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Make a Friend Board

With Jen over at Tater Tots and Jello doing all this subway art…I was beginning to feel a bit left out!Make a Friend Board

I needed some family gifts that had a bit of meaning to them so I thought I’d hop on the subway art bandwagon.

So for a family night, my husband, kiddos and I sat around the table and decided on words that described the specific family we were talking about.   My two boys were screaming because they just wanted the ‘after family night cookies’ and my daughters kept saying ‘what does that word mean?’

Good times.

But we got it done and it was worth it.

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I used the the Silhouette craft cutter to do this, BUT you can use word, photoshop…whatever program you have.  I did it with vinyl, BUT you can just print it on paper too.

I used a big ‘{‘ on each side of the words.

I stuck the last name in first and biggest {I know it doesn’t show that, but I did} and put the description words around it.

Font is Teen BTW.  I am on a ‘Teen’ font kick.   It’s a free font.

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I used 1/4 inch MDF board 12 inches long and 10 inches tall, but you could do any size.

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Just mod podge on some paper and sand the edges.

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Drill two holes in the sides of the board and twirl your wire around it.  Here is a long lost post about twisting wire.

I stuck a flower in the top to give it some fluff.  I did use my craft cutter to cut out the flower.  If you don’t have a craft cutter, you could use ribbon, nothing, or a fake flower…

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I am loving the yellow.  This one, as you can tell, was for Shelley.  When she was 8 months pregnant with her twins she wore a darling bright yellow shirt.  So the color yellow reminds me of her:)

Then as you hand it to your dear friend…try not to let them read it while you are there or tears will flow.  There are so many amazing people that have touched my life…I need to make more of these!

Make a Friend Board

We are linking up to these parties.  Thank you!

Including TCB

About Alison

Alison is one of the 3 founders of HowDoesShe.com She is the mama of 4 rockin' kids who love PB and J's. She has one fantastic husband who is the love of her life and loves long walks on the beach!

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  8. Katie says

    That’s really a sweet idea! I love the idea of such a fun personalized gift. It looks like something I could create in PSE and print right onto patterned paper.

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  17. Heather says

    OK … I’ve got everything ready to go to make one of these for a dear friend and I cannot WAIT to give it to her!! However … I cannot find the wire. Home Depot was no help … they just kept sending me to the electrical (only insulated there) or picture hanging (just aluminum and galvanized) – Ugh! I haven’t tried Lowe’s yet … but can you tell me how you found it there? Is it in a package or on a spool that needs to be cut? Thanks!!
    .-= Heather´s last blog ..Im diagnosing myself =-.

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  24. Jennifer says

    I love this!!!!! What a great idea!! Maybe I could do one for my BFF, she is expecting her first child in January!

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  25. Jennifer says

    btw…I wish there could be a print button added to your blog. I love all of your ideas! I keep a notebook of my to do projects!

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  26. Amy says

    This is such an awesome idea. I love the sweet, thoughtful, personal message it brings to your friend. Great project!

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  30. Tracey says

    Love Love LOVE this!!!!! I suppose if you couldn’t find a stand like this, you could always put it on an easel? I definitely want to try this. And I liked Jennifer’s “wish” for a print button on your blog! 🙂

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  31. Brooke says

    Okay, Alison, I have a silly question to ask you: where/how did you make that flower? I have a Silhouette, and I’ve been looking all over for a tutorial on how to make that. I’m in the middle of making this friend board for my cousin, and it just won’t be complete without the flower! 🙂

    Thanks for the great craft, I am loving all the Silhouette projects you all post here. LOVE LOVE LOVE your site!

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  32. D'Gee says

    I love these. I started doing them last year at Christmas. I’ve done several different ones. My Bible study class members got one in the shape of a Christmas tree. I’ve done them for baby showers too. They are always a big hit.

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