So lately i've kind of slacked on the bloggin'. I have been super busy with projects around the house, not to mention that Jake has been out of town all week for work. I've kind of gotten a feel for what it would be like to be a single parent and let me tell ya, I'm NOT digging it. Not that I can't handle the kids, but it is nice to have someone around to help out (even if it's only cuz I'm nagging). I am getting a break tomorrow night so that I can go out with the girls! I'm really excited about this as I get to spend time with new friends & a friend from my childhood whom I don't see often!
Dresser Before10 days ago I took on a project of redoing the boys' dresser. Jake's grandpa made it for him when he was little & it has since been repainted & there were stickers all over it. To say the least it has been an eyesore since Corby's mom gave it back to us. I sanded it all down, painted numerous coats & covered some drawers in Husker fabric. I think it is turning out quite nicely & I'm pretty proud of the fact that I have stuck with it. I tend to start projects & never finish them, it probably helps that the boy's clothes are laying on the couch in their room.
Dresser After
Side View
Sorry about the sideways pic I couldn't get kodak to work and at 11:30 at night I didn't care to mess with it anymore!
I did all this for just about $25! I hope the boys can enjoy this for many more years to come.
$4 for material + $18 for paint supplies + $2 for sanding paper
preserving a handmade item from Jake's grandpa = priceless
good job becky! maybe we can go into the furniture refinishing business someday:) or maybe not...sandpaper doesn't do well for my manicure! LOL!
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