tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18172123667186867912024-02-20T12:49:09.898-05:00 Gettysburg HomesteadUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger668125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-79097269947396150052023-03-10T18:10:00.001-05:002023-03-10T18:10:10.699-05:00Farmhouse FunMy son was lucky enough to be able to rent a farmhouse that was built in the late 1800s. It still has some of the original charm mixed with some really bad remodeling from the 1950s. There was an addition put on at one point that the kitchen is now housed. In my last post I told you that I was helping him get it ready to move in. Some of things we can't change for obvious reasons so we got creative. How about a quick tour of what we did. <div><br></div><div>The before of the living room.<br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div> </div><div>After: They went with a light grey on the walls and the landlord got new carpet. Thankfully. If you look at the ceiling above my son the ceiling was wallpapered. Eeeek. We decided to leave that alone because I knew it would be a mess if we pulled it down. There were a couple spots that were sagging so we used spray adhesive to "glue them back up." We then painted the ceiling in hopes of disguising the brown old glue from the paper. It looked great until... the paint was too heavy and pulled the paper down in places.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Before:</div><div>The white board was used to board up a window. The window faces an added on porch and is an original window. There is insulation in between. You have to love the ceiling light 😂. Did you see the vintage wall light? Every room is quite small. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br></div><div>I know since I was there last they have done more decorating so I need to get more updated pictures. </div><div><br></div><div>These two rooms were the main ones we did so they could get moved in. I have more pictures of the house to post that we didn't do anything to yet. They have only been in 3 weeks so we have plenty of time. It is definitely a new experience for him and myself. I'm not quite an empty nester, but it sure is different.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-50500003488334201582023-02-17T13:50:00.002-05:002023-02-17T13:50:13.524-05:00Laundry Room Makeover<p>It has been super busy around here the last few weeks. Hence, why no posts. Between my laundry room make over and helping my son with his new place. (That will be another post.) He is renting an 1800s farmhouse, which has not really been upgraded very recently. I have to help him this weekend then he will be ready to move in and I will post pictures of what we did.</p><p>But for now I will show my laundry room makeover. Since I moved in my house I never touched the laundry room other than to put down peel and stick tile. Literally this room has not been touched since the house was built in 1995. It still has contractor cream walls and 90s style hardware on the cupboards.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KRrZADeRGD0eLclZlsGX0NjRbk2SDFtbgK-Z6CKVbvif2HUY1yqbba_tI6dsdOr9hIxKJp5s9FXLcaOyd0dxT4pPmAhjzFv-CFMx70OnqYFVKD-O0xMXemBc-rKXWwqfDxAhK_zCB2RQVhbvRRhoOq5xEvKvo-IMfK1Rirss85zpMNJOjgK9zqzhTQ/s4032/20230128_171749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KRrZADeRGD0eLclZlsGX0NjRbk2SDFtbgK-Z6CKVbvif2HUY1yqbba_tI6dsdOr9hIxKJp5s9FXLcaOyd0dxT4pPmAhjzFv-CFMx70OnqYFVKD-O0xMXemBc-rKXWwqfDxAhK_zCB2RQVhbvRRhoOq5xEvKvo-IMfK1Rirss85zpMNJOjgK9zqzhTQ/s320/20230128_171749.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQV8gDbImfAxV7qqm710QqaGVXhQBUYnhnlvM9aThESqNOU29R8XpUWG3Sur1NUFifu47zNBAa5sdSt8BrPnLb5xA3ufhvGlBq8wL6wpnP4K_eYt2DBuwSxNhe2LlvNcFqziBnH5ghnWCLf9BnGlq_EszL2PuPPCBS73PiwsbnqUpqfhHhpBR-iTb8JA/s4032/20230128_171746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQV8gDbImfAxV7qqm710QqaGVXhQBUYnhnlvM9aThESqNOU29R8XpUWG3Sur1NUFifu47zNBAa5sdSt8BrPnLb5xA3ufhvGlBq8wL6wpnP4K_eYt2DBuwSxNhe2LlvNcFqziBnH5ghnWCLf9BnGlq_EszL2PuPPCBS73PiwsbnqUpqfhHhpBR-iTb8JA/s320/20230128_171746.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5aDNgyPL4uwRqRvFdo7w47CAGRrECIoihkviwtlTCj-BoQAL-SeJe1nt6cWGGXQYqn4SrIbxEmtX-dqu59Qb5Xj7d93sNC2sTA5AjY_Kw40jUIRM72aYVn_RoEvVjJlGBLwMheeh0O5pFuW1TICwRGywaHKbPxjYWjfY8B98q1bpojJz5quylZvDXFA/s4032/20230128_171758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5aDNgyPL4uwRqRvFdo7w47CAGRrECIoihkviwtlTCj-BoQAL-SeJe1nt6cWGGXQYqn4SrIbxEmtX-dqu59Qb5Xj7d93sNC2sTA5AjY_Kw40jUIRM72aYVn_RoEvVjJlGBLwMheeh0O5pFuW1TICwRGywaHKbPxjYWjfY8B98q1bpojJz5quylZvDXFA/s320/20230128_171758.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JQzAheseLSeUfYQB5q0pnmyB6xileAyL-uTroNLhZGyZgw44gDggrBqtbZr9nMLt8ag6qSGDFjnDyVz9AR15xRhpKN6NVHNL9CLEbeSCSH3JYNeWuC2ne_KDcY2f1TuaBNMM-41cMOFykJq8ZaIT6uD57z1DjIuEwnQaMWbcKU6ZHeIL-XMtsRdbvw/s4032/20230128_171735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JQzAheseLSeUfYQB5q0pnmyB6xileAyL-uTroNLhZGyZgw44gDggrBqtbZr9nMLt8ag6qSGDFjnDyVz9AR15xRhpKN6NVHNL9CLEbeSCSH3JYNeWuC2ne_KDcY2f1TuaBNMM-41cMOFykJq8ZaIT6uD57z1DjIuEwnQaMWbcKU6ZHeIL-XMtsRdbvw/s320/20230128_171735.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Pretty blah and standard. It needed a little love and I've been itching to do a project. It isn't completely done but I can share what I have done. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAirwwfFOoMwWs3oMo5awfYuTItKh6kBF3hOaSaJeHjNUEAHenbK7mzHAzt0S2z9KXdxl9EhfF7xJ8fGHktqd8h4OYBc1o0QMgZZTjFiy3gmE9SAblY2QeY9fcXsZ_hyQSHSwFSAhG1UGI0yCseIy-M4vJPoDwCo4XYx6WxTJzE8X-vQ8UkX7zx-TDg/s4032/20230217_133314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAirwwfFOoMwWs3oMo5awfYuTItKh6kBF3hOaSaJeHjNUEAHenbK7mzHAzt0S2z9KXdxl9EhfF7xJ8fGHktqd8h4OYBc1o0QMgZZTjFiy3gmE9SAblY2QeY9fcXsZ_hyQSHSwFSAhG1UGI0yCseIy-M4vJPoDwCo4XYx6WxTJzE8X-vQ8UkX7zx-TDg/s320/20230217_133314.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>With a little help from Lowe's I decided it might be fun to try some peel and stick wallpaper. Way back maybe 20 years ago I used wallpaper in my kitchen, but haven't used any since. I figured if I don't like it, well I can peel it off. I did not paint my wall that I put the paper on. They said if I did I'd have to wait several weeks before I could put up the paper. Uh, no, we want this project done! It is very easy to use. While I did not start in the middle of the wall like recommended I did draw a straight line down the wall to be sure I did not hang it crooked. I even checked several times with my level. I started from the corner and hung as many full sheets as I could until I had to start cutting and going around the cabinets. I am so pleased with it and it looks very realistic. The other walls got a fresh coat of paint Magnetic Gray from Sherwin Williams. The peel and stick tile was removed because it was not sticking to the floors very well and the linoleum is perfectly fine underneath. (Another post on how I removed it and all the glue residue left behind). </p><p>I have a new light to hang and a new towel bar. As for the toilet paper holder I'm thinking I want one that doesn't attach to the wall, but I'm still deciding. As for decor, I'm still thinking about that too. Not too many people will be visiting my laundry room when they come over. 😂</p><p>So this is the current laundry room.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEW-uaEx1w2ifTky_Ohwdmvj1Fw5Xm4Oz8wG5wZE1LKdoFLKOoLqSKISXX0n5J9PpUdCwl0fwQK8Gq_GQKR1hUVyPW-9PCVzUin7MeFxKZmaHXPfSOvjoivNXlQnl7TC5exrDyVBgW-yVkWBxfgc7QDQja-XnCxhkshzoeW1ERCTN2wNLn8ENnvMOAQ/s4032/20230217_133201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEW-uaEx1w2ifTky_Ohwdmvj1Fw5Xm4Oz8wG5wZE1LKdoFLKOoLqSKISXX0n5J9PpUdCwl0fwQK8Gq_GQKR1hUVyPW-9PCVzUin7MeFxKZmaHXPfSOvjoivNXlQnl7TC5exrDyVBgW-yVkWBxfgc7QDQja-XnCxhkshzoeW1ERCTN2wNLn8ENnvMOAQ/s320/20230217_133201.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ulMA-XNjoc8PiqDJ-ClJYJKOo84xdAeCADVC4Lsa-TrLnGuaqP1v7XKnPj98F3NNRGL0ixD5x-Dalm0WJXICLUfY8_ZFrjkiQo7ZGU1vmdlRNr-YruIhVMzCzaA092iAsD1MzpNSg7C_we2Xa4EPFDPtR9OyMbqbNj4tzkWYiN15QbPV6LkenLmCuQ/s4032/20230217_133206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ulMA-XNjoc8PiqDJ-ClJYJKOo84xdAeCADVC4Lsa-TrLnGuaqP1v7XKnPj98F3NNRGL0ixD5x-Dalm0WJXICLUfY8_ZFrjkiQo7ZGU1vmdlRNr-YruIhVMzCzaA092iAsD1MzpNSg7C_we2Xa4EPFDPtR9OyMbqbNj4tzkWYiN15QbPV6LkenLmCuQ/s320/20230217_133206.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxbQe6hyKb4h-Q_YIikU0jORXB4nh2zO5AYNngiNviFKsgdDurkZxXhyGrWoSIRV60IWkKJdC_t6-DRZBfUdRdCsocUKtrb0T39tgF5cb-IMjdjA7qxMEi3su7qeoREQDvs_Vi2pTT6K-LCCRKc9B_wqZAar424gEzOIk-e8QieFnByG7hB84sD0UFA/s4032/20230217_133224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGxbQe6hyKb4h-Q_YIikU0jORXB4nh2zO5AYNngiNviFKsgdDurkZxXhyGrWoSIRV60IWkKJdC_t6-DRZBfUdRdCsocUKtrb0T39tgF5cb-IMjdjA7qxMEi3su7qeoREQDvs_Vi2pTT6K-LCCRKc9B_wqZAar424gEzOIk-e8QieFnByG7hB84sD0UFA/s320/20230217_133224.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Obviously it is still a work in progress as you can see. I think the black hardware looks so much better than the shiny 90s gold. The sink area still needs a lot of help. I think a new faucet is on my list and I need to figure out how to reattach my sink to the counter because it moves around and shifts. Maybe new caulk will help, but I need to secure it. Off to Google it is to find the solution.</p><p>Stay tuned as I will have a lot to talk about soon. Have a wonderful day and thanks for visiting.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-10048299597204884272023-01-27T10:28:00.001-05:002023-01-27T10:28:46.691-05:00Week 4<p> This week I have been able to finish up some rabbits, chicks, and carrots. I have decided I will create at my own pace. I am normally driven by customer requests and buying trends because I don't like disappointing anyone. Well, I just can't do it. I get way to burned out. I don't want it to become a chore to create. So, here are some pics to show. I so enjoy creating these guys. But as you can see it could probably get overwhelming and boring creating the same ones over and over.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinr8IiZIFQ7zcwhmmb-3Q2rKemFhov4NGLTIkUu-Lo_XsNLrsph4OhvnqIrQriYc4HI1Fq0Po-ZV0q6H4FtijZe6DNgRfM3KXSJJkeS19c9RyofIaZnv7OAS1dtY0Ac_n53xILPnLWA3X6CZX-zZ5g5-jRN8FmvcP-atDO4rZMZSknmHCcyQc_NzWayg/s880/20230124_095911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="660" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinr8IiZIFQ7zcwhmmb-3Q2rKemFhov4NGLTIkUu-Lo_XsNLrsph4OhvnqIrQriYc4HI1Fq0Po-ZV0q6H4FtijZe6DNgRfM3KXSJJkeS19c9RyofIaZnv7OAS1dtY0Ac_n53xILPnLWA3X6CZX-zZ5g5-jRN8FmvcP-atDO4rZMZSknmHCcyQc_NzWayg/s320/20230124_095911.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3eAXUc_Y_V-Y-0L-jX2SXyZgCokKmjaHm6knti4Zcz8vHd1todX0itj0iSMfPxDFagyw7xPjFP3hcUZcynJJDFhhEk9CrDzTybmO6mfRaI2qIdTK-Br8-CJR5UJykn-KVtii_uqSfvmCPSfRw-DQK8XL5Mic8dM1p5uAVVwuiu8smnPoQ5rLxbzjKQ/s880/20230124_095927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="660" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECzzf5kJsI5QMb1R7ZaMrB9oh1_VGjKhi23KX0e_P-H1ly0tj4FD6wFdJdSxEkOCWsyJI16WJCV0MQbwcrgShuOmwxcBDp5_qm-yJ6iT7BrKWFaiCrPWeXpUQAEGrMhWed1nHuS7Wp95c4UNpVMUIgLmRWybfkLytoEYZ2h6Cm_qEPZgojXgQKCRsFg/s320/20230127_093545.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I am also happy to report I'm still doing really well eating and have finally figured out my Fitbit app and how the calorie counting works. It's great because it works in real time and tells you how many more calories you can eat without going over. My progress... Since Jan 3rd... I'll take it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjz50pLYc_9QQ0dji9CsTLw9BmnIRM94mfE-W6ALvRiuk7fJNPTPoi-zQ7okk6sqZofqHu8WtbdW9TI-Zvh9ufvBlG43JAUzJqg7oIsDuRhszG5OxJlhAPhHENDtpV-tLtH7mt01tf_Xy7SFSk9YxZQ8uyOITQ3rTi2qqLU3t1nDBXVix6MC5sNcsAQ/s1080/Screenshot_20230127-101819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="949" data-original-width="1080" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjz50pLYc_9QQ0dji9CsTLw9BmnIRM94mfE-W6ALvRiuk7fJNPTPoi-zQ7okk6sqZofqHu8WtbdW9TI-Zvh9ufvBlG43JAUzJqg7oIsDuRhszG5OxJlhAPhHENDtpV-tLtH7mt01tf_Xy7SFSk9YxZQ8uyOITQ3rTi2qqLU3t1nDBXVix6MC5sNcsAQ/s320/Screenshot_20230127-101819.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Stay tuned as I have been doing some rug hooking in my spare time on weekends. I'll update that soon.<br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-27721647210086192532023-01-20T14:26:00.001-05:002023-01-20T14:26:44.336-05:00Week 3This week started out a bit rough. After I posted last week my weekend was a bit emotional. I hit a wall. Not literally, but I just couldn't function. I had no desire to craft, to get dressed, to leave the house, no anything. I analyzed my entire week, and while I had a busy week running here and there, I just couldn't figure it out. But then it hit me. I was counting calories with my app and I had been undereating everyday all week. I had 0 energy, had not lost weight, and on Saturday binged all day. I felt horrible. But. This week I stepped up and have done much better. I'm down 1lbs and figuring out my food much better. <div><br></div><div>That being said I'm getting busy this week. I felt like crafting so I am doing a little bit at a time so I don't get burned out. 