But I kinda hope he does, after what I did to him.

I’ll let you in on a little secret of mine, I really only give two kinds of gifts: the money kind and the handmade kind. If you prefer the handmade kind, you better be on Pinterest! I will stalk the crap out of you, and then when you least expect it, you’ll get something  inspired by what you love recreated by yours truly. I refuse to participate in registries, sorry! That’s just how I roll, ya’ll.

So when my brother and his girlfriend got their first apartment together last week (say it with me- AWWW!), I knew I wanted to make them something for their new place. Literally the morning I helped them moved, she pinned this image:

{Elephant Key Holder via Craftgawker}

I took one look at it and thought to myself, “Jackpot.” My plan was further cemented by the fact that I noticed she had like a string of elephants hanging on her bedroom doorknob. After we got all of their things moved, I ran over to Michaels to pick up the supplies. Her style isn’t as rustic as the driftwood in the picture, so I decided to go with a plaque. I also bought 4 plastic elephant toys and gold spray paint.

elephant key holder supplies

The plaque got a few coats of white spray paint, then I errr “tended” to the elephants…

cutting elephants in half

hacksaw

bad day for elephants

It was a bad day for elephants. But don’t worry, they ended up pretty happy I think :) I attached the heads to the plaque with Strong Stick, my favorite all-purpose adhesive. Don’t forget to attach hangers to the back before you put the elephants on!

painted elephant heads

DIY Elephant Key Holder 1

Super cute, huh?! I almost kept that thing, until I remembered I didn’t make it for myself. I love the concept of elevating those little plastic toys to something special. And, my brother and his girlfriend loved the present, which made me a happy camper!

But then I had a bunch of elephant a** left over, and obviously they couldn’t go to waste. So I made a little something for a friend who started a new job. It’s the perfect desk decoration, no?

Elephant Plaque

Yes, that’s a miniature gold taxidermy elephant a**. She will think of me every time she looks at it, and really who wouldn’t want that?

This morning I sent her a text asking to see a picture of her “desk,” by which I really meant “elephant-you-know-what.” I’m still waiting!

The rest of the back ends got glued to plain magnets I already had on my fridge. Your new baby announcement/wedding invite/Christmas card will be proudly displayed on the fridge with these.

elephant butt magnets

 

 

11 Responses

  2. Camille

    I am LMAO!!!! I absolutely ADORE the key holder, but I laughed out loud on the a** plaque!!! I may make a bunch of those for my ‘still working’ friends. Doesn’t everyone that work have some of those to contend with??? LOL LOL Waste not, want not

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  3. mary fran

    HAHAHAHA…I love it all…Most especially the elephant A%% plaque. Good Job!

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  4. Runt

    That’s too funny! The elephant key ring holder came out great! As far as that elephant butt magnet… well it can be a conversation piece! =]

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  5. Amy Evans

    The Elephant A$$ is proudly displayed in my cubical, friend. I will look at it, and think of you, always <3

    Best.Cube.Art.Ever.

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  6. James Workman

    I’m in the process of making this project for my girlfriend and the only question I have is why the hangers? I’ve been trying to think of how or why they’re needed but can’t seem to come to a conclusion..HELP PLEASE

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  7. Alex

    I love this! Where did you pick up your toys? I’ve seen a few on amazon, but I was wondering if you found yours somewhere else? Thanks!

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    • Rachael Evans

      You can find these in Michaels or AC Moore in the children’s section!

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