The sewing of all the
c a m o u f l a g e
baby bedding is–fini! Thank goodness–’cause this was my vision by the end of the project. Every where I looked seemed to be blurry and spotted. And camouflaged!
My sis-in-law noted how they’re gon’need a clapper to find that baby in all the “como” they received–hA ha!
**I’ll share pictures when they put up the crib!
So, Sunday was beaUtiful and I was eager to be outside, with my USUAL tools—so many projects needing attention!
Before the rain sets back in (do I need to build an Ark too?), I thought I’d better take advantage to do some preliminary cutting up of some furniture for their Re-Inventions! AND, while I was at it, ; D I played!
I built a pair of my own FJI “tool boxes!”
If you remember, I found two of those fabulous old hand drills/brace and bits at my favorite ReStore’s half price sale!
When my niece & nephews’ neighbor took down her old picket fence—I snatched up EVery picket I could get my hands on!
And I used a few of them to close in my boxes.
You’ll also see that I, very fastidiously, kept all its nails (cutting them off on the back side), mitered the corners and even used the tips of the pickets!
They looked really cool left totally rOUgh and rUStic—but they still just felt “un-finished” to me—so I sanded and stained them for a more “elegant” rustic charm! **Not quite happy with the finish yet–I’m considering dry-brushing the exposed interior with a punch of color!
Catherine
The larger box~
I love that part of the “handle,” where the picket as it was attached to the fence rails, refused the stain–just a little more character!
The smaller box~
I took advantage to use a split board in the pile –what fun to miter–.
I’m sharing my boxes at these gREAt linky parties!
I love these! What a great idea. Just love those old drills, and what a perfect use for them.
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These are SO COOL! Love ’em!
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How clever you are. These are adorable.
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these are so cool. I love any kind of caddy but you really did make them “tool” carriers!
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Now that’s thinking outside the box!
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I love it when someone takes Donna’s ideas and develops them further. I’m jealous that you have the skills! Well done.
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These are cool…love your version too 🙂 Laurel
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Love how you used the old drills and the tool caddies turned out great. Hope you find the camouflaged baby.
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Too cool for school! Love the visual wordplay!
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those handles just add a certain something to the project. Totally lovely.
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Love, love, love them! 🙂
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these are so clever!
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These are the cutest boxes I’ve EVER seen! I am on the lookout for hand dril now!
Thanks for sharing! you are so very talented….
hugs ~ Crystelle
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This is amazing! Love the colours.
Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
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great idea and project!
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Love them. I have been dying to make one of my own. Thanks for the inspiration. Susan
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Those are just too cool! Thanx for partying at my place. http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/2012/10/treasure-hunt-thursday-80-highlights.html
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How did you get the knob side through the hole?
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Good question, I should have shown the construction, but I was literally playing around when I built them!
–click on the picture to enlarge it,
I drilled the hole on the drill press,
then cut the board in “half” on the table saw.
Then reconnected the two parts around the handle-end and secured/stabilized the parts to the interior box.
If I can find another old drill, I have another idea and will show how I built it next time! : )
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Your tool boxes are exceptional! Love the way they look.
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