tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3946819645593808852024-03-08T15:19:22.436-05:00Quirks and ProgressA blog about all my quirks and progress. Here's hoping for less quirks and more progress.Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-23303695457553038172014-12-10T17:36:00.000-05:002014-12-10T17:36:26.930-05:00Diaper CakeI made my first diaper cake this summer. For those of you living under rocks, or who never watched Sex and the City, a diaper cake is a centerpiece made of diapers that is supposed to look like a tiered wedding cake. The mom-to-be can then use the diapers. So basically it's a cute way of giving a box of diapers. <br />
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In my case, it took two boxes of diapers - 180 diapers total! I used the "no roll method" featured <a href="http://thebeansproutnotes.blogspot.com/2012/02/no-roll-diaper-cake-tutorial.html" target="_blank">here</a> because rolling 180 diapers into tubes seemed like a ridiculous pain.<br />
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<br />Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-75421589110037033022014-02-17T17:38:00.001-05:002014-02-17T17:40:21.466-05:00Guest Bedroom for My MomI've been neglecting my sad little blog but I promise it's not because I haven't been doing anything. I've been doing lots. I just haven't taken good pictures of anything that I've done. I started this post forever ago, but never published it because I wanted to take better pictures. Apparently that's not going to happen so I'm posting anyway. <br />
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My parents bought a new house about a year ago and my mom let me play decorator for one of the guest bedrooms. She wanted to use two twin beds that she already had but everything else was new. So I made headboards with matching bed skirts, drapes and pillows. As usual, I completely underestimated the amount of time that it would take to make everything. There was a four day span that I felt like I was working in a sweat shop but I'm pretty happy with the way everything turned out. <br />
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I actually made the drapes the right way (with a proper lining and big hem). That was a bit of a pain but the results were totally worth it. The drapes just hang much better that way. The instructions I followed are <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-make-lined-drapespicture-tutorial.html" target="_blank">here.</a> <br />
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I made the headboard using a method similiar to this <a href="http://www.bhg.com/rooms/bedroom/headboard/upholstered-headboard-how-to/" target="_blank">one</a> at Better Homes and Gardens. The headboards are actually mounted to the wall rather than the bed using a <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/OOK-Hangman-200-lb-French-Cleat-Picture-Hanger-with-Wall-Dog-Mounting-Screws-13-Pack-55316/202341629" target="_blank">french cleat</a> (is it just me or does that sound dirty??). I find this keeps the headboard from being wobbly. Also, the french cleat allows you to slide the headboard to the right or left without drilling new holes in the wall so placement doesn't have to be perfect. <br />
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The night stands, turquoise pillows, and duvets are from Ikea. The fabric for the headboards, drapes and bedskirts came from <a href="http://www.ohcoinc.com/" target="_blank">Ocho</a>, my favorite budget fabric store. The rug is also from Ocho. The fabric for the sage green pillows is from <a href="http://lsfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Lewis and Sheron</a>, my favorite splurge fabric store. The mirrors are from Homegoods. I think my total budget was around $600 which was only possible because of Ocho. The headboard fabric was only $7.50 a yard. The 8x11 wool rug was a steal at $200. <br />
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This room is definitely a work in progres. I'm working on accessories and art and hope to soon have a finished room with better pictures. <br />
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Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-58347721412407317122013-06-27T15:18:00.000-04:002013-06-27T15:18:56.353-04:00Dear Chairs, I Give Up - A Cautionary Tale of the Dangers of Painting Wood When I first moved to Atlanta after lawschool, I ended up with my grandmother's kitchen table and chairs. When I got the set, it was stained with a really pretty dark finish. Unfortunately the set was pretty beaten up and needed to be refinished. <br />
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I didn't have the time or the inclination to properly refinish the set. So I just slapped some paint on it and called it done. <br />
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In the past six years these chairs were painted white, then red (which was a horrible idea that I immediately rectified), then black, then white, then black again. <br />
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I recently recovered the cushions to match my new blue and grey color scheme. I planned on just slapping another coat of white paint on the chairs but didn't like the look of the fabric with the stark white paint. <br />
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I decided the chairs would look better if they were stripped and stained.<br />
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I started sanding in December. <br />
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Six months later and I'm still sanding.<br />
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3 chairs are about 95% complete. <br />
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One chair is only halfway done. <br />
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I just can't take it anymore. I cannot bear sanding for another minute. <br />
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I give up. <br />
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So I just bought these Parsons Chairs on Craigslist. <br />
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I plan to make slipcovers for them. Hopefully that won't take six months.<br />
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So I was feeling much better about the state of my balcony.<br />
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Well, except for the blue floors. <br />
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Since I live in a condo, I don't exactly have a great space to do any sort of project like say, spray painting. So I just use my balcony.<br />
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For this painting project, I just spray painted on a drop cloth. Unfortunately it didn't quite cover the entire balcony. Basically it just covered that area with the nice rug. Luckily, the floor was already <br />
weathered and faded, so the slight blue tinge just sort of blends in. That's what I tell myself anyway.<br />
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Just don't look under the rug.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I do have a pretty nice view. <br />
Unfortunately, my photography skills are sub-par so I can't get a good shot of the balcony and the nice view. <br />
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Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-6287567695546878532013-03-21T19:12:00.000-04:002013-03-21T19:12:03.326-04:00DIY Skirted Console Table: Putting Square Pegs into Round HolesI needed a really odd sized table. Something really narrow, but kind of long. Like a console table, but smaller. I'd pinned a few skirted console tables on Pinterest like this one:<br />
