My oldest daughter's birthday was last week. She and I have run 10Ks together, and I knew that she wanted some way to display her bibs and finisher medals. I wanted to give her a display board as a present. I wasn't thrilled with the ones I found, so I decided to make one.
I purchased a piece of wood from Lowe's. Ignoring the signs in the store that ominously warned that wood dust is a known carcinogen, I took a risk and routered the edges of the wood, and drilled holes for the hardware. I did the lettering with a stencil and a Sharpie marker. The bibs are hung on book rings on eye hooks, and the medals are hung from cupboard knobs.
I used some of my medals and bibs for the photo, then took them off so I could send my daughter her present. Maybe I'll need to make another display board for my bling!
Thanks for John, for tutoring me on the use of power tools, and for my daughter, for being a great running buddy.
I purchased a piece of wood from Lowe's. Ignoring the signs in the store that ominously warned that wood dust is a known carcinogen, I took a risk and routered the edges of the wood, and drilled holes for the hardware. I did the lettering with a stencil and a Sharpie marker. The bibs are hung on book rings on eye hooks, and the medals are hung from cupboard knobs.
I used some of my medals and bibs for the photo, then took them off so I could send my daughter her present. Maybe I'll need to make another display board for my bling!
Thanks for John, for tutoring me on the use of power tools, and for my daughter, for being a great running buddy.
What a thoughtful, beautiful gift, Kristi!
ReplyDeleteThanks. It was fun to make.
DeleteA clever and personal gift. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteSuper-clever, Kristi! I'll bet she really enjoyed the present. You had me at the color, so everything else is just icing!
ReplyDeleteI just happened to have a little sample-sized paint in that color, and was happy to find a use for it!
DeleteThat is so darned cute and homemade presents are always the best! I bet she loves it and I do think you need one of your very own.
ReplyDeleteShe has mentioned in the past wanting a homemade gift, but I think I surprised her with the wooden present!
DeleteI just might make one for myself, but I might change the wording and make it big enough for John's medals, as well!
What a thoughtful gift and Yes, you should make one for yourself too. It's something to be very proud of. Happy birthday to your baby-girl and running-buddy - although a bit late.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Belated greetings just spread out the celebration. :-)
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