We had some mahogany boards that were leftover from a project at my parent's home. The sentimental part is that they just sold their home two weeks ago, and now we have a piece of it with us always.
He used a biscuit joiner to put together a few pieces of the wood. Then he used a good old fashioned planer to get the boards even and smooth. When all of the boards were attached he used his router to create a decorative edge around the growth chart. He then stained it with some left over gray stain from another project. I took this picture outside so you could see the wood a little better with the stain.
I purchased some vinyl growth chart stickers off the site Sassy Steals on morning for only $3. I had a credit which made it 50% off the already great price. It was a lot less expensive then I would have been able to do on my Silhouette, and a lot less time consuming. I just found a similar product on another daily deal site this morning. The site is called Jane and it has great daily deals too.
That is gorgeous and I love that you saved wood from your parents home. $3 is a steal!
ReplyDeleteRob clearly wants a couple of basketball players just wait to you have to feed growing teen boys, I don't even have the heart to tell you what that's like ;)
What a great looking growth chart! And how cool that the wood has special meaning. That Rob is a talented guy! ... So awesome to see you over the weekend! And you looked great by the way!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS. What a beautiful and sentimental piece that is certain to be treasured for years and years to come. Not only was it created from a piece of your parents old house BUT it was made with love by you and Rob AND it will mark your adorable boys' heights. It's perfect.
ReplyDeletethis looks awesome! i love the finish on the board and love that it's sentimental! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project and a fun way to measure your kids' growth. I love that the board is sentimental to your family.
ReplyDeleteI love this project, Megan! I always wanted to have one of these when my kids were little but never put enough effort to make it. The sentimental value makes it a family heirloom.
ReplyDeleteOh that is a great project and so special that it came from your parents home. Also smart to make it portable. My kids growth chart is on a wall in some rental house from years ago and probably painted over! Hard to imagine those beautiful babies over 6 feet tall someday! Is Rob tall?
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love how you used the wood from your parents home. I made one for my little girls room as well recently...such a great little project.
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