get crafty
I NCH BY I NC H by JULIE PEDERSEN
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rowth charts make a perfect and personal gift for a new baby or for measuring your own kids through the years. They become a cherished keepsake for each child and can easily make the move to a new home. As a design bonus, they fit great on that wall that nothing else seems to work on. These growth charts are not only quick to make, they are very inexpensive as well. For our kids, I used reclaimed wood from an old shed in our backyard; when designing gifts for others, I purchased six-foot fencing boards from a local hardward store, costing a little over $2 each.
t h e o n ly ot h e r s u p p l i e s yo u w i l l n e e d a r e : - measuring tape - black pen - stickers (craft stores have great selections) - stain - triangle hanger for the back - screw & screwdriver
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