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</div></div><div><br></div><div>Stay tuned for more updates. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-4834057721478212932023-01-13T10:46:00.003-05:002023-01-13T10:46:59.462-05:00Week 2<div class="separator"> What a week! It has not gone as planned and I haven't gotten as much done as I had hoped. Oh well, life happens and I'm learning to roll with it. I'm trying to do what I can and not beat myself up over it.</div><p>I have been keeping up with eating better, but the exercise didn't happen this week. I truly just didn't have time. Monday I took my Mom to an eye doctor appointment where the office motto is "hurry up and wait." Once I brought my Mom back home I had to do a few odds and ends for her and my Dad. I got home at 1:15pm just to turn around eat lunch and leave for work. Tuesday my daughter and I had hair appointments. We didn't get home again until after noon. I ate lunch and left for work. Wednesday was grocery shopping day. Yesterday was my first day completely at home before work. I baked a loaf of banana bread, laundry, loaded the dishwasher, and all the other stuff that I couldn't do before.</p><p>So, here we are Friday morning. I'm going to look at the things I have been able to do. I have learned to meal prep for work. (This blog may be more for me then some of you because I am trying to track my journey. ) Anyway, this is a chicken and rice bowl with cilantro lime rice, taco seasoned chicken, peppers and onions , and kidney beans because I didn't have black beans or pinto beans. I don't mind eating the same thing a couple days in a row, BUT by the last day, today, I'm ready for something else.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqN3POWk2K-hqkc1i4co33n66tYK-O2mCpU-DQFZgmhfpVcqHcLpDiJ2QOJ8IneBGveuiyUFiN4DnRmHppxpGET_HvYSAUP3EjeouuieAklIuCIsBfJCNpUCX66jO94XQC5j1qzMiWxZqa8ZZdsM4Ypcz7Asb2XDtedQjqoup0gP8lGxZg_rnqJ6kWw/s4032/20230108_182102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqN3POWk2K-hqkc1i4co33n66tYK-O2mCpU-DQFZgmhfpVcqHcLpDiJ2QOJ8IneBGveuiyUFiN4DnRmHppxpGET_HvYSAUP3EjeouuieAklIuCIsBfJCNpUCX66jO94XQC5j1qzMiWxZqa8ZZdsM4Ypcz7Asb2XDtedQjqoup0gP8lGxZg_rnqJ6kWw/s320/20230108_182102.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>I have tried overnight oats before and wasn't a fan. I have been looking for recipes and ideas to make it better. So far, using oats, almond milk, chia seeds, honey, and salt have made it better. I don't care for the yogurt in it at this point. I come home from work at 11:30p and prepare my oats for the next day.</p><p>Today I added some fresh berries and it was really good.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloYpd0bRKd3zlXEfo0ZL5k8NE1X3uC-3cwK7PTannnoMaM1kyWWWMYjntkpb7iTud3cGqjwVKOpESTpGQXa5aI002j4ACk9t8pu4rKdO8TgT6g2Ek8rtbOkPDa4IUiM9IijPW-eHdWBXfnXzDhzbzSayUBqKEzs3BR8bdGCcjrbDd327pFQemupIaAQ/s4032/20230113_101122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloYpd0bRKd3zlXEfo0ZL5k8NE1X3uC-3cwK7PTannnoMaM1kyWWWMYjntkpb7iTud3cGqjwVKOpESTpGQXa5aI002j4ACk9t8pu4rKdO8TgT6g2Ek8rtbOkPDa4IUiM9IijPW-eHdWBXfnXzDhzbzSayUBqKEzs3BR8bdGCcjrbDd327pFQemupIaAQ/s320/20230113_101122.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I also had time to make a salad in a jar. I am new to this bandwagon. Normally I just throw everything in a Tupperware bowl and go. But I like the idea of prepping it ahead and just grabbing and going. There is a method to it so certain things don't get soggy. We'll find out if I did it right. I did forget to put my eggs in the jar and didn't realize it until the end. Guess I'll just take them with me and put them on when I dump the salad out on the plate.</p><p>I had originally bought these jars to craft with, BUT... don't they look pretty? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIecgMOTd1gsw0561W4rAw2H29eMK8D4MEDPayD8tgnxe22cp8E7hlUAs28NtIdf9-3wm8SjFiFC1_zsVct4bT-uIyoJzAkOircuWAVjIYSxRXW1IbQudKqA0cTnDeZkANKWIUQ0jIpqazgC8VPG9Y3Ovh32E-cvV3KaUnlTSenK7FrJ4tT_4e5HPnQ/s4032/20230113_100949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIecgMOTd1gsw0561W4rAw2H29eMK8D4MEDPayD8tgnxe22cp8E7hlUAs28NtIdf9-3wm8SjFiFC1_zsVct4bT-uIyoJzAkOircuWAVjIYSxRXW1IbQudKqA0cTnDeZkANKWIUQ0jIpqazgC8VPG9Y3Ovh32E-cvV3KaUnlTSenK7FrJ4tT_4e5HPnQ/s320/20230113_100949.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm hoping to do some molding of some chcks and rabbits today so I'm going to cut this short. Have a great day and stay tuned.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-78067859114117497222023-01-04T18:31:00.000-05:002023-01-04T18:31:51.919-05:00What IS Helping<p> I know it's only the first few days of the year and everyone is gung ho on resolutions. We start out strong and as time marches on we fizzle out. So, I am not calling them resolutions. These are goals I NEED to reach. It's not a race to see how fast I get there. In my heart I know this. However, I'm very impatient! I don't care what it is in my life I have a hard time waiting. I want it yesterday.</p><p>Things I have accomplished since Jan. 1</p><p>1. I have walked on my treadmill 3 days in a row.</p><p>2. I have cleaned out most of my kitchen cabinets.</p><p>3. I cleaned out the bottom of my dry sink.</p><p>4. I cleaned out under my basement stairs. This will all be donated. YAY!!!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJpalKLyySG5ya732qvJRRV3m7Eh4qNOMQvhVlC3WF32YkiJq9Eb52oIUK2jVGe7dpsz25oe8kBgtCVXUGU67GkVeVS1W5Ist77WkpL1UxKR7tm1ViFZ3zQjpxz63Q_Xx4QasiS2KkIiQze0mz-WHPc22WdfydsWI0kF4TlJR9F0DJmNA5hB7K-U8kg/s4032/20230104_110003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJpalKLyySG5ya732qvJRRV3m7Eh4qNOMQvhVlC3WF32YkiJq9Eb52oIUK2jVGe7dpsz25oe8kBgtCVXUGU67GkVeVS1W5Ist77WkpL1UxKR7tm1ViFZ3zQjpxz63Q_Xx4QasiS2KkIiQze0mz-WHPc22WdfydsWI0kF4TlJR9F0DJmNA5hB7K-U8kg/s320/20230104_110003.jpg" width="240"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUR83m40xhxgQW7tvkHb9hsGXCN72zMQ3p65LmSN0raOyhYA-eMB8segLlgatMTMglXhc2n7Pa-Ovc6Ajs6ftwt_Un46gyI3IhUIp0EJQ-vOOIE7SeteKrdeWFFzunLzAuoWD9Di5hUzNNEBTonGQiHFTYD-aDUEYeB9Zb4z7eubXeAUdkSGYBxlGLGA/s4032/20230104_110012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUR83m40xhxgQW7tvkHb9hsGXCN72zMQ3p65LmSN0raOyhYA-eMB8segLlgatMTMglXhc2n7Pa-Ovc6Ajs6ftwt_Un46gyI3IhUIp0EJQ-vOOIE7SeteKrdeWFFzunLzAuoWD9Di5hUzNNEBTonGQiHFTYD-aDUEYeB9Zb4z7eubXeAUdkSGYBxlGLGA/s320/20230104_110012.jpg" width="240"></a></div><br><p><br></p><p>5. I have made 1 trip to the thrift store. I just need to load my most recent things from today. See above.</p><p>6. I am tracking what I eat and cutting back. This is actually a serving of soup. 1 cup... ugh. I'm going to starve before I get my house organized.😂</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9R6cnj5KF3fuGP5YXZ5T8R7iR64DDSW4-450JpxPuFq7Z-KQG__DP8ps-kwjTT7_IUBDQOcNqeu45b27KYVgCX11qNhEx7e-xR_tP_ZYXPacNoPQWLdIRC5QltK30gRdoG1KbGzSMkoGAzXKzFe1nD6spsEA-SSFcItsBRNi9cHCwK-JBS-TN9zo4tA/s4032/20230104_130736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9R6cnj5KF3fuGP5YXZ5T8R7iR64DDSW4-450JpxPuFq7Z-KQG__DP8ps-kwjTT7_IUBDQOcNqeu45b27KYVgCX11qNhEx7e-xR_tP_ZYXPacNoPQWLdIRC5QltK30gRdoG1KbGzSMkoGAzXKzFe1nD6spsEA-SSFcItsBRNi9cHCwK-JBS-TN9zo4tA/s320/20230104_130736.jpg" width="240"></a></div><br><p><br></p><p>I think I have made great strides so far. I only work an hour or so a day on it so I don't get overwhelmed. I think that planning my day, before I go to work is helping immensely. I now work 2nd shift so I get more done during the day before work then I ever did working 1st shift. I never felt like doing anything after getting dinner for everyone in the evenings. Weekends were always spent running around doing errands and I still got nothing done. </p><p>Tomorrow is a new day to make progress. I'm so proud of myself so far. I am now going with my Dad to doctor appointments so I need to plan accordingly. </p><p><br></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-84643738984837441352023-01-02T10:55:00.001-05:002023-01-02T10:55:20.013-05:00Motivation<p> Some people have a lot of motivation and some don't. I think I'm in the middle somewhere. Some days I can get a lot done and others I sit on the couch endlessly scrolling through my phone. How do find motivation? How do you make it last? I wish I had an easy answer.</p><p>I can tell you watching videos of already fit people telling me how to lose weight doesn't work. Obviously I know lose weight quick schemes don't work either. For those who follow me on FB know 2 years ago I went on WW (Weight Watchers) and lost quite a bit of weight. What was my motivation? I was getting ready to buy new pants in a larger size than the current 16 I was wearing. I walked into work one day and told my coworkers I needed to do something. I found out our insurance covered part of the WW fee and I signed up. A couple other coworkers did as well once they found out. I did great... for awhile. I stalled out after I lost about 35lbs. As of today I have put a few pounds back on and need to get back at it. So, today I got back on my treadmill. I just need to be consistent. But what will help me do that? I listened to old country music while I walked and let my mind drift. It helped pass the time.</p><p>Yesterday, I cleaned out under my kitchen sink. I felt so accomplished. So, after walking away from doing that I remembered a video I saw about organizing and cleaning out clutter. Listen I know you should break big jobs into smaller tasks, but that is hard for me. I tackle the big thing and get burnt out and then it sits undone. Back to the video. The woman took a single cardboard box and filled it with stuff to get rid of. Then that was it for the day. Right now, I have a lot of boxes around here. You'd think I was moving or something. Anyway, I got myself a box. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRm0Nmu76Nb5cvRyWFuIn-aVKQANYPrqcZLo2RKA7qZgeY1Y7fBuWKGrHg-OS7M4h2tgOvsEZ0iEjdmfHWp_X1QcIh7ixl3sZx-fpxLBdqEvbxZHQDCG3V6_SFBOZBTR_QBvB9Q2SVKp6gKx8mP-4ghDhl217Ow_JKCRPadV-mqcz4Rj0RL20y54X-NQ/s4032/20230101_135430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRm0Nmu76Nb5cvRyWFuIn-aVKQANYPrqcZLo2RKA7qZgeY1Y7fBuWKGrHg-OS7M4h2tgOvsEZ0iEjdmfHWp_X1QcIh7ixl3sZx-fpxLBdqEvbxZHQDCG3V6_SFBOZBTR_QBvB9Q2SVKp6gKx8mP-4ghDhl217Ow_JKCRPadV-mqcz4Rj0RL20y54X-NQ/s320/20230101_135430.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I began with one cupboard. The one that has all of the drinking cups, glasses, mugs, travel mugs, and all that sort of stuff. I have my favorite mugs, cups, and glasses I use all the time. I loaded up my box with those I haven't touched in YEARS. What is my motivation? HOPEFULLY my son will get this house to rent and he needs kitchen stuff. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWVVIGUtIayafkwobU3bBtFJ9Y-ILQP4OQRzNi_BQ2UmGvN814LEFMsUCyXrQk8XbmVEC-3RdgmG3jlGZMt-geF2Dc1R8yrRe72TrJ4Sgw65dudXi-vrYb04LEyNNacyZ0P8WrvjqTqnxRl2LI6W1D-XctYeAu-ikOtN_juy76W-PYG2yXPFxpfUgmQ/s4032/20230101_140321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWVVIGUtIayafkwobU3bBtFJ9Y-ILQP4OQRzNi_BQ2UmGvN814LEFMsUCyXrQk8XbmVEC-3RdgmG3jlGZMt-geF2Dc1R8yrRe72TrJ4Sgw65dudXi-vrYb04LEyNNacyZ0P8WrvjqTqnxRl2LI6W1D-XctYeAu-ikOtN_juy76W-PYG2yXPFxpfUgmQ/s320/20230101_140321.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I ended up gaining momentum and did all the cabinets EXCEPT the plastic Tupperware/Rubbermaid cabinet. That is a very overwhelming task that I will have to do by itself. I ended up with all kinds of stuff and told my son and his girlfriend to come look through it before I loaded it into my car to donate. As I type this the box is sitting next to me and has not been loaded into my car. I have to run into town so I will load it and take it or else I will end up changing my mind and keeping it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1iBtQCModo_uOzTppXdAd0QtpjxpTewy8nitDl-dkSfDNUK1EXNkaYf7gRao3qJM4n0aJqcNh_zG8eVgpULSYDakG1Yv4SuREzMUglnQmPvz9DqUvag4u3iUa3Kz9iigrB7Spt3nfNmL1YEmpkrRhP6XKLBGfzfhPkDMK2wRh62i8qeoilaDFuCMOcA/s4032/20230101_142140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1iBtQCModo_uOzTppXdAd0QtpjxpTewy8nitDl-dkSfDNUK1EXNkaYf7gRao3qJM4n0aJqcNh_zG8eVgpULSYDakG1Yv4SuREzMUglnQmPvz9DqUvag4u3iUa3Kz9iigrB7Spt3nfNmL1YEmpkrRhP6XKLBGfzfhPkDMK2wRh62i8qeoilaDFuCMOcA/s320/20230101_142140.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I guess the point to this post is find something, someone, podcast, music, book, or whatever it takes if you need a push to be more motivated or productive. How do you get motivated? What helps you get things done? I'm always looking for new ideas. I have got to clean the clutter out of here. I am drowning.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-56046881861044843282022-12-31T10:14:00.001-05:002022-12-31T10:19:03.894-05:00New Years Eve 2022<p>Last night we had Christmas at my parent's home. My Dad is now pretty much home bound for the winter since he now uses an electric scooter to get around. Here in Ohio the winters get pretty rough with snow and he and my Mom are 80 and have no need to get out with the exception of eating out occasionally. He also does use crutches to get in and out of the car and fears falling. I don't blame him. But I digress.