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So it occurred to me that it would be super easy to make a skirted table because no one would know what the actual table looked like! <br />
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So I went to Home Depot and bought 4 deck baulsters (for $.89 each) to use for table legs. I just planned to screw these into a spare piece of pine board to make the table. <br />
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Obivously I am not a master carpenter, but even I knew that this table would probably be super rickety. So I found these rubber leg tips.<br />
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I managed to get the tips on the legs and the legs screwed to the board pretty quickly. It was still pretty rickety so I ended up adding an apron to further stablize the table. </div>
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I certainly wouldn't dance on this table. </div>
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Capable of supporting the weight of not one, but TWO picture frames, a vase, a book and an empty jar. <br />
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Most importantly, the skirt hides my router, roller skates and a couple of other random objects that I have no place for!</div>
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Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-59537383479860056442013-02-08T18:00:00.000-05:002013-02-08T18:00:05.573-05:00My Van Gogh Knock-Off: I don't think he's worried...Last night I joined a co-worker at Dip N Dab. You know one of those places where you BYOB and they provide you with paint, a canvas and instruction so that YOU TOO CAN BE AN ARTIST! Last night we knocked off Vincent Van Gogh. <br />
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As much as I hate mass produced art, I really like <a href="https://www.dipndab.com/" target="_blank">Dip N Dab</a> , or <a href="https://www.sipsnstrokes.com/" target="_blank">Sips N Strokes</a>, or <a href="https://www.canvasbyu.com/home.aspx" target="_blank">Canvas By You</a>. I always leave feeling talented and really inspired to go home and paint. <br />
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Once I get home and get out my paint, I realize that I am not a talented painter. I guess that's why Dip N Dab is in business. Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-27538322259082882862013-01-07T07:30:00.000-05:002013-01-07T17:12:26.040-05:00Making a Palm Tree out of Pineapple <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So I've been neglecting my blog, but seriously, I promise it's not because I haven't been doing anything. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have been doing LOTS OF STUFF. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I just haven't exactly finished ANYTHING. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">But there's no rule against posting something that I created two years ago right?? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So here's a centerpiece that I made for a tiki party that we threw for some friends who were getting married. This was in 2011, the year that I actually finished things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">To make the centerpiece I hollowed out some pineapples and stacked them on a frame I made by hammering two dowels into a piece of 2x4 (save the pineapple for your pina colodas! fresh pineapple makes them so much better). I used sago plam fronds from the farmers market for the plam leaves. I poured some brown sugar on a tray to cover the base and create "sand." Obviously, actual sand would have been a more realistic and less sticky choice, but that would have required a trip to the hardware store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Now you know how to make a palm tree out of pineapples for you next tiki party or luau. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Since its January, I know you're probably running out to buy those pineapples right now....</span> </div>
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Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-42976538586850434242012-10-30T18:00:00.002-04:002012-10-30T18:01:52.075-04:00Happy Halloween!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I really love pumpkin carving but hate the part where you have to clean out the inside of the pumpkin. This year I decided to forgo the guts cleaning part and that worked pretty well. Wish I could say the same thing for the black paint that I used. Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-9640112144622901022012-10-24T15:20:00.001-04:002012-10-24T15:20:02.952-04:00It's Been a While..I've been neglecting my sad little blog recently but it's not because I haven't been doing anything! <br />
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I've actually tackled quite a few projects recently. Since my last post I have:<br />
Recovered my headboard<br />
Made new pillows for my bed<br />
Made a rectangular wooden side table for my entry area<br />
Made a nice little tailored skirt for said table<br />
Hosted a baby shower. <br />
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Hosting this baby shower involved:<br />
Embroidering pennants with the baby's name on them<br />
Hemming fabric to make a table cloth and table runner<br />
Growing wheat grass in metal containers (which is super quick and easy BTW) <br />
Making bunting<br />
Making a million cupcakes<br />
Throwing half a million cupcakes away<br />
Making a dessert stand<br />
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The DIY dessert stand was made from MDF, a square dowel and some 1/4" trim. The metal containers are from Ikea and I grew the wheat grass from wheat berries that I got at the local health food store. <br />
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The baby shower was a lot of fun and most of the things that I made were pretty cute. Unfortunately, I did a terrible job of taking pictures. <br />
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Atleast you know I haven't just been sitting on the couch watching soaps. Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-13835024408099373272012-09-04T12:09:00.001-04:002012-09-04T12:10:17.225-04:00DIY: How to Make a Colander<br />
1. Heat one stove eye on high for approximately two minutes or the amount of time it takes to make stove top pop corn. <br />
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4. Remove bowl. Your new colander is ready for use! <br />
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Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-34924270263697843672012-07-13T11:31:00.000-04:002012-07-15T13:10:56.373-04:00Future Projects<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm super excited for my future projects! </span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I'm going to (attempt to) make a bench out of a headboard! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Unless you've been living under a rock and are completely deprived of Pinterest and all home decor blogs, you've probably already seen a million benches made from headboards so this announcement is probably less exciting for you than it is for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This project is particularly exciting because I'll be making it for Work BFF's Mother. Someone actually trusts me to turn a family heirloom into a piece of furniture! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This bench from <a href="http://www.twicelovely.com/2010/08/pediment-headboard-bench.html" target="_blank">Twice Lovely</a> is one of my favorite examples head board benches.<br />
