tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193255781006102922023-12-12T16:14:22.209-07:00Lost Button Studiojesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-65573747113677316032014-12-29T15:10:00.000-07:002014-12-29T15:11:59.356-07:00Storage Bin Woodworking Plans<div style="text-align: center;">
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In 2008 I posted a photo of some <a href="http://lostbuttonstudio.blogspot.com/2008/04/playroom-makeover.html">storage bins</a> we made for our playroom. After getting requests in the comments and via email, I talked my husband into creating woodworking plans for them and we posted them in our Etsy shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/irontimber">Iron Timber</a>.
We've now added <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/216566244/storage-bins-woodworking-plans?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">1-bin</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/216545806/storage-bins-woodworking-plans?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">2-bin</a> versions of the storage bins. These are great for storing toys, shoes, books, gardening tools, craft supplies, etc. These plans are also customizable if you need a different size. :)</div>
jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-27521071829532199132014-07-30T17:28:00.000-06:002014-07-31T10:47:21.478-06:00Huge Engineer Print Frame<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi guys. Hope you are having a great summer! Just wanted to show one of our latest projects...this huge framed engineer print of an old Paris map.</div>
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I had been wanting to try an engineer print for a while for something to hang on a big wall in my living room. We were walking through Restoration Hardware a few months ago and I found an awesome <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod690745" target="_blank">wood framed mirror</a> that was $1025 (it's now on sale for $765). I loved the frame so my husband designed a woodworking plan for a frame with a similar look that would fit a huge 36 x 48" engineer print. We used pallet wood for the frame and we used stain we already had, so the frame was basically free.</div>
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We have posted the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/198189066/engineering-print-frame-woodworking" target="_blank">woodworking plan for the engineer print frame</a> in our shop. You can make it out of standard lumber if you don't have access to pallet wood or want a different look.</div>
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In Restoration Hardware I also saw maps that were white with a black background <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod690231&categoryId=cat140002" target="_blank">like this one</a> that were about $1200 (also on sale now for $835).</div>
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I wanted to put the two together, so I found an <a href="http://www.oldmapsofparis.com/" target="_blank">old map of Paris</a> from 1890 (for some reason the one I used is no longer there but there are similar maps) and then I resized it in Photoshop Elements so that it would print 36 x 48". I also made it black and white (Enhance > Convert to Black and White) and then reversed the black and white (Filter > Adjustments > Invert).</div>
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I had it printed at Staples for $7. We used spray adhesive to mount it to a 36 x 48" foam core board and then placed it in the finished frame.</div>
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Here's a close up...I love the nail holes and texture of the pallet wood. I've read things recently about the dangers of using pallet wood due to chemicals and things that might be on it, but luckily my husband got this pallet from work so we know where it came from and what it was used for.<br />
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The best part is that the whole thing was under $10 (not $2200+) and I have a huge piece of "art" in my living room. I'm not sure how long the engineer print will last, but I like it so much that if it wears out or fades, it will be easy and cheap to just print it again. :) If you use purchased lumber for this project, the cost will be around $50 (plus the print and finishing materials).<br />
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Here's another link to the downloads in our shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/198189066/engineering-print-frame-woodworking" target="_blank">engineer print frame woodworking plans and Paris map instant download</a>.<br />
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Thanks!jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-34911660074313939832014-04-30T18:16:00.003-06:002014-05-07T16:21:56.098-06:00Art Display Racks Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My husband and I made these art display racks recently and I wanted to share the steps we used. The racks were inspired by these cute <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/penpal-art-clip-rack/" target="_blank">art clip racks</a> from Pottery Barn Kids which are no longer available (they were around $40 each plus shipping). We made 6 for $22 total.<br />
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<b>Materials Needed (to make 6)</b><br />
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<li>(3) 1" x 4" x 8' pine boards</li>
<li>(18) bulldog clips (I used <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/x-acto-bulldog-clips/" target="_blank">size 0 X-Acto Bulldog Clips</a> but would probably use a larger size next time)</li>
<li>(18) #6 or #8 x 5/8" long truss head screws (we used #8 but the #6 ones fit better in the size 0 clips)</li>
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1. Cut the boards to 36" lengths<br />
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2. Stain/finish boards and let dry<br />
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3. Starting from the left, drill pilot holes 1" from the top at 6-7/8", 18", and 29-1/8"<br />
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4. Put a truss head screw into the back hole of the bulldog clip as shown above (the truss head screws are nice because they have a larger head that is kind of like a built-in washer to prevent the screw from slipping through the hole).<br />
