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A New Direction for a Dresser: A Doll Dresser

Finally making some real headway on the myriad of projects that I have been working on. Finished a couple tonight and have a few more that are but details from completing. This first project described...

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More Pink Ombré – Two Dressers and a Vanity

Okay, I told you about all of the projects going on in the garage and with the exception of hardware on one of the dressers, I am done. Now to find someone who loves them as much as I do. Today’s post...

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A Little More Catch-Up

Seems these days I am busier than a one-legged man in a butt kicking contest. Ha! (Something my Dad used to say!) You’ve been seeing the larger projects as they are completed, but there always seems to...

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Can You Stand One More Black & Gray Ombré?

In between sales of the black and gray ombré dressers, I get a ton of emails asking for them. They sell so fast, that I have to keep painting this style. You, as my reader, are probably as tired as I...

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Three More Projects Completed!

Took a few days off from writing, had some productive days and some interesting things happen. Waiting to hear back on some news, but I am a firm believer in jinxes, so I won’t say anything more. I am...

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Princesses Also Love Yellow!

I just finished a project and I am so pleased with the results. I love when I can take something destined for the trash and transform it into something spectacular! (At least I think it is spectacular...

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Pink, pink and more pink!

It seems that everyone who sees the ombré painted dressers just love them. Especially popular are the pink versions. I think that my love of pink stems from only having a son and the lack of being able...

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Embroidery, Baking and Painting. Its a Trifecta of Crafting!

It has been a rough week for me, so this will be a quick post. In honor of my Mother who passed away this past week, I finished some hanger covers that I had stamped and marked and my Mom had...

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From Done To Sold In Two Hours

An idea that stemmed from the desire to avoid repetition in painting and decorating the dressers that I have been working on lately, resulted in the quickest sale to date. Dare I say that the paint was...

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More Dots, This Time in Yellow!

I warned you that I was smitten by the dots style and since the pink one I did sold so fast, I thought I would try it in another color. And since I had quite a bit of the paint leftover from the yellow...

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Wow, Work Really Cuts Into Crafting Time!

Been at the new job for two weeks now and even though the time seems to fly by, I never seem to have enough hours in the day to do those things I want to do. And here it is Sunday evening and winding...

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Another work week has come and gone. Time just seems to fly by so fast these days. I finished up a couple of more pieces for a young lady who just had fallen in love with the black and gray ombré style...

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Doll House is Ready For Delivery

Last few details have been completed and the doll house is ready for delivery. You may notice that there is a small gap between the “attic” and the rest of the cabinet. That’s simply because they are...

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The Kid’s Room is Done, An Unveiling

After spending a few extra hours over the past couple of days to complete artwork, the Kid’s room is declared done. He is very happy with the results, and in the end, that is all that matters. If you...

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Bits and Pieces, Odds and Ends

Have been taking it a little easier since we’ve completed and delivered the doll house. Working on some smaller items while I relax a little. A couple of things that I wanted to do but never seemed to...

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Gaining Ground on the Dollhouse Project

Today is one heckuva warm day – been this warm for several days. Makes me not want to do anything in the garage or outdoors. I send the Kid out with birdseed and water for the birdbath and regularly...

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Color Condendrum – Your Vote Counts!

I’ve been slowly making progress on that large wardrobe I picked up off Craigslist. It had been a beautiful piece at one time, but when it was handed down, the person on the receiving end either didn’t...

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Baby Steps… Can’t Rush the Creativity

Lots to talk about, things making progress but seemingly like getting nothing accomplished. Making steps on the dollhouse, getting an inventory for the doll accessories and clothing sale and finally...

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Moving forward… slowly but surely.

A little progress has been made on the doll house, but no matter how much I accomplish, I always feel like I should have gotten more done. There always seems to be a lot of waiting: waiting for paint...

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The Finish Line is Within Sight!

So me and The Kid have been putting some real effort into finishing this dollhouse and we’re getting very close. I am hoping to have the bulk of it done by the end of the weekend. I am so ready for...

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