What's on my workdesk?
NEW PAINT! I'm anxious to crack these open:
A plain laminate bookshelf is in the middle of a redo--this is BEFORE any change:
This is with all the trim added, but no paint yet:
And this is the footboard to a twin bed we sawed in half yesterday, getting ready for a "make a bench" adventure:
(The headboard will be the back of the bench, these will be the sides.)
And PS, the bed was free off the side of the road--free is a great way to experiment!!!
Wish me luck!
Gorgeous new paints, wouldn't mind having a play with those. Have a great woyww and happy crafting, Angela x 26
ReplyDeleteBlimey, you're doing proper Grown Up crafting with that furniture upcycling!! You'll have to share the outcomes next week, it's exciting :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 10 xx
Oooh Trisha those paints look delicious! I can well understand why you want to crack them open and get started! The projects you are working on are most intriguing, especially the sawn in half headboard! Most imaginative!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit and your lovely comment - I am so happy to be coming to the end of my chemo, and can then concentrate on feeling much better! Glad you are enjoying my card factory. Not usually being one to enjoy making cards that much, I am really enjoying this, and doing lots of different techniques and using different materials, and it's quite an adventure. I painted one with Perfect Pearls this evening and am thrilled with the shimmery result!
So many lovely things to look forward to now.
Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #27
Oh - a Cliffhanger!!! Can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteApril #55
I'll be interested in seeing how that bench comes out. We thought about doing something similar with our first bed (iron), only David doesn't have a welder. Glad you stopped by and said howdy! =0)
ReplyDeleteI'm curious for the result of your hand made bench! Love the paint colors!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Sofie #46
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Aaahhhh, new paints! I love the greens (top, middle.) I'm curious to see the finished shelves and bench... have fun altering! Love from the Netherlands, Marit #28
ReplyDeleteNow that looks like a gorgeous selection of new paints. Can't wait to see what you are creating with your unused bookcase and bead head. Looks really interesting, hopefully by next week you will have some progress shots.
ReplyDeletesandra de @9
A great bit of recycling - maxine chopped her double bed up to make a single one. So much better when it's free, costs nothing and a great sense of achievement all round. x jo
ReplyDeleteOh I love benches and you have a great start on this one. I love my husband's homemade benches too. I paint and stencil them and then prop them with cute homemade pillows and things! Thanks so much for the visit. Sandy Leigh #37
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours and I'm intrigued to see what your recycling ends up like! Take care Zo xx 31
ReplyDeleteWishing you luck indeed, and anxious to see the results. What a fun project (or two!).
ReplyDeleteI'm really intrigued by the idea of making a bench from an old bed, I can't wait to see the results! Those paint colours are just Gorgeous, have fun with them :o) Annie C #35
ReplyDeleteNew paints .... who doesn't love those words!!!!
ReplyDeleteEager to see the bench, what a brilliant idea especially when the material was free.
Wishes
Lynne
Ooh...will be popping back to see how the bench turns out.
ReplyDeleteKyla #12
Ooh, you little teaser! Now I can't wait to see what you end up with - love the bed fotboard.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet xx