Well, the day has finally come! I get to show you my Command Central all completed! After 5 months of ideas, planning, procrastinating, and putting together, I finished. I'm so happy and I'm so pleased with the results.
Come with me while we take a more detailed look.
When I left you last week, I had one part left to finish. Here is the final of my Calendar and Menu Planning Command Central.
I didn't want to keep you waiting even longer, so next week, I will show you last part of how I put this together as well as give you a printable for the menu planning portion.
Let's go even further back for today's tour though.
I started with an idea of a command central I had seen but it was too costly to put together. I needed to find a different way to make mine. Of course, I completely changed my original idea. I decided working with canvas would work to be able to get something that would come out to be the same larger size, but could have some smaller pieces as well. Then it was just a matter of coming up with the ideas for each section, finding materials, and putting it all together, with a healthy dose of procrastination thrown in. Without all of you and this blog, it still wouldn't be done, so thanks for coming back week after week. It motivated me to get this done.
The first section I completed was the Kid's Command Central.
I needed this section first because Mr. T and I really needed to become better at our follow through with the kids.
The boards themselves were made from pre-cut magnetic pieces of metal we found at Home Depot for a great price. They were in the perfect size! Magnetic Chore Boards
I made these cute boxes from a Jiffy Cornbread box and added magnets to the back. They are to hold the girls tickets (which can be turned in for TV or electronic time) and dry erase crayons. Paper Covered Boxes
We were implementing some new ideas or plans for parenting with the kids. Kids Command Central: Parenting Battle-plan
Next up, I finished the adult portion of our Command Central. Adult Command Central
I made these by covering the canvas with fabric. I also did this for the Calendar and Menu Planning portion. Fabric Covered Artist Canvas
Then it was time to put the Calendar and Menu Planning section together. The last part was the part I had avoided for quite a while. That was the Menu planning section. This past week, I finally put on my big girl panties and got it done.
Voila! It all came together! I can't believe I finally finished it. It turned out really nicely and it has decluttered my refrigerator and made it easier for me to keep organized and that means I am slightly more sane.
There you have it! My before of the cluttered fridge with stuff everywhere and the after all neatly organized and helping me keep on track.
Next week, I will have the last post in my Command Central series. I will show you how I put the menu planning board together and give you a printable should you want to make something like this for yourself.
Read more posts in my Command Central Series:
- Paper Covered Boxes
- Magnetic Chore Boards
- Kid's Command Central
- Kid's Command Central -Parenting Battle-plan
- Fabric Covered Artist Canvas
- Adult Command Central
- Calendar and Menu Command Central
- Final Reveal! (this post)
- Menu Planning & Printable (coming 9/28)
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Erin {Home Everyday} says
September 21, 2012 at 3:13 pmThis is so organized and covers everything a family needs to get things done! I also LOVE the chore boards. I’ve been looking for way to do this with my kiddies. Thanks for sharing.
K Coake says
September 22, 2012 at 12:55 amThank you so much! It is very handy and is keeping me organized and on track…love that. The kids know what to do as well with their boards. So far, it is working really well.
Kristine says
September 21, 2012 at 5:53 pmWell done!! Looks great!!
K Coake says
September 22, 2012 at 12:56 amThanks!
Crystelle says
September 22, 2012 at 4:14 pmIt’s amazing…. I am in awe…
You are so inspiring!
K Coake says
September 24, 2012 at 2:55 amAwww! Thank you! That is very kind of you.
Deanne Gutierrez says
September 25, 2012 at 3:46 pmLove it – so amazing~ thanks so much for sharing 🙂
K Coake says
September 26, 2012 at 1:11 amThank you!
Amy says
September 25, 2012 at 11:26 pmI really need to do something like this. Thanks for the great ideas and inspiration!
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K Coake says
September 26, 2012 at 1:16 amYou are most welcome!
[email protected]'s Mansion says
September 26, 2012 at 9:21 amI’ve really enjoyed seeing this in progress. Great reveal
K Coake says
September 26, 2012 at 6:32 pmThank you!
kalynbrooke | Creative Savings says
September 27, 2012 at 1:41 amOh my goodness, I am a sucker for organizational DIY. Looks fabulous! Visiting from The 36th Avenue link party.
K Coake says
September 28, 2012 at 1:12 amI’m a sucker for organizational DIY, too! It is always fun seeing what other people do and make. Glad to know there are others out there who like to see it, too! Have a great night!
[email protected] says
September 26, 2012 at 11:18 pmLooks awesome!
K Coake says
September 28, 2012 at 1:09 amThank you!
jordanbev5 says
September 28, 2012 at 1:39 pmGreat command central especially for a busy mom!! Clever idea and great follow thru!
K Coake says
September 29, 2012 at 3:36 amThank you! Yes, it helps so much in keeping both adults on the same page and that is super helpful in my house.
[email protected] Repurposed Life says
October 2, 2012 at 6:37 pmvery nice job on your command central! 🙂 I needed something like this years ago when my daughter was young.
gail
K Coake says
October 5, 2012 at 1:01 amThank you! Yes, I assume that it gets less hectic at some point…kind of not looking forward to that time! Thanks for featuring this post. Have a great night!
Robin says
October 5, 2012 at 9:39 amfound you thru my re-purposed life. Love what you have done here with your command central!!! Just signed up as your newest follower. Please consider following me at https://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
K Coake says
October 5, 2012 at 11:53 pmThank you!
Lissa says
October 8, 2012 at 8:14 pmSo amazing to see this final project all complete! Loved and pinned. Thank you for sharing this at MightyCrafty Mondays…
K Coake says
October 9, 2012 at 12:42 amThank you! It is really nice to have it all done and be using it! 🙂
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
January 31, 2013 at 4:40 pmGreat job! It looks totally useful, and really pretty! I wish the side of our fridge was that organized. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this at The CSI Project!
K Coake says
February 5, 2013 at 3:09 amThank you!
KC