Let me just say that having 5 boys, ages 8 and under makes for a dirty, messy house.
If I end up doing all the cleaning and picking up I quickly get frustrated with everyone and everything. I also have a strong belief that kids should learn a good work ethic early on. So, I came up with these magnetic chore charts, complete with picture magnets so the younger ones can know what they need to do. I love that they don’t need to know how to read in order to help around the house. Let’s get started . . .
Supplies
- 1″ x 12″ Board
- Galvanized Sheet Metal
- Tin Snips
- E6000 or Liquid Nails
- Vinyl or Stickers
- Sawtooth Picture Hanging Hooks
- Wood Stain, optional
- Urethane, optional
Download Template Files
Purchase Custom Vinyl
Purchase Completed Custom Chore Chart
These chore charts could be made to any size. The chore charts I made measure 8″ x 11 3/4″ (1 inch deep). You could purchase a 1×12 and cut it 8″ long.
I, on the other hand, just used a bunch of wood scraps I had lying around. 
I cut them 8″ long and created pocket holes to screw them together. (I measured 2″ in on both sides of the board and drilled the inside pocket hole. Then I just used pocket hole screw to screw the 3 boards together.) 
Now the board can be painted, stained, or left natural. I used some Early American stain to darken my boards a little. I also added a coat of urethane to my boards.
Step 2: Attach Magnetic Sheet
Now for the metal sheet. You can buy metal sheets at any craft store, but they are a little pricey to me and the sizes are very limited. So, I go to my local hardware store and purchase some galvanized sheet metal. Galvanized sheet metal is very inexpensive and comes in many different sizes. I usually buy a large sheet so that I can use it for several projects.
For the chore charts, I measured out 6 1/2″ x 10 1/2″ and marked it with a permanent marker. I then used my tin snip scissors to cut the sheet metal.
Now use some E-6000 or liquid nails to glue the metal sheet to your board. 
After gluing the metal sheet to the board, place something heavy (I like to use cans.) on the corners of the metal sheet and let the glue dry and set up overnight. 
Step 3: Cut Vinyl
Now for the vinyl . . . My vinyl measured 5.9″ x 9.65″. Just download the SVG and PDF files of my design below. To add your own name, just place the SVG into your cutting software, split/break the image and delete our name. Now you can add your name. I used the font SweetHeartScript-limited. It can be downloaded for free here. 
Step 4: Attach Vinyl
Now just apply the vinyl to your board. Here is my vinyl application method.
Step 5: Add Hanging Hooks
I purchased some sawtooth picture hanging hooks and had my kids help hammer them in. 
Step 6: Hang Up
Now all you have to do is hang these wonderful chore charts up and start tracking who has done what with these adorable chore chart picture magnets.
Now you can simply just hang these boards on the wall and keep your extra chore magnets in a different location or . . .
You can make my opportunity magnet board to hang above to keep your unused magnet chores easily accessible.
Hi there. I wanted to e sure you received my order for 4 boards.
Hi! I’d like to order 6 boards. 5 boards will have names. The 6th one I want it to just say “Chores”. Can you eliminate the “to do” and “done” as well as the center line? I want to use this 6th board to store the chore magnets. If this is possible how can I place the order?
Thanks!
What are the 15 chores on the magnets?
The different chore magnets that I created are located here… http://beinggenevieve.com/chore-chart-picture-magnets/
I noticed someone else asking how they could edit the name on this, and I was curious if you didn’t know how or didn’t want us to be able to?
First off, I would love to tell you how to edit it! Second off, how you worded that could have been better. If I were you, next time you want someone to help you figure something out, I would ask nicely the first time and then if they won’t help. Then you could maybe ask your second question.
Step 3 above says “just place the SVG into your cutting software, split/break the image and delete our names. Now you can just add your families’ names.” If you have anymore questions please just let me know.
I was in no way trying to be rude, I’m sorry that it came across that way. I have a lot going on around here and was just trying to get my question in while I had the time. So in the rush of things I didn’t re read it to make sure it came out right.
I just noticed the directions further up on the page, sorry for the inconvenience.
Hi,
I am really interested in this entire set up but with 4 kids and with the lack of craft cutting equipment or skills. I honestly don’t see being able to get this done myself. I noticed that you could buy the larger “quote” sign but wanted to see if I would be able to purchase the individual chore charts for the kiddos….. and what the cost would be to order the entire set up with 4 charts? Can you please let me know if that is possible. Thank you! 🙂
Abby,
I can definitely make them for you. You will notice at the top of this post there’s an area where you can purchase just the vinyl, or you can purchase the chore charts fully completed.
How did you prevent the edges of the metal from being sharp? Thank you.
I cut it very carefully and then when gluing to the board I made sure to weigh down all the edges with heavy cans.
Hello! I am trying to download the svg on to my cricut design space and it is not working. Is there a different link that I can use? Thank you so much!
I have checked the ZIP file and it is working wonderfully. Did you download the ZIP file before trying to import the SVG file to your cricut software?
Would you be able to send the link to the font used for the names? I’m having a hard time finding them, and I am so in love with your choice!
Of course! Here is the link: https://fontzone.net/font-details/sweetheartscript-limited
Thank you so much????
I was curious if I would be able to only purchase the quote sign? I saw the spots to order just vinyl or the completed chore charts, but not the sign. Are you selling that? It looks like in a previous comment that the sign was available. Thank You!