</p><p>My sister and I came together and bought my parents new dinner ware for Christmas. Since family gatherings will now be at their home they didn't have enough to accommodate everyone. This is what we found for them. Corelle wear has come along way. My Mom has had the white with green around the edge for a very long time. Of course pieces get broken over the years so she had bought plain white to use. Aren't these the cutest?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyMVEqeFO85MevpzT0hb5hqEvbVkS2tW_pr9nAfPNOmBOOGLThNcyMvN9mSqDUAOoL4b3l47jeFDBTtHW1RvKQWA5zIuSxMOj8gcgO6BLGVnyM6YvGtfQu6wRkbg8LLSxXW7nkcsB9kE7akj6KCwnqVh1kYDs1W6xsBmEsGbFVlK52mXcRkzYlI7Y_cw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="191" data-original-width="265" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyMVEqeFO85MevpzT0hb5hqEvbVkS2tW_pr9nAfPNOmBOOGLThNcyMvN9mSqDUAOoL4b3l47jeFDBTtHW1RvKQWA5zIuSxMOj8gcgO6BLGVnyM6YvGtfQu6wRkbg8LLSxXW7nkcsB9kE7akj6KCwnqVh1kYDs1W6xsBmEsGbFVlK52mXcRkzYlI7Y_cw" width="320" /></a></div><br />Well, this year we added a girlfriend of my son to the mix. It's been awhile but he is now 23 years old in case you've been with me for awhile. Hard to believe I know. Anyway, he and his Dad and grandparents have been looking for a house for him to purchase so that he can begin his own life. They haven't had much luck in that department. I have stayed out of that picture, but told him I was here if he needed me. Well, there may be a home to rent on the horizon instead. In my opinion I think this is a better choice, but have kept my opinion to myself. Well, my son called me and asked me what my thought was on this option. He had a few reservations about the landlord and the situation. His Dad had the some reservations. I was able to talk to him on an adult level and helped him realize that all he needed to do was to talk with the landlord (he knows him quite well and works for him occasionally) and lay it out what the expectations would be. My son actually thanked me and said he didn't think that the conversation would have gone as well as it did. Up until now I have told him the choice was his and I couldn't make the decision as to what was right for him. So, I think by the end of next week we will know some answers whether he will be moving out. Where was I going with this? His girlfriend asked if they could have my Mom's old dishes for when they do move. I like her already. LOL. She is not opposed to using hand me downs.<p></p><p>I think 2023 will be an interesting year for us. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-43447375642285529282022-12-29T19:42:00.018-05:002022-12-30T09:00:47.266-05:00Wooly Tree Tutorial... Sort Of<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczX2Bj0-hNhXv4hpvPaS5LHpHkv0YDegmir1fhGY_jqlgmlVkVTIyF_DRNlMqqZPOzHMRN6N8bj1V0CPaQIN4r1D-euf3-kWc0Xk8CBzvHFfIW7pJvqEMs3AsWd7enPvX9GxaaaA51fnTbe3JWfyVxMkYfWKgwxHV28kHJPeIOQd0_w2SyW3SvKo5og/s4032/20221121_084405.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczX2Bj0-hNhXv4hpvPaS5LHpHkv0YDegmir1fhGY_jqlgmlVkVTIyF_DRNlMqqZPOzHMRN6N8bj1V0CPaQIN4r1D-euf3-kWc0Xk8CBzvHFfIW7pJvqEMs3AsWd7enPvX9GxaaaA51fnTbe3JWfyVxMkYfWKgwxHV28kHJPeIOQd0_w2SyW3SvKo5og/w270-h320/20221121_084405.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div>For those who follow me on Facebook know I finally made a wooly tree. Oh I bought everything I needed a couple years ago in great anticipation of doing it. BUT, I never got to it. So, in between molding and painting my paper mache Santa's and snowmen I did it. Is is time consuming? YES! Is it hard? Absolutely NOT! Is it fun? Definitely! </div><div><br /></div><div>I got asked on Facebook to give directions on how to make them. Well, since I have never made them before now I will post exactly what pattern I bought and what videos I used to learn. YouTube is a wonderful thing! There is no need for me to reinvent the wheel and I respect the ones who sell the patterns for them so I will not give out their directions.</div><div><br /></div><div>I bought the pattern from <a href="https://searsportrughooking.com/collections/wooly-feather-trees/products/pdf-tree-download" target="_blank">Searsport Rug Hooking.</a> For $5 you can make all sorts of sizes of trees. I started with the smallest obviously. I didn't want to waste wool if I screwed up. Next, I followed the YouTube videos from Two Old Crows. I believe they too have a pattern/kit, but I can't say for sure since the video was done awhile ago. I mainly bought the pattern so I had measurements for the branches. I could have read the directions, but I am a visual learner. I have to see it to do it. I watched multiple videos of different people and found these ones most helpful.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, enjoy. Happy tree making. </div><div><br /></div><div>P.S. I plan on making a couple more to add to my collection.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://youtu.be/xDEhKyK0mWY" target="_blank">Two Old Crows Part 1</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://youtu.be/jttPxVKsoKs" target="_blank">Two Old Crows Part 2</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://youtu.be/La1xT7DXphA" target="_blank">Two Old Crows Part 3</a></div><div><br /></div><div>EDIT...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMLmdGjtWMXs90ZMpa-PMrmyZYqIVkL8rAHJWOKxuCdC-R_S7ESdC9VnIvHtUOnAObZnNBgXAdej2DQCitsKdwwmd2kJD-8ES1RnSgNvVx4WhQKyuIqgcTC2s8igaFHJPbFXQE0c4CjGCUH2c7Ygh_LkEwZSzQtJn5rB9Q46tsNn7DY92ENI6hF2FLQ/s4032/20221230_082045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMLmdGjtWMXs90ZMpa-PMrmyZYqIVkL8rAHJWOKxuCdC-R_S7ESdC9VnIvHtUOnAObZnNBgXAdej2DQCitsKdwwmd2kJD-8ES1RnSgNvVx4WhQKyuIqgcTC2s8igaFHJPbFXQE0c4CjGCUH2c7Ygh_LkEwZSzQtJn5rB9Q46tsNn7DY92ENI6hF2FLQ/s320/20221230_082045.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>There was a question as to what kind of scissors I used. I just used my trusty old Fiskar scissors. The trick is to be sure that the tips of them are sharp. If your kids or hubby used them to cut paper then you might need to sharpen them or use something else. </div><div> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-12443532431729062942020-10-13T12:36:00.001-04:002020-10-13T12:36:42.842-04:00Primitive Painting Technique Using Latex Paint<p> I feel like my blog has become a DIY place recently. To be honest I don't mind. I don't do much exciting in my life other than to craft and do DIY projects since COVID and before actually. LOL. This tutorial may be a bit premature because I'm not done with my project, but it does explain my process I used on my repurposed cabinet. So far (knock on wood) I have spent $0 to do this. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrOJXzRQu1V8ALYoAJi_a93yovnC8D0_CSuRxRZbdDNjB7yO4_zqa7oG9BJuK1RQWMxHTOTkSI4OpLfOG2WySGO6TMMkwCCbmkfZuxrW7ZfZN2odNfImRVr7OpqQomWYncmoEVviEnPZSI/s4032/20201013_103239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrOJXzRQu1V8ALYoAJi_a93yovnC8D0_CSuRxRZbdDNjB7yO4_zqa7oG9BJuK1RQWMxHTOTkSI4OpLfOG2WySGO6TMMkwCCbmkfZuxrW7ZfZN2odNfImRVr7OpqQomWYncmoEVviEnPZSI/s320/20201013_103239.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Many moons ago I bought this cabinet with the intention of redoing it. Let's just say I ended up using it to store my crap on. It had a bit of an odor to it somewhere between musty and cat pee. I didn't notice it until I got it home. Needless to say that's why it sat. Keep in mind this is made from old plywood that in places was broken and gross. It is also a mint green color that doesn't necessarily go with my primitive home though I love the chippy crust it has. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyPasVbxEBLyrl5Wg8PrnGsiPFGtcylwPS3pnMmxLW-NfTPeBnnIcbQ_p6CzY2lO27UmtDQJBeXkCONFAI54KJQh2g6hv3uEofmD4R82NDvBaGcXF_ntcGMtCtnr7wV0hhFOMOWin1Pr-/s4032/20200926_100825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyPasVbxEBLyrl5Wg8PrnGsiPFGtcylwPS3pnMmxLW-NfTPeBnnIcbQ_p6CzY2lO27UmtDQJBeXkCONFAI54KJQh2g6hv3uEofmD4R82NDvBaGcXF_ntcGMtCtnr7wV0hhFOMOWin1Pr-/s320/20200926_100825.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBz1lIxT7-UyDh4a8sZprZ9Kzk_09wRWtrbdKx0GVInL0K3B6WERyBsiycfQbrKaMGBndqeQ6P1BuW6QREgFaY3P6uQDHgp_t8x1TDFdE2tPrYB9_-mYRMj-Fv5iWxrG8vLFw8JsTdNN9/s4032/20200926_101253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBz1lIxT7-UyDh4a8sZprZ9Kzk_09wRWtrbdKx0GVInL0K3B6WERyBsiycfQbrKaMGBndqeQ6P1BuW6QREgFaY3P6uQDHgp_t8x1TDFdE2tPrYB9_-mYRMj-Fv5iWxrG8vLFw8JsTdNN9/s320/20200926_101253.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSTbCKedqFJP-OsLBupZEWlZa3WKJj8tCk0xZhyxpmd1zQQlnSWl0L878D4C9NWhBgkp9yUSIz0nuxdZcA4qeZawKWnvwgN3_IyNTtXbp97uvSGDIX-lfSfXNt_cu6kxdTKBmq-T3E0s4/s4032/20200926_101303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSTbCKedqFJP-OsLBupZEWlZa3WKJj8tCk0xZhyxpmd1zQQlnSWl0L878D4C9NWhBgkp9yUSIz0nuxdZcA4qeZawKWnvwgN3_IyNTtXbp97uvSGDIX-lfSfXNt_cu6kxdTKBmq-T3E0s4/s320/20200926_101303.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to start from the beginning so you can see where we end up. First step was to rebuild the front of the cabinet and put a top on it. It just wasn't my style the way it was. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Z3LUuGj1PDvrW6B26p9uG4ZDtN41Z37B4sqsBj-F2g_riKSb8eoreCmiMAUyYPUL2Bm99ovfkqn6FZjP9fRI1hNvFAOXEVO0S5od-CGMKWAT74Qyyp4w_iHK_BqdVuvfM2PuHI5KYPaT/s4032/20201010_140651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Z3LUuGj1PDvrW6B26p9uG4ZDtN41Z37B4sqsBj-F2g_riKSb8eoreCmiMAUyYPUL2Bm99ovfkqn6FZjP9fRI1hNvFAOXEVO0S5od-CGMKWAT74Qyyp4w_iHK_BqdVuvfM2PuHI5KYPaT/s320/20201010_140651.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I happened to have a couple pieces of 3/4" plywood in my shed from when I moved into this house. They were covered in fuzzy mold and damp. I cleaned them with bleach water, but later realized I should have used white vinegar. Oh well. I cleaned them then let them dry in the sun and in my garage. Bill said that if I would have had to buy plywood it is quite expensive. So, yay for me!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsoZgIt4SO2R6ODPRA-6s3goaYjyePosd-nqsNuD-zq6_5EWdt8yHPCFTLIvkk-cY4WpD7wyT0b57I_oDpWyTTgS_YRLL1PlQxkuqwPvepaN6P3RxFjRslimWOrY5FzIMiPV_0E3GrPXA/s4032/20201010_163441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsoZgIt4SO2R6ODPRA-6s3goaYjyePosd-nqsNuD-zq6_5EWdt8yHPCFTLIvkk-cY4WpD7wyT0b57I_oDpWyTTgS_YRLL1PlQxkuqwPvepaN6P3RxFjRslimWOrY5FzIMiPV_0E3GrPXA/s320/20201010_163441.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I told Bill I wanted to be the one to redo this cabinet, but he insisted on cutting my boards for me since they were going to be long straight cuts. I don't have a lot of experience with circular saws and I don't think he likes blood, so I let him cut the boards and then pin nail them on. He kept telling me we needed to use glue AND nails and I disagreed and well, we used only nails. I am loving the way it looks already.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1y_L84vtHOzEhCGLuyiCzhepjY82ppPrEINKOmZVJtTdDoOOv3j-w0ccfWFkwnxJbxj5Qr4ZOe8nVDnCPCWForZUZWIdi-dMXxE_PZFyco1I4qGgd9fTcZyaUlJ_5c4jXOpFTrniaR2OA/s4032/20201012_151011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1y_L84vtHOzEhCGLuyiCzhepjY82ppPrEINKOmZVJtTdDoOOv3j-w0ccfWFkwnxJbxj5Qr4ZOe8nVDnCPCWForZUZWIdi-dMXxE_PZFyco1I4qGgd9fTcZyaUlJ_5c4jXOpFTrniaR2OA/s320/20201012_151011.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I knew I would be using a paint finish because the shape it was in and being made of plywood the value of the piece was non existent anyway. I decided to use my favorite Minwax GEL ( I love me some gel stain) stain Dark Walnut on the new wood so that when I distress it the bright wood wouldn't show through. Please bare with me as I am working at night with a single LED bulb above me. I let this dry for a couple hours. It was still a bit tacky, but I moved on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqAiqnPg0DOxDOO6voL_EBBj4qCuWtLX_ZlynwnslO7V_Wj6JQgcTHRFJz4zZqf1VcwqolNyqCzc-m6yxf3yr3oj1cQwzTf_S4nD_8Yz98AN6eZIzoripFHznob-E08BsclA2oIsJnuNeu/s4032/20201012_153017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqAiqnPg0DOxDOO6voL_EBBj4qCuWtLX_ZlynwnslO7V_Wj6JQgcTHRFJz4zZqf1VcwqolNyqCzc-m6yxf3yr3oj1cQwzTf_S4nD_8Yz98AN6eZIzoripFHznob-E08BsclA2oIsJnuNeu/s320/20201012_153017.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In order to make this $0 I am using what paint I have at home. Most of what I have in my arsenal is latex, acrylic, and 1 bottle of chalk paint. So, I am using outdoor paint, indoor paint, and chalk paint (only because I love this color not because it is chalk) This process worked great with all of my paints.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj21WGXKCtbhR7Twwdd3VS2hd_4EtKe8blHRucn8VfGqUmwwJDb98HyS0GyGOW6XEoXUmsOwvgk6BawbmzHWuqZNpc84ltY6OrLRWFxjxAytP6Y-MJVXwOa9__zy3W_H5EZPAMhNy5BJ6MT/s4032/20201013_114317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj21WGXKCtbhR7Twwdd3VS2hd_4EtKe8blHRucn8VfGqUmwwJDb98HyS0GyGOW6XEoXUmsOwvgk6BawbmzHWuqZNpc84ltY6OrLRWFxjxAytP6Y-MJVXwOa9__zy3W_H5EZPAMhNy5BJ6MT/s320/20201013_114317.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJxnD1jdOMMClwBr3BSR7NYz76SsgrXgPNuChL6WaT5-yfXi3BNCORZD5C2eofz_37rYEyh3v4dz6zTnrTlxzc-DCgGo0kydPZ-hzk05uhDSCe20eXbMabUOMR583eoB1I2SKT67Hg1Z9/s4032/20201013_114400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJxnD1jdOMMClwBr3BSR7NYz76SsgrXgPNuChL6WaT5-yfXi3BNCORZD5C2eofz_37rYEyh3v4dz6zTnrTlxzc-DCgGo0kydPZ-hzk05uhDSCe20eXbMabUOMR583eoB1I2SKT67Hg1Z9/s320/20201013_114400.