Over the last couple of months the items for working our craft pieces:
beads and thread - Wal-Mart, Jo-Ann's and Hobby Lobby
stain, hardware, glazing points - Home Depot
lumber - pieces we already had
blue jeans - local thrift store
velcro, trim, yarn - Jo-Ann's
picture frames, glass out of picture frames - the Dollar store
hot glue and glue - Hobby Lobby
caffeine - tea and coffee from Wal-Mart and Krogers
patterns for beadwork projects: I am very grateful to the website: http://patternsforyou.com/
tools used: jigsaw, circular saw, Dremel, drill, hammer, screwdriver, wood burner and sander
Sunday, December 25, 2011
From my Sister
We all seem to be very crafty around here! For our Hanukkah and Yule giftings, my sister made us purses/bags out of blue jeans she got at the thrift store.
For my Bestest Friend ever - Steph
For my literary teacher, friend, muse and link to sanity inside insanity - Steph
This is a beadwork piece done on a loom. The beads were irregular, giving it a natural, more organic look. The quote I found on the internet with a search for quotes on writing. It fits both of us and I thought it was perfect for her.
This is a beadwork piece done on a loom. The beads were irregular, giving it a natural, more organic look. The quote I found on the internet with a search for quotes on writing. It fits both of us and I thought it was perfect for her.
Curiosity Table
Mom has been envious of my curiosity table since I got it. So the idea was to make one (since they cost $1,200 on-line (WTH?!)
We found a Queen Anne style end table with marble top at the Habitat for Humanity Restore.
That was step one. Next step was putting together the items for the display case on top. Boards from shelves, picture frames for the top, glass out of frames for the sides, hardware, stain and then a lot of figuring, measuring, and a LOT work with a Dremel, saw, sander, screwdriver, hammer, glue and some swearing (okay, a lot)
to work the display "windows" - we measured on the front and back pieces of wood. We then cut the holes. Next step was now working the dremel and widening the panels on the back so there is a lip to hold the glass panes in.
Next was staining the pieces and putting them together. For the glass top we used picture frames, cutting out part of the cardboard backing and attaching those to the box with hinges and drilling holes for the glass pulls with a cross piece for the glass doors to rest on.
Ta da
I think we blew Mom away and it was worth breathing in all the sawdust
We found a Queen Anne style end table with marble top at the Habitat for Humanity Restore.
That was step one. Next step was putting together the items for the display case on top. Boards from shelves, picture frames for the top, glass out of frames for the sides, hardware, stain and then a lot of figuring, measuring, and a LOT work with a Dremel, saw, sander, screwdriver, hammer, glue and some swearing (okay, a lot)
to work the display "windows" - we measured on the front and back pieces of wood. We then cut the holes. Next step was now working the dremel and widening the panels on the back so there is a lip to hold the glass panes in.
Next was staining the pieces and putting them together. For the glass top we used picture frames, cutting out part of the cardboard backing and attaching those to the box with hinges and drilling holes for the glass pulls with a cross piece for the glass doors to rest on.
Ta da
I think we blew Mom away and it was worth breathing in all the sawdust
To our hero - Bos
Now I can post the gifting I did for one of our bestest friends - Bos. Store bought piece of wood and I did the wood burned EGA
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Alice Cooper Rules
Not house related but fun! My sister and I hit Atlanta this last week for the Alice Cooper concert and had a blast!
His lead guitarist Orianthi is awesome! Man, can she play!
His lead guitarist Orianthi is awesome! Man, can she play!
Hanukkah Menorah - Necessity is the.........
I'm not sure what box contains my Hanukkah menorahs and might not be able to find one before Tuesday night. And no funds to get one from one of the shops in Atlanta.
So..... necessity being the mother of invention, so they say:
one larger block of scrap wood, small block of scrap wood.
Add wood glue
drill holes the size of the inexpensive candles from Wal-Mart
add stain that was sitting around the house
Ta da - one goofy, lame Hanukkah menorah but one that will work and we already have the potatoes for the latkes.
So..... necessity being the mother of invention, so they say:
one larger block of scrap wood, small block of scrap wood.
Add wood glue
drill holes the size of the inexpensive candles from Wal-Mart
add stain that was sitting around the house
Ta da - one goofy, lame Hanukkah menorah but one that will work and we already have the potatoes for the latkes.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Wooden Menorah - 6th step
varnished and good to go
now I need to find my Hanukkah menorahs before the 20th!
now I need to find my Hanukkah menorahs before the 20th!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
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