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Geeky Tissue Box with Computer Keyboard Keys

by: Jo
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Geeky Tissue Box with Computer Keyboard Keys
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Little Jo wanted to make a geek-inspired gift for her daddy for Father's Day, and she and I were inspired to create something with the computer keyboard keys. We decided to create a computer-themed tissue box cover, and label it with words that we could spell out with the keys. What a fun nerd gift idea!

We started with a plain, wooden tissue box which Little Jo painted with glossy black paint to give it a nice basecoat.

DIY geek craft tissue box with computer keyboard keys

Then we used decoupage medium to cover the box with printouts of computer punch cards patterns that I found online. I knew right away he would love this vintage computer theme!

DIY geek craft tissue box with computer keyboard keys

While that dried, we raided McGeeky's stash of old keyboards. He has so many in his that I knew I could take ten times as many and he wouldn't miss a thing!

DIY geek craft tissue box with computer keyboard keys

Little Jo decided on two fun tissue messages and we picked off the letters we needed to spell them out. We used a hot glue gun to attach the keys to spell out "BLESS YOU" on one side of the box.

DIY geek craft tissue box with computer keyboard keys

And on the other side, we spelled out "ACHOO". So cute!

DIY geek craft tissue box with computer keyboard keys

Geeky Tissue Box with Computer Keyboard Keys
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6 comments so far:

  • 1
    Kelli 04/20/2010 at 10:08 am

    This is SO FANTASTIC! I need one!

  • 2
    Sandi 04/20/2010 at 1:16 pm

    Awesome craft! For those who don't have a supply of old keyboards in the closet, check out thrift stores such as Goodwill. My local store always has a huge selection of old computer equipment, as well as gaming systems (you could make a Nintendo tissue box!)

  • 3
    Chica 04/21/2010 at 7:41 am

    That's a great idea, Sandi! I bet eBay would be a good source, too.

  • 4
    Nat 08/03/2010 at 5:23 pm

    Hilarious! My husband is in IT- this is on my "Stuff I'd Like to Make list right now!

  • 5
    Pam 12/25/2010 at 1:39 am

    I just finished making one for my (computer professional) husband for Christmas. My so-clever son suggested I spell out "anti virus hardware" on it! (Tee hee!) Thanks again for all the great ideas!

  • 6
    Chica 12/26/2010 at 11:16 am

    Pam, I love that! Give your son a high-five for me :)

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