Thursday, February 10, 2011

some recent projects

So I'm finally getting around to posting these projects I've had in the works for so long.  There were some problems and speedbumps along the way.  But they are mostly done except for the one the kids decided was too cute to leave alone, and essentially destroyed.  {sigh}

a valentine garland from construction paper.  As usual, I didn't finish it.  If it was a bit longer, it would hang better, but, oh well.



Some yarn hearts made with cornstarch glue.  A friend showed me the idea in the February edition of Family Fun magazine.  The kids did NOT enjoy making this, but I did.






Then, I've been working on two projects for a friend.  End results will be revealed soon.


Now for the grand finale.  I was dying to make this:



So I got all the materials from random places, and painted, and sanded, and painted, and peeled, and primed and repainted, and waited, and glued, and waited, and glued more, and tied, and filled, and adjusted, and tied, and..............


I also got a new table for the entry at TJ Maxx.  LOOOOOVE it!

But now, after three kids got hungry for some sweets, I was left with this:

Such is life.  I'll try to do better about posting ideas for projects as I find them.  You might want to try them too.  

Happy Crafting!!!!!



3 comments:

  1. Love the last project, are those candle holders?? If so, where did you get them! I'm now dying to try that tooo!!!

    REally like your blog:)

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  2. They ARE candle holders! I got them at the consignment corner, at the corner of broadway and ??????? Kind of across the street from Bella Rues. But they have wooden ones at Hobby Lobby, and I'm sure you could find some at other thrift shops too.

    THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. I want to make those yarn hearts. How cute! I absolutely LOVE the candle holders with candy and ribbons to coordinate the holidays. Your entrance table looks very nice and stylish.
    Keep up the cute crafts.

    Leigh Ann

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