Holiday project

So, we finished project #1 and I have a few new crafts up my sleeve.  Some of them cannot be shared because they are Christmas gifts, so I will share what I can share now!

I am not sure on a timeline for this next project, but it shouldn't take too long (Since it's already been on the 'to do' list since September/October).  We got the supplies last week and I may give it a try tomorrow after B's therapy and running some errands with my mother and sister.

I found this idea on Pinterest, which is a huge timesucker.  But totally worth it, in my opinion.  Honestly, who doesn't know about Pinterest?  Where have you been?  If you know about blogs, you should know about Pinterest.  How many times can I write Pinterest in this paragraph?  Pinterest is a place for people to "pin" websites and ideas in a virtual place on the internet.  (answer: 5)

We used this with ideas for the desk:

http://www.pinterest.com/Lauraoneyear/desk-dining-room/

I also have a craft ideas board, which is where I placed our next project:

http://www.pinterest.com/Lauraoneyear/craft-ideas/

Source-It's a Shabby Thing

I am going to create a holiday decoration that I can change as needed.  I actually have Halloween clings and Thanksgiving clings.  So, I have been meaning to do this for a while, but...life happened, yet again!  Hopefully I will have it here for you guys to see before Thanksgiving!

*If you would like to do this project, Target has clings in the 1 spot

Project #1-DONE!

We finished the project!  It has actually been done for a while, now.  I just didn't really have take the time to blog.

So...behold...The new desk!

The improved file cabinet.  I can write on the top drawer with dry erase marker. :)

The desk with the old chair.  Stay tuned for an update on those, too!

There were quite a few steps to this, and before we started, we had not really taken on a project like this together.  I mean, we installed my mom's microwave and went camping and put the tent together in the dark and that made me realize, that maybe we shouldn't do these projects together anymore.

However, with the invention of Pinterest, I looked around my house and felt...well...blah!  It needs some personal touches.  And I don't mean the toys that are EVERYWHERE!  How many toys can an almost 2 year old own?  Don't answer that, because Christmas and her birthday are coming up and I do not know where I will put everything!  (Stay tuned for organization posts!)

We started with this file cabinet.

The lock...so you don't steal my stuff!

I put all of the hardware in a bag. 

primer for the file cabinet

The top of the desk.  Poplar plywood with quarter-round

We also used gel stain...it's old, but it worked!

Table, with the legs

My fancy camera work

We finished with Poly and put three coats on.

Now, we need to fill up that wall space!

The desk is in the corner of our dining room.  We chose to make it ourselves because we just couldn't find a desk that fit our style and the space.  I am very happy with how it turned out.  I am excited to share our future projects!  I have lots of crafts to complete and of course we have to find something to put on those walls above the desk!

Where have I been?

Well...I don't know what to tell you.  I stopped blogging for a bit.  We were still working on projects and I was still working on losing weight, but somehow, I'm back up!

I would tell you that I don't know how that happened, but I do.  Sometimes, life can get a little bit overwhelming and you just have to take a lil' break. 

My sister in law told me this weekend that the blog inspired her and she noticed that I hadn't been blogging.  How sweet!  So, thank you Amy for the push to start up again! 

We DID finish our first project!  I will post pictures this week, I promise!