Hutch Redo

I found a two piece hutch at the thrift store a while back. I told hubby I just had to have it. So on the roof of my truck it was bound and tied. It was moving to a new home. And it's been in the garage a long time. My hubby wanted it out of his work shop so he helped me along a bit, especially with the painting. But it is finally finished and I am so happy and pleased with the outcome.

It was really in good shape except for some scratches and yellow gooey stuff stuck on it. Hubby fixed all that up though! First, I needed to prep the hutch for painting by sanding it. I used my B&D palm sander. Then I wiped off all the dust with a tack cloth and the shop vac. Now, my piece was ready for the first coat of paint, which is primer. Primer is a special paint that is usually white. I purchased a latex based primer, since it is easier to work with than oil based paint. Then I bought some paint. A litre each of brown, green and glaze. The first coat was brown mixed with glaze. The second coat was green mixed with glaze. I also put a bit of gold metallic glaze in with the green.

Here are some before and after shots.

I now have it in my craftroom.

Thanks for stopping by!

Christina

Apron Giveaway!!!

For all you Apron Goddesses out there IBeCooking is welcoming
in the New Yearwith an Apron Giveaway!

This gorgeous red apron with white polka dots and ruffles is HOT!! You'd definitely be a hot tamale in the kitchen wearing this one...

To enter the giveaway head on over to:
http://aprongoddesses.blogspot.com/2010/01/welcome-in-new-year-with-giveaway-from.html

Decorated Pillar Candle

I bought a pillar candle at the dollar store ages ago hoping to add some life to it. It has been sitting on my craft table for months! I thought since it is a new year and I finally refinished my hutch why not finish the candle. So I did! What do you think. Pretty huh!

Cork Board Cover

Little by little I have been organizing and decorating my craft room and its coming out really nice! I had this old and simple cork board for a very long time and figured it needed a huge makeover! So with a little help of fabric, string, staple gun , and buttons, it went from this.......














to this...






even made homemade tacks....
glued thumbtacks onto buttons....



Warm Wishes
Christina

Happy New Year!

Hello and welcome ME to Blogger. You can read about me on the sidebar. This is going to be such a wonderful year and I am so looking forward to sharing my journey with anyone who will follow or just drop-in every once in awhile.


Warmest Wishes,
Christina