My latest project.
Showing posts with label projects. Show all posts
Showing posts with label projects. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
And so, in a whirlwind of stripey-green majesty...
With a little bit of this:
And here is the finished product!
DI Chair- $25
Fabric- $21
Wood Stain- $8
Trim- $7.50
Having the sense of satisfaction that comes from chillaxin' in your handiwork in front of the TV- Priceless.
And here is the finished product!
DI Chair- $25
Fabric- $21
Wood Stain- $8
Trim- $7.50
Having the sense of satisfaction that comes from chillaxin' in your handiwork in front of the TV- Priceless.
Happy Birthday Project
So, for my Bday, my sister (at my request) purchased a chair from DI for me. The idea was that I was going to reupholster it, somehow, and now almost two months later the project is finally coming to an end. I only have to add the finishing touches and it'll be done. I must say, it's a huge improvement from the $25 yellow, worn, nasty thing it once was...
And with a finished picture coming soon!
And with a finished picture coming soon!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
A Crafty Guy
Ok, yeah Darian, sorry for stealing your screen name, but it was the first thing that came to my mind!
Well, in the midst of trips, illnesses, dances, 18 credits, and a myriad other aspects of life, I've been devoting my time to a couple of projects that I'm finally almost done with. And here they are!
Starting with this little guy...
I'm thinking his name is Pinhead, given that he is a pincushion. I borrowed the idea from a crafting blog to make an anime marshmallow pincushion. True, he turned out to be slightly base-ball-ish, but he serves his purpose.
Next is my sock Cthulhu kÉ™-THOO-loo (the idea of which, I also borrowed) It's basically a modified sock monkey who has been modeled to look like H. P. Lovecraft's fictional demon of the same name. I couldn't find any green socks to make him with, so I ended up dyeing some white ones. I also used a sewing maching for the first time in 5 years, so I'm pretty pleased.
And last but not least, is my vintage suitcase!
$5 from DI. I washed all the scuff marks from the outside, tore out the lining, and relined the inside with modpodge and a wood-patterned ConTact paper.
So I'm feeling pretty crafty lately.
Well, in the midst of trips, illnesses, dances, 18 credits, and a myriad other aspects of life, I've been devoting my time to a couple of projects that I'm finally almost done with. And here they are!
Starting with this little guy...
I'm thinking his name is Pinhead, given that he is a pincushion. I borrowed the idea from a crafting blog to make an anime marshmallow pincushion. True, he turned out to be slightly base-ball-ish, but he serves his purpose.
Next is my sock Cthulhu kÉ™-THOO-loo (the idea of which, I also borrowed) It's basically a modified sock monkey who has been modeled to look like H. P. Lovecraft's fictional demon of the same name. I couldn't find any green socks to make him with, so I ended up dyeing some white ones. I also used a sewing maching for the first time in 5 years, so I'm pretty pleased.
And last but not least, is my vintage suitcase!
$5 from DI. I washed all the scuff marks from the outside, tore out the lining, and relined the inside with modpodge and a wood-patterned ConTact paper.
So I'm feeling pretty crafty lately.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
The Ottoman Empire
I spent the Valentine's Day weekend in Missoula Montana with my favorite Brother and Sister-in-law, and while there, I spotted this foot-stool thingy at a thrift store.
It cost $15 which struck me as a bit much, but Melinda managed to knock off 10% of the price and I drove home the proud owner the the darling beige beauty. With the help of my re-upholstery savvy sister in law, I purchased some CHEAP pleather and we were well on our way, ripping seams and unscrewing screws like pros. After some fancy sewing machine work performed by Melinda and various other tasks performed by Lindsay and myself, we finished and here is the finished product!
Gorgeous, I know! So after $13.50 for the original, $6 for the fabric, $1 for some string, and $3 for furniture nails, totaling $23.50. DANG I'm good!
PS-I wish the AFTER shot was a bit more dazzling, but alas, I don't have a very nice camera! So if anyone is interested in buying this little beauty, I'm willing to sell for upwards of $250... :)
BEFORE
It cost $15 which struck me as a bit much, but Melinda managed to knock off 10% of the price and I drove home the proud owner the the darling beige beauty. With the help of my re-upholstery savvy sister in law, I purchased some CHEAP pleather and we were well on our way, ripping seams and unscrewing screws like pros. After some fancy sewing machine work performed by Melinda and various other tasks performed by Lindsay and myself, we finished and here is the finished product!
AFTER
Gorgeous, I know! So after $13.50 for the original, $6 for the fabric, $1 for some string, and $3 for furniture nails, totaling $23.50. DANG I'm good!
PS-I wish the AFTER shot was a bit more dazzling, but alas, I don't have a very nice camera! So if anyone is interested in buying this little beauty, I'm willing to sell for upwards of $250... :)
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