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alright. Now that the 1st layer of stain is dry the first coat of paint went on. I used a roller and brush to coat the entire piece. Again the lighting is horrible, but it is a chocolate brown. I used this color on my window shutters last year. Notice I didn't do the inside because I'm still deciding what I'm going to do. It may stay as is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yM1eGZcUs7em6vqglxN8C4XWrgGWkbsRcFe1YNnC_nfg6g6EhqOlHbr6Do_IjF7CoeggpV9-IfB4lFc9LjReKbJtegLqs8C9Hw2MQLUv0ZhsmH2oojL3u7y8saLBjyIwH1J9zVkLDUtV/s4032/20201012_210241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yM1eGZcUs7em6vqglxN8C4XWrgGWkbsRcFe1YNnC_nfg6g6EhqOlHbr6Do_IjF7CoeggpV9-IfB4lFc9LjReKbJtegLqs8C9Hw2MQLUv0ZhsmH2oojL3u7y8saLBjyIwH1J9zVkLDUtV/s320/20201012_210241.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBvywjqNScN3O_WfAmJUelWnbEOVVBkTQrjdi08aohhbIacsIAOpGyexlrzNlyLXFeI3d5Hvj_Wsl4CpnvZSXVPw1cPpj8SOVzxQI-BGGNKd_WOtqJGshPj-n2Vd_L3QYcGF91iE9Lw-8/s4032/20201012_210249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBvywjqNScN3O_WfAmJUelWnbEOVVBkTQrjdi08aohhbIacsIAOpGyexlrzNlyLXFeI3d5Hvj_Wsl4CpnvZSXVPw1cPpj8SOVzxQI-BGGNKd_WOtqJGshPj-n2Vd_L3QYcGF91iE9Lw-8/s320/20201012_210249.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkz22VShtYRYqlxbvbLEm7afnCCgI0boNlTG2pqcENpOKc_jfLsTZT6DSnZKpijdukYcCVq149Z7D0Pf49BVVu6zrhWxL1m-xKg8HzzUvj7IbWUWaagqGvYcjFsze3p1G0lNH3KonuZ-bh/s4032/20201012_210300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkz22VShtYRYqlxbvbLEm7afnCCgI0boNlTG2pqcENpOKc_jfLsTZT6DSnZKpijdukYcCVq149Z7D0Pf49BVVu6zrhWxL1m-xKg8HzzUvj7IbWUWaagqGvYcjFsze3p1G0lNH3KonuZ-bh/s320/20201012_210300.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I let this dry overnight because it got late and I'm old. I need my sleep. Fast forward to this morning. This is the most important step in this whole thing. I spent quite a bit of last night trying to figure out a way to make my latex paint "chip". Almost every tutorial I found was using milk paint or chalk paint and they chip themselves. That stuff ain't cheap and I'm cheap. So, I continued researching. I kept coming across using wax. Yes, candle wax. I watched videos of people using old candles rubbing it on with tons of muscle. I then saw someone using furniture wax which is a paste consistency. I used all my furniture wax and I'm not going to buy any. Then, I came across a lady who used her Scentsy wax tarts. Well, I have tons of those, not Scentsy, but tarts. They are just the right size. The white thing is my wax. It is a softer soy wax. I highly recommend using a softer wax. It even smelled good as I put it on. MY daughter told me it smelled funny when she came to the basement. LOL. Btw, you will need a putty knife, sand paper, and an old towel or sock as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTVBTDc3lbArm3MiX7hcoAYoqmwnjkwZ97rJ49eSzdnTqDgtuS7RTqtst65tt2FDcOaKxK1yGWBbf_5etAz1lmhgJuDu2BNEwWp-Ainkv-stHIBHjD3k7KnmNqIgIZDEjBo9x5IdjmC79K/s4032/20201013_104433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTVBTDc3lbArm3MiX7hcoAYoqmwnjkwZ97rJ49eSzdnTqDgtuS7RTqtst65tt2FDcOaKxK1yGWBbf_5etAz1lmhgJuDu2BNEwWp-Ainkv-stHIBHjD3k7KnmNqIgIZDEjBo9x5IdjmC79K/s320/20201013_104433.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After your base coat is on take your wax and rub it all over your piece. It doesn't have to be a heavy coat especially if you use soft wax. Pay close attention to edges and places where people may have put their hands as this is where the paint would have rubbed off. That film you see is the wax.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bTaoCYE91W-LiJdwbe5oGNWNu8e-xOKmM8NEalbDoNgbGqw1xeVzCXDypLyewC88Hpq-gnU8mWghLxHBij1uJT1lwmftx4e5pw-0fJzPYJfjIbEa_7LUnpQ3ORg59A5vG47iivWXODgQ/s4032/20201013_083525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bTaoCYE91W-LiJdwbe5oGNWNu8e-xOKmM8NEalbDoNgbGqw1xeVzCXDypLyewC88Hpq-gnU8mWghLxHBij1uJT1lwmftx4e5pw-0fJzPYJfjIbEa_7LUnpQ3ORg59A5vG47iivWXODgQ/s320/20201013_083525.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once I covered the piece in wax I painted my next color which was black. Don't wipe the wax. Just leave it and paint right over it. I used a brush for this. I then let this dry less than an hour. The sheen was gone and dry to the touch.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEDDblIu9VddmjUEcKLypoA7-3ZDsk2czeCsbGv-M_2rJmb3rPHHwWusfFfhJsQ5bwvdvVzdLepmJ6WZQFmUb6PILzJ4V00EQAPISn-kbO1ZRDdqHEczsfxku8KSu3_zGaRicsDdjh9Lh/s4032/20201013_085805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEDDblIu9VddmjUEcKLypoA7-3ZDsk2czeCsbGv-M_2rJmb3rPHHwWusfFfhJsQ5bwvdvVzdLepmJ6WZQFmUb6PILzJ4V00EQAPISn-kbO1ZRDdqHEczsfxku8KSu3_zGaRicsDdjh9Lh/s320/20201013_085805.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is where the magic happens. Take your putty knife and run it over the surface of the piece. Hold it at a 45 degree angle and scrape. You will start to see the brown or stain underneath depending on how hard you scrape. You don't need much force if you use the soft wax.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkqITu-YHITFZiub1twWqDHV_mcVuKDzT6K9x0zGpkuamSltjuKXkW3Iin-tJkYHNAH0VgQO0sflPExgIXlPl7C0ApVzMn0OJ9VuNCuDIKvESf6OosZV35zW_rV1ryJQUlwV-iTFDtTrbB/s4032/20201013_094518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkqITu-YHITFZiub1twWqDHV_mcVuKDzT6K9x0zGpkuamSltjuKXkW3Iin-tJkYHNAH0VgQO0sflPExgIXlPl7C0ApVzMn0OJ9VuNCuDIKvESf6OosZV35zW_rV1ryJQUlwV-iTFDtTrbB/s320/20201013_094518.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">uh oh. The mint green is showing through. Oh well, extra character.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuv1dagUdd6OLOFfBMOp9EbnmhCgkCKuPuXZE1D_8QFkz-Be3SKyJogm-4yutzrnxWFDvAQdKqHVwaBXCD-Xgx48jH_dJINZwbQPdJsDDmqVyBRdp742GhTAPeIQ5UbRdTXUuy32C1bZcd/s4032/20201013_094612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuv1dagUdd6OLOFfBMOp9EbnmhCgkCKuPuXZE1D_8QFkz-Be3SKyJogm-4yutzrnxWFDvAQdKqHVwaBXCD-Xgx48jH_dJINZwbQPdJsDDmqVyBRdp742GhTAPeIQ5UbRdTXUuy32C1bZcd/s320/20201013_094612.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It kinda looks good just like this BUT.... I need color. Use a rag, towel, old sock and wipe off all the paint that you scraped off. You could leave pieces if you want to make the paint look chunky. You could definitely leave it as is with brown and black, but if you want another layer keep reading.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFO7FljwYjABmfNuGbTc95EjcTCsvWTX85e-6mqPlniQiMGNK2eDGm2or2m4x1HyGvEv2-8HHc-VBnGfjh4lrQxEyrogQHH-5HVkVHQVekIUyfVpYL_W_naoqifppoWVVVMRSNcV-yev6/s4032/20201013_094841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFO7FljwYjABmfNuGbTc95EjcTCsvWTX85e-6mqPlniQiMGNK2eDGm2or2m4x1HyGvEv2-8HHc-VBnGfjh4lrQxEyrogQHH-5HVkVHQVekIUyfVpYL_W_naoqifppoWVVVMRSNcV-yev6/s320/20201013_094841.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once you have scraped and you like the way it looks take your wax and rub it all over the piece again. Now, yes, I used chalk paint BUT you can see regular paint works. I absolutely adore this pumpkin color. It was either pumpkin, red, or cream and I decided I didn't want Farmhouse cream. I dumped some of my paint from the bottle in to a paint pan, but a paper plate would work just as well. I initially started with a sponge to put the top coat on. I threw that to the side quickly and decided to use a brush and I dry brushed the orange on. With dry brushing it is a tiny little bit of paint on your brush. Don't immerse your brush in the paint. Then just paint here and there letting your base color show through. The wax actually helps extend the paint a bit. I went up and down side to side with paint to get the coverage I wanted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5d-NmIosgBRFJcE4eJ_ZawM6gFAZ47jnISMAyMMleNPLQhuNugOjwQr3VRArLgb56fzuZDmVHJ9KEnT2UIUZVwOJlJPndTZuFQ69Eaf3brbNyR23-6Z6c02Dd56KN5GNQ4ywFRYzhh9Tt/s4032/20201013_103026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5d-NmIosgBRFJcE4eJ_ZawM6gFAZ47jnISMAyMMleNPLQhuNugOjwQr3VRArLgb56fzuZDmVHJ9KEnT2UIUZVwOJlJPndTZuFQ69Eaf3brbNyR23-6Z6c02Dd56KN5GNQ4ywFRYzhh9Tt/s320/20201013_103026.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0n2bA0X26EXQGyDgPxsOzMh1ZS1RwnIhkCcoH628k1hdUvyHzbWkCyJLJwtxNrZQLP4EOSpLMxejFqATryUieBMGB9M1i1TCtYvVmE4mZx7Qy8K6kr5CsPSmqFNTNNCfctZ8RtUIEJE0s/s4032/20201013_101339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0n2bA0X26EXQGyDgPxsOzMh1ZS1RwnIhkCcoH628k1hdUvyHzbWkCyJLJwtxNrZQLP4EOSpLMxejFqATryUieBMGB9M1i1TCtYvVmE4mZx7Qy8K6kr5CsPSmqFNTNNCfctZ8RtUIEJE0s/s320/20201013_101339.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The chalk paint dried pretty quickly. If you use latex I would let it sit 15 to 20 minutes before you go back to it. After it has dried go back with your putty knife and start scraping away. You will be able to scrape clear down to the 1st coat of brown paint. The harder you push the deeper you go. The lighter the touch the less paint comes off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-j1b7Gt2m68sFHwByTz0j7Jtet21Dy_4ut_2h1DeaLYQyU3Gx0S7cRXv6n9SzX8OxbxUvgoq1yN1mN0eBTaquP8aB5NTBvDOxJceNxaQDnv8pwK67roCvux1_2KL8x6ST87pLWC7GR9Z/s4032/20201013_103239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-j1b7Gt2m68sFHwByTz0j7Jtet21Dy_4ut_2h1DeaLYQyU3Gx0S7cRXv6n9SzX8OxbxUvgoq1yN1mN0eBTaquP8aB5NTBvDOxJceNxaQDnv8pwK67roCvux1_2KL8x6ST87pLWC7GR9Z/s320/20201013_103239.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3d_LjFv8e54IP6KUgePgYkJdRoB54wrR5xlJEpmah_Uj_MYJUvS7VnAeiCmJ-Kt4Le7EologMijT6kDdSkFXIK5LvxMhx0N95sZxhwdUs7Y3WbmoEqPvrwzcvi49vioQbHoe-P7k-HeS3/s4032/20201013_103248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3d_LjFv8e54IP6KUgePgYkJdRoB54wrR5xlJEpmah_Uj_MYJUvS7VnAeiCmJ-Kt4Le7EologMijT6kDdSkFXIK5LvxMhx0N95sZxhwdUs7Y3WbmoEqPvrwzcvi49vioQbHoe-P7k-HeS3/s320/20201013_103248.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whoopsie! I went a little to deep and mint green is showing. Oh well. It just adds to it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr6YLCMyeTPD3fUgpr0OB-u1O5KazXe77jWacyfa6d7CrOdB7BAoBg94c671sKyB9cmEmShNBvfSRK7ckAggh3h9wTf-wdemMHiQUumQChtz0-WaA-uNdw2hngIo_7AnFbZ2m_MR16YCcR/s4032/20201013_104516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr6YLCMyeTPD3fUgpr0OB-u1O5KazXe77jWacyfa6d7CrOdB7BAoBg94c671sKyB9cmEmShNBvfSRK7ckAggh3h9wTf-wdemMHiQUumQChtz0-WaA-uNdw2hngIo_7AnFbZ2m_MR16YCcR/s320/20201013_104516.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, as of right now here we are... I used my sandpaper on the edges to make them smoother and look more worn. I normally don't like to toot my own horn, but I am in LOVE with this piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4zZuDFEK_GXgATZmJq03DBlJvreNB_SJxPrhfKaUdMR4t0C47Qy5l9JgLsC0f8CAqrG9p_bv24fFouRP9-eb2HzELFTd5328loBbN07AM-CmsXQr-uwP6dHqKPDbMPh71YXGnhS9MRw0/s4032/20201013_122104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4zZuDFEK_GXgATZmJq03DBlJvreNB_SJxPrhfKaUdMR4t0C47Qy5l9JgLsC0f8CAqrG9p_bv24fFouRP9-eb2HzELFTd5328loBbN07AM-CmsXQr-uwP6dHqKPDbMPh71YXGnhS9MRw0/s320/20201013_122104.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAgFOu_Mud8AwPo5Lb_snoFEABw7rEvYyNjbG6uBN9K_hRSkIHcVZUtQnAhpABh5_4mRZtECdWZ4Vli8MvHFPbUSVW60vurvbgVBRuh4uWAmTGxGG6wfTb846fEL4hnKT0Wx2zEtoz5j3/s4032/20201013_122114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAgFOu_Mud8AwPo5Lb_snoFEABw7rEvYyNjbG6uBN9K_hRSkIHcVZUtQnAhpABh5_4mRZtECdWZ4Vli8MvHFPbUSVW60vurvbgVBRuh4uWAmTGxGG6wfTb846fEL4hnKT0Wx2zEtoz5j3/s320/20201013_122114.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There will be a sequel to this because now I have to figure out how to seal it so the paint doesn't continue to come off. I am toying with the idea of a dark stain or polyacrylic. I need to do a little more research. I am also still debating on the inside of the cabinet. I just love the stained, dirty, crusty look of it. I may just add polyacrylic to that so whatever I put on the shelf doesn't have anything rub off on it. So, stay tuned....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-50228683588875461552020-09-21T22:29:00.001-04:002020-09-22T08:41:07.351-04:00Burlap Shade Tutorial<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJHMmInRQUmM9q6WbPovQQn8iHXp_XhW3I8emMoyurNQSTyNPsd6yIMQW1R6KkGoSj04DHwEH_Ux_-uhp_qrqbDHnq4BoSw4sV9q8L5VBydH4T469kHSEpSVcnfTRVD1MuWXPHTRPRPsd/s4032/20200921_185212.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJHMmInRQUmM9q6WbPovQQn8iHXp_XhW3I8emMoyurNQSTyNPsd6yIMQW1R6KkGoSj04DHwEH_Ux_-uhp_qrqbDHnq4BoSw4sV9q8L5VBydH4T469kHSEpSVcnfTRVD1MuWXPHTRPRPsd/s320/20200921_185212.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFZd2-QOP9_qDQzL7IB_P-GuwB8y8oLL9hb5UNmkGJllRyma0I5jorOHo4m0LsKTej8cvOGF7S-CKImgfvWfNFYvx8Mu8dBHd5LXRMbD2lFaSuohMErgDvXJ1JLRKeWwdlT-sIu_a-vw4/s4032/20200921_185339.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFZd2-QOP9_qDQzL7IB_P-GuwB8y8oLL9hb5UNmkGJllRyma0I5jorOHo4m0LsKTej8cvOGF7S-CKImgfvWfNFYvx8Mu8dBHd5LXRMbD2lFaSuohMErgDvXJ1JLRKeWwdlT-sIu_a-vw4/s320/20200921_185339.