Don't expect mine to look anything like that for two reasons: <br />
1) I have no idea what the headboard that I'll be using looks like, and<br />
2) I have no idea how to actually build a bench from a headbord. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, so its not really an heirloom. That would be too much pressure. Work BFF assures me that this isn't an heirloom and has been taking up space in a barn or some other location where you store your less than cherished items. So her mother probably won't cry and/or forbid Work BFF from associating with me if I mess this up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That's reassuring. I'd miss her if that happened. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I'm also redoing my headboard and pillows and everything else that's red and black in my bedroom. I got a <a href="http://quirksandprogress.blogspot.com/2012/03/cha-cha-changes.html" target="_blank">new rug a few months ago</a> and that has (obviously) necessitated a complete decor redo of my entire condo. Luckily my condo is just basically one big room so redoing everything shouldn't be too hard. </span><br /></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bye-bye blah black and white bedroom!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Of course at the rate I'm going I'll be finished with the redo just about the time that blue ikat rugs become the avocado green applicances of the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Oh well. </span>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-28780199045421085052012-06-13T18:20:00.000-04:002012-06-13T18:20:44.867-04:00Struggles<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After completing the ottoman, I decided that I should do a "simple" project that would just take a few hours. I'm pretty impatient so I appreciate any sort of instant gratification project. So I decided to make some pillows. I sew and make pillows all the time so didn't think I'd have any problems. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Now, an entire month after I started, this is all that I have accomplished:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pillows I made for my work BFF.<br />
It was the least I could do after I hijacked her on the way home from a meeting and <br />
forced her to go with me to one of my favorite fabric stores. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Okay, well there are two of them, but that's all. I'm always amazed how "simple projects" turn into month long affairs. This was one of those projects where nothing went right. I swear that I must have defective thread. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The pillows look okay from the front. Just don't turn them around (luckily this is the internet so you can't). </span><br />
<br />Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-6619495925077204032012-05-23T19:57:00.000-04:002014-12-10T17:36:00.800-05:00How to Make an Ottoman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Overview: You'll upholster a piece of plywood and attach it to a wood base made of 1x4s and wood legs to make this ottoman. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Materials:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- 1 - 36" x 36" square of 3/4" plywood - you can adjust your sizes to make a larger or smaller ottoman </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- 1 - 12" x 34" x 3/4" plywood </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- 4 - 36" x 36" x 1" wood </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- 4 - wood legs - available in limited styles at Home Depot or Lowes - I used 9" legs from </span><a href="http://www.vandykes.com/furniture-furniture-feet-legs/c/510/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Van Dyke's Restorers</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- wood stain or paint </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- 1 - 36" x 36" x 4" piece of foam</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- high loft batting</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- 2 yards of fabric</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- 13 buttons with shanks covered in your fabric</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- waxed upholstery thread - you can find this at Hobby Lobby or </span><a href="http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Waxed-Button-Thread-20-Yards---Natural-Upholstery-Hardware-Accessories_stcVVproductId47568295VVcatId539483VVviewprod.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hancock Fabrics</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- 288" welting/cord covered in your fabric</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Tools: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- Drill/Driver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- Saw </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- 1 1/2" wood screws</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- 8 - 3" wood screws</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- Upholstery Needles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- Heavy Duty Staple Gun and Staples</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Instructions<br /><br />1. Paint or stain your legs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2. Cut a piece of 3/4" plywood into a 36" square. You will attach foam and batting to the top of this piece. You can make your ottoman smaller or larger, just be sure to adjust all your measurements accordingly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3. Cut two 36" long 1 x 4s pieces. Then cut two (approximately) 34" long 1x4 pieces so that you can form a 36" square. Did you know that a 1x4 isn't really one inch by four inches? That's the nominal length. The actual length is less. To determine the exact length you need, measure the width of each of the 36" pieces you just cut. Add the two widths together then subtract that from 36" to determine the length you need. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">4. Screw the four pieces you just cut to form a square (see picture below)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">5. Cut a 4x4 into four approximately 4" inch tall pieces. Again, 4" dimension is the nominal length. You'll need to cut it to match the height of the 1x4s you used to create your square. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">6. Attach the 4x4 pieces to the corners of the square with 3" wood screws making sure that the top of the 4x4 is flush with the top of the wood square (see picture below)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">36" square frame with 4x4 enforced corner</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">7. Cut a 12" wide piece of plywood to fit flush inside the square. Use wood screws to attach this piece to the top of the frame. Make sure the top of this piece is flush with the top of the square frame (see picture below). