made: wood projects

I have been all over the place lately...totally MIA and barely doing one creative thing lately. I need to get my act together.

I just (well, a week ago) returned from a visit with some long time friends....pre-children, pre-husband friends. Freshman year of college friends + back when I was a teacher friends.

I was extremely lucky that my husband volunteered to stay home from work to stay with our little guys. It's so nice to be able to leave and not worry for a second that they might not be taken care of...he's a great dad...and husband. I was flyin' solo. Ahhhh.

I got to meet my besties third baby...he's beyond adorable!

So, I was able to see these "old" friends...and I swear it's like having my batteries recharged. We seriously squeezed every possible second to be all together. We had a sleepover. We ate. And ate. Everything revolves around food when I'm in town. We went to one of my favorite restaurants (the Chestnut Grill in Philadelphia if you ever have a chance!!) and best of all we laughed. We laughed so long and so hard it hurt. It was great. I don't remember the last time I laughed so much.

I ended up going back to the college where I graduated and visited my boss from my work-study job. She is the most interesting woman, with such insight and integrity. I loved talking to her 10+ years ago, and loved talking to her like not a day had passed. I was so happy that she recognized me immediately after not seeing me in over 10 years. Seeing her reminded me that sometimes people are put in your life for a reason that you have no control of, and are just a blessing. (amen!)

It was great to be back in my old stomping grounds...and great to come home to my boys.

Now it's back to reality. Trying to get creative again.

Last week I made this adorable turkey out of a scrap 4x4 and a paint stirrer. After staining and painting the wood, I simply used a staple gun to attach the white paint stirrer to the front, and fanned a few across the back. Cute, right?!

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When the creative urge hits, I just can't stop myself...maybe it is becoming a little OCD?!

I'd been looking at the blog ana-white.com and just couldn't stop oohing and aahhing. When I discovered this bookshelf plan, I decided I had to tackle it. It's based a bookshelf I've been eyeing at Pottery Barn Kids. Who knew it would be so easy to replicate! (I'd just put the picture from their website if I could just figure out my mac, sorry!)

After a quick trip to Lowes (that place is becoming very dangerous for my bank account) I left with a new jig saw (I'm sure my husband won't complain about me bringing home tools, right?) and some extra blades....and WOOD. Enough for this book shelf. Without looking at the receipt, I'd guess I spent less than $30 for this shelf!

All in all, I think it looks pretty good. I need to still apply wood filler and definitely do some sanding, priming, and painting....but that will have to wait until another naptime.

*It's not the best picture, but you get the idea...