Princess Skylar is Turning EIGHT!!!

It’s hard to believe that another year has flown by for Skylar…seems just yesterday that she wasn’t sleeping through the nights as an infant and here we see she’s blossoming into a beautiful young girl.  If you are wondering, yes, the boy in the picture has been her boyfriend since first grade-crazy cause her mom’s first boyfriend was as a junior in high school.  Maybe going to an all girl school for so long contributed, but I’m not exactly sure…lol.

At any rate.  Most of you know how dedicated I am to creating special gifts for people on holidays and birthdays.  It’s been my goal to make, grow, or reuse something for the past 5 or so years.  This year is no different but this will be the biggest project I’ve taken on as a SURPRISE for Sky’s 8th birthday.

Some of you aren’t from Charleston so I should probably explain what the gift is so you don’t think I’ve lost my marbles, because the name of this gift could give some wacko looks if you don’t know what it is.

At many restaurants and parks it’s very typical for their to be a fun game called, Cornhole.  It’s a simple game that you can play with just two people or 4.  Basically you toss bean bags into a board with a hole in it and Skylar is not only a huge fan of this game she’s incredible with her cornhole throwing skills.  (see picture to the right to see an example)

So, I’m asking for any scrap wood that you may have that’s PRESSURE treated, because this game will be outside.  Many of you are in construction or know people who are so any contributions for wood or other supplies I will need i greatly appreciative.  I would love to say that this was made for recycled, reused, or left over supplies that would otherwise been thrown away.

So here is what I will need:

• 1/2″ thick sheet of plywood – one 4’x4′ or two 2’x4’s
• 8′ long 2×4’s (4)
• 4 1/2″ long 3/8″ diameter carriage bolts (4)
• 3/8″ flat washers (4)
• 3/8″ wing nuts (4)
• 2 1/2″ wood screws (1 box)

So any contributions that you or anyone you know can share would be fantastic.  Mom and Dad will be providing a custom printed vinyl cover for the boards (possibly with a print out of both Skylar and Parker).  This cornhole game will have lots of love put in it by those who contribute and laugh at me while I put it together

Thanks again ahead of time for helping!