Last week was one of those weeks that was busy and non-stop, but I found myself with this incredible, insatiable desire to tackle some craft projects that had been sitting and calling my name for what feels like AGES. I had been waiting until I had extra time to just devote fully to them. That time just never really was going to show up, so I finally realized that I could at least start them and none of them weren't things that I couldn't do in small steps. I really found myself taking advantage of nap time and those few minutes at a time when between one and five kids were actively involved in something (which means seconds or minutes!).
I thrive on being crafty and creative (though I'm not in the slightest artistic!) and it was good for my soul to get a few things done. It definitely put an extra smile on my face, brought joy, and made me feel productive!
Project 1: Galvanized Steel Pail Covered for outside use on the patio to either be used as a planter or to hold various little items that I keep close by for the littles (bubbles, chalk, sunscreen, hotwheels, etc...)
Project 2: This one was the most sentimental and it was one that I had been wanting to do for quite awhile, but emotionally just wasn't ready. With Father's Day being that weekend, I knew it was time. I took one of my Dad's "famous" dress shirts and made it into an apron. I originally planned on making a memory bear, but a friend suggested an apron and I KNEW that was exactly what I wanted to do. I am passionate about aprons because of what they represent and I have just fallen in love with them (like some women and shoes). I do admit that making those first cuts were very nerve wracking! However, the finished product is a priceless treasure. I combined several different pinterest ideas and then just kind of went out on my own once I got started.
Project 3: an antique house mailbox that we bought last summer at our local PACA store (organization that removes materials from old homes to be repurposed). I painted it to be used on the porch to hold papers and such that people drop off when we aren't home. I also thought it would be special to use it as a mailbox for family use (not through the mail system). It currently is sitting on a table, but I think we may attach it to the house.
Project 4: I recently recovered our porch glider cushion with the black and white pattern you see above and I had wanted to add red pillows as soon as I picked out the fabric. Pillows are expensive so I knew I'd eventually have to make them. We had just started loading up another van full of things to take to be donated and as a last second decision I grabbed some white battenburg lace pillows back out of the stack. They no longer matched our bedding and I had planned to pass them along to someone else, but then I realized it would work well recovered. Another easy project with a great pop of color!
and a glimpse of everything pulled together for a spot that I love to spend the mornings enjoying
At this point, it was getting close to time to get things together for Bradlee's 7th Birthday, but I just couldn't resist starting another project. The DIY craft bug had bitten and overtaken.
So I started a quilt top for a new baby. I plan to finish it this weekend and then I have a big project ready to tackle that I can hardly wait to get finished! (Yes, this has caused my reading passion to slow down, but I still finished 5 books this week! LOL)
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