Update: I recently posted an updated version of this list. It's much more printer friendly, and doesn't have the year on it. Check it out here.
This project was totally inspired by all of the summer bucket lists that I've seen floating around on pinterest. Now, I need to take a minute to once again declare my love on pinterest. Are you on there yet? I l.o.v.e. it. (If you need an invite to join leave me a comment with your email address and I'll send you an invite.) You can see my pins here.
I love the idea of having a list of things to do with the kids this summer. Last summer I had wanted to do some of these things with the kids, but somehow the summer passed and we didn't get a chance to do half of them!
I've seen lots of these lists, but I think that a lot of them are geared for older kids. Mine is definitely geared towards toddlers, which is good since I have a 3 year old and a one year old! Some of the ideas I saw on pinterest- like the make your own car wash, tin foil river and giant bubbles. I made my own list and then rounded it out with some other ideas I've seen floating around. I especially liked this list form The Crafting Chicks.
I had my summer fun list printed at Costco, since I was ordering a few other enlargements anyway. It's an 8x10 and was just $1.89 (mine has a matte finish). Then I cut a piece of foam board to mount my picture on. I put some tape around the edges of the board so that it looked a little tidier. Foam boards not so easy to cut, so my edges were a wee bit jagged! You could use ribbon too. Then I just covered the front of the foam board with a light coat of Mod Podge and stuck my list on top of it.
What a fun idea! Since I have no kids, I'll have to make my own version - maybe include a couple fun summer activities for the dog too :)
ReplyDeleteAnd excuse me while I go peruse all your pins (my current obsession as well...)
Please, please invite ME to pinterest. I think I could easily become obsessed.
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Love the list of things for summer - what lucky children you have!
Ok, you got me. The only reason why I'm not on pinterest, yet, is that I don't want to become obsessed with yet something else...but yet I seem to be thinking: "Oh, if I had pinterest, I could just pin this pic or that pic!" So, can you please invite me? Your summer printable looks so darn professional - awesome job!
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable! I am in love with pintrest too:)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Have a super fun summer
ReplyDeleteI'd love an invite to pinterest, please! :)
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Thanks! :)
okay, I don't know where you've been all my life but you are fabulous! This printable is perfect! I quick hopped over and looked at your boards and don't have time now so I followed all of them! Definitely a new followers!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable and you have some awesome things on your list!! I would love if you could link this up to my Delicately Constructed Friday!! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Michelle
www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com
I love the colors you used. I think summer lists are just the best!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great idea! I see quite a few things on your list that we're doing this summer too. There's just so many great summer things to do and so little summer time (in Canada that is!). Looks like you guys have a fabulous summer in store.
ReplyDeleteThis is a super cute idea. Love the idea of a summer bucket list.
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Hey, it's Cathie's daughter Jill, I love your crafts!! I think I might try your letter/number framed art to give as a gift to my Brother and Sister-in-law when their son is born!
ReplyDeleteJust pinned it! :) Stopping by from tatertots and jello
ReplyDeletejust found you thru a pin on pinterest! love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea and my kids are 5 and 2 so this is perfect! Thanks for the printable.
You have such a great blog! Cute ideas. I have been hearing great things about pinterest!
ReplyDeleteSend me an invite please, okcfamilyofthree at gmail dot com
Thanks!
hi, can you send me an invite too.
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thanks
so cute i just blogged about it
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the free printable. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteI shared it will all my mommy friends.
I just found your blog- I love the summer list! Please add me to pinterest, your the second blog author to mention it, and I am curious to see what is it all about. jlrwimmer@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI love the idea. I'm going to make something like this tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteCan you add/send me an invite to pintrest? Sheilapigeon@gmail.com
Thanks :)
I printed it and "displayed it" with a magnet on the back door.
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteClicked over from Dollar Store Crafts. I love your idea for this and I think I'll make myself something similar even though I don't have kids!
Your blog is cute and I'll be back for sure.
Sophie
Lila, this list is awesome. It brings back tons of memories of summers in the 80's.
ReplyDeleteI love Pinterest too!!!! It´s fantastic... Please send me an invite to pinterest. My e-mail is: okydokybaby@gmail.com
ReplyDeletePD: I love your blog too ;-)
thanks for the great list! I love stuff like this! I would love to be on pinterest! - Michelle Cummings
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I love this! I am featuring it on my blog on Friday! Hope you come by and check it out!
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Kelly
can i have an invite? too cute!!!
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cute cute cute!
ReplyDeletewould love an invite!!! please!!
sherinies@gmail.com
Thanks for this!! Just what I was looking for!!
ReplyDeleteIf you would be wonderful I need an invite to Pinterest (I puruse it daily!!). Alyssa_j_s@hotmail.com thank you!!
I love this idea! :) Thanks for sharing. Found you through tipjunkie. Feel free to come visit me at www.praisesofawifeandmommy.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI am now following you...hope to get more great ideas from you. :)
I would love a pinterest invite. Love the list too by the way.
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i would love a pinterest invite. i love your ideas!!
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caleeanne@gmail.com I would love a pinterest invite.
ReplyDeleteWould love an invite to pinterest!
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Thanks
Would love an invite to pininterest
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would love to join jgomez1010@aol.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI would love an invite to pinterest. My email is tdlough@gmail.com
I wish I had seen this at the beg. of summer. we start school on monday. I am thinking of making this for our 2012 year long cal. Maybe one thing a week as a fun goal? thanks for sharing this adorable idea!
ReplyDeleteLove your ideas!
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Please send me an invite to pinterest at becky6327@yahoo.com. Thank you. Love your site!
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