Buying something for the man in your life, be it your Father, Grandfather, Godfather or that special one that has been there for you all the way sometimes presents a problem. Let's face Men are hard to buy for!
Here's a little rustic ditty that easy enough that the kids can help with. It's just just rusty and grubby enough for a guy to hang anywhere.
And the meaning behind it can't be any better.
Wishing him luck in all he does!
Grab some supplies:
a Horseshoe
faux succulents
wire, jute, or twine
moss
adhesive
I happened to have copper wire I picked up at a garage sale so that's what I used. But you could use any wire, jute, twine, cording, etc.
I pulled a length of wire out to straighten it and eyeballed the length I would need, then cut it.
I started wrapping the wire around the end of the horseshoe about an inch or so down. I didn't count how many times I went around, the choice is up to you.
When finished wrapping I pulled the wire under the wraps to secure it.
I left a long enough piece of wire to hang it by then
I started the same with the other end of the wire on the other side of the shoe.
Once the wrapping was done I again wove the end of the wire under the wraps to secure it, then snipped off the extra.
I glued on some moss with GE Silicone II in case it ended up being hung outside.
I weighted it down overnight to be sure direct contact was made as it cured.
I picked up these faux succulents at Dollar Tree
Yay inexpensive!
I pulled one out of it's pot
It was too big!
I pulled a few of the bottom sections off until it was the size I wanted.
I cut the stem off.
Did the same to two others. Figured out where I wanted to place them.
Glued them down. Weighted them down overnight so all made contact and stayed where I wanted them to.
Finished!
Really like it
I think I need to make me one!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DADS
OUT THERE!!
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