I found the tax shelter in this posting when searching for a gift for my brother. He is a tax preparer and has everything. So I just had to share what I did for him. I took one of those woodcraft houses from Walmart- removed the two screws from the base. I cut a 1" block of wood that fit into the bottom of the house. I glued this block onto the base thus allowing the top of the house to be easily lifted off the base. I cut a 1/2" groove in the center of the block with the table saw so I could set a card of thumb tacks into it. This was hidden in the house until the top was lifted off. I wrote a poem for this & read it to him while my daughter did a Vanna White presentation of the house. Everyone got a good laugh out of this and I finally did a complete craft project! It's been a while. Hope you have as much fun with this as we did. Here's the poem: I drew your name for Christmas It's an honor, don't you know To get my brothers name for Christmas Ah! ashopping I will go. But then I started frettin After searching high and low Whatever will I get 'im (Twas wrong to worry so!) I went into an office shop Maybe something for your desk? I talked to the clerk a lot She tried to aid me in my quest. He could use a tax shelter Is what the lady said It seemed a bit off-kelter But there was nothing left instead. So here's your little shelter All painted so very nice The foundation has been mended The roofs' been polished thrice. The flowers are all blooming In the big pot by the door The bumblebees are buzzing And there's no sawdust on the floor. It seems to be the perfect place I do agree she's right It sure beats a plain old case And your tacks! They're finally safe at night!

If you post over on the Crafts and Decorations forum I'm sure you will have your question answered. Good luck. Punk

lol - been making the etched redneck wine glasses for two years - I add the etching with my sand blaster and was told a real redneck doesn't drink wine so I have "Redneck Wine Glass" and "Redneck Beer Glass" - the best seller is "Ol' Fart Sippy Cup". When I first started making these, I did the Hillbilly glasses too - evidently Californians are offended by the name HillBilly - had to discontinue them... lol Forgot to mention the Red Solo Cups that I glue on the candlestick holders, They are selling like hotcakes! Forgot to mention the Red Solo Cups that I glue on the candlestick holders, They are selling like hotcakes! This post was edited by grandma_bonnie on Thu, Nov 29, 12 at 22:16

I am so sorry for your family's loss. I hope this poem might convey the message for you. I am sorry I don't have her name - I have put a blank line where it should go in the poem. This jar was created in memory of Dear ______, who filled our lives with her love. A true woman of God, she cared for us all, Whether wealthy or poor, important or small. She touched every person that she came to know, Planting God's Spirit and helping it to grow. So nurture this plant, and watch o'er it with love, As _____'s doing for us from Heaven above.