Monday, June 13, 2011

Dad's Stuff

Here's a fun gift idea for Dad for Father's Day - or any day!
I painted an unfinished wooden container from Michaels with brown acrylic paint and then adhered this fun ruler paper on all sides cutting it slightly smaller then each panel.

I stamped a grid background and Dad's Stuff , both from Waltzingmouse, on a Nestability scalloped tag and sponged the edges. Then I just tied a rope twine around it and tucked the tag under the rope.

This would be great on Dad's workbench or desk to hold all those little things needed at arms reach!

Thanks for coming by today!

Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Dad's Stuff from Little Box Labels, grid pattern from Off Beat Backgrounds

Paper: Rulers DP - TIm Holtz Distressables/Ranger,( I've had this for a while - not sure it's still available) Rustic White - PTI
Ink: Ranger Distress Old Paper and Tea Dye, Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories: Ropetwine - SU, scalloped tags - Nestabilities, Acrylic Paint - Plaid/Brown Oxide

10 comments:

Pat (mspfd) said...

Very cool gift idea. Not only is this a great container for Dad but I think it would be great for crafters to store all the different types of rulers we have in our stash.

Anonymous said...

What a clever design Julia!! Very cool gift for dad!! :)

Joy said...

Loooove this! :) Perfect!

Crystal said...

WOOOHOO What an awesome dad project Julia this is FANTASTIC!

Riet said...

So gorgeous Julia.

Hugs Riet.xx

Beth Norman said...

Very unique. I really like the DP. Wish I had one for DH.

Dee in N.H. said...

That is awesome! I would love it on my bench too!

Peggy said...

What a super project for Dad! I see all sorts of possibilities for my craft desk as well, lol!

Shirley said...

How very clever and 'dad' looking too!

Bev J. said...

Love what you did with the box-great guy project!