Well I'm back from the excruciating 3-day househunting trip. We did make an offer on a house and will find out tonight if it is accepted. Please remind me never to move again, ever!
Yesterday was my Dad's birthday. He's a man of many tools, so Sears Craftsman Gift Cards were the perfect gift for him. I also wanted a neat way to present the gift cards, and since I knew that this week's Scoreboard Blog Hop die would be the Rectangle Box, a tool box leapt right to mind.
And there (in mind) has it sat since last week because I didn't have time to make the darn thing!
I had to e-mail Dad and say that his gift would be late.
*sigh*
But today, while listening to a new roof being installed on our house (you're welcome, future new owners!), I was able to make my little tool box gift card holder for Dad. I'm joining the Blog Hop very late, but here it is:
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I found the mini tools in the dollhouse aisle at Hobby Lobby. I also found the hinges and clasp there. The rest of the supplies are from my stash: rub-ons, cardstock, glossy accents, elastic, brads, and leather cording.
You can get all the info on the Scoreboard Blog Hop by visiting Eileen Hull's blog. Here are more projects using this die:
Ann Butler
Candice Windham
Carla Schauer
Cindi Bisson
Eileen Hull
Einat Kessler
Jen Goode
Julie McGuffee
Laura Bray
Lisa Rojas
Lorine Mason
Madeline Arendt
Melony Bradley
Michelle Cummings
Marisa Pawelko
Niki Meiners
Roxi Phillips
Sandy Laipply
Sparkle Studio
Veronica Goff
RKQOTD (Emma: rooting through freezer WHERE ARE THE MINI-PANCAKES? I BET YOU ATE THEM ALL, KARL!! Me: They're in the corner of the freezer - look again. Emma: finding them Harrumph! Me: Emma, you accused your brother of something he didn't do. Apologize and get on with life. Emma: begrudgingly Sorry. Karl: She's probably stereotyping me. Me: Stereotyping you? Karl: Yeah, because I usually eat all the pancakes.)
Oh man Karen! The hinges, the little tiny tools and carrying case- this is SO CUTE- in a very manly way. So glad you joined in! I love it- hope your dad does too. I know your house will sell soon- what a view...
Posted by: eileen hull | April 28, 2010 at 04:33 PM
Karen, your tool box is adorable. I love the ways that everyone on the blog hop does their rectangle box.
Mary Beers
Posted by: Mary Beers | April 28, 2010 at 05:27 PM
Very unique Karen- note to self: look in the dollhouse section for embellies!! This inspires me
Posted by: Melony Bradley | April 28, 2010 at 05:29 PM
Oh my gosh that is just amazing!! Love the mini-tools!!
Posted by: Jenn Lynn | April 28, 2010 at 07:03 PM
What can I say but ... this is just too cute, clever and unique!
Posted by: Madeline | April 28, 2010 at 08:20 PM
Happy belated birthday, Karen's dad!!
This tool box is just too stinkin' cute - love your ideas!
Moving is never easy...we have moved every 3 to 5 years and it's no fun. But at least you have an excuse to spring clean! LOL!
Good luck on the offer! Hang in there!
MargieH in Chicago xo
Posted by: MargieH | April 28, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Karen, I must say I like yours the best so far. Love minitures! Still looking over all the pics...... :-)
Ronnie
Posted by: Veronica (Ronnie) Goff | April 28, 2010 at 10:56 PM
oh how super cute!!
Posted by: JGoode | April 29, 2010 at 12:30 AM
that is sooo cool! where did you find the mini tools from?
Posted by: Michelle Cummings | April 29, 2010 at 01:57 AM
wow! this is absolutly amazing.
Posted by: Einat Kessler | April 29, 2010 at 02:30 AM
You are so cool, Karen! I'm so impressed that you worked so hard and with obvious love on your dad's pressie. Lucky daddy to have you!
NOW I understand why all of our pancakes have gone missing! Thanks, Karl!
Posted by: allison | April 29, 2010 at 06:36 AM
My favorite! I love this idea!
Posted by: Candice Windham | April 29, 2010 at 08:52 AM
What a fantastic idea!!! Super cute!!
Posted by: Donna | April 29, 2010 at 06:46 PM
so cute!!! And how clever of you to look in the doll house aisle! great job!
Posted by: Sandy Laipply | April 29, 2010 at 07:41 PM
Love the hinges. Great project.
Posted by: Teresa | April 30, 2010 at 04:59 PM
Wow, what a great idea! Love this box!!!
Posted by: Bibbi Nyheim | May 04, 2010 at 12:41 PM
That is adorable and manly! Love it!
Posted by: Chris S. | May 05, 2010 at 11:07 AM