DIY Growth Chart

This growth chart is adorable and was a cinch to make! I had been wanting to start charting DS' growth for a few months but just couldn't bring myself to start a growth chart on one of the walls of our home because I knew I would be sad if I had to leave it behind. Since we are in the military moving frequently is a very STRONG possibility to say the least so I wanted something more portable. After researching some ideas on Pinterest and Etsy I decided to make my own "bring it wherever we go, we'll have it forever won't the memories be great" growth chart.

DH simply picked up a 2 by 6 board at our local Home Depot and a can of Rust-Oleum spray paint in a pretty Teal Green. We then sanded it down and spray painted it with two coats and left it to dry over night. I ordered a super cute growth chart decal from the Orange Blossom Shop on Etsy to apply to our board.

We found the best way to apply the decal was to tape it to the board so that the lines were exactly 1/2 inch from the edge. We then peeled off the backing and applied the vinyl decal about one foot at a time to the board. It turned out very cute and wasn't difficult at all. It was cheap and easy and is now one of my favorite decorations in the house. I definitely recommend making one, especially if you know you're current living situation isn't a permanent one. Here is the price breakdown:

Board: $5
Spray Paint: $3.50
Vinyl Decal: $10 plus $4 shipping and handling
Total: $22.50