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Click on the image below for a <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74DgH2EBxA0MW5ZVVZxYkk0bFk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">printable drawing</a> with all dimensions.<br />
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We screwed the display racks directly into the wall (using drywall anchors) down a long hallway. We just put one screw right below the middle clip so it would be hidden by papers and used a small ball of mounting putty (Fun-Tak) on each side to keep them from tipping from side to side.<br />
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pine boards: $15<br />
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Loving all the room to hang the kids' artwork!<br />
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Linked up to: <a href="http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2014/05/party-bunch-week-27/" target="_blank">The Party Bunch</a> and <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank">Tatertots & Jello</a> and <a href="http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/skip-housework-saturday-11/" target="_blank">Reasons to Skip the Housework</a></div>
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We love these chocolate chip cookies made with white whole wheat flour and rolled oats. The oats are ground into a powder in the blender and it gives the cookies an almost nutty taste. The dark brown sugar makes them a little chewy but they are also thick and crunchy. Yum...<br />
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Slightly adapted from <a href="https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/our-favorite-chip-cookies-recipe" target="_blank">King Arthur Flour</a>.<br />
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened<br />
1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1 cup dark brown sugar<br />
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2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats (measured then ground into a powder in a blender or food processor)<br />
2 cups whole wheat flour (I use white whole wheat)<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
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Drop cookies onto the cookie sheets (I use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop) about 2" apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until very lightly browned (original recipe calls for 14 to 15 minutes, but in my oven they are way overdone at that point). Cool for a couple of minutes on the sheet and then transfer to a wire rack to cool.<br />
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Linked up to: <a href="http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2014/05/party-bunch-week-27/" target="_blank">The Party Bunch</a> and <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank">Tatertots & Jello</a>jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-42040020190599463262014-03-21T15:21:00.003-06:002014-03-21T15:22:11.330-06:00Upcycled Cake Pan Quote<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I bought this old heart-shaped cake pan recently at a thrift store for $1. I thought it would be fun to use my jewelry stamps to add a quote to it. Haven't decided for sure but I might try to find a place to hang it in my kitchen.<br />
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Have a great weekend!jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-85112670206805388022014-02-13T11:13:00.003-07:002014-02-13T11:13:55.514-07:00Kids Workbench Woodworking Plans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Awhile back we added a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/114324867/kids-workbench-play-kitchen-woodworking?ref=related-3" target="_blank">kids workbench</a> variation to the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/114324917/play-kitchen-kids-workbench-woodworking?ref=shop_home_active_13" target="_blank">play kitchen woodworking plan</a> and I just realized I never posted it here. Both options are in one plan, so with one plan you can make the workbench, the kitchen, or both!<br />
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The workbench has a pegboard back for hanging tools and a shelves for storage.<br />
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Here they are side by side:<br />
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These have both gotten their fair share of use at our house!jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-52030733962036071802014-02-07T11:46:00.001-07:002014-02-08T13:41:22.816-07:00Printable Valentine: Things I Love About You<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a free printable valentine for Valentine's Day (or any other day) to write down the things you love about someone. It can be something you give to them or put in a scrapbook, or if it's a relationship that needs some work, you can keep it for yourself and read it when you need extra help remembering that person's unique gifts, talents, strengths, and qualities. Because...<br />
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<i><b>Whether you look for the good or look for the bad in a person, you'll find it. ~ Abraham Lincoln</b></i><br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74DgH2EBxA0Q0wwUlNzMEFMR1U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Things I Love About You B&W</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74DgH2EBxA0UnN3ZXU1RjNQaDQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Things I Love About You Color</a><br />
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I'm thinking of doing one without lines, for my younger kids to draw something they love about their mom, dad, and siblings...let me know if you want me to add that version here. :)<br />
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P.S. There's a blank centered line at the top for the name of the person the list is about, instead of having it say "things I love about YOU" so if you do them for lots of people you'll be able to know who the "you" was you were talking about. At the bottom there's a place to sign and date.<br />
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Linked up at <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank">Tatertots & Jello</a> and <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sisters' Stuff</a>jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-57665774826696008252014-01-23T14:04:00.001-07:002014-01-25T09:08:34.309-07:00Cowboy Caviar Recipe (without bottled dressing)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My sister-in-law first introduced me to Cowboy Caviar a few years ago. It's a dip served with tortilla chips which is a hit with our extended family and we have it a lot on camping trips and at parties. Her recipe is super yummy and uses black-eyed peas, hominy, and bottled Italian dressing.<br />