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">For several weeks I have been thinking about making some shades for my front windows. I LOVE the look of burlap, but after reading several articles about sewing burlap I was scared. So, I started to research burlap look fabric, linen, and polyester fabrics that would give me the look but cheaper on the wallet. Well, I didn't find any of those options that would fit my budget. I then looked at different weaves of burlap because it is what I wanted after all. There was a tight weave and then a much more open weave. The tighter weave may be easier to sew, but then would it block to much light? It basically came down to price and what I'd be able to find at the store since Covid has really slowed down the shipment of non-necessities as I found out today. More on that later. Don't get me wrong I could just as easy sit here and order online, but again I'm to cheap to pay shipping. Then I began to wonder if I might be able to not sew them and then I wouldn't have to worry about the burlap unraveling. Hmmm... that was another conversation inside my head and also with a lady at work. I will show you later why sewing them worked best for me.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I happened to have time to visit a thrift store the other day. Remember that I live on the outskirts of Amish Country in Ohio. Our thrift stores are much different then Goodwill or Salvation Army. This particular one is Amish owned and run with all proceeds going to a battered women's shelter. Anyway, I happened to be in the fabric department and saw this.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sYFCBMNEkU3gzy7ynlF_bm5EWlDaU-dWDUOKg9C0I2JbJa-PhH0Dwpf2o1q_nyAW5GJTYw9bgIMIeZjGem6epVLYqz-VZRCSEcmMXzq6vEjsiNyw3cENYDUbLsKKVRoApQwSqy5H6-x-/s4032/20200921_105419.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sYFCBMNEkU3gzy7ynlF_bm5EWlDaU-dWDUOKg9C0I2JbJa-PhH0Dwpf2o1q_nyAW5GJTYw9bgIMIeZjGem6epVLYqz-VZRCSEcmMXzq6vEjsiNyw3cENYDUbLsKKVRoApQwSqy5H6-x-/s320/20200921_105419.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Yes, that is 5 yards of burlap for $1.00! Me being me said you can't beat that. If it doesn't work for your shades you aren't out a bunch of money. There happened to be two 5 yard rolls so I bought both! This burlap is like what you would find in a burlap bag or around a root ball of a tree. It is an open weave. I wasn't sure this would be the best choice, but I went with it. I saw that Joann's does have burlap for $3.99 a yard. If you get their coupons you could get up to 50% off.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Let me start by saying this tutorial is how I made mine after reading numerous articles, blogs, and looking at YouTube videos. I mashed them all together in what I think is pretty straight forward and it went smoothly.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Let's talk burlap. I did NOT wash mine. Why? Well, after reading, I learned that you actually can wash it, but be prepared for it to shed and clog up your washer and especially your dryer. It will also shrink and possibly weaken the burlap. Mine already had some spots that the threads were broken or looped and I didn't want to chance it. That being said for $1 I'm willing to shake out my shades to get the dust out or beat them with a broom if necessary instead of washing them. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I was lucky that this burlap did have the selvage edges finished, but as you can see they aren't straight. This makes it hard to measure accurately. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXZL8qm1P2cqBOc-5GXf5XtVuKUtBmFT1AGhyphenhyphenNeyCWx_3bKEFP8nOh4lcXfzvarJcl62TWGrDJ0JP4BUJ39EnlPH9fHSZshkydp2YSXuBIh2GDS04WArHhS0YkxmyEhivU6py-diSKitf/s4032/20200921_105736.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXZL8qm1P2cqBOc-5GXf5XtVuKUtBmFT1AGhyphenhyphenNeyCWx_3bKEFP8nOh4lcXfzvarJcl62TWGrDJ0JP4BUJ39EnlPH9fHSZshkydp2YSXuBIh2GDS04WArHhS0YkxmyEhivU6py-diSKitf/s320/20200921_105736.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Burlap frays as you all know. I'm going to show you a good way to cut it so that it doesn't look like this when you go to measure and sew.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7-Vgv5VCgw1w5658aBQizDr_sVVpLvmv9Dk3TOr4Icn_nLiZJQG0JCMrMT1uEGh1-gK-2r14NNokg6ciX2GFHwyLzammN_tF6SXSnElrqsQEd4vbJzvLt_jhdENi-_NNRbczhHWWPPus/s4032/20200921_110014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7-Vgv5VCgw1w5658aBQizDr_sVVpLvmv9Dk3TOr4Icn_nLiZJQG0JCMrMT1uEGh1-gK-2r14NNokg6ciX2GFHwyLzammN_tF6SXSnElrqsQEd4vbJzvLt_jhdENi-_NNRbczhHWWPPus/s320/20200921_110014.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Let's start with measuring your window. You will need the height and width. The window measurement for me is 36" wide and 52" to where I want the shade to fall. My burlap is 40" wide by 5 yards long. LOL. This took me some time to figure out how much I wanted to add to length for the sleeve for the tension rod and for my bottom hem. This measurement is going to depend on your rod and how you choose to finish the bottom. I used a super thin tension rod so I added 2 inches to the top for that and then I will be putting a dowel rod in the bottom to add some weight to keep it straight. For that I added 4 more inches. So 52" +2" + 4" =58" for my length. </p><p style="text-align: center;">To get started and have a nice straight line to measure from you will want to pick a cross thread that goes from selvage to selvage. I have a seam ripper that worked great for that. I came down an inch or 2 from the top to be sure I had a complete thread.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqLM-fDmogB8Lh54V6OHlb-CAdauDU_EUEZkB-FgdbWQQkp90ycrh3upGnZVnQhyOUee1eyzzDAsavxodTJIjxDN1tYeZNlzAEPiAwsQdzufcFf_ndCJbXLQYZiQHfFp49VXpAggjlp7F/s4032/20200921_110104.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqLM-fDmogB8Lh54V6OHlb-CAdauDU_EUEZkB-FgdbWQQkp90ycrh3upGnZVnQhyOUee1eyzzDAsavxodTJIjxDN1tYeZNlzAEPiAwsQdzufcFf_ndCJbXLQYZiQHfFp49VXpAggjlp7F/s320/20200921_110104.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Now, cut that thread and start pulling it. You want just that thread to come out.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggb4E9a4d2hNzPVJ3WiaMB6sw5laReEES8YsXECQT2H0hdM8mMDAVvCw4I2Cfs67Zqc-O_vzSGU6uuBGS0n-V5LhaXzduWG4jU486gHPRpYVww7Asdwp7RlA6myqeBjke35HNFPu11Wy4l/s4032/20200921_110142.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggb4E9a4d2hNzPVJ3WiaMB6sw5laReEES8YsXECQT2H0hdM8mMDAVvCw4I2Cfs67Zqc-O_vzSGU6uuBGS0n-V5LhaXzduWG4jU486gHPRpYVww7Asdwp7RlA6myqeBjke35HNFPu11Wy4l/s320/20200921_110142.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I pulled on it to bunch it up then I would take my seam ripper and cut it. It make pulling the thread out a snap</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWd2k0MIGlq14C2vh95e-yjgD4aj3MS27tQhjpOfe-o2Du9Ic9RKpllSEeoNVMige7pZtHZt-26frdbP-F4Too5xT5mQjOsbv1axecAZB3sk7B58XTIuKv9x9lUDigtDzoWgEJvRK4fV9/s4032/20200921_110316.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWd2k0MIGlq14C2vh95e-yjgD4aj3MS27tQhjpOfe-o2Du9Ic9RKpllSEeoNVMige7pZtHZt-26frdbP-F4Too5xT5mQjOsbv1axecAZB3sk7B58XTIuKv9x9lUDigtDzoWgEJvRK4fV9/s320/20200921_110316.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After you pull the entire thread out this is what you should see. This is you cutting line. Take your scissors and cut through the open spot. This is how you not only get a straight line, BUT now it won't unravel.</div></blockquote></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ThMTiXovj_PcXxfosYneOHkHbR-q_c0bB2_sFv80PQkYUw9fOtWwe6A8UZg0Wd2tk63KxyrdaTM5KCYZ8fcryWJ1MJbDv0xrAvySugZCm5tAZsqWba69yPWmuC-OV3fi08_kOMFEesOO/s4032/20200921_110445.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ThMTiXovj_PcXxfosYneOHkHbR-q_c0bB2_sFv80PQkYUw9fOtWwe6A8UZg0Wd2tk63KxyrdaTM5KCYZ8fcryWJ1MJbDv0xrAvySugZCm5tAZsqWba69yPWmuC-OV3fi08_kOMFEesOO/s320/20200921_110445.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a nice looking edge.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvr83ABg2C1cbw-dVL9XVnCNOSyGDlo6qRQIAkfGCAecgiNr2p2SmZ3ogpCz3xLRsi8VxRhCRtGpFVFxzNE-bhmdzB4mKj8WeXfaENmSaSIS5BXcI4QoUS9HLnIy2Sa9XmIHLGnbxg3gu/s4032/20200921_110558.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvr83ABg2C1cbw-dVL9XVnCNOSyGDlo6qRQIAkfGCAecgiNr2p2SmZ3ogpCz3xLRsi8VxRhCRtGpFVFxzNE-bhmdzB4mKj8WeXfaENmSaSIS5BXcI4QoUS9HLnIy2Sa9XmIHLGnbxg3gu/s320/20200921_110558.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that you know the top is straight, fold your fabric in half length wise. We are going to cut our length. I don't know a lot about sewing, but I do know that when you are cutting a length of fabric measure down the folded edge for your length. Sometimes the outside selvage edge is distorted and that may measure say 58" that doesn't mean the folded edge will. I laid mine out on the floor and used my son's tape measure. I then found the thread nearest to my measurement of 58" and pulled that thread just like I did to start with. Then of course I cut it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo73UIC4VpCzofqqsgDtsx33_mHvGwf11VbZ6YXTNJQJG7eIu3AvTv1EvqNivP9-pc1dGi_JshwRL2tGfXmO593TGNrOOHMQIctvkiwfqIgmgy5YgnKxjcdyBAHVEwrtlmzwC_gGxcaHUu/s4032/20200921_110954.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo73UIC4VpCzofqqsgDtsx33_mHvGwf11VbZ6YXTNJQJG7eIu3AvTv1EvqNivP9-pc1dGi_JshwRL2tGfXmO593TGNrOOHMQIctvkiwfqIgmgy5YgnKxjcdyBAHVEwrtlmzwC_gGxcaHUu/s320/20200921_110954.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Making my 2nd shade I found that you will want to press your burlap. Trust me on this one. I didn't do this the 1st time and wished I did. Burlap needs steam! I happen to have a steam setting on my iron, but you could use a spritzer bottle with water. You will also need some sort of cloth to go over top of your burlap. I used a scrap of muslin. I always have it laying around here as you can see. Why do you need the muslin Mary? If you don't you could scorch and discolor your burlap. I found that out. Now I want you to press not iron back and forth. By going back and forth you will distort the shape. So, up and down with your iron until everything is pressed.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0uYWMLkqWNemMtH817VbfKDDV4p4dINmR2RmbpwtX6Rj-lwmYQFZ1UubbWF444YR4_wQJMZ4tmyBGycUvGkEAi3oLQvOBukZ3q1DYGyd2IGIUmJs7OhAu_y6NyHXBT6bLS5mjbSnu3HU-/s4032/20200921_111834.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0uYWMLkqWNemMtH817VbfKDDV4p4dINmR2RmbpwtX6Rj-lwmYQFZ1UubbWF444YR4_wQJMZ4tmyBGycUvGkEAi3oLQvOBukZ3q1DYGyd2IGIUmJs7OhAu_y6NyHXBT6bLS5mjbSnu3HU-/s320/20200921_111834.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is why I didn't wash my burlap! I'm not worried about these threads as they will be hidden in the side seams. (width) I just trimmed them off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqyyMFqTUpiecskOeYKHbRi3DnXvOic22tVLoeOhpMib7mBTjQiLPmzdieqsn82HtzkjSltHtrguemz3CnAJfSZfELw1TRtta24jMQTZ230u2oGrBiGiBI9WBDk8p78kWB2kjbzu4ZTyas/s4032/20200921_112831.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqyyMFqTUpiecskOeYKHbRi3DnXvOic22tVLoeOhpMib7mBTjQiLPmzdieqsn82HtzkjSltHtrguemz3CnAJfSZfELw1TRtta24jMQTZ230u2oGrBiGiBI9WBDk8p78kWB2kjbzu4ZTyas/s320/20200921_112831.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will begin with the width seams. Remember my burlap width is 40" but I only need 36". I decided to not cut any off the sides and that I would have 2" on each side to work with. 4"/2= 2" I used my ruler and measured 2" and pinned it. You could easily pull a thread length wise so you know where to fold your seam just don't cut it. LOL. I then pressed my seam allowance flat. You can either do each side separately or get them both ready to sew at once. I chose to pin both sides at the same time so when I took it to my machine I could knock them both out.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwZRjxdkeb3A3UkAFZ0vAFPpO3GhQb6t5aC5DQxWGEqdDvZDv3YnS7YiMQlrCAU7ANdB1RqaxYWKrbwq93hpfMYIoVHAI4VsYWGdhyphenhyphenhkcsER-zD18j0UjODU5Rkc0EZk9e5pN-h0fFptR/s4032/20200921_113447.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwZRjxdkeb3A3UkAFZ0vAFPpO3GhQb6t5aC5DQxWGEqdDvZDv3YnS7YiMQlrCAU7ANdB1RqaxYWKrbwq93hpfMYIoVHAI4VsYWGdhyphenhyphenhkcsER-zD18j0UjODU5Rkc0EZk9e5pN-h0fFptR/s320/20200921_113447.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because I wanted a nice finished looking seam I then folded the seam in on itself and pinned it to measure 1". This is hard for me to explain hopefully the picture shows it better. Remember to pin it so that you are able to pull the pins out as you sew.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRJy8ZBJTPH_jB6wIWYPHCB37mPjEyAY_9imDl_VMURpMq2znnDOS7LolhJhcHXoJD3FETKCzXuVQ-ANx35N2MLw9PNtvCdpUv4PY9bLYBzVMy2SCwYCp0LQ0xC24VmRjJart_mwPsNAj/s4032/20200921_113802.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRJy8ZBJTPH_jB6wIWYPHCB37mPjEyAY_9imDl_VMURpMq2znnDOS7LolhJhcHXoJD3FETKCzXuVQ-ANx35N2MLw9PNtvCdpUv4PY9bLYBzVMy2SCwYCp0LQ0xC24VmRjJart_mwPsNAj/s320/20200921_113802.