DIY Wooden Growth Chart

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If you're looking for a simple, cute, and effective way to track your kids' growth, this DIY growth chart is for you! It's a quick and easy project, and you'll love how it looks in your home!

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Need help with the numbers?

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DIY Wooden Growth Chart

If you're looking for a simple, cute, and effective way to track your kids' growth, this DIY growth chart is for you! It's a quick and easy project, and you'll love how it looks in your home!

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1

stain board

stain board

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Make lines

Make lines

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paint numbers

paint numbers

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Need help with the numbers?

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seal growth chart

seal growth chart

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mark growth!

mark growth!

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