10 steps to our DIY Sand Table

1. Convince your husband that Pinterest in not only for the female population (lure him by typing in "Lego" or "Hot wheels" into Pinterest)

2. After husband is thoroughly immersed in Pinterest, type in DIY Sandbox and show him what other dads have done for their kids. Really cool ideas like these:

3. Affirm your husband's woodworking talents. Offer to help by baking cookies to fuel creative energy. 

4.Give husband blank sheet of paper to plan his masterpiece. Nod your head as he explains what he is going to do even if you have no idea what he means. Smile encouragingly.

5. Get cheap coffee table, wood and paint for $25.

6. Let husband work magic in the garage.

7. Offer more baked goods.

8. Paint. Let dry. Paint. Let dry. Paint. Let dry.

 9. Apply super cool Monsters Inc. decals

10. Fill with 100 lbs of sand and lots of toys. Watch daughter's eyes light up as she wakes up from nap time to see this outside her bedroom window. 

Best. Dad. Ever.

Notice the custom-made bubble holders?

Tip:  Remember to put lid on so neighbor's cat does not compromise contents of sandbox.

Now, THAT is one awesome sand table.

Who wants to come over and play?

P.S. If you actually want to know how to make this sand table, you'll have to ask Simon. My only contribution to this was picking out the stickers. Oh and of course, baking cookies. Without the proper sustenance, this table would have never happened.