A Sturdy Shelf

I am in LOVE!!!

 I love this shelf so much I want to make about 10 of them just for myself.

My sister in law bought a shelf like this at a craft show last year and when I saw it at her house I knew I could build it.

The supplies for this project were…

2- 2x6x6

1- moulding at 6 ft.

5- hooks

optional- Kreg Jig and PH Screws

I first cut my 2x6's one at 4 ft and the other at 5 ft.  drilled holes to connect them with my Kreg jig and it was as sturdy as can be.  

Next I cut the moulding edges at 45 degrees and glued it to the bottom 2x6.  My moulding had a bow in it so I ended up using my Nail Gun also it keep it in place.  I filled the holes with filler and then started the painting.  After putting on a cream coat I decided I wanted to glaze it with a brown tint also.

To hang this shelf I used 2 Saw Tooth hook at 10" from each side.

To make sure I put the nails in the right spot on the wall I always put a dab of toothpaste on each hook.

 This would be a great front entry shelf to hold coats, backpacks or cute decorations.

 I'm using mine to hold my cleaning supplies and aprons so they aren't hanging out on the floor!

ENJOY! I hope you make some of your own!

A Valentines Day Arrow

I've started on Valentines for this year and am waiting for my Sketch Pens to come in the mail so I can finish!  I got started the other day when Silhouette had their free pattern for the week as a cute Arrow template!  I thought it was awesome so Evelyn and I took a walk to the Orchard by our house and got little sticks to hold them together.

After realizing how much I loved it I went out to the garage got a scrap piece of 1x12, a ruler and a bowl and drew an arrow.

With my Band Saw I cut it out, then sanded it really good with the Belt Sander and then got to painting!

I still cannot believe how easy it was and how awesome it turned out!  Jefferson said he was impressed which always makes me feel like I have created something incredible! haha

So, there you have it.  The love is this way.

DIY Adirondack Chairs and Table

I love Ana White. 

She's a genius.

She's amazing.

She's extremely talented.

The first project I ever build from her plans was the Rustic X Table

I had planned on using it inside my house as an end table but couldn't decide how to finish it so I made 2 Adirondack chairs to go with it to make it a yard furniture set!

I'm so creative! haha

TA-DA!!  I'm sure you've notice by now that picture taking is not really my thing.  Well Jefferson took this one but still.  I use my iPhone, so please, no judging!

I also have dogs that when you're outside think it's time to place. 

Even if your trying to do a totally awesome photo shoot. haha

Oh, and my grass doesn't exist.  It is on the to-do list this spring.

This is me saying, "This isn't going to work, is it?"

The awesome thing about these chairs are that an 18x18 or 20x20 cushion will fit it perfectly!

I am going to sell this set on Craigslist and would like to paint them to what someone would want.  If they want to keep them as the natural wood I still need to do a good sanding and painting.