First Few Crafts

I clearly cannot take credit for these crafts. Some blogs have inspired me and I have taken a few tips and ideas to get started. I'm totally thrilled about the stocking holders I have made. No longer will I use tacks to place them in the mantel. Yikes...I know. Crap I've Made has provided me with this idea. Thank you! I used a 2x4, measured it out and cut 8- 6inch blocks. I then measured out scrapbook paper and cut and Mod Podged it on. The letters I printed out on my computer and cut them out. I hope to one day have a Cricut. I then screwed the blocks together and placed hooks in the front. They turned out adorable. Although I cannot hang them full, they look adorable until Santa arrives.

Steven (dad)

Bryce

Jake

Erin (mom)

I also decorated this wreath I have been hanging on the front door for the past few year. Before I decorated it, it was basic and boring. I am embarrassed to say that I had hung a smushed up red ribbon on the front of it last year, being too lazy and pregnant to make it look cute. I added everything you see. I bought a wooden letter C and painted that red and added white polka dots. I then hot glued everything else you see. I have had so many compliments!

                            *erin*

The Craft Desk

I started with this old nasty 70's green retro desk that I boght for $12 at a thrist store

The drawers had an awful paper on the bottom that we pulled out

We sanded down the entire desk

We then use putty to fill in the holes and chips

Finally we spray painted it white and I recovered the insides of the drawers. I am still searching out inexpensive handles for the drawers but it turned out great.

Almost final product

*erin*

Where to Start...

So I'm totally new to this blog thing. I have become completely obsessed with looking at your blogs that I just decided to jump into the game and make my own. I've always been told I am a crafty person and it definitely runs in the family, but since having my two boys, I sorta put my crafting ways aside and was a full time mommy and wife. With life slowly falling into place and things feeling content, I kicked myself in the rear, that was a sight, and pulled out my brand new sewing machine that had been sitting in the box for almost 10 months. (Thanks Mom). I bought a desk at Angel View Thrift Store in town for a whopping $12, had my awesome husband assist me in sanding and painting it (pictures to follow), cleared out our office, and made myself a craft "corner". I am about to Get My Craft On! Wish me luck and please continue to inspire me and provide me with the motivation to continue to work my mind, hands and crafty attitude.

*erin*