First attempt

A few weeks ago, I snatched up some of the bead-board planks as they were being ripped of my back porch. It was one of the nice days we had so I managed to sand them outside...Mr. Zettel cut them in the assorted lengths for me and I stuffed them in the basement. Well, today I dug a few out, just to play with. I like the idea, I like the whole attitude these old, little boards ooze, but I don't care for the stencils I had. So, there in the title of "first attempt."

      The end result...I think I'll have a lot of fun with this, as soon as I get the right font to work with! 

         Carpe Diem, Raylene

Rainy Day Project

I had been debating about this foot stool for some time now. I found it in a second hand shop in Kalamazoo, Mi. when I was visiting my daughter, Jennifer. I was quite proud of the fact that I snagged it up for just $10 ! However, when I got it home it just didn't quite feel right in it's present condition. So, I changed it...and I've changed it again..this is the final result.

I took the old embroidered top off and painted over the distressed white I had done earlier. I used 2 coats of  licorice black acrylic paint. I had a scrap remnant of black and white striped canvas material and used that for the new top. Using my trusty mini staple gun, I tacked my new top on in no time! Applying a light coat of MinWax finishing paste (I love this stuff!)with a soft brush, I let it set for 10 minutes and then gently buffed it off. I screwed the top back on and there it is!! My little stool will look very at home in my bedroom in front of an old caned chair I'm redoing. Until next time! Carpe Diem! Raylene

 

busy, busy, busy

It's been very hectic around here the last few weeks. Trees (sniff, sniff) taken down, shingles being pulled off, and the old back porch roof, finally (YES) being ripped off. This old house is smiling from eave to eave as are its occupants!

 Eric and Mr.Zettel have been taking advantage of the nice weather we've had these past few weeks. Their work is much appreciated! Almost finished with a project I started a few weeks back. I've been sidetracked with other things and now that the holidays are fast approaching, I'm hoping to get everything done. A trip to Home Depot tomorrow for the paint I need to finish the dresser and then on to the baby-doll crib for Miss Lily's room. Until next time, Carpe Diem! Raylene