A LONG time ago I repinned an idea on Pinterest for lining refrigerator shelves with plastic placemats for easy clean up. However, I’d completely forgotten about it . . . UNTIL I read this post by the lovely Kelly of Cobwebs, Cupcakes & Crayons! I was totally inspired when Kelly said, “When I am done, it is so satisfying. I tend to open and close the fridge over and over just to take a peek.” Since “clean the refrigerator” was on my spring cleaning to-do list, it was the perfect time to try it out. And W-O-W do I ever love these cheery placemats from IKEA!!! Poppies on my sugar bowl! Birds in my refrigerator! What’s coming over me??? ♥
PILLOWS A-LA-MODE 
That is a neat idea, and it would inspire me to keep a cleaner fridge.
I think it will have that affect on me, too! And it does make me smile every time I open the door! 🙂
I LOVE the placemats you picked! Your fridge looks so pretty!
Thank you, Kelly! And thank you again for reminding me of this great idea! 🙂
Great idea! What do you use to keep the mats from sliding around?
They seem to “stick” . . . maybe something in the plastic? And once I put all the food back in, they’re weighted down anyway. So . . . no problems with sliding! 🙂
I have seen this idea and love the colorful birds placemats you used. My fridge is due for a good cleaning…can’t wait! Enjoy your day!
That job always requires a block of time, but it felt SO good to have it done! 🙂
Love it!! From boring to striking!!! 🙂
Thank you! My husband Dave said he “kind of” getting used to seeing birds in the frig! 🙂
I’m going to try to find some placemats as cute as those for my fridge!
I knew they were the ones the moment I saw them! 🙂 Oh, and I found them on Amazon.com! 🙂
This looks great! I love that you used the little birdie placemats – they’re so bright and fun.
Thank you, Sarah! They do make me think of summer! 🙂
just loved!…birds are my favorite… too cute…I can hear my husband now!
🙂 Luckily, Dave is pretty tolerant of all my little whims! 🙂
Now that’s a great and creative idea! It looks beautiful in there. Again thank you for your thoughtfulness of sharing all your creative ideas. Be Blessed Katherine! Thanks for the link as well. Mtetar
You’re very welcome, Mtetar! 🙂
I never would have thought of this.It’s brilliant!I’m going to pick up today.
Have fun picking out some fun placemats! And having a clean frig . . . ahhhhhh!!! 🙂
What a fun, colorful idea! I need to make a trip to Ikea…
Sadly, we don’t have Ikea anywhere near . . . but I was super happy to find these on Amazon.com! 🙂
I love this, it looks great and colourful too.
Thank you! I’m loving it, too! 🙂
Those are uber cute!!!! My fridge is so filled all the time I don’t think I would see the shelf liner…LOL! Your choices so totally reflect you!!! (I mean that in the nicest of ways!!!!! ROFL!) Hugs……
I chose a day when we had put off grocery shopping for a LONG time . . . so it wasn’t too bad! 🙂 Hugs back! K
Smart lady!!!
what a great idea, very practical and looks so pretty ! 🙂
Thank you, Izabel! 🙂
That’s a nifty idea!
Thank you, Virginia! 🙂
These placemats are so fun! What a cheerful way to start the morning, right? Thanks!
~Erin
Thank you, Erin! They really are fun!!! 🙂
You did it again!!
🙂
love this Katherine! so pretty, love how it looks 🙂
Thank you, Ingrid! 🙂
Lovely, practical and cheerful! Hurray for a clean fridge, too.
I think that’s the best part!!! 🙂
Hee! I know I feel great when that often-daunting job is done. Congratulations!
Just the incentive I needed. Time to go shopping for placemats : )
There are SO many pretty/cute ones out there . . . have fun! 🙂
Luv it
Thank you! 🙂
This is so pretty…I’m not sure I’d want to cover it up with food! Ha ha.
I KNOW!!! (Maybe I inadvertently found a new way to boost my weight-loss plan!) 🙂
Great idea, and good timing— I’m about to tackle scrubbing out my refrigerator. I’m a lot more motivated, now that I know I can actually keep it clean!
It’s an awful job . . . so easy to put off . . . but this made it LOTS more fun! 🙂
Wonderful idea! Adding it to my list! 🙂
Yay!!! You’ll love it and, like Kelly (and me!), keep peeking in to admire your handiwork! 🙂
I’ve done a similar thing with clear shelf liner but yours is soooooo much prettier. As soon as I need new ones, I’m copying you. LOVE it!
Really, clear shelf liner makes sense . . . after all, we end up covering most of it with food . . . but the colorful parts that peek out are fun! 🙂
What a great idea! I would never have thought of this – thank you for sharing! 🙂
Thank you, Natalie! 🙂
Fantastic idea!
Thank you, Sarah! 🙂
Great idea. Thanks. 🙂
Thank you, Linda! 🙂
What a cute idea!
Thank you, Ginny! 🙂
Really really love these Kathryn ! must have look on the website methinks 😉 Thanks .
Thank you, Miss Poppy! 🙂
You definitely need a “LOVE” button instead of “Like” for this post! I LOVE birdies and seeing birdies in the fridge is such a cute and wonderful idea! I have often thought about doing this, but if I had cute birdies like this, I would definitely put cleaning fridge on my list of things to do!
Fantastic idea!
Wow this is such a terrific idea, it will help keep the refrigerator glass shelves clean and definitely prettier! Great work!
Thank you! Knowing how it would look when I was finished DEFINITELY made the cleaning chore a lot more fun! 🙂
Great idea! I’ve been using dish towels, but I like this much better!
Dish towels are a great idea, too! And they’re so pretty! 🙂
What a fabulous idea, love the placemats! 🙂
Thank you! They STILL make me smile every time I open the door! 🙂
I absolutely love this and will definitely try this 🙂
Yay!!! I STILL love it every time I open the refrigerator door! 🙂
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Oh my goodness, what a great idea. I will be trying this one!
You’ll love it! I STILL like opening my refrigerator door! 🙂