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">8. Attach legs. My legs had tenons so I had to drill holes for the tenons into the 4 x 4 side pieces. I then applied wood glue to the holes and attached the legs. The holes for the tenons should be tight. Most of the legs available at Home Depot or Lowes were attached by screwing the legs into a metal plate. If you have this kind of leg you'll need to attach the plate to the bottom of the 4 x 4 side pieces and then screw the legs into the plate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">9. Drill holes in the 36" plywood square for tufts. I used 13 buttons. You can use more or less. I drilled the holes in a diamond pattern (see drawing above). You can use a diamond pattern or square pattern. Its just a matter of preference. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">10. Cover the 36" plywood square with 4" thick foam. I could only find foam that was 24" wide so I had to piece the foam together to make a 36" square. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">11. Cover the foam with batting and staple the batting to the back of the wood. See picture below</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">12. Cover your buttons with fabric. I initially used a </span><a href="http://www.createforless.com/Dritz+Cover+Button+Kit+Craft+7/8/pid183582.aspx?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">button covering kit</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> from the fabric store but I found that it didn't really work very well with the fabric that I was using. I ended up just cutting fabric that was slightly larger than the button and sewing it on the back of the button. Make sure not to cover the button shank. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">13. Upholster your ottoman! There are lots of tutorials on the internet that describe this process so I won't detail the process. I would suggest you just look through these tutorials and see what works best for you. I don't think that DIY tufting is an exact science so it may take some trial and error to achieve the look you're going for. I definitely did a lot of erring. This </span><a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2010/01/diy-simple-tufted-headboard/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">tutorial form Censational Girl </span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> is pretty similiar to the process I followed. A couple of hints and suggestions though: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> - Double thread your buttons with waxed upholstery thread. You don't want to risk your thread breaking. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> - Many bloggers recommend that you cut holes in the batting and foam to achieve a deep tuft but I didn't </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- If you do not cut holes in the batting and foam for each tuft, it really helps to have someone to help push down on each button while you'll the thread through and staple it tightly from the bottom</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- If you do not have someone to push down on the button, you can use my (patent-pending) method of turning the ottoman top bottom side up on top of a small bottle or shot glass on the floor so that the button is resting on the top of the shot glass/bottle. Then you can kneel on the back of the ottoman to put pressure on the button and leave your hands free to pull and staple. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">14. Cover your welting/cording in fabric. Here's a </span><a href="http://www.curbly.com/users/modhomeecteacher/posts/4100-simple-steps-to-make-welt-cord-piping" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">great tutorial from Curbly</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> on how to cover your cording. To cover the cording/welting I cut four 37" inch long pieces. I sewed these (with a 1/2" seam allowance) end to end to create a loop. Then I used the fabric loop to cover the welting. I did this so that the seams in the welting would line up at the corners of the ottoman. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">15. Cover the sides of the frame with fabric. Staple the fabric on the inside of the frame so that no staples show on the outside of the frame. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">16. Staple the flat edge of the welting to the bottom edge of the upholstered top. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Welt stapled to bottom of upholstered top</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">17. Screw the upholstered top to the frame. To do this, place the upholstered top on the floor bottom side up. Place the frame on top making sure that your welting is even along the outside edge. Use wood screws to screw the plywood cross piece of the frame to the plywood upholstered top. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">18. Turn over your ottoman, pat yourself on the back, and put your feet up! </span><br />
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Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-89479316843525641012012-05-10T17:44:00.001-04:002012-07-10T11:46:47.972-04:00Pinterest Challenge: So I made an Ottoman<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So it’s been a while since my last update but that’s because I’ve been busy devoting all my free time to making this d*** ottoman. Unfortunately, I haven’t had any progress to report along the way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ergo, it’s been a while since my last update.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Now, about this ottoman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted an ottoman because there are tons of gorgeous rooms with these ottomans and I am very susceptible to marketing. Oh and they're pretty practical because you can use them as a coffee table or use them to put your feet up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I had pinned several of these same beautiful ottomans on <a href="http://pinterest.com/christylsander/living-room-ideas/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. Then it occurred to me that making an ottoman would be a perfect <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2012/07/summer-pinterest-challenge-paint-party/" target="_blank">Pinterest Challenge!</a> If you're not familiar, the Pinterest Challenge is hosted by Bloggers <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/" target="_blank">Sherry at Young House Love</a>, <a href="http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/" target="_blank">Katie at BowerPower</a>, <a href="http://www.tenjuneblog.com/" target="_blank">Michelle at Ten June</a>, and <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/" target="_blank">Kate at Centsational Girl. </a> The idea is that you actually make something that's inspired by one of your pins then you can share your creation with the blog world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean if a bunch of mice can make a wedding dress, then surely I can make my own clothes too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Second, I thought, surely it would be less expensive to make one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Of course it never even occured to me that I might be unable to make an ottoman. It also never occured to me to think that the ottoman that I made could be less wonderful than the $1200 version from Williams Sonoma.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like I said, delusional. