Busy, Busy, Busy

The weather has been so nice
and I LOVE IT!
We have been busy working on a
bunch of different projects.

I finally stained the book case by our front door and it
turned out really good. I even got the table runner I wanted
to go on top. It works really well for everyone's shoes and
other things they drag home.

My second project was this movie case that I built and finished.
I was really unsure what color to paint it but I took Wyatt's
advice and painted it black with the top stained.
It turned out better than I thought,
it is a little rough and the doors don't always swing right,
but I love the way it looks,
and all our movies fit.

I have had these strainers for a long time and finally
scraped up my hands getting this small one made for the
pantry cake that I won at our last swap.

I made this bag holder thing because I didn't like the other one
I had. I got the idea from one of the many blogs on my sidebar,
but I don't remember which one.

Willy has been busy BUYING, SELLING, & TRADING.
That is one of his many hobbies.
He bought this horse trailer, fixed it up, and then sold it last night.
I don't know if I like this hobby very much,
but he does seem to make money,
so it isn't all bad,
but now he is looking for another one.

I have also been engrossed in Fablehaven;
it is a great series.
Now I need to buy book #4 and 5.

I hope spring has found you out enjoying the wonderful weather.

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toy box

Here is the latest addition to the boys room.

I get so tired of their toys all over because they don't have anywhere big enough to put them all in so I came up with the idea of using some kitchen cupboard doors to make my own toy box and it worked really well.

And of coarse Wyatt wanted it black.

I just built a frame out of spit 2x4s and screwed the sides on from the inside. I did have to buy one 20x48 inch board for the ends but it all came together without too many gaps all I have left to get is some hinges that will hold the lid up so the kids don't smash each others fingers.

And you know what Clayton said after I got their toys in there?

"look how big it is, now we can get more toys"

ha ha ha, ya right!