These are some woodworking and decorating projects, beginning in 2012. I'm having so much fun!
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1 We needed a workbench. I was recently returned my son's dresser that he grew up with. Until late, they had been using it as a TV stand. We wrapped the top with an old blanket and secured with duct tape.
2 Next, we measured the dresser and made an open box frame, just big enough to slip over. We then used pocket holes to screw the plywood down, aligning the back edge.
3 Lastly, we screwed the frame to the back side of the dresser and now have a very sturdy work area, and the dresser is no worse for wear.
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5 This is a simple "Door" trellis we made in 2013, using fir wood and pocket holes with a Kreg jig
6 ...and what project is not more perfect with a grandchild shown with it? : )
7 I had about 2,000 craft sticks, just lying around in my closet. I painted several hundred in the colors of my new bedroom.
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9 A board screwed and secured with clamps held the rows straight.
10 We overlapped the edges, then snipped the pieces flush.
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12 Smaller pieces were glued around the edges, then this piece was distressed and glazed.
13 After it was dry, the 10" mirror was glued in place. This 30" piece hangs over the electric fireplace in my bedroom.
14 This Adirondak chair was our first project after getting my miter saw. The plans were from Anna White's book. She also has a website www.anna-white.com.
15 We sailed along pretty well, and ended up making five of these!
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18 Lupe and I...Eeeek..no makeup!
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20 Here is an interesting project. I've had these chairs for 20+ years and love them, but the fading has worsened recently.
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22 I'd wanted to spruce up Hubby's den, so we decided to paint them with Annie Sloan paint!
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26 Since the pattern is so contrasting, being checks, it took two full coats plus one, watered down, to cover.
27 After a coat of Annie Sloan clear wax, they look and feel similar to leather.
28 They now have a different personality in the hunting themed den.
29 This is the area for our outdoor dresser.
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31 We made four open boxes, filling with dirt as we stacked. These were supported at the back with uprights screwed in.
32 The top unit has a bottom, as well as a top. The front is hinged and folds forward to hide tools and gloves.
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34 Drawer fronts ready to go on.
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36 We also added painted sides. BTW, the majority of this unit was inexpensive cedar.
37 This was the first year, Spring 2013
38 This was Summer 2014
39 I wanted to make a couple of inexpensive nightstands, and once again, took inspiration from Anna White's book. Her photo, here, is of a finished buffet/sofa table.
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41 We took liberties with the plans and measurements, but they turned out similar anyway.
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43 They were painted, distressed and glazed.
44 Dollhouse shingles were added for a cottage effect.
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46 First use of my new Porter Cable router. Lupe and I were both covered with wood chips and saw dust, but the faux "drawer fronts" came out great!