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you don't learn anything else from this tutorial this is by the far the biggest game changer. If you have a walking foot for your sewing machine use it! This my friends made this project so easy. A walking foot helps your burlap go through evenly and not distort your seam. This was by far the best thing I read before I did this. If you are a quilter you know about this particular foot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJxQCWm0S4G5IgfYw5VBMXpjxBsSmrREkEOaqQnYfGYi5y8RjUVoFr4aChaGMsc70xRVTitVBeNyEUkvNBQ2ACClwMdnT8UICUCv4DRnz4SliwQLwsoYLxBOLk2sKNc4AER6pQHHBqpmA/s4032/20200921_115552.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJxQCWm0S4G5IgfYw5VBMXpjxBsSmrREkEOaqQnYfGYi5y8RjUVoFr4aChaGMsc70xRVTitVBeNyEUkvNBQ2ACClwMdnT8UICUCv4DRnz4SliwQLwsoYLxBOLk2sKNc4AER6pQHHBqpmA/s320/20200921_115552.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPnWiqHvS1PbQXh6y9Aq1ICEjSvG9cPcQDu7KMcnsJ1YuIr1pPUEKiQlgzxFV0tWVV-LoQJScrwX0m68gAp_Wm0h9MBzU7gfcBJ0FemDWbKzh6zuy3N62bVXT1PVK6i1jIbyBRb9yc4sm/s4032/20200921_115558.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPnWiqHvS1PbQXh6y9Aq1ICEjSvG9cPcQDu7KMcnsJ1YuIr1pPUEKiQlgzxFV0tWVV-LoQJScrwX0m68gAp_Wm0h9MBzU7gfcBJ0FemDWbKzh6zuy3N62bVXT1PVK6i1jIbyBRb9yc4sm/s320/20200921_115558.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ready. Set. Sew. I chose a 1/2" seam. You could certainly do less or more. Because you took your 2" allowance and made it 1" you will not have to worry about catching the fabric that turned under. Your seam will look fabulous. Another tip is to use a short stitch length so that all the threads are held in good.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjpJxWOzCmCy8I5sTnBre-5Rwvq9_FlclqJeP41eNbPpbtzNf8X3vZLNwO6qOdxS8yVuj1136LcInyNbbbNXq3jqE8jj4AxcDyu4SyqhYcJiSlgHeJbGE8JP_8pnhM3hDKK7SdhmMHm78/s4032/20200921_115657.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjpJxWOzCmCy8I5sTnBre-5Rwvq9_FlclqJeP41eNbPpbtzNf8X3vZLNwO6qOdxS8yVuj1136LcInyNbbbNXq3jqE8jj4AxcDyu4SyqhYcJiSlgHeJbGE8JP_8pnhM3hDKK7SdhmMHm78/s320/20200921_115657.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sides (width) is all done. You are half way there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscEUC58EatvqGwuRDSEkRewwpcTx76MVacPdh0-m23qu3J-OwNihV_rmHRS04XQuuofVvdY07hFiJn7yfx8EPukMjC2zgJ6UpSjwhyphenhyphen2q_N3zkLao8QeYWZ7d5-0FOVzt_8B2BHZT8BEvz/s4032/20200921_120920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscEUC58EatvqGwuRDSEkRewwpcTx76MVacPdh0-m23qu3J-OwNihV_rmHRS04XQuuofVvdY07hFiJn7yfx8EPukMjC2zgJ6UpSjwhyphenhyphen2q_N3zkLao8QeYWZ7d5-0FOVzt_8B2BHZT8BEvz/s320/20200921_120920.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I was using a thin tension rod my pocket doesn't need to be very big. I made mine the same size as my sides. I wish I would have gone at least another 1/2" larger. My rod fits, barely. Just so you know these babies are a hot commodity right now. I went to Big Lots, Walmart, Lowe's, and Joann Fabrics just to find stinking tension rods. Is everyone at home making curtains? The funniest part about this is I told my son I was going to Big Lots to get them and I'd be home in a bit. Obviously it took longer than normal. My son, who is 21, was like I thought you were only going to Big Lots, but I found out you were at Joann's. I felt like a teenager getting caught. LOL. He told me an informant text him and told him where I was. I saw no one that I knew the whole time I was out. Here one of his friend's girlfriend's works at Joann's and told him. She has only seen me once or twice, but knew it was me. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBx7gHOvs_yPJ_EgB5VRUuoOBCF4q3rdj_cW6gH-CZySFZuoiKg89OCl6cJKjYDeugubQgJDObPvrOP9wM-67wg7hIJJMtXUGATDYOvFuc6ShMMNxiMMpZ_RAx6mbzFJZ5OK9j7izViT9/s4032/20200921_175602.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBx7gHOvs_yPJ_EgB5VRUuoOBCF4q3rdj_cW6gH-CZySFZuoiKg89OCl6cJKjYDeugubQgJDObPvrOP9wM-67wg7hIJJMtXUGATDYOvFuc6ShMMNxiMMpZ_RAx6mbzFJZ5OK9j7izViT9/s320/20200921_175602.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now for the part I would have definitely done different. The bottom of the shade is one thing I would change. Like I said before I wanted to see if this could be done "no sew" so I tried some Heat N Bond Ultra. It comes in a package and can be bought at Hobby Lobby, Michael's, or Joann's. It is basically a paper backed "glue". I bought this piece for $.25 at the thrift store. If it worked I was going to buy more. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJs04BIkkfXfSmaFFGPv3Gm5DjUApwpZtSj0jG2dp5AIsNWPfC3w19tz3oKdImQaPamCTw8Ac5-tJDKzRi8f32HT_KI5mXKm69lx3P2jb3733S4fVBYvHkJ-jkz6-JOZeDwo8xMbX3lmg/s4032/20200921_121901.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJs04BIkkfXfSmaFFGPv3Gm5DjUApwpZtSj0jG2dp5AIsNWPfC3w19tz3oKdImQaPamCTw8Ac5-tJDKzRi8f32HT_KI5mXKm69lx3P2jb3733S4fVBYvHkJ-jkz6-JOZeDwo8xMbX3lmg/s320/20200921_121901.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cut a strip of the bonding agent 1" wide because I figured that is what I made all the other seams by 36" wide.</div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSHtYpeOe54VuZe6Y_coXmO2B62GGt3UGiufSHq7p0U_lgSLD9QQW7fuOWFRBcF8Ieg4iQunVCdZjG9_FW4K7Ix4I_tH57sndhBXDGn5lohRwJoRtb4q6RwmxQPQPhrVF-qATV8ASb2G2/s4032/20200921_122103.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSHtYpeOe54VuZe6Y_coXmO2B62GGt3UGiufSHq7p0U_lgSLD9QQW7fuOWFRBcF8Ieg4iQunVCdZjG9_FW4K7Ix4I_tH57sndhBXDGn5lohRwJoRtb4q6RwmxQPQPhrVF-qATV8ASb2G2/s320/20200921_122103.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then followed the directions that came with it by ironing it on to the burlap. I will say this. If you want to use this stuff to keep your edges from fraying and having less bulky seams this will work great, however, you will still have to sew your edge. I tried to fold this edge over and iron it and it did not stick at all. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyj9BOngGzg6JhY8KH1hNRtiYjiDKIJ3jP-jm3TAuleN17ZjUT4GYDwoHc7UZN8oqV-23ZKDMN7JJUHEDB54KAU7X1e2bYK9Vndq3rchEC01eoVwuoLOcqwCqavcUzIkA7KgKJnYJhyphenhyphenW6/s4032/20200921_122407.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyj9BOngGzg6JhY8KH1hNRtiYjiDKIJ3jP-jm3TAuleN17ZjUT4GYDwoHc7UZN8oqV-23ZKDMN7JJUHEDB54KAU7X1e2bYK9Vndq3rchEC01eoVwuoLOcqwCqavcUzIkA7KgKJnYJhyphenhyphenW6/s320/20200921_122407.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is NOT what I wanted the bottom to look like, but when you can't turn back you roll with the punches. What I ended up doing is using the stuff as a fray stopper. I just folded up the bottom and had a 3" pocket. I then sewed across it to hold it in place. Your shade is now complete.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRlx1ynMaG-9BxcfMfkHtCvlaeZlKIL_B_gLnkjAmiDIKMH22cLnuHB-hupzDuUCIQgUYzleL6Ym7lhsNWX55T2VJqabJxT7yPmKidBz9YRu37Sw5hugNiOf3G03aDyk000_vVTtgzoGp/s4032/20200921_123108.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRlx1ynMaG-9BxcfMfkHtCvlaeZlKIL_B_gLnkjAmiDIKMH22cLnuHB-hupzDuUCIQgUYzleL6Ym7lhsNWX55T2VJqabJxT7yPmKidBz9YRu37Sw5hugNiOf3G03aDyk000_vVTtgzoGp/s320/20200921_123108.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hung mine from the tension rod inside my windows. Then on the bottom where we had the extra big pocket I slid a wood dowel rod to give it some weight a structure. I picked up two 1/2" 36" length dowel rods at Lowe's for $1.79 each. I had my windows open today and the rod kept it from blowing around. It also keeps the burlap straight and crisp. See why I said to press the burlap before sewing? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjjj0_cHw0jkf4HUd19rPBd5BSDCvdLHC5uK61ZvbQ10onlEVHgsqPSgqQR-tqTNP3Tmr9mbALl8B5HJrIu8Bp5OEv18DIEG2G1WI62OhzywACzkS-0EE07k3mumFG-aUyODbsHCzPKp9/s4032/20200921_185212.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjjj0_cHw0jkf4HUd19rPBd5BSDCvdLHC5uK61ZvbQ10onlEVHgsqPSgqQR-tqTNP3Tmr9mbALl8B5HJrIu8Bp5OEv18DIEG2G1WI62OhzywACzkS-0EE07k3mumFG-aUyODbsHCzPKp9/s320/20200921_185212.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope this helped. I know I get wordy, but I want to be sure I explain fully. If you still have questions please ask.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817212366718686791.post-28481145476282637392020-07-14T14:49:00.001-04:002020-07-14T14:49:17.177-04:00Mom's Potato Salad<div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday and today I am working 2nd shift at work. It is not my favorite since I'm used to 1st, but it isn't bad. I actually enjoy the solitude of my office without interruptions of other people and phones. I can actually get my work done. I also like it because then I don't have to set and alarm clock in the morning and get up at my leisure. However, the dog always has something different to say about that. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Anyway, since I've been home I decided to to some cooking. Let it be known I am NOT a very good cook or baker. LOL. That and I had some veggies to use up from the farm stand. Oh, and I had nothing for my dinner last night to take to work. When I work 2nd I feel like I'm always hungry and just keep eating. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It all started with my instant pot. I wasn't sure I'd like it, but it was a Christmas present and I have found I LOVE it. It is so nice when I don't thaw anything out for dinner and can throw something together and in no time a hot meal. But, what I'm most impressed with are hard boiled eggs. I will never go back to stove top boiling. This is so much easier. I use the 5-5-5 method and I get beautiful easy peeling eggs. I have also decided I prefer fresh brown eggs. We have a friend who always has an abundance and is kind enough to share. They have the most beautiful color yolk. I had a bunch to use up so in the pot they went. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Beautiful color and no green ring.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRo1-i0c08auzWx2pd7PLoOTObpwjm1rJiSFhsspUYFHiJ3se4AZRiyoqiye3fPQ4pqjnsU7S7ZAjqJ38jjhqkarIL4sLjOIfePaX40K9BI__x8QuqTi3be5j6yPy1I4rs1Q1ihqIcIcS/s4032/20200714_110646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRo1-i0c08auzWx2pd7PLoOTObpwjm1rJiSFhsspUYFHiJ3se4AZRiyoqiye3fPQ4pqjnsU7S7ZAjqJ38jjhqkarIL4sLjOIfePaX40K9BI__x8QuqTi3be5j6yPy1I4rs1Q1ihqIcIcS/s320/20200714_110646.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also had some baby red skin potatoes from the farm stand that needed used up, so what is summer without potato salad. Every family has their own favorite recipe. Of course I'm going to say my Mom's was the best. LOL. So, this is one of the recipes I picked up from her. Does it taste the same? Of course not but it is just as good. I have had people say that about my corn casserole. They duplicate the recipe perfectly, but it just doesn't taste the same. In the pot the potatoes went. My mom normally uses regular white potatoes, but this works too. I never knew up until a few years ago that after you boil your potatoes you should refrigerate them to make them not be mushy. That and there is a health benefit to doing it also if you happen to need to watch your starches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpq82fzRMTkLSAZ1t0nqeXgU7PPKfO1cLRTgV_H5uCtrt-hLENS7dZwZ1VCVXXVVGALK6Egi30zVp_oKBP7lJOPuqRjIaxDP4dgzqfw1uk5O9Sgee_QsMjltowycW29-EzDXDPjDTsGFgp/s4032/20200714_110621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpq82fzRMTkLSAZ1t0nqeXgU7PPKfO1cLRTgV_H5uCtrt-hLENS7dZwZ1VCVXXVVGALK6Egi30zVp_oKBP7lJOPuqRjIaxDP4dgzqfw1uk5O9Sgee_QsMjltowycW29-EzDXDPjDTsGFgp/s320/20200714_110621.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With this potato salad I always love the crunch of onion. I am an onion fan. People around me I'm sure don't love it, but hey, stay back 6 ft anyway. So, I diced up some candy onions and threw them in. Like my pastry blender? Don't judge me! LOL. I don't have a lot of kitchen gadgets and this is my multi purpose tool. I like to use it to chop stuff. My Mom has a round looking tool with teeth on it that she uses to chop her potato salad, but this will do. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25Cy2bZYyJgevnjXnlzQUGg8fs6DVO7oVArElDAThL-D5yZsEh-CdjngcEZnpD9p9CvhcCZVmvURi2KQU6IRZrFWAuoUviyTT1uS57HqA5cQAJMHSQ9LF9FfquLTUKZRMrf11NTtdBEy5/s4032/20200714_111455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25Cy2bZYyJgevnjXnlzQUGg8fs6DVO7oVArElDAThL-D5yZsEh-CdjngcEZnpD9p9CvhcCZVmvURi2KQU6IRZrFWAuoUviyTT1uS57HqA5cQAJMHSQ9LF9FfquLTUKZRMrf11NTtdBEy5/s320/20200714_111455.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The part that sets this apart from all other potato salad is the cucumber. It is such an interesting taste and texture when added. This was the best part of the whole salad for me growing up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3cb58CMxsd6yt6yrkcmQzYd9xDDKdWLOTqQMmxbLBRI3TYpjnHkNmVS4S6gRjbgSu3dhFYvmgI6khEUHGoeho-h9Vh4lT2vFqZ43wxAgrxbSLfP0pEwmAOIw_zq3N7ddqnBDWAI3V8Te/s4032/20200714_112047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3cb58CMxsd6yt6yrkcmQzYd9xDDKdWLOTqQMmxbLBRI3TYpjnHkNmVS4S6gRjbgSu3dhFYvmgI6khEUHGoeho-h9Vh4lT2vFqZ43wxAgrxbSLfP0pEwmAOIw_zq3N7ddqnBDWAI3V8Te/s320/20200714_112047.