Thursday, March 25, 2021

Old Tool Box Cover

 Far Guy's Dad built a wooden tool box a long time ago.   Far Guy inherited it.  

We were talking one day about how the new /old car may need a few tools in the trunk.   Far Guy said he might finally have a use for the old tool box that we have been carting around for 25 some years.

He cleaned it up ...leaving scratches and paint smudges as part of the character. 


He had an image that was applied to the top cover.   It turned out great! 

I am still working on the cover for the front seat...I had to order more yarn...

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I saw a commercial...it was for a diabetic medication...apparently they want you to feel safe using their product...a gal is texting someone on a dark street at night, another gal is grilling food and her floppy scarf is very near the grill...who comes up with these ideas for commercials...idiots or do they think we are the idiots?

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22 comments:

  1. linda mMarch 25, 2021 at 6:13 AM

    I like the old box. My hubby had one that he inherited from his grandfather- they have so much character. i think most commercials are made for idiots.

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  2. MarthaMarch 25, 2021 at 6:27 AM

    I love the old tool box!

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  3. KCDMarch 25, 2021 at 9:02 AM

    The target demographic for those ads is are mostly idiots.

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  4. RitaMarch 25, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    Perfect use for his dad's tool box!
    They think we are the idiots.

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  5. SaraMarch 25, 2021 at 9:53 AM

    Saw that same commercial - and had the exact same thoughts about it as you. Maybe the same Minneapolis advertising firm that did the anti-Meth commercials for the state of SD did these. "Meth - we're on it!" That was the catch phrase! And our governor bragged about how clever it was until she got so much backlash that the commercials were pulled off air.

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  6. A Percussionist's NotebookMarch 25, 2021 at 10:19 AM

    Old Tool Boxes and Old Tools, every scratch, dent, and paint blob tell a story. I still use some tools that my father used. We also inherited a handmade tool box and tools from my wife's grandfather including a handmade kitchen knife that he made when he worked in the steel mills in Pittsburgh. I love this post!

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  7. Laurel WoodMarch 25, 2021 at 10:39 AM

    The inherited tool box is perfect for FGs car. Funny the things I am sentiment about. My dad had a match box that must have been thirty years old, twenty years ago. It was full of nails. I still have and treasure that. Hope you feel better Connie.

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  8. Terry and LindaMarch 25, 2021 at 11:26 AM

    I'm with Cathy we are dumbing down more and more.

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  9. BetsyMarch 25, 2021 at 11:35 AM

    That toolbox is so neat. It's perfect for the new/old car.
    It's funny that you wrote this today. We rarely watch TV, but had the news on last night and a commercial came on. I don't even remember what it was for. I looked at Dennis and asked if it was just me or was it a ridiculously stupid one. He agreed. I think they are idiots that think we are the idiots. :-)
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  10. MaebemeMarch 25, 2021 at 1:11 PM

    The old tool box cover looks great. There are a few advertisements lately that just make me shake my head, one is for Home Hardware here in Canada - they have a notice as it comes up that it was filmed locally, as if that explains the lack of masks and social distancing.

    Take care, stay well!

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  11. Linda ReederMarch 25, 2021 at 1:18 PM

    Cool use for the old box.
    I often wonder about drug commercials too, I love the one that says don't take this if you are allergic to it. How would you know if you didn't take it?

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  12. auroraMarch 25, 2021 at 1:23 PM

    You guys were keeping this special tool box for the perfect use, you just didn't know it yet. That Desoto graphic is perfect, and love that Far Guy kept the original character!! Hope today finds you feeling better.

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  13. Granny MarigoldMarch 25, 2021 at 5:01 PM

    The old toolbox handed down to Far Guy is perfect for his new old car!

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  14. DJanMarch 25, 2021 at 5:04 PM

    You certainly seem to be getting your mojo back! And I too love that tool box, it's perfect for the new/old car. :-)

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  15. LeahMarch 25, 2021 at 5:10 PM

    Great idea for that box :)

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  16. Jo-Anne's RamblingsMarch 25, 2021 at 5:23 PM

    Adds are so dumb and getting dumber

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  17. Miss MerryMarch 25, 2021 at 6:13 PM

    Love the keepsake! I listen to all those side effects they go through at the end of drug commercials and wonder how anyone is surviving modern medicine.

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  18. L. D. March 25, 2021 at 6:14 PM

    They think we are pretty dumb. I like the tool box restore. Thanks for the wonderful card. I really like the stamp design and the whole card assembly.

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  19. diane in northern wisMarch 25, 2021 at 8:13 PM

    Love the look of that old tool box! Great job!

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  20. Henny PennyMarch 27, 2021 at 6:05 AM

    I like the old tool box. Oh, I can barely watch anything on TV any more. Commercials are so stupid, but then so are most of the new shows. I feel like Matt Dillon has moved in with us.

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  21. www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comMarch 27, 2021 at 11:13 AM

    I love old anything! I can't wait to see your seat cover! Oh, yes, they do think we are all idiots.

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  22. UnknownMarch 28, 2021 at 10:33 AM

    Yes they do think we are idiots....and frankly in some instances they are right or they wouldn't continue with that nonsense. I love love the old toolbox! -- Sherry in MT

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