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Here is what this desk
has evolved into….
I am sure you notice the white paint on the rug. That is what steam cleaners are for! I love that machine…But that is a story for another day.
I started to decoupage pictures on the desk’s top. I may continue with this. It is a great way to hide imperfections and it is the lazy person’s solution to painting all of the images.
I am still not sure it is completed, yet, but I am sure that it is better than it started. So even if I stop here, I can live with it.
I am contemplating where I want this desk project to go. In the meantime, I am posting these very colorful pictures to help us bring in Spring. It seems it is having a bit of trouble arriving (around these parts anyway).
The first is a gift from a little friend of Julia’s. She made this beautiful coloring book so that my daughter could color it in. So sweet.
Next is a project that the kids did at our local Library. They had precut flowers of every size, popsicle sticks, glue and tape. Very simple and lots of fun. The best part is, they don’t wilt!
Enjoy these colorful creations, and I will post more on Project Feather soon!
Last night began my journey into transforming my nasty desk into something beautiful. So I cranked up some tunes by The Clash and got to it.
I added another layer tonight. This time I was playing an Indian influenced compilation called
“The Rough Guide to Bhangra Dance”.
Just what I needed. Can you see the influence? My hips started rhythmically swaying and the paint was flowing.
Here’s the next layer in the project.
I distressed the drawers tonight. Don’t worry. They are OK.
See you tomorrow!
We have had this nasty particle board nightmare of a desk for about 10 years now.We have been saying that we are going to get rid of it for just as long.
It is as ugly as it is heavy.
This week I have come to the realization that we will not be, in fact, getting rid of this desk anytime soon, so I might as well make it prettier.
That is exactly what I am doing.
In my fit of
rage insanity, I pulled everything off, and primed it.
I like it better already.
But I pressed on… I have a vision of feathers. Lots of feathers.
So the next layer was born.
That is as far as I can get tonight. I will update tomorrow when I add yet another layer.
I know you will be on the edge of your seats until then.
I hope you can wait. I know I can’t!
Watching my children teaches me many things as well as reminds me of things that I used to do. Today my darling little 3 year old was sitting in a position that hurt my eyes to even look at, but I do remember, once upon a time ago, being able to do without giving it thought.
Now I reach for something on a high shelf and hurt myself. I walked up hill and pulled an ass muscle. And here my little daughter, so new, so flexible, sits reminding me of my age and limits.
(I suppose if I really wanted to practice, I could. I don’t think I want to put that much time in).
She often sits in positions making it look so effortless. And it is for her.
I am not sure that I can get my “bendy” back, and not entirely sure I want to.
But I love that she can.
Tonight I made new crayons from old ones.
This is a beyond Brilliant idea. How I wish I knew about this as a child. When I think back on how many crayon stubs I threw away…Gah!
Anyhow, I found detailed instructions here:
Then I tweaked the directions to fit my needs (we don’t own a microwave and there isn’t much sun around these days). Instead I used a water bath and some old cans to melt the wax.
I made these to give as gifts.
They came out so cute and I know that kids will love them.
Who wouldn’t want to draw with a train?
Today was an extremely cold and grey day here in the Pacific NW.
The perfect day to go to the library. Even MORE perfect to go to the Library Book Sale. We always find such treasures there, and nothing is over $1.00. It is a MUST for anyone who has Book Hound Children (OR are Book Hounds themselves).
Traveling home with our new books in hand, we spot a Yard Sale sign. Really? It is COLD out. Well, it is too good to pass up. Let’s stop for a moment.
So we do.
The people there were moving at the end of the month and had to get rid of everything now. So, the woman there gives me a paper shopping bag and tells me to fill it up with anything I want for .50 cents. Wow.
Here’s what I found.
A bucket full of wooden balls. How could I just leave them there?? I have no idea what we will do with them, but aren’t they cool?
I also found about 20 brand new packets of Fimo Clay, plus the basket.
A brand new Strathmore Watercolor pad. You know me and really nice blank paper. A must.
All this plus another basket, for .50 cents.
It was a good day.
Sorry it has taken so long to post. My mind (and body) were on a trip. Now that I am over the jet lag caused by flying 3000 miles, and my mind is focusing again (almost), I have a great new site to share.
This is another Craft Blog.
I know I know. What do you need another Blog for, when this one is ever so interesting? Well, I couldn’t agree with you more, but I checked this one out and you can find very fun and strange things on it… Such as an inflatable dress (which we all need), and Origami napkins (so the kids can wipe their mouths on animals).
So, go ahead. Enjoy.
But remember to come back here for another creative and fun post,
Another Day.