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do NOT like mayonnaise. I don't like the taste of it unless it is on a burger. I much prefer Miracle Whip. I like the tang and flavor. This is always what my Mom used, so this is what I use for the dressing. I don't use it much, but instead of buying a tiny jar at triple the price I bought a bigger jar to use. So, now I'm trying to figure out ways to use it up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmcSfhhjmbPj4bYHJ8ophOptX0zWqoyw-6FDh2DrkKZ86DxjnOOij_uo5aW2BQ-M2wTvlLqWn8gFXp7VAQyB7RtSYsaBN66C74CqvqctnALapAeZJ4SUrW2vwBTWZ7CmDiTyxh7-8AcPD/s4032/20200714_112416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmcSfhhjmbPj4bYHJ8ophOptX0zWqoyw-6FDh2DrkKZ86DxjnOOij_uo5aW2BQ-M2wTvlLqWn8gFXp7VAQyB7RtSYsaBN66C74CqvqctnALapAeZJ4SUrW2vwBTWZ7CmDiTyxh7-8AcPD/s320/20200714_112416.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't like celery in mine, but like the taste so I added celery seed for the flavor. Of course I taste tested it and yup! pretty darn good. Although I think it is much better when it has been refrigerated for awhile. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2yqVfjdm_AM3MfOiXS_XuO5bu5kgQEiZBWREkxlBRS_5LT93lmkzX6C1pNuFOcWrjjOM7Cf0Tpo7PU-kDo8Y8jwqu5V9vOSVI2KLCtGtFXYnB6BYv1wWAw73c8c3S1ckD0g6aOGDHjFTJ/s4032/20200714_112653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2yqVfjdm_AM3MfOiXS_XuO5bu5kgQEiZBWREkxlBRS_5LT93lmkzX6C1pNuFOcWrjjOM7Cf0Tpo7PU-kDo8Y8jwqu5V9vOSVI2KLCtGtFXYnB6BYv1wWAw73c8c3S1ckD0g6aOGDHjFTJ/s320/20200714_112653.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the meantime I LOVE egg rolls. So I was mixing up my filling for that. I really had an unorthodox meal plan. But, when you have stuff in the fridge to use up you make whatever you can. I had planned on using sausage, but my son used it to make spaghetti on Sunday with it. So, I had a package of ground chicken and decided to use that. I haven't make egg rolls in a really long time because neither of the kids will eat them. That means I will eat them for days by myself. LOL. I had a hankering for them so I made them. 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If knew how to make macaroni salad I would've probably made that instead. But my Mom never made that. I LOVE eating egg salad on Ritz crackers for a meal. In fact, that is what I took to work for dinner last night. Tonight I have a whole bunch of choices because my kids won't eat any of it. Bet me one of them will ask if we're going to a picnic because I made potato salad. LOL. I rarely make it to eat at home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time my friends. 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After we spoke last I decided that I was kinda dumb. I have a perfectly good washing machine that has a "soak" cycle. Uh, why don't I use that? So, I grabbed a few more bags and decided to soak those and the ones I had in the sink. I have been reading online different ways people have cleaned grain sacks. I know it sounds silly, but I don't want to ruin them. I mean if you could see and smell these bags you would think there is no way to ruin them. </div>
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I grabbed the last of my Oxiclean, about 4 scoops full. Threw it in my washer. I have a top loader with an agitator. I had to buy a new washer within the last year and let me tell you it was difficult to find. I am truly a traditionalist when it comes to my washer and dryer. PLUS I have a kiddo who would not be able to wash her own clothes if I got one with a lot of bells and whistles. My last Whirlpool lasted about 15 years so that is what I went with on this one. Anyway, I then threw my sacks in and turned on the really hot water. I used my large load function and let her fill up and turned it off. </div>
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Since I have never used my soak cycle I had no idea how to stop it. So, I found the owner manual online and figured it out. All it does is let the water out. It doesn't spin them at all. Anyway, I figured they now needed to be washed. I used my normal Arm and Hammer detergent AND added some Arm an Hammer washing soda to the load. I was crossing my fingers and hoping they would clean up.</div>
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This is after the wash. I decided to hang them dry for now until I decided if another washing is needed. My son said he needed to do laundry tonight, so I can't do it tonight. I sure wish I had a clothes line. Oh well. This will work.</div>
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Remember yesterday when I said these didn't have any writing on them? Guess what!!!! I'm so excited. Here all the bags were turned inside out. There are even some repairs made to them. I LOVE it!</div>
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Some of them may be permanently stained, but I think it may be worth one more washing. I still have some bags to wash. The interesting thing about those is they are waterproof. Like there is a coating on the inside of the bags. The outside is canvas but inside a coating. I tried researching bags like this, but found nothing. They even say Bemis made them. </div>
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We finally got rain last night and today. Hooray!!!! My flower gardens are rejoicing as are the weeds in my lawn. LOL. We will be visiting my gardens soon. Until then have a wonderful day. </div>
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Yes, I know today is Father's Day. Last year was only a month after my Mr.'s Dad had passed away so he was not in the mood to celebrate. I went and celebrated with my Dad, but he stayed home. This year Bill said let's go to the flea market. So, that is what we did. I had spent Friday with my Dad and gave him some mulch for their flower beds and spread it also. He was going to my sister's today for a cookout, so I decided to go shopping this morning. Boy howdy! It sure was HOT! We were there around 9am and the sun was blazing. We haven't had any rain for quite sometime here in our little part of Ohio. </div>
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They are keeping a close eye on how many people are at the flea market and how many cars can park. Luckily, we got a place to park right smack dab in the middle. You know, just in case you need to take stuff to the car. We have learned the hard way that you don't want to park at one end or the other. Here it is mid June and I haven't been to one market yet this year. Granted I am getting very picky with what I want. I am not buying to sell. I am buying to decorate and don't want a lot of "stuff" sitting around. </div>
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Anyway, we walk up to the booth directly in front of the car and he has old advertising cans and bottles and stuff then I see them. Grain sacks to excite any prim person right there. He had quite a few with words and graphics, but not Bemis ones. He says those are $10 each. They were not my taste so to speak. Then I see a pile on the ground next to the table. They are all plain with no advertisements. There is some writing and marks, but I can see through that. When I was flipping through them they are crusty, dirty, and musty smelling. The guy comes over and says he picked them out of an old barn and that those ones were $1 a piece, or if I took them all $10. I had not counted them, but I figured it was still a great deal. So, I obliged and paid the man. I then spotted an old wood box. I LOVE wood boxes as they have a ton of uses. Most of them are priced too high and I figured the same of this one. The Mr. pointed out that it was an Anheuser Busch box. Of course he would see it was a beer box. LOL. The man said of that box is $10. I asked him why he told me that. He joked and said I needed the box to carry all the grain sacks in when in fact that is the box he picked them in. Needless, to say the grains sacks were back in their home. Lucky for me the car was just across the driveway. Once I got home I counted 16 bags. Not bad! That is the box I got too.</div>
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We then meandered our way around to the other booths and of course the normal junk is there. I was looking for stuff I could put in my flower gardens or planters for some plants I have. In the midst of looking I saw a larger hide stretcher. I already have a really big one, but this one was smaller. I was perfect with no holes or cracks and had a beautiful patina on it. The guy told me the price of $20. I was on the fence. He told me to look around and see if I wanted to bundle some stuff. He had some boxes, but the bottoms were coming off and they were too expensive for what they were. I told the Mr. I really wanted the board, but I didn't want to pay $20. So, I walked away. We continued to look and all I kept thinking about was that board. Often times people say you should buy it when you see it if it speaks to you. So, needless to say it came home with me. </div>
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I think I finally have a pattern that I like for a face mask. I have decided I like to have a little room to breathe. I don't want something flat across my nose like the surgical mask. I wore one of those in the Emergency Department during my paramedic training. I had to observe a doctor putting a chest tube in a patient. I LOVED watching the procedure, but I got really hot really fast with that mask on and felt sick. I also don't like the elastic around my ears. I tried one on that my son got at work where the elastic was ponytail holders. Nope! I know, I know picky picky. But if I gotta wear it it better be comfy just like all my other clothes. </div>
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First of all look at the mask not the mask wearer. This girl might as well go gray because my roots are really long and the salons here in Ohio have no opening date set yet. My last color was February 8th! Eek! My Mom said I looked tired when I went to visit her on Tuesday from the car. Where I work we have a few people positive for Covid-19 so I don't get out of my car to visit my parents. I do not work near those people, but I'm not taking the chance.</div>
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That being said this is the mask using the <a href="https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/best-fit-facemask">actual pattern</a> it has metal in the nose to make it more fitted. My daughter wanted a dog mask, so that's what I tried first. There was a lot of folding, ironing, and unnecessary sewing. I mean it serves the purpose don't get me wrong, but I wanted something easier.</div>
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I tried a second version tweeking the pattern a bit. Let's just say I got myself turned around and made the chin the nose and the nose the chin. LOL. So, I had to rip out some stitches and take the nose piece out. So, that version isn't a fitted one. Nope! Don't like that one. I'll give that one to my son. Shhhh He doesn't need to know it is just a cast off.</div>
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Third time by golly I think I finally have it right. Same pattern as the first picture, but I tweeked it. I know it doesn't look much different, but the way I sewed it together was MUCH easier for me. I also am using a layer of interfacing in between the layers. I went to the quilt store yesterday and bought that and some elastic in case I make some masks for the family and they prefer that. This was an Amish quilt shop and when I walk in all eyes are on me. LOL. Those are the closest stores for me to buy my sewing goodes. Anyway, so can you see my mask? It's camo so I bet you can't! LOLOLOL</div>
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I even made my own bias tape using my bias tape maker. Can you tell I'm proud of myself? I prefer the ties over the elastic. I tried a piece of elastic before I made the ties and oh my goodness I would have died if I had to wear it that way. Although I would have gotten a free face lift. I also like being able to take one strap off my head and let the mask fall and still be around my neck. Then if need be I just pull it right back up and I'm good to go. </div>
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I swore to myself I would get an earlier start on my fall/Halloween items this year. That way I can get an earlier start on my Santa's and snowmen too. I know I know... most crafters are a season ahead. I just haven't been able to do that. I like crafting fall items in fall and Christmas at Christmas. To be honest my crafting is normally for fun not profit since I have a full time job. I won't say I don't sell things, but I just don't go overboard and stress myself out. </div>
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Back to what I was saying about getting an early start. Today I received my first shipment of Halloween goodies. I normally don't decorate with Halloween unless I make stuff that doesn't sell or doesn't sell right away. Secretly though I love the vintage looking Halloween stuff. You know the old blow mold figures and paper mache JOL's are my favorite. That being said I LOVE to paint them too. But I also like my plain old pumpkins for fall too. I will have some of those on the way in a few weeks. I have to space out my spending. LOL. I'm going a little hog wild for Halloween stuff. By visiting tonight you will get a sneak peek at what I will be working on. BTW, I'm so excited to work on these that I took a couple vacation days Mid-May to paint. :-)</div>