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Since I was exptecting Williams Sonoma, I'm a little disappointed with the results, but that happens with basically every project that I do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I also learned a few important lessons that I'll share with you: </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">If it were easy to make tufted ottomans, Williams Sonoma would be unable able to sell them (for $1,200) and would go out of business. This is why Williams Sonoma is still in business</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">2) Fishing line does not make a good substitute for </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">waxed upholstery thread.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">4) </span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">It really hurts if you hit yourself in the nose with a half-sheet of plywood. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">5) To get a deep tuft, try balancing your tufted ottoman topside down on a glass bottle while kneeling on top of the ottoman. This leaves your hands free to pull and staple and will yield either a deep tuft or a broken bottle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">6) Making an ottoman can be surprisingly expensive. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">7) Target sells this ottoman for $300. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Now after reading all that if you'd still like to make your own ottoman, here's the link to my <a href="http://quirksandprogress.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-to-make-ottoman.html" target="_blank">instructions</a>! Good luck!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></h4>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-37039206598319179082012-04-23T11:30:00.000-04:002012-04-23T11:30:22.666-04:00First World Problems: Buying a Sofa is Harder than I ThoughtI just sold all my worldly belongings on Craigslist! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bye rug, couch, loveseat, coffee table and end tables.<br />
I've enjoyed or time together but feel as though we've grown apart style-wise</td></tr>
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Okay, well not everything, just my rug, coffee table, side tables, couch and loveseat. <br />
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But when you have to sit on your hardwood floors to watch TV, it can seem like you have no worldly belongings. <br />
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Clearly a <a href="http://first-world-problems.com/" target="_blank">first world problem</a> problem I know. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sad furniture-less living room. <br />
Ignore the half finished ottoman I am attempting to build.</td></tr>
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I was so excited to buy a new sofa, but it turns out that buying a sofa is a bit harder than I expected. Particularly because I need this thing NOW and can't wait to have one made. I know, another first world problem. <br />
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I found one at Havertys that I loved because it was pretty. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first choice sofa, the <a href="http://www.havertys.com/Product_51007?curIndex=9&resultCount=108" target="_blank">Celine</a> from Havertys</td></tr>
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But BF keeps trying to get me to be all practical and consider how I actually use my sofa. GAH. What a joykill. Normally I would just ignore his input and get what I want, practicality be damned, but I'm actually giving his opinion some weight since he was in the furniture business for a while.<br />
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That and the fact that I don't want to listen to him tell me "I told you so" when my pretty sofa turns out to be the most awful, ugly, uncomfortable piece of furniture ever. <br />
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So I've now considered and eliminated all options at Havertys, Ethan Allen, Basset and Restoration Hardware (obviously because I can't afford anything there).<br />
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Now I'm considering this one from Intaglia. Its the perfect size and I like the color. <br />
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Now if I can just have to get the BF's approval. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Retro Sofa from <a href="http://www.intagliahome.com/" target="_blank">Intaglia.</a> If you've never been there, I highly recommend them.<br />
Prices are reasonable and the salespeople are super friendly. </td></tr>
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<br />Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-35036080924549906832012-04-19T20:00:00.000-04:002012-04-20T10:02:04.835-04:00Small Appliance Repair: If it wasn't broken before, it certainly is now<br />
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<br />Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-57841322238394589712012-04-02T21:36:00.000-04:002012-04-02T21:36:25.279-04:00More Dumpster DivingI've previously shared some of the <a href="http://www.quirksandprogress.blogspot.com/2012/02/things-people-throw-away-how-hoarding.html" target="_blank">things I've found in or by my dumpster. </a> <br />
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Once again I'm just amazed at the things that people throw away. When I took out the trash Saturday I found two perfectly good Ikea <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20208527/" target="_blank">ÄPPLARÖ Armchairs</a> by my dumpster. <br />
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These are currently retailing for $59 each. I know $59 isn't a lot of money, but I also know a lot people would love to have these chairs.<br />
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I rescused these chairs and they are currently living on my boyfriend's deck. <br />
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Charlsie, I'm really going to need that sanitizing wand that you promised because I'm going to make sure I take out the trash more often.Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-28428770588979462022012-03-30T18:42:00.000-04:002012-04-20T11:23:27.752-04:00Cha-Cha-Changes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've had a black and white color scheme for a while. Of course no room is ever really complete so I've got a million ideas in the works - like a adding a pelmet to cover up the sagging metal curtain rod, recovering the faded pillows, and finding something (that is attractive) to go on the coffee table.<br />
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But what I've most wanted to complete my living room is a new rug. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Okay, actually what I've really, really, really, really, REALLY WANTED</span><span style="font-size: small;"> to complete my living room is a new sofa, like the Celine Sofa from <a href="http://www.havertys.com/" target="_blank">Haverty's </a>, but that just isn't in my budget at the moment. </span></td></tr>
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I've been dreaming about a new rug forever. The one I have is a cheap black and white scroll pattern and I'm just tired of it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Better shot of the offending rug (and the offending couch and loveseat) </td></tr>
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I've considered getting the Olin Rug from Crate and Barrel<br />
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And I've thought of getting a black and white zig-zag rug - a knock off of the Madeline Weinrib Version<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I also considered the West Elm version of the Zig Zag</span><br />
