Let's try this little DIY again....
The hubs and I installed a new mailbox a few months back, and there was a piece of 4x4 post left over.....so, I had an idea to turn these scraps into candle cubes. Crazy...I know...but here's how I did it:
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| 1. Cut your 4x4 post into even portions using a saw. Disclaimer: Please use all safety precautions when operating a saw |
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| 2.Your blocks should look something like this when cut |
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| 3. Use a 7/8" drill bit to cut a circle in the top of your cube. This will need to be to the size of the candle, so measure accordingly. I just usually eye ball the center and go for it, but measure if you must! |
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4. Sand your cube until it is nice and smooth
 For the final step I sprayed a couple coats of lacquer on for extra protection....and there ya have it! {It took me forever to get Blogger to upload these photos. I sure hope this gets fixed soon! If any of you have found any other solutions besides switching from old to new editor and buying more storage on picasa...let me know!} |
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JB, the shorties, and I headed out of town yesterday for a long weekend in Nashville. I knew that I would need some pretty things to look at along the way, so I packed these three books to keep me busy ....and let me tell you....I was not able to put the first one that I picked up....down. Holly Becker, who is the creative mastermind behind Decor8 just recently launched her first book, Decorate.....and it is wonderful! So much information is packed into this book, and it had me so inspired...I was furiously "writing things down" on my mental sketchpad! Every photo had me thinking of different ways to design rooms in my home, and inspired me to change out doors, add new front doors, buy more books, get new light fixtures and ....oh my word....I wanted to turn the car around and head home to get started! So much thought went into this book and it deserves every bit of the fantastic attention it is getting right now!
....and not to discount the other two books ....they are wonderful too...but I will tell you about them another day!
For now I am going to sign off until next week, and enjoy some time off with my fam. Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!
xo
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The carnival was in town this week, and last night we went and partook of the sparkly goodness! Nothing like a good old fashioned carnival to get the creative juices flowing.....and a little matterhorn never hurt either.
...capturing these shots, and the fun times.... made my week....hands down
Have a great weekend you all!
xo
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I am not complaining about the mess, because I am super stoked to be as busy as I am....
...just thought I'd give you a peek into what the studio looks like when it is in multiple stages of work mode...
I look at this as a beautiful mess.....I just can't help myself, but next week will be "get everything back in order week"...for sure!
Have an awesome weekend guys!
xo
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Well guys, it has been a full week! I am thankful for the things that have gotten accomplished....one of them being that my fantastic hubs surprised me with my new logo vinyl for the window! woot woot! Look at my studio lookin' all sassy up in here!....
...and the hubs also scored a MAJOR find for me this week! You all will not want to miss the "found goodness" post next week. Goody, goody, goody!
Go have a great weekend !
xo
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I shot all of these photos yesterday after dinner..I have missed my daily photo journaling.....so, I took a walk around the yard and just enjoyed all of the fresh green, and beautiful blooms....among the blooms was our adopted kitty....she is such a sass pot... look at the wind whipping through her hair.....love it!
I hope you guys have had a great week and that you have much to look forward to....
xo