Fore You
Do you have difficulty shopping for the men in your life? My husband and my dad are two of the toughest people to buy gifts for, nevermind figuring out a gift to make them! I thought and thought about what interests my dad and my husband have in common. Then it dawned on me...they both love to golf! So I decided to get creative and put a different spin on the Papertrey Ink Egg Box. I hope this idea will inspire you to create a gift for the golfers in your life. 
I started by taking the insert out of the Egg Box. I cut a piece of cardstock to fit exactly over the top and placed it upside down on my workspace.
Then I traced each of the holes onto the cardstock.
And punched out each of the holes with the 1 3/8" circle punch.
I finished the outside of the box with Papertrey Ink Summer Sunrise cardstock and patterned paper from American Crafts. I used the string and pennant from It's a Celebration to create the golf scene. I used the Simple Alphabet to spell out "Fore You" and the "Dad" sentiment is from Pond Life.
The golf balls fit perfectly inside each of the egg holes. I glued the insert into the box towards the top so the golf balls sit up higher. This would be perfect for some specially monogrammed golf balls... or have the kids use Sharpie markers to decorate the balls for dad! Thanks for stopping by tonight!
I started by taking the insert out of the Egg Box. I cut a piece of cardstock to fit exactly over the top and placed it upside down on my workspace. 
Then I traced each of the holes onto the cardstock. 
And punched out each of the holes with the 1 3/8" circle punch. 
I finished the outside of the box with Papertrey Ink Summer Sunrise cardstock and patterned paper from American Crafts. I used the string and pennant from It's a Celebration to create the golf scene. I used the Simple Alphabet to spell out "Fore You" and the "Dad" sentiment is from Pond Life. 
The golf balls fit perfectly inside each of the egg holes. I glued the insert into the box towards the top so the golf balls sit up higher. This would be perfect for some specially monogrammed golf balls... or have the kids use Sharpie markers to decorate the balls for dad! Thanks for stopping by tonight! Labels: Altered Art, Gift Ideas, PaperTreyInk
48 Comments:
Love it Taylor! That is a wonderful project, great job!
So Cute! What a GREAT idea!
Super dooper cute! Great idea~ it's amazing what you gals come up with for these boxes!
Just fantastic. Man I just love the colors especially!! And that ribbon??? PERFECT.
This is just the most fantastic gift idea!! My DH loves golf too -I think I might just have to CASE this idea!!
Well done!!
Karen
what a super idea and it looks fab!
I just put an order in today at PTI. I wish that I had seen your awesome box before I had. My husband is a golfer and the box that you made would be a perfect gift to give him for Father's Day. I will be ordering this. Thanks for sharing this Taylor.
Mary
Taylor what an incredible idea! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Lori M
What an out of the box, AWESOME idea!! I love this, Taylor!!
What a wonderful idea! I can add one extra little touch - something my kids do every year for Father's Day - they decorate each golf ball with Sharpie pens, making each unique! Their dad loves using them and never has trouble distinguishing his from all the others! You could even try using rub-ons!
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!
OMGosh! Taylor, you are genius! My Stepdad is the WORST to shop for and this is PERFECT! I think I'm also going to go a step further and find a place that will put my kids' pictures on the balls! Thank you Taylor, I'm going to buy that box RIGHT NOW!!!
Waht a brill idea, and looks great.
Ooo excelent idea! v cute
This is great, Taylor. I do have a hard time finding gifts to make for men---LOVE this!
What a fabulous idea. There aren't any men in my life now that golf, but it's a perfect gift to any man that loves the links!
Great job Taylor!
What a fantastic project!
What a great idea! You did a superb job on it!!
Oh my gosh, this is so adorable, wonderfully creative! My guys like fishing, gee, I wonder if I could put little fishies in the box instead of golf balls. LOL!!!
What an absolutely ingenious creation ... and super cute to boot!!
This is very clever, I love it and sure and Dad or DH would as well. The docorated idea for the balls is awesome.
HOLY!!! Awesome Taylor. I agree with everyone-awesome job, awesome colors, love the ribbon and turning the flag pennant into a golf course. Way cool.
Fantastic & creative idea.
Well done! wow...
A great idea for a nice present =)
TFS
Lovley gift! I like how you decorated the box.
What a great idea to have the kids decorate the balls with colored Sharpies. My mom and dad are both avid golfers and would love something like this for upcoming Mothers'/Fathers' days!
Super cute idea....!!
What an AWESOME PROJECT -- just so you know -- this project was featured on this week's Card of the Week! Check it out: http://www.cardoftheweek.com/2008/04/card-of-the-wee.html
Susanna
Way cute and practical too!!!
Great idea...I love it!
Charmaine
You are just too stinkin' clever! ;)
Ohh...you said it right:about shopping for the hubby and dads.
But I know of people who would LOVE this box of golf balls. That is a really cute idea.
Love it! Its brilliant! You're brilliant!!
Wow! I love what you've done with this box, what a thoughtful and personal Father's Day gift!
You are amazing!! All of your projects and cards are top notch!! What a blessing!
What a fantastic idea!!!
OMGoodness, that is the cutest idea! You are a genius :D I love your idea, thank you! I have 4 sons and a hubby...this will be great!
Ingenius Taylor. I love recycling and that is fabulous, well done :)
Fantastic Taylor!!
WOW, what a SMART idea!! I love it. I wish I new someone that golfed just so I could duplicate your box, The card is a PERFECT one and I love the colors you used on both items. Have a wonderful weekend and TFS.
Such a smart idea! I, too, am a golf widow. DH is currently on a 10-day golf trip with 20 of his buddies... and I have a few of these boxes left. Guess what he's having for Father's day! Thanks for the inspiration. Your blog is on my daily to-check list.
CC
OMG, this is such the best idea ever. AND, I think my girlfriends who golf will appreciate it much more then DH so that is who I'm going to make it for. THANKS.
you singlehandedly saved Father's day...but now PaperTrey will run out of egg boxes :o(
off to order!!
hugs,
Holly
Oh my word, Taylor!
I can tell you right now that my son-in-law will wiah he could thank you later!! Woooooohooooooooo! You are beyond clever, Missy!
~Bev
This is adorable! Love it! Hope you are having a great day and TFS :)
Taylor,
This is just great, It will be so well received by the men in your life. Thanks for the great idea.
What a great idea!
What a COOL idea!! I've been unable to think of something fun that the kids could help with for Father's Day. And you have totally made up my mind. Thanks for the inspiration that you always provide!!
This is great! I plan to use it for a friend's birthday. Queen Pam
What a wonderful idea. My father-in-law would have loved this gift.
Shari
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