dolfnz777 at yahoo dot com

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  60. I absolutely love this idea! Thank you for sharing!

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  61. What a great idea! I'm a weekly menu planner, too, and this is way cuter than my chalkboard! I'm a follower. ksjennings at gmail dot com and http://karelj.blogspot.com

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  62. I love your idea so much. i own a diner in rural ND and what a fun way this will be to list my daily lunch specials. thanks sooooooooo much. Dee

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  63. Super cute and useful. Thanks for sharing.
    sdalla@aol.com

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  64. Really great idea, I always have a menu planned, this is a great idea!
    I am a new follower of your blog
    TFS and a chance to win
    Bonnie C
    http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
    ascrapabove(at)aol(dot)com

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  65. Great Idea, I would love to make it the kids chore chart wow this is great. chelle gmellery@bigpond.com

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  66. Your project is sooo cool!!! I love it! What a great way to use a frame. I love that it can be easily displayed and used. Thanks for the chance to win! -Nicole primpedinpaper@gmail.com

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  67. Lisa,

    What a great idea!!! :) I love to plan our weekly menus and this is perfect! Not only so you can reuse it, but the frame keeps it clean.

    Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  68. Wow, I just Love this idea!! I have never seen this before, but it would be a great gift for anyone to use!!!
    TFS

    debpaint16@aol.com

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  69. Thank you for the inspiring blog and for a chance to win. The Gypsy is just great, isn't it?!

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  70. ooh! What a great idea. Now if I could only get that organized.

    Darlene
    desaucier at bellsouth dot net

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  71. What a great idea! That might even entice me to plan meals in advance, lol.
    *smiles*
    debbi
    hockman1(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  72. So creative! I like how it lets the family know what's for dinner, so they don't keep asking LOL! I am a new follower

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  73. Nice project...Thanks!
    lyn
    blply05 at yahoo dot com

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  74. What a fabulous idea! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.


    lschmitt40@hotmail.com

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  75. i luv this idea. my kids hav asked me to do a menu before.
    designsbyleti@gmail.com

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  76. What a great idea!!! Very creative.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  77. Love this idea! I am with you on planning the meals ahead. I find it makes for a much smoother week!
    Tara

    thecreativeprincess at hotmail.dom

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  78. This is a real doable project. I like this but need it more. Hugs, Debi

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  79. This is a cool project! Need to "lift" this one! Thanks1

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  80. I love this! I wonder if I made one would I stick to the scheduled menu. :) TFS!!

    amandaremus at gmail dot com

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  81. Cute idea. With my husband being a soccer and basketball official and me going to 4 nieces activities, most of our menus would read "On the Go". :)

    VinDeeLoo
    vndlewis at rocketmail dot com

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  82. Love this idea!!!! Great job !!

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  83. What a SUPER DUPER IDEA If U only knew How many times I heard what u want for DINNER.
    Thank U for SHARING!!

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  84. I really thought your daily menu was such a great idea. I'd love to make that for my wife, she'd love it. Thanks for the tips.

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  85. What an awesome project!!! Love it! XOXO Momo

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