I REMEMBERED A BEFORE PICTURE !!!!!!

I have been so guilty of not remembering to take before pictures so I am proud of myself with not only the outcome of this little table but that I will be able to remember the before.

Whenever I bring home a piece of junk or furniture I generally don't have an immediate plan for it, but have to live with it for awhile until it tells me what it wants to be or in this case how it wants to be dressed.  This was an easy project as it is a very sturdy piece that only required a little bit of cleaning before it got it's makeover.

 

After putting this piece on my new sawhorses, I set about with some of my homemade chalk paint and wax, then added a few embellishments.

Now I have a piece I will be proud to show off.

DON'T LOOK A GIFT HORSE..............

Or in my case a sawhorse.  The Montana Sawhorse Man aka Art has taken pity upon me and my bending back and has gifted me the perfect pair of sawhorses.

At first glance I was certain they were just too short for anything I would need, but the sawhorse guy knew better as they are perfect for most projects I will be using them for.  Thank you Art, I love my very own sawhorses.......

I SCORED !!!!!

Because of "El Nino" and our above average temperatures auction season has now begun.  Although not everyone is happy with our now below average moisture I cannot say enough how much I am enjoying the lack of snow this month and our well above average temperatures.  All that aside I did have to attend the first auction of the season and it appeared so did everyone else in town.  With all that said I spent hours feeling frustrated at the prices everyone was paying at the auction, but I waited them out (not everyone is capable of sitting 6-8 hours) therefore I was able to make a big score.

Yes, a dozen pairs of cowboy boots, no they are not my size nor do I have any intention of wearing any of them but they were begging to come home with me.  Now I must find many projects to put them all to good use.  So just stay tuned and as soon as I un-numb my back side from yesterday and get my creative juices flowing I'll share some projects.

A DOLLAR AND SOME TIME.................

The only thing better than getting junk for free are those items you can get for a dollar or less.  Sometime last year I picked up a dirty old cable spool, I don't remember where but when I dug it out it still had a price of $1.00 on it.  I do remember the hubby telling me I didn't want this one as the center part was only cardboard, but I knew I would be taking it apart so I didn't care what was holding it together.

Well after dismantling and cleaning I used the inspiration from my Christmas present to turn that cruddy old spool (I didn't want) into this beautiful clock.

 

Using a few more dollars, I hit the dollar store and came up some jars and candle sticks.  Using my "special" glue (thanks Pam) I combined the two, fired up my cricut and added some etching cream and now I have these gorgeous one of a kind jars for candy or whatever treasures one might want to use them for.

 

 

 

But, I must do better at taking before pictures !!!!!

 

 

THEN CAME A ROOSTER !!!!!!

Added some bling and thought I was finished with pillows, but I spied a rooster and just had to make one more.

This one is a little out my wheelhouse, but I just absolutely love it.

 

My "cowgirl" pillows are now complete, and I can only hope that they will all find new homes this summer !!!!!