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Then I considered getting the Ikea Rand Rug.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm not sure if this is the Ikea version or the pricer rug that inspired the Ikea rug. </td></tr>
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Then yesterday I was in Ballard's Backroom and found the most perfect rug. <br />
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It was made of hand tufted wool, unlike my current polypropolene black and white monstrosity. <br />
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Even better, it was on sale! <br />
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They were practically giving it away. <br />
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I just had to have it. <br />
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Looks great, right? <br />
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Just what you would have picked for the space, right? <br />
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And totally matches everything I already own. Well, except for the drapes, the lampshades the pillows and the accessories... <br />
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If you need me I'll be making drapes and recovering pillows and lampshades for the forseeable future.Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-90018260185362753662012-03-20T23:15:00.000-04:002012-03-20T23:15:11.070-04:00Before and After: Slipcovered Dumpster ChairA few weeks ago I told you about <a href="http://www.quirksandprogress.blogspot.com/2012/02/things-people-throw-away-how-hoarding.html" target="_blank">how I found this chair in the dumpster.</a> <br />
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I was just amazed that someone would throw away a perfectly good chair.<br />
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So I rescused it from the dumpster and its just been in my hall clashing with my black and white color scheme for months. Don't you think if you were rescued from the streets and taken in to a nice warm home, you would be grateful and try a little harder to fit in? Not so with my dumpster chair. <br />
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So I finally gave up on the idea that the chair would fix itself and decided to make a slipcover for it. <br />
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The End. <br />Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-33530082527322256422012-03-15T18:56:00.001-04:002012-03-16T15:50:34.554-04:00Pinterest Challenge: DIY Metal Side Table<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I recently ran across the </span><a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2012/03/winter-pinterest-challenge-bag-it/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Pinterest Challenge</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> at </span><a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">YoungHouseLove</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. The idea is that you actually attempt to make something that you've pinned on</span> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Pinterest</span></a>. <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Pinterest Challenge is actually hosted by YoungouseLove along with three other blogs: <a href="http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/2012/03/pinterest-challenge-watercoloring/" target="_blank">BowerPower,</a> <a href="http://ana-white.com/" target="_blank">Ana-White</a> and <a href="http://www.houseofearnest.com/" target="_blank">House of Earnest</a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I joined Pinterest a few weeks ago but I haven't pinned too much. I've been too busy making frames and lamps and wracking my brain for other ideas to entertain you on this blog. But the Pinterest Challenge inspired me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here are my</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/31384528623279170/" target="_blank">inspirational pins</a> or more accurately my aspirational pictures: </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGukIg4o9dPoMGys578Kkv99W9SzC-lJOqUUTekxpv6UBefZUwIvhHFzaYwLwkjRx7mf2jCQj6Y4o-tXvl9m9I3eoUJyU7yFOSe9PNBkCw8LxMDlc9QZfMAPhEgIyIYX-_rau_CwPBjBg/s1600/Nixon+End+Table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGukIg4o9dPoMGys578Kkv99W9SzC-lJOqUUTekxpv6UBefZUwIvhHFzaYwLwkjRx7mf2jCQj6Y4o-tXvl9m9I3eoUJyU7yFOSe9PNBkCw8LxMDlc9QZfMAPhEgIyIYX-_rau_CwPBjBg/s400/Nixon+End+Table.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I love this <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/Nixon-End-Table/?cat=362&initial=8150" target="_blank">Jonathan Adler Nixon End Table</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I used that along with a board that was leftover from a previous project to make this side table. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It was a pretty simple process. I used my jigsaw to cut two circles from my wood board. I spray-painted the boards with silver spray paint then stapled the metal panel to the wood boards. I also painted the wood veneer then glued it over the staples to form a nice edge. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Table Making Supplies - wood circle (I've already painted silver at this point), stapler, wood glue, wood veneer, spray paint and wood screws. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used a jigsaw to cut out two circles from this board to create the table top and bottom.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stapling the aluminum sheet to the wood circle. I stapled the aluminum sheet all <br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Then, after all that, I decided that I didn't really love my new side table. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Then I remembered this tray table that I had</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">A few hours and one can of red spray paint later and I had a red side table. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Now after all that, I'm not sure about the red. I like it b</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">ut I don't love it. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MD Products <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/buy/tools-hardware-hardware-fasteners-metal-stock-sheet/md-building-products-3-x3-union-jack-alum-sheet-mill-158203.html" target="_blank">Union Jack Aluminum Sheet</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">and try again</span>. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Overview - I used a ceramic vase to make a lamp with a simple lamp kit. You can use most any glass or ceramic vase or container or even a wine bottle! Making a lamp is a pretty simple process. I think most any amateur can easily handle the wiring portion. The most difficult part of the entire process was drilling a hole into the ceramic.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You can use most any vase or container to make a lamp. I used two vases that I found at a garden supply store. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83057799/large-red-ceramic-vase" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">vase</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> from </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RedClayCo?ref=seller_info" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Red Clay Home </span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">on Etsy would make a fablous lamp! