Dad's Sport Box

Whether he's an MVP or an armchair quarterback, Dad will appreciate this sports-themed box, especially for Father's Day.

Materials:

• Multi-Purpose Sealer DS17
• DecoArt Americana Acrylics DA161 - Graphite
• DecoArt Americana Writers DAW19 - Christmas Red
• Two 12" x 12" sheets of scrapbook paper in sport theme (We used K & Co. TC Sports, 643077-639331.)
• Aleene's Quick-Dry Tacky Glue
• 1/2" flat brush
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Unfinished wood memory box: Don Mechanic Ent., Ltd., 399984

Instructions:

1. Use Graphite to basecoat outside of box and lid; let dry.
    
2. From one sheet of scrapbook paper, cut 12" x 9.5" piece. Apply even thin coat of glue to top of box lid and center paper over it, smoothing out any wrinkles. Let dry. Note: A hair dryer on low heat setting can be used to speed drying and prevent wrinkles.
    
3. From remaining paper, cut out shapes and apply with glue to sides of box; let dry.
    
4. Use Christmas Red Americana Writer to paint words "We're your 1 fans." on front end of box lid; let dry.
    
5.  Apply coat of Multi-Purpose Sealer to box and lid; let dry.

Preparation:

1. Remove all stickers or labels from surface before painting.

This craft project was featured in 13 Kids Crafts for Father's Day.