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Last week I started to get a little overwhelmed and anxious so I headed to my studio aka my basement. I don't have a fancy schmancy studio. I have a space in my basement just for me and my crafting stuff. According to Bill I have lots of it. Is there really such a thing? I think not! I LOVE to do too many different kinds of crafts so I have stuff. LOL. OK, back to what I was saying. I went to my studio and decided to clean up my space. Believe it or not that is therapeutic for me. As I was down there I was trying to decide what to work on next. I have been having a really hard time getting into crafting. Just not feeling it. I normally do a lot more painting of sheep and bunnies, but I had no desire.</div>
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I was hoping by cleaning up I would be inspired and I was. I looked in my tub of wool and saw my frame. Yep. It is wool hooking time. Am I good at it? No! Do I enjoy it? Yes! LOL. I pulled out some foundation linen that was really cut weird from other projects and decided to square it up. I now have 2 ok sizes of things I could make with it.</div>
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I like the look of shapes and geometric things. So I decided I would make a small runner with odds and ends of wool I have. I even hand cut some black for my border. I have really been thinking hard about getting a wool cutter, but I'm not sure I would use it that much. So, for now my rotary cutter, ruler, and cutting mat with work.</div>
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This is as far as I have gotten since last night. I am pretty slow at hooking. But that's ok. It doesn't have to be done right away. What's funny is I always seem to start a wool project when I am about to start 2nd shift at work. Starting Monday I will be working 2nd shift for a week to cover for a lady on vacation. It isn't you normal because the hours stink. I will go in at 4pm and work until it's done. Recently it has been between 2am and 3am because I work in food production. We are having a hard time keeping up with the demand. Yes that's good in some ways, but bad in others.</div>
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P.S. If you read my last post my daughter has decided to "self quarantine" for the next week. The anxiety of wearing a mask and being overwhelmed at work took it's tole on her. She claims she will be cleaning her room and cooking twice this week. I'll keep you updated if this really happens or not. LOL.</div>
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Tonight I had all intentions of making dinner. I had leftover ham from Easter that needed used up. I didn't want scalloped potatoes or cheesy potatoes, well, ok I couldn't because I used up all my potatoes when I made mashed potatoes on Tuesday. I've been looking up recipes of what I could do with it. I finally decided on ham and egg burritos for the freezer. I had some brown eggs from a friend to use. Speaking of eggs, I went to the local grocery store and their eggs ranged from $2.99 to almost $5 a dozen. Holy cow! I about fainted. </div>
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Anyway, my plan got cancelled because my daughter came home from work upset. If you'll remember she is mentally disabled. She is a high functioning autistic, has OCD, anxiety, and a non-verbal learning disability and works as a cashier at a local farm store Rural King. This whole virus thing has her on edge especially at work. She doesn't understand why people are coming into the store for non-essential items. She says the lines never let up and now the company has decided NOT to limit the amount of people in the store at once. They are already short on cashiers, but 2 have self quarantined themselves and made them even shorter. Needless to say she is a mess and was crying when she came in the door. She said she needed a cheeseburger so off we went to the Wendy's drive thru for a cheeseburger.</div>
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Our little excursion still didn't help the fact I needed to use that stuff up. So, I came home and looked up a few recipes and concocted my own filling. I don't know what has gotten into me lately, but I've been having the urge to cook and bake. NO I'm not nesting. If I am some doctor is going to get sued. LOL.<br />
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I would use less because I had extra filling. I mixed up everything in a bowl then poured it into by cast iron skillet that I had melted butter in. I cooked it up just until the eggs were set, but not over cooked. I put them on a plate to cool a little. Then I took a wrap put a tablespoon of sour cream on it then put the filling in the middle with a little cheese on top. Then I rolled up the burrito. One of the recipes I found said to wrap them in parchment paper then put them in a freezer bag and freeze them. They said they will last 1 month.</div>
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It's the day after Easter and it is cool and very windy here at the Homestead. We have had some beautiful weather followed by some downright cold weather. My sinuses are going crazy. I have been battling a headache since Friday and the right side of my face is a bit swollen. But I will carry on and keep on crafting even though I'm having a little difficulty seeing to thread my needle due to my headache.</div>
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Yesterday I decided to try out my wood burning tool I bought years ago. It is by Darice and well, if I continue to do it I need a better one. The tip I used got to hot and bent. I only burnt my finger index finger once. LOL. I managed to freehand draw and trace "burn" the lines of it then paint it. I have a bunch of cutting boards I bought because I was going to attach my other projects to them. Well, you can see I didn't do that, so I painted one up and gave it a try. </div>
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Today I took a friend's advice on my strawberries and used seed beads on them to give them a different look. You remember the <a href="https://gettysburghomestead.blogspot.com/2020/03/wool-strawberry-bowl-filler-tutorial.html#comments">wool strawberry tutorial </a> I did a couple weeks ago. I finally got around to finishing them. Let me just say I am very OCD and it is hard to put the beads all willy nilly on them. LOLOL.</div>
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Then I tried a<a href="https://www.thecookierookie.com/dutch-oven-bread/"> no knead rosemary bread </a>made in my Dutch oven. Really easy and good. The outside was a crispy crust while the inside was moist. Bill and Bailey (my son) loved it too. Bill even said it was better than the herb bread we buy at a local Amish store. Maybe he was fibbing, but I don't care it makes me feel good. LOL.</div>
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Well, that's all I've been into last week. Hopefully this week I will get really motivated. Bill was forced back to work on 2nd shift even though he has been working 1st shift for 9 years at this company. They originally wanted him on 3rd shift but he just can't sleep during the day. He is to light of a sleeper. So, tonight was his first night back in 3 weeks. He already called me once and said the time was dragging. This isn't convenient for us since I work 1st shift, but at least he is back to work and we will do whatever it takes to get through it. </div>
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The only place I go is work and home. Though last week my daughter needed to go to the grocery store so we went there. No, she doesn't drive if you'll remember because of her mental disabilities. Other than that I have been nowhere and it is great! lol. Most people are going crazy staying home, but not me. Though by the time the salon opens I will have silver strands in my hair. I didn't want to go silver yet, but I won't be the only one. My roots are already an inch or more. eek! </div>
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Yesterday was gorgeous around here. So, I was up and working by 9am. I just needed to go out into the fresh air and get dirty. I cleaned up the flower beds, which I'm thoroughly excited about because I planted a bunch of perennials last year. Most of them are coming up. I know one specifically didn't make it, but I'll wait and see a little longer. The good thing is the greenhouses will remain open during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. I can still get my fix. </div>
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Wow! What a difference a week can make. Ohio is SUPPOSE to be a stay at home order from the governor, but I can tell you it isn't being followed by many. My honey has been laid off indefinitely so our plans to build or buy a home this spring is on hold now. Plus, I don't think I would want to put my house on the market and have people coming in and out to see it anyway right now. </div>
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This week I attempted to work on my applique project and ended up ripping out what I did because, well, I used a color that did not blend at all. I was either tired or blind when I picked it out. You can see below what I initially picked, which is on the paddle, and the new color that is the skein.</div>
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Last night I decided to redo a cabinet that I moved to my dining room. I moved it there a couple weeks ago when I was rearranging, but never redecorated it. So, last night was the night.</div>
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For now I'm pretty happy with it. I still need to put a back on my penny mat in the first picture, but after this one it shouldn't be too hard. </div>
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We are staying in this weekend and doing some cooking. Bill made some banana bread today as well as cooking dinner. I think I might get used to this. LOL. He actually is a very good cook. He has had to cook for himself since he has been a bachelor for the last 27 years. He never married and never had children. Lucky for me he has accepted my kid's as his own and does so much for them as well as me.</div>
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Remember when I said I have been on a pineapple kick? Same pattern but I hooked it instead.</div>
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That being said let's take a break from reality and look at some primitives. Why? Because they make me happy when I walk in the house after work every day. Ok. That and my doggy Oreo. LOL.<br />
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Have you been doing any Etsy shopping lately? I just sold a Santa yesterday. I'm thinking I need to load up my shop in case people are bored and ready to shop! LOL</div>
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Of course a rabbit that I painted had to be included.</div>
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Yes, I take pictures of my dog's blanket. :-) My house is lived in so I keep it real. LOL.</div>
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This wall is my nemesis. Up until today all I had was the empty blanket crane. I just could not decide what to hang on it. So, down to the basement I went and found the cream and mustard fabric pieces and the locker hooked bunny that I won on a blog giveaway many years ago. I think I want to make a sign to go above the crane. I have plenty of old barn wood to do it.<br />
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HAHA! Don't look at my ugly ceiling fan. There are only 3 light bulbs in it and no shades. That is a project I will tackle soon. As you can see I love brown crocks and jugs and incorporate them everywhere. You already know I love wood bowls too. :-) </div>
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I will take close ups soon of the shelves and dining room once I get it the way I want. </div>
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Alright, since this is my "diary" I have to write something about what is going on the world so when I look back next year I will remember. These are only facts of what is happening in Ohio as of today. All schools have been closed for at least 3 weeks. All bars and restaurants are closed for dine in but you can still carry out and go through the drive thru. According to most people grocery store shelves are bare of toilet paper, bread, hand soap, and hand sanitizer. The governor is also thinking about keeping the schools closed for the rest of the year. No gatherings of 100 or people are allowed. Where I work we are amping up production to make sure grocery stores have our product for people. This is very strange because this time of year we are slow. </div>
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If you are reading this I hope you stay healthy and happy.</div>
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