drawer table

I had a couple of these drawers I wanted to turn into tables.  This one could not have been easier.  I painted the drawer and the legs, sanded and waxed each piece.  I turned the drawer over and used construction adhesive to attach the legs.   I weighted that down and let it sit for 24 hours, then nailed the legs for added support.  Cute as can be.  Cost was minimal, the drawer was a leftover from another project, the legs were $2 for the set and less than $1 for paint and supplies, less than an hour to make not counting drying time.  I love junking!!

One project two ways

I had two sets of these great shutters so we turned them into little shelf units with two distinctive looks.  For the white shelves I painted the shutters, a center shelf and some 1" supports with paint and stained a larger 1X12 then used  polyurethane it for more durability.  AH used two pieces of the 1X as support for the center shelf and a longer piece to help support the top.  We just eye-balled the width we thought looked best and made the top a little deeper and wider than the base.  Wouldn't this look great in a kids room as a bed side table or in any part of a cottage or country style home for holding your pretties?  Come back Friday to see how we did the other shelf.

glass jewels

These glass jewels are one of the crafts KT and I made when she was here last week.  You can buy the the glass marbles at the dollar store or craft store, buy the big ones or you'll regret it.
You will need:
glass flat back marbles in clear
several colors of nail polish, the glitter kind won't work and the polish needs to be fresh or it sinks to the bottom of the bowl
plastic disposable bowl, water, skewer or craft stick
black craft paint
clear nail polish
magnets or jewelry bail and chain or pin back

The video I watched showed holding the stones with forceps to dip but we ended up using our fingers and cleaning them with nail polish remover when we were done. I picked up polish for $1 a bottle.  We made about 30 jewels for around $5.  There is still plenty of polish left.
Fill your bowl about half full and add several drops of 2-3 colors of polish.  Swirl gently with stick to marbleize then dip the flat side of the glass into the bowl.  Remove and lay flat side up on a piece of wax paper.  Replace the water after every couple of dips.
Let the jewels dry then paint the backs with 2 coats of black paint, let that dry then add 2 coats of clear nail polish.  If any of the paint has ended up on the side just scrape it gently with a small knife before you add the clear polish.  Let dry and add a magnet or bail and chain or pin back.

junkin again

I haven't hit many rummage sale lately, there just haven't been too many around here and I've been plenty busy.  I did get some great buys from the Restore last week.  Most of their prices are very reasonable and the money goes for a very good cause.

bundle with a large damask table cloth and 27 napkins for $5.00.  I think I may try dying some of them and turn them into pillows.

white gloves 50 cents

coated wire basket $1

nice silver plate tray $1

a handful of sparkly jewels, most were .50 to $1

The store where I volunteer in Charleston, IL is always in need of merchandise.  They will even come and pick it up for a very reasonable fee.  AH and I put some salvaged windows from the Restore together as a little fairy house,  I think it will sell at the store very quickly.

crafting again

More of last weeks crafting time.  This day KT and I made a Gods eye.  I cut two willow sticks and we used left over yarn to make the bands of color.  All the yarn was very textured and fuzzy which made a big mess on the table and floor.  Five minutes of clean up was worth it for the fun this 9 year old had.  She picked up the pattern quickly and couldn't wait to hang it in her room.  Cost $0 enjoyment priceless.

little people

I've spent most of the last week hanging out first with our youngest grand daughter, Katelyn and then with little guy, Chase.  They have so much energy, wide eyed interest in every thing and are full of humor.  Adults would be better off if we laughed as much as kids do.  KT and I spent part of each warm afternoon crafting.  We made stinky sun catchers one day with the little girl across the street.  Yes the smell was bad but the sun catchers turned out beautiful.
All you need are plastic transparent  pony beads, dump them one layer thick into an aluminum pie tin or muffin tins.  Bake at 400 for 20 minutes, let them cool completely and they will pop right out.  Drill a small hole and thread with fishing line or dental floss.  Hang in a nearby window. You can also make patterns, initials or maybe a smiley face.  If a 5 year old can do it anyone can.  I bought the beads at Walmart and the box made 2 large and 12 small disks with a few beads left over.

Sunday morning and they haven't had their caffeine yet.

more projects

 I live on Main street in our little town and I do most of my painting projects in the drive.  There is a lot of traffic by our house and many people stop to see what I'm doing next.  There's been a lot of painting, cleaning and repairs going on the last few weeks as I prepare for the vintage show I'm doing in September.  Here are just a few of the projects in various stages.

some pieces just need a little glue

I'm not sure what this was originally, it had a strange wood piece nailed in the center that may have been a broken handle

Dark red and stain this will need a primer or 4+ coats of paint

tiny foot stool, paint and a new cover for the center pad

This is perfect with just a little repair.  It's a very unusual step stool

photo bombed again, this woven seat chair will need nothing but cleaned.

same wood box as above just 1 more coat of paint

After pic of stool below.  pale blue and we had to cut and paint a new top the original top started bubbling and looked awful.  Just a little sanding and antiquing to do.

Circus colors, primer and pale blue and it will be ready for more years of use.  Picture program was being a pain and would not let me load the after picture under this one, that's why it's above.  Some times I'd like to pick up the computer and throw out the window.