Desk Redo and a Drawer Shelf!

This desk came from a yard sale this summer and has been sitting in my shed since early June. I didn't think I would have the time (or energy) to get it done in time for the fair this weekend but somehow it all came together in the end. So here she is, ready to sale! I used some scrapbook paper and mod podged again...I would love to hand paint everything but the truth is the time it takes me usually doesn't pay off. Anyway, I was up against a deadline with this one. I had to use some wood filler here and there but other than that it was in great shape. This desk is the real deal and well made!

Here's a closer look after the polycrylic had been applied.

And here is another project I am trying to finish up in time for Saturday morning...they are drawers turned into shelves. Here's one unpainted I am working on.

And another I just finished up today. Cute, huh! Well, I think so anyway.

I am posting these projects up to several linky parties this week. Check them out, you will be sure to find some inspiration!

http://domestically-speaking.blogspot.com, http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com, http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com, http://decormamma.blogspot.com

Things to come...

It's crunch time for me as I prepare for our local craft fair this weekend. I have been working hard and today (thanks to my dear hubby for taking the boys on a day trip) finished up several odds and ends. That's not to say I don't have plenty to do still :) Below are some ornament picture frames I have been working on that will be for sale at the fair. Here's some of my Christmas/Winter stash I am bringing this weekend.

An antique mirror done up in a yellow damask pattern with book pages underneath in charcoal gray (you must see this one in person to truly appreciate it!).

And a desk that I have been putting off for way too long. This still needs additional man hours but it will also be ready come saturday morning :).

There are a few more I am working on as well but truthfully I don't know if I will make it back to this blog again this week so these will have to do. I would love to see some of you at the Fair Saturday morning! Back to work!

Hair Accessory Organization

This panel was once part of a screen I got at an estate sale a few months back. The problem was it was much to short to provide any real privacy so I improvised and came up with this solution for the upcoming craft fair... I took it apart and using Mod Podge and pieces of scrapbook paper designed three wall hangings to hold hair clips. Chances are if you have young girls (which I do not) you have hair bows/clips gallore.

Using a staple gun I attached chicken wire to the backs of the screens like so.

Then I had a little fun or got carried away which ever way you choose to look at it :) Here's a full view...perfect for the back of a bathroom or bedroom door don't you think?

And up close again.

Love these vintage gals. And there you have it. Unique Hair Accessory Organization.

For the Country Folks.

My friend spotted this beat up dresser on the curb a couple weeks ago and practically drug me out of my house to go get it...it was in bad shape with no functioning drawers but we snagged it (after making sure it was A okay with the owner) and I brought it home. I guess you can almost call it a dumpster dive although techinically it was sitting next to the dumpster in this case :) I set out to make it over, not sure exactly what I was going to do. First I had to demo the inside which made the frame very weak of course so after cutting up some weathered cedar boards my dad gave me, I screwed them into the sides. Ummm, I sort of just wanted to hang out in the shed after cutting all that cedar, smelled soooo good! Okay, so liking how rustic it looked I decided to take this piece a little country, I mean ALOT COUNTRY.

To add reinforcement to the back and center of the piece I added a small 1 ft shelf and some old kitchen cabinet doors that I cut the center out of and attached chicken wire to. My hubs asked me if I needed some chickens when he saw me doing this part...he still thinks its weird, oh well :). I told him it's got to scream "Come get your farm fresh eggs". Anyway, this project cost me $0.00! That's right I used EVERYTHING I had on hand! It's not perfect, cuz, well I built it, but it is VERY STURDY and that's what counts most, right? Slowly but surely I am getting better at my building skills, promise!

Oh, and the paint is RED and black...for some reason my pics look more PINK, yikes! Maybe because it's nearly midnight again and I just took them...when will I learn? To see this table in person come visit me at the craft fair :). Adios, friends.