Chores and Projects

I have a set of bookshelves that hold some knick-knacks and my daily Jewish things. I'm not happy with the open shelves in my neo-Victorian room.  The plan is to make two doors about of plywood.  I'm not sure if I'm going to dremel/carve some designs on them or wood burn them.

Any votes?

Today we cut some plexi-glass to fit Mom's curiosity table - much more sturdy since a flat surface is an invite to the cats. LOL

My sister has been sanding walls in the hallway to prep for primer white paint and then yellow to match the rest of the yellow in the living room and other side of the hall.  We really haven't a clue why previous tenants painted two red squares on the yellow and did it badly.

So, we're repairing some dings in the walls, prepping for paint and the usual cleaning.

Today - the major project was digging dead bushes out of the front garden area.  Between my sister and I we got four of them out.  One more bush and some hoeing to do in that flower bed.  Can only do a little at a time.

Reminder

My friend has been nagging me to make a commitment and I worked up this sign to remind myself:

I worked up the lettering and knotwork - woodburned them into a piece of thin wood and then painted the knotwork with antique copper and sealed it all.

Finished curiosity table

We're going to switch out the glass for plexiglass this week.  If anything drops on the table, the plexiglass won't break and damage my great-great grandfather's blanket and baby clothes.

Craft Projects

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

from our cousins for Yule and Hanukkah

the trays are wonderful (and the color matches my room)

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.