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I really like the idea of getting the lamp body from Etsy so that your </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">lamp really is a one-of-a-kind hand made item. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>Lamp Body</strong> - Most any vase or container can be used</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>Lamp Kit</strong> - Includes socket, cord, nipple and bolts. Available on-line or at any hardware store. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>Lamp Top</strong> - Something to close off the base. You can buy one that is premade or make one out of wood or cork. Will need a hole for the nipple and wiring. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>Lamp Base</strong> - OPTIONAL - I used a lamp base that I found on-line. If you use a lamp base, the lamp cord will run out of the side of the base rather than out of the body of the lamp. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>Long Nipple</strong> - OPTIONAL - If you're using a separate lamp base, your lamp will be more stable if you use a niple that is secured to the base and runs through the lamp body and lamp top</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">10. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Wire the socket and attach to the socket base</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Follow the directions in your lamp kit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not an electrician, so I won’t try to explain it other than to say it’s pretty simple and basically involves wrapping wires around two screws. The socket then just slides into the base. </span></div>
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</div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-74651853430470955332012-03-03T22:04:00.001-05:002012-03-15T17:55:07.340-04:00Lamps!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A few months ago I bought two ceramic vases because I thought they would make good lamps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now I had no idea how to actually turn said vases into lamps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn’t sure how I would cut a hole in the bottom for the wiring. I wasn’t sure how I was going to make a base and I wasn't really sure how to wire it. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Luckily I don’t let things like my complete ignorance about how to do something stop me from attempting to do said thing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I laugh in the face of DIY failure!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I can do that though, DIY failure and I are old friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My other problem is that I live in a small condo and don’t really have space for two more lamps, or two vases for that matter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily, my friend Alison has a larger house and was kind enough to humor my lamp proposal with great enthusiasm and agreed to take the lamps off my hands, even if it is just to put them in the basement.*</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">* Alison, if your agreement was only the beer talking, I understand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t worry. I have also pitched this idea to Kristen. She was agreeable, but less enthusiastic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Probably because she doesn’t have a basement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So I finally made these vases into lamps. Here are <a href="http://quirksandprogress.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-how-to-make-lamp.html" target="_blank">my instructions</a> if you want to make your own. (I don't blame you for not clicking, I wouldn't trust my instructions either)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I’m pretty pleased with how they turned out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Even better, making these two lamps only cost me about $70 total. That's $35 a lamp. If you’ve been shopping for ceramic lamps recently, you know that's a pretty good deal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you haven’t been shopping for ceramic lamps, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>they now cost ONE MILLION DOLLARS! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Yes, I realize that all my pop culture references are about ten to fifteen years old.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Seriously though, they’re pretty pricey, or pricey by government attorney standards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are a few examples from around the internet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">$169 from </span><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/suzanne-kasler-large-gourd-lamp/lighting/table-lamps/209497?listIndex=0" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ballards </span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">$230 from </span><a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/robert-abbey-31-inch-egg-blue-ceramic-and-brass-table-lamp__g6632.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lamps Plus</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here are a few I found in a local lamp shop.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, that's $595</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Anyway, Alison, I hope you like them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If not, I'm sure Jesse will appreciate the additional light in the basement!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-70384911153943494112012-02-29T22:39:00.000-05:002012-03-09T16:23:14.655-05:00DIY: How to Make Frames from Moldings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Overview:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The frame is made by making a rectangle out of moldings or casings and then making a smaller rectangle out of square dowels that fits inside of the larger rectangle to hold the glass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- Molding/Casing/Boards (must have one flat edge that is atleast 5/8" thick - I used casing so its flat ) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- 3/8” Square Dowels </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- Glass - Cut to size of picture you would like to frame</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- Particle Board/ Cardboard (for backing of frame) - Maximum thickness for board or paneling -1/4" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- V Shaped Nails/Double Point staples</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- Hand Saw or Miter Saw</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- Silicone Glue or Glue Gun<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Determine the frame opening size that you want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can use a standard photograph size or a custom size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just keep in mind that if you choose a custom size, you will have to get custom cut glass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Certain Lowes locations will do this for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you choose a standard photograph size, you can buy glass that is pre-cut at Hobby Lobby, Michaels and other craft stores. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Once you have determined the frame size, add 5/8” to the length and width to determine the interior measurements of the moldings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Miter each molding piece so that the interior/short side of the piece matches the needed measurement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, if you would like a frame for an 8”x10” photograph, you’ll cut two molding pieces that are 8 5/8” (interior/short side measurement) and two molding pieces that are 11 5/8” (interior/short side measurement). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lay out the moldings in a rectangle and check to make sure the pieces line up properly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t worry if there is a little gap, you can fix that with wood putty. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Glue the molding pieces together with wood glue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allow to dry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Miter the dowels so that the outer edge of the dowel is the same size as the inner measurement of the moldings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The goal is to build a dowel rectangle that fits snugly inside the molding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Flip the molding frame over so that the front side rests on a flat surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Glue the outer edge of the dowels to the interior of the molding frame.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dowels should be flush with the top of the molding frame.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Allow to dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use v-nails to nail together the molding pieces to reinforce the wood glue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See Diagram. Use more nails if you're building a larger frame or use metal brackets to reinforce. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To make the backing, cut cardboard or thin paneling to match the size of the glass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Insert into the back of the frame.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use turn screws, staples or tape to hold the backing in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> If you're using staples or tape, but sure to insert picture before backing. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">I grew up in rural farming town and went to a very small school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There weren’t a lot of options for elective classes. Actually we didn’t have a lot of options for core classes either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were certainly no AP classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was one option for a foreign language, Spanish, until the Spanish teacher got fired for smoking weed or some other similar scandal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those students who had already taken a year of Spanish were allowed to continue in Spanish with lessons that were played each day on VHS tapes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone else had to take French from the English teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">All freshmen (all sixty something of us) were required to take a “vocational rotation” for one semester as an elective.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This “vocational rotation” consisted of six weeks of home economics, six weeks of horticulture, and six weeks of welding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, you read that correctly, WELDING.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">We learned both gas and electric arc welding! How’s that for diversity?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our teacher was a brilliant guy. I’m not being sarcastic here, he was actually a member of </span><a href="http://www.mensa.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Mensa</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was also a bit overweight and had a tendency to doze off during class and was frequently called out of class to handle other duties, like checking out flat tires and yesterday's catch. I’m still amazed that no one was critically injured.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">During home economics, I learned the basics of sewing and cooking, or as much as you can learn in six weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During horticulture, I learned that Georgia leads the nation (or did so at the time) in the production of the four Ps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s 1) Pine Trees 2) Poultry 3) Peanuts and 4) Pecans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sure we learned something else in horticulture, I just can’t remember exactly what it was. I do know that we spent a lot of time in the greenhouse watering plants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> All my house plants are currently alive so I'm going to attribute that to my horticulture training. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">In later years I took a semester of drafting and a semester of small engine repair. During small engine repair I learned how the four stroke engine works and how to change the oil in my car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most importantly, I learned that it’s a lot easier to pay someone $30 to change your oil than it is to do it yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was also involved in 4-H so I participated in land judging, forestry juding and poultry judging.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Since highschool I've taken classes in acryclic painting, pottery making, and cake decorating. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Unfortunately six to twelve weeks isn't exactly long enough to master small engine repair, or cake decorating, or most of the other things I've dabbled in. So I'm mediocre in a lot of things, but atleast I'm well rounded!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">That’s me, Jack of All Trades (including Welding, Sewing, and Small Engine Repair), </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Master of None</strong>.</span> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891831446795222584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-394681964559380885.post-5406403135850678052012-02-23T23:48:00.002-05:002012-02-23T23:48:46.243-05:00Picture Frames Are Finished: I Have Way Too Much Free Time<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The good news is I finally finished the picture frames that I decided to make from my leftover moldings. Now I can finally throw away those few remaining scraps with a free conscience. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wouldn't recommend this project unless you have a lot of free time. It definitely took longer than I thought it would. When I finished the first small frame, the first thing that went through my mind was <em>wow, that was a lot of work for a little frame</em>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also made two 8 1/2" x 11" frames for BF's office. He has a lot of blank walls and a couple of certificates that needed frames. Making the larger frames was a bit more satisfying but the pictures of those didn't turn out so well since there's nothing in the frames at this point. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'll post instructions in case you too <strike>have no life and plenty of free time to waste</strike> enjoy making useful objects with recycled materials! </span><br />
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