Jim McDonald Posted June 17, 2018 Report Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) This is a John A. Nelson pattern for birthday candle holders that I got from the recent SSWC issue. Took 1/2" plywood and coated both sides with three generous coats of appliance white spry and let it dry a full day between coats and three days after the final coat. This is one project you really want to use painters tape on and make really certain the tape is stuck down good as it serves as a mask while you are painting the cut edges. This box is from The Container Store and is covered in a whale motif fabric since the nursery is being decorated in whales. Did it with 3M 77 spray glue and some mediocre scissors. It would have been easier with a better pair of scissors, but once you start, it gets a little hard running around for a better pair of cutters. (I'm pretty good at wrapping the OUTSIDE of boxes with wrapping paper, but lining the inside of the box is a whole new challenge.) Edited June 18, 2018 by Jim McDonald corrected spelling meflick, GPscroller, frankorona and 3 others 6 Quote
lawson56 Posted June 17, 2018 Report Posted June 17, 2018 Now I had never thought of doing that.Awesome job!!And on the box lining. Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted June 17, 2018 Report Posted June 17, 2018 Excellent.. never thought of doing this.. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote
rjR Posted June 17, 2018 Report Posted June 17, 2018 It all looks fine to me. Great little gift idea too! Quote
wombatie Posted June 18, 2018 Report Posted June 18, 2018 I have often thought about doing that but it just gets pushed to the back of the line. Great work. Marg Quote
amazingkevin Posted June 18, 2018 Report Posted June 18, 2018 I just noticed the toothpicks on the bottom of each number. Now it makes sense! Good one! Quote
Jim McDonald Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Posted June 18, 2018 31 minutes ago, amazingkevin said: I just noticed the toothpicks on the bottom of each number. Now it makes sense! Good one! Those are actually 1/8" dowels that I put through a pencil sharpener. Quote
Jim McDonald Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Posted June 20, 2018 On 6/18/2018 at 2:00 AM, wombatie said: I have often thought about doing that but it just gets pushed to the back of the line. Great work. Marg My sister saw the picture and now wants two sets--one pink and one purple. Just have to wait out the heat advisory. wombatie 1 Quote
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