{Beverage Station} From A Baby Changing Table

Hi everyone ~ I hope you're all doing well.   ☺☺
I'm so excited to share this "repurposed" project with you.  It's amazing what a can of spray paint can do to a project.    Isn't it adorable?! I think so and absolutely love how it turned out.

I picked up this old baby changing table from a garage sale for 10 bucks several months ago.  I wasn't sure what to do with it…brought it home and it stayed under our carport for the last few months with a few of Spencer's outside toys on it. 

One day, I knew I'd find a project that spoke to me.  When I spotted this repurposed project from Twelve-O-Eight's blog I knew this was it.  {love} Spencer's toys had to find a new home.  Here is what I did. The table had already been sanded down to expose most of the wood so it was ready for me to paint.   I used Rust-oleum "Lagoon" spray paint.  I will be honest when I say this particular project took a little bit of time to paint because of all of the spindles and various levels.  This paint is awesome and covers well.  I put two good coats on the entire table; letting each one dry in between.  

I've already tried it out when I hosted a party recently.  It was admired by all.  The red felt placemats have a Santa face on the other side, I purchased them many years ago.  (sorry, I forget where I got them).  Repurposing those as well. The wired basket on the bottom shelf is from Wal-Mart. The wooden box holding the cups and straws is from Hobby Lobby in their Rustic decor dept. The Beverage Dispensers were purchased at Sam's.  Project Inspiration Credit - You can visit Twelve-O-Eight's blog for this inspiring project here.  ********** I'd love to hear what you think -- so make sure you leave me a comment or send me a message here. 
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[Wood Pumpkin Candle Holder] with Free Pattern

Back when I was doing craft shows -- the Fall/Christmas shows were definitely my favorite ones that I would attend.  For my Fall show I would almost always make painted wooden pumpkins (just like these) and would most always sell out quickly.  Shoppers love the 3D effect of adding realistic items to my wood crafts like the excelsior, homespun fabric and ivy for leaves.  As with this {free} pattern -- this home decor item is very useful as it serves as a candle holder for jar or votive cup, electric melter [like you see in the pic], or use if for a multitude of other items.   I know it may be a little late in the season this year but you can always bookmark or pin for next year.   The key for me with these wooden pumpkins is to use 1" pine boards.  Pine wood is very user friendly and has a very smooth finish.  

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{Painted Burlap} Pumpkins Tutorial

Burlap is so fun to create projects with.  It's natural rustic look and feel makes fall decorating so pleasing.  I've seen some of these burlap pumpkins floating around different websites I visit and was inspired to create some for my fall decorating.  

With just a few supplies I created these fabulous fall pumpkins.  

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{Wire Basket} Gets a Make-over with Chalkboard Vinyl

T.G.I.F. Link Party #70 here.

Happy Saturday my CJToo friends -- yes, Tracy's had a blog update and pardon my dust as I continue to update links, buttons and make my blog a little more organized.  I'll be back another day with more details….

Onto today's project (squeal with delight)!

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Painting the Perfect {Polka-Dots} Tutorial

Polka-dots are one of my favorite designs to create.  I love them on just about everything.  I guess being the mom of two boys I must get my "girlie" time in somewhere….so I polka-dot a lot.  {smile}

I love to paint as much as I love to work with paper. 

I wanted to share a simple tutorial on how to create polka dots when creating a painting project.  This is just the way I do it and it works for me.  

I use anything with a "blunt" end to make a dot -- I dip the end into fresh paint and make the dot.  My favorites to use include the ends of my paintbrushes -- but just make sure it's a blunt end.  You can also use dowels, marker tops, pencil erasers, wood spoon ends, and circle punches glued to a dowel or wooden spoon. 

For larger dots I've taken my 3/4" or 1" circle punch -- punching out circles on cardboard and attached the circle to the end of a dowel or wooden spoon.  Works great!

 When making dots dip into fresh paint and then onto your project ensure you push down evenly and straight to ensure you dot is round.  Stagger your dots to get the pattern you desire.  

Here is some finished project boards.  

I used the ends of a dowel to create these dots.  

My little buddy…

♥Tracy

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{Primitive Country Americana Home Decor}

I {love} crafts of all kinds and tole painting is definitely up at the top of my list.  Here is some Americana crafts I created a few years back…..I thought it might give you some inspiration to try some yourself.  :)

The candle holders say "America….Land that I Love!"

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day everyone! ☺

♥Tracy

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All Star Team Baseball Bats {Project}

Baseball is a big deal in my county and my community supports our young boys and girls who play hard all season long and it's a great honor to be selected for one of the All Star teams that go on to play through the summer months.  For several years I've created some hand-painted items that will hang on the fence, dugout or other places the teams play.  

I wanted to share these creations with you this year I received as a custom order.  ☺

Here are a few other projects I've created:

All-Star Baseballs

All-Star Baseballs & Car Painting

Decorating Car with Vinyl

More Car Decorating

• black electric tape for handles of each bat

find in electric supply
section of the store

• black suede lace for hanging bats

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• Ceramcoat Paints (green and black)

• Stickles - Crystal for highlighting personalization

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• Ceramcoat Gloss Exterior/Interior Varnish

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Have a great day everyone and thanks for reading!
♥Tracy
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