Our Mantle and Christmas 2012

This is our mantle before christmas, I think I made this mantle sometime after we had lived in our house. It was one of the first wood projects I did.

This is the same mantle dressed up for christmas, below the mantle are some canvases Michelle painted, and the center one has lights I added from the back.

This tree is like one Michelle found on Pinterest. It is made from old fence wood I had.

The picture holder shutter I made as a Christmas surprise for Michelle. I ended up buying some pine craft boards, as they were fairly cheep and very straight/finished. The color is a teal green latex, that I rubbed with some black mixed with stain to get the aged patina look.

House warming gift

I made this chalk board/ Frame/ candle holder with some scrap wood I picked up from a local cabinet maker, and some repurposed candle holders we were about to give away to goodwill.

I made this as a house warming gift for my sister and brother-in-law who just built a new house in Tulsa, OK.

I find it is much more meaningful to make a gift, especially with the thought that goes into it and the time to make something. Plus for me it is fun.

Miscellaneous Projects from 2012

Some box frames I made for Maggie's room. Used wood scrap from a local cabinet maker.

Wood panel made from fence wood. Painted by Michelle.

Fence wood benches.

Fence wood frame and picture of man Michelle met in Haiti, such great colors.

Fence wood panel, painted by Michelle.

Maggie's wall with wood boards pained by Michelle.

Old music room shelf.

Baby is sleeping! door bell cover.

Wood column I made for seasonal signs and wreaths.

Fence wood panel, pictures Michelle took of a magnolia tree for our Magnolia Love.

Fun wagon overhaul, was red and super rusty. Now it is vintage and super awesome.

Cedar blocks I cute out for Michelle to paint.

I can't tell you the hours she spent on these, but they turned out so good.