I grew up with a Mom who religiously made those cute little tick marks inside a door frame every year to mark our growth. Sadly when we moved we didn’t get to take the door frame with us. Sooo, I thought I would make a portable growth chart kit for my kiddos that can stay on the wall or be tucked away and taken out on special occasions. Here is what you need…
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Jute Webbing {I got mine at Wal-Mart for $2.97 for 6 ft.}
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Sharpie Marker & Sharpie Pen
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Key Tags {you can find these at most office supply stores}
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Large Safety Pins
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Measuring Tape
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Ruler
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Stencil
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1 large grommet
I started by measuring the jute webbing and marking off for each foot…
I then marked off each inch…
I made mine 6 ft. because I want to hopefully keep up the tradition through college for my little guy {that is if he will let me!}
Won’t it be a fun gift to pass on to his wife when they start to have kiddos of their own.
Anyway… once you have the tick marks all you have to do is use a stencil to stencil on the numbers. I created mine using my Silhouette and some card stock.
Stencil on the numbers and your kiddos name…
Next using my grommet tool I added a grommet to the top…
Now, all you have to do is put together the kit for the gift. I use key tags that you can buy at the office supply store to write all of the pertinent information on and then affix it to the chart with a large safety pin…
The nice thing about this is that you can roll it up and store it in the box when you don’t want to have it out and the pins and tags stay protected and in place.
For the gift, I found a fun box at Target and put together a little kit…
… with safety pins and tags tied up with some Divine Twine, it’s a perfect gift for a new mom!!
What is your favorite new mom craft project?
This post was originally posted on Sew Dang Cute during Tam’s July Jamboree…
I love it! The last baby shower I went to, I did a cross stich poem about baby and God for the baby's room. Usually I get the mom 3 or 4 sleepers in the 6 to 12 month size, because everyone else buys newborn sizes and they usually do not fit long. I made the cross stich for the last one becasue it was for a very spiritual family, and I wanted something that had meaning to them. I love this idea, though. I have not seen the Jute Webbing around here, and Wal-Mart took out their crafts. I will have to check out Michael's or the Fabric store!
I love ths! What a cute baby gift!
This is adorable! I just wish I would've seen it about 2 weeks ago when I was putting together a shower gift for a friend!
What a great gift. I have two families that I know that just recently had babies.
What a wonderful thoughtful gift! I love that you can just roll it up and pack it away with you when you move from home to home.
xoxo,
Amy
So very adorable. Great idea thanks so much for sharing!
absolutely LOVE this idea
And the pin/tags are brilliant. Very well done!! I'm going to start looking for supplies to create these…I know my friends and family with new little babes would love it!
PS – i'm most definitely "pinning" this on pinterest
Oh so cute! I always wanted to have one of those and I love the cute little tags pinned on with their stats. Beautiful!
Super idea…I will be making this for sure! A little late for my children who are 20 and 18 but thinking this would be a great shower gift! So cleaver ….LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing!
This is such a fantastic idea! I need to pin this asap!
Thanks for the great idea Heather. You are very talented!
I saw your feature the other week and made one of my own. I posted it on my blog, I love it!! Thanks again for sharing the idea!
Love this idea!
This. is. Great! I can't wait to make one! We use a 1×4 at our house and stick it in the closet when we aren't using it. It is bulky and ugly. If only I had seen this earlier!
Thanks for the great idea!
Kathy
I have a new Gbaby and can't wait to make one for her and one of besties just had a baby and I have to make one for her too!!! Too cute!
Absolutely LOVE it. What a great keepsake … and it's beautiful too!
Aww, this is really a SMART idea! Also, it is probably easy to make, juding from the wonderful photos! Very nice job! Come stop by! http://www.hannahhandmade.blogspot.com
Love this! A growth chart has really been on my mind lately. Thanks!
Wow, that is the coolest baby gift ever!! I LOVE this idea!
I love this idea! Thanks
x Marnie
Oh my word!! I LOVE this!! I have a new nephew so I am going to make him one of these!
What a fabulous idea!!! I need to make one for my grandchildren! Love your website. Did you do away with your grab button? What love to put it on my website.
Mandy my dear… I do finally have a button on the side bar. Thanks so much for the sweet words!
LOVE this idea! I just posted it to my blog
Thanks for sharing. I love making a handmade personalized gifts for friends and family that are expecting a little one! I will be making one of these soon I'm sure!
