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DIY Personalized Trug (the naked version)

October 19, 2012

Build: personalized trug

Build this kids carryall with scrap plywood and personalize it with paint:

This is the naked version, the plywood has been left bare and only the pink stripe was painted on for detail.

Add a sequined pouch and we have a completely personalized birthday gift that you can guarantee no other party-goer will be bringing:

I also recently made a purple version:
And a yellow version, this one is painted on the exterior:
All wrapped up and ready to give:
Here’s how I made the trug:

1. Build your trug.
Complete how-to instructions in my post here.

2. Tape off the stripe section, I measure from the bottom and mark even spacing all around:

3. Paint two coats Behr watermelon:

4. Print name to fit, I used American Typewriter font, fold name in half to find middle.
Line up at middle of long side and trace letters using heavy pressure with a ballpoint pen:

5. The pen will leave an indent in the wood:

6. Paint on and inside the indent, I work from right to left because I am left-handed:

7. Seal if desired with clear poly.
Wrap and give!

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Filed Under: BUILD, CRAFTS, DIY, GAMES & TOYS, GIFTS, KIDS, PAINT, SCRAP WOOD4 Comments

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  1. - Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl says

    October 20, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    Jaime, I love this idea for a gift basket. Have you seen the real hand tool sets they have at Walmart for kids? I think they sell for about $12-$15. This would be the perfect gift basket for them. 😉

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  2. Marti Cooper says

    October 22, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    Sooo cute! I love it! I have a craft party going on if you would like to be a part of. 🙂
    http://sewliciousdecor.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/show-licious-sunday-craft-showcase-2.

    xoxo, Marti

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  3. Celeste says

    January 13, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    how do I get 350 point font on MS Word? Thanks!!

    Reply
  4. Pippi21 says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Love your personalized Thug..can you provide a tuitorial or template for those end pieces? I'd love that to put out on my patio for potted plants on the Baker's Rack.

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