I turned my old computer desk into a craft caddy.

Supply List:
Computer Desk:  Free re-purposed.  Look around at yard sales, Goodwill, etc.  OSH Brand Spray Paint:  3-4 cans @ $2.99 each.  Wood Dowels, Stencils, Craft Paint & Spray Adhesive:  I used what I had on hand from a previous project.  Both stencils and paint range in price depending on the size.  I usually buy most of my supplies at Michaels Craft Store and almost always use a coupon.  Craft Carts:  The carts that are stored in the bottom of the caddy.  One I bought at Joann Fabrics on SALE for $49.99 and the other is our old Nintendo cart, re-purposed of course.  To view more pictures & tips go to:
http://createcraftchere.blogspot.com/2012/10/creative-craft-caddy.html

This lovely handcrafted garden inspired quilt is a one of kind design!  The fabric in this project was made from scraps that were left over from 2 different quilt projects.

The sashing is black corduroy, which adds strength and durability!

Other uses: Couch Throw, Guest Blanket, Out Door Table Cover Decor, Great Gift Idea!

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Specifications:
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Dimension:
51" x 51"
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Care instruction
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Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, and tumble dry low setting or line dry for best results.

What goodies would you bring on a Spring picnic?

To view more information and pictures go to:  http://createcraftchere.blogspot.com/2013/03/garden-themed-picnic-blanket-table-cover.html

This file cabinet has been an eye sore for many years.  I kept threatening to get rid of the thing even though there really wasn't anything wrong with it except for the "Ugly Putty" Color.  In reality, I needed the file cabinet and if I let this one go I would end up buying another.  So I broke out the spray paint, stencils, brushes and gold metallic acrylics.

After

Before

I used Hammered Dark Bronze for the Drawers.

I then added Metallic Gold Stenciled Dragonfly accents.

To view more details & tips on this project, please visit:
http://createcraftchere.blogspot.com/2013/01/ugly-putty-file-cabinet-makeover.html
Thank you for viewing!

30 years ago if someone would have told me that my husband and I would be living in the house that his grandparents built, I wouldn't have believed them.  Yet, that is exactly where we are today and loving it!  The path has been a long one to get us to this point. We have much work ahead of us to restore what we and the family lovingly refer to as "The Manor"  I have been promising to share our progress and that starts now.  In time I hope to piece together the story of, The House That Max & Eleanor Built.

To view more "before" & "after" pictures on the original post go to: http://createcraftchere.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-kitchen-is-my-happy-place.html

This hand painted rocking chair is for my nephew's second baby who arrived in February 2013.  They welcomed a beautiful baby girl to their growing family.



My work in progress

To view more pictures go to: http://createcraftchere.blogspot.com/2013/03/purple-ladybug-childs-rocking-chair.html

Just before the Super Bowl, I was inspired to make a 49'ers themed scarf for a special San Francisco Super Fan.  
I am in the process of writing up the pattern now.


Originally posted on http://createcraftchere.blogspot.com/2013/02/san-francisco-super-fan.html

Recently while my girlfriends and I were on a Saturday yard sale adventure.  My friend found this new wedding themed photo matte and frame for practically a steal.  It had one little nick in the wood frame on the front.  Her son was married in October and she asked me to paint it to coordinate with the wedding party colors which were royal blue, black and white.  We talked about distressing it because of the flaw in the frame.  I started on the back and used several distress techniques.  I really wasn't achieving the look I was going for.  I filled in the distressed areas with wood putty, sanded it thoroughly and started over.
Luckily I found the Distress Crackle Paint brand at my local craft store.  I knew nothing about this paint and didn't know the best way to apply it...  After doing a little research on the internet, I was hooked.

To view more photos and a video on the paint used, please click on the link:
http://createcraftchere.blogspot.com/2012/01/distressed-picture-frame.html

I found an instructional link to an 8 Point Star by Martha Stewart.  When my mother-in-law saw it, she asked me to help her make one.  The results is a 36" 8 point star decorated with Silver Bush Boxwood (plastic)

This project is a great way to decorate on a budget!  Especially when you use natural evergreens as the original directions indicate.

To view more details on this project please click on the link:
http://createcraftchere.blogspot.com/2012/01/8-point-star.html

I was asked to paint a design on the milk can pictured here along with a small metal gas can that had the same faux stone finish.  The cans and outer surface were in good condition.  They do have a few dents and dings, which adds to their charm.

The only criteria I was given was that she wanted to incorporate quilts on a clothesline in the design, as she is an avid quilter, who loves to applique and enjoys cross-stitch and embroidery.  I took to the Internet for my inspiration and I this is what I came up with.

Would love...

to know what you think!

To view more pictures on this project, please visit my blog
http://createcraftchere.blogspot.com/2011/12/milk-can-makeover.html

One of my friends recently found these partially finished applique squares at a yard sale.  I would say that they were approximately 80% completed.  She brought the project to me so that I could finish the squares and she plans to sew the quilt together herself.

I had to create the hat/hair pattern for the Ladies & Gents from scratch.  The faces had been penciled in, so I was able to embroidery them & complete any unfinished applique work.  I also added the grape detail.

I am excited to see how the quilt will look once it is finished.  I enjoyed bringing these characters to life!

To view more pictures on this project, please visit my blog
http://createcraftchere.blogspot.com/2011/10/farm-country-square-dance.html