Darling idea! I Will be making some for gifts. What font did you use for the name and numbers? It is perfect for the project. Also, what section of Target was the carry case found? So cute.
This is PERFECT. I am in a bind for a gift for Sunday. I need something AWESOME but inexpensive. Thanks so much for all of your awesome ideas. I think that i will be making several of this tomorrow.
This is SUCH a cute idea! Love everything about it!
Aloha,
Charlie
just a quick question/observation: the jute webbing appears to be longer than six feet as the grommet sits above the 6 foot mark. i needed a quick baby gift and ran out to get the webbing – bought six ft, but now that i look at yours again, it seems as if i should have gotten 6 1/2 feet… ? super cute project, thanks for the inspiration! next time i'll buy a little extra!
Oh my goodness! I was just telling my husband that we needed to get a growth chart for our son who is 18 months old. This is the perfect thing and what a great gift idea. Thanks for the inspiration!
I'm so in love with this… I think you have a bonofide etsy product/store on your hands. Thanks for sharing… off to find jute webbing (and to pin this on pinterest)… xo
This is the cutest idea!!! Love it and thank you for sharing!!
thanks maria!!
kisses
heather
How cute love the idea I blogged over here from ucreate!!!
thanks so much for stopping by and saying hello!
kisses
heather
Cute and clever…thanks for the tut!
thanks so much!!
kisses
heather
This is so neat! I love this idea . Now I can go buy some materials and create my own. Thanks for sharing!
Wal-Mart doesn't show the jute webbing online. I wonder if they carry it here? Also, Target doesn't show the Vaultz acrylic pencil box either. Bummer. Where did you find the tiny clamp lid container for the safety pins? I love this idea, but may have to order everything online and have it shipped since the stores here in Tulsa don't seem to carry these items.
Oh bummer! I found all of my stuff at local stores. Well… Jute webbing is easy to find at any fabric store and the beauty of this type of project is that you can put your spin in it. Find containers that work for your style and it will be even better!!
kisses
heather
so fun heather!! a great gift idea for sure!
thumbs up sweetie
happy crafting,
Linda
What an adorable & functional gift… the parents & kids will remember you every time they get measured!
Love, love, love this idea. With people moving so much these days this is a wonderful idea.
I love this idea! I am kind of mad that I did not think of myself. Genius!
* s w o o n * This couldn't be ANY cuter! It is Fabulousity wrapped up in Flippinsweet! Hugs! Ingrid
you are too cute! thanks for the sweet comment…
kisses
heather
I am in love with this idea, and I fully plan to make one for our little one (due in October) and for my best friend's little one (due in January). Where did you find that adorable little jar that you used for the pins? It's ideal!
oh thanks! I got the jar at Hobby Lobby and the case at Target. Congrats on the new little one!!
kisses
heather
Thanks!
Love this, I will need to make one for my daughter!
Also, what width webbing did you use? Thanks!
I really love this! It has inspired me to make one for my little girl.
How did I miss this?! This is really, really incredible! Major, major love!
Jo-Anna
We move every few years with the Coast Guard….I’m going to make this and transfer my kiddos heights to it! I usually just have to take a pic of our heighth chart wall and paint over it when we move. This will make perfect gifts for military moms
Oh it totally will! The fact that you can make it for less than $5 makes it even better! Thank you so much for sharing!
Kisses
Heather
Absolutely adorable! Love that it can be gifted to them as well! Brilliant my friend…but I am not surprised
Still planning my little idea…be in contact with you about it soon 
Hope you are doing well!!
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to hear about the plan. If you want help with logistics let me know.
Kisses
Heather
Thank you so much for this step-by-step tutorial! =) I went to our local Walmart and I did not find the jute webbing in the fabric department. Is there another place you can suggest other than online stores? Thanks and keep up the great work with this blog. Thank you for being everyone's inspiration! =)
oh bummer! I would check with your local fabric store, I’m sure they will have it.
kisses
heather
hi – i have just had two grandbabies and love this chart! i am struggling with finding a good stencil – i know you mentioned "silhouette" – is that a ready made stencil with the alphabet? do you know where i can find it (i have been to michaels, hobby lobby, wal mart…also – what size letters and numbers did you use? because i don't own any stencils i want to make sure i am buying the correct sizes
many thanks!
karen
This is amazing. Can I buy one from you or somewhere?
This is really great! Thanks for such a beautiful idea. I think I may make some of these for Christmas gift!