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This recipe has morphed from the recipe she gave me after trying different combinations of ingredients over the years. I started using a homemade oil and vinegar dressing with fresh lime juice vs. using the store bought Italian dressing in the original recipe to make it both cheaper and a little healthier. The first time I made it I tried to use extra virgin olive oil but the flavor was too noticeable so now I use canola.<br />
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My 2-year-old daughter eats this like it's going out of style and my son in junior high likes to take this to school for lunch. But I'm not gonna lie...my 5-year-old won't touch it with a 10-foot pole. Because it has a lot of "stuff" in it.<br />
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Since it's loaded with beans and veggies, it also makes a quick and healthy no-cook meal. In fact, we had what's pictured above for lunch. Well, some of us had it for lunch. :)<br />
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1 15 oz. can black beans, drained<br />
1 11 oz. white shoepeg corn, drained<br />
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped fine<br />
1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine<br />
1/4 cup sweet peppers, chopped fine (I use mini peppers in red, orange, and yellow)<br />
1 small jalapeno, seeded (leave some or all of the seeds if you want it hot) and minced<br />
1/2 avocado, diced (add right before serving if you are not serving immediately)<br />
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2 tablespoons canola oil (or another light, flavorless oil)<br />
1 tablespoon white vinegar<br />
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice<br />
1 clove garlic, minced<br />
1/2 teaspoon sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
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Add beans and veggies to a big bowl. Drizzle dressing ingredients over the top and toss gently to mix. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.<br />
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This is easily adaptable if you want to make substitutions, add more or less of something, or leave something out altogether.jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-43510334220507625492013-12-16T07:00:00.000-07:002013-12-16T07:00:27.795-07:00Old Fashioned Crispy Waffles Recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've experimented with waffle recipes over the years, and this is the best recipe I've found for waffles that are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and super yummy. I got the recipe from a 1920s cookbook I found in an antique store.<br />
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I try to make sure my kids have a healthy breakfast, but we like to have these as a weekend treat once in a while. The only downside is that the recipe uses 3 bowls and you need to beat the egg whites separately and fold them in, but they are worth the extra dishes and effort.<br />
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<i>Adapted from the The New Royal Cook Book, copyright 1920 (I reduced the baking powder and salt a bit, substituted butter for the shortening, and added a little sugar and vanilla).</i><br />
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2 cups flour<br />
1 tablespoon baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
2 tablespoons sugar<br />
1 3/4 cups milk<br />
2 eggs, separated<br />
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
1 tablespoon melted butter<br />
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Preheat the waffle iron.<br />
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Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, and vanilla. In a third bowl, whip the egg whites until they are light and fluffy and soft peaks form when you pull the beaters out of the whites.
Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and whisk together until well blended. Then fold the egg whites gently into the milk and flour mixture, being careful not to over mix (it's okay if there are small lumps and streaks of the egg whites). The batter should be pretty light and fluffy.
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Happy holidays!jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-74793977716611873792013-11-27T09:55:00.000-07:002013-12-03T07:10:42.747-07:00Vintage Key Necklace - Gift Under $10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just popping in to say that we are doing a run of our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/167690341/pre-order-christmas-advent-calendar?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">handmade Christmas advent calendars</a> in time for the holidays. They are available for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/167690341/pre-order-christmas-advent-calendar?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">pre-order now</a> until November 22 and will ship on December 2.
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Each advent calendar has 12 drawstring pouches printed with numbers from antique rubber stamps which hang from a wooden peg rack. The peg rack comes in red or white (white not pictured).<br />
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This is a 12 days of Christmas advent calendar. Starting December 13, open one pouch a day to countdown the days until Christmas. Makes a fun keepsake/tradition.<br />
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The advent calendars are 4-1/2" H x 26" W x 1-3/4" D. The back has keyhole slots in the wood for easy hanging.<br />
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Each pouch is approximately 3" x 5" for holding little treats.<br />
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Here's a list of ideas for what to add to the pouches:<br />
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* slips of paper with scripture references to look up and read together<br />
* slips of paper with a family activity (playing a board game, movie night, special dessert, driving around to see the lights, etc.)<br />
* money ($1 coins, $2 bills, and foreign coins are fun)<br />
* tiny ornaments<br />
* love notes<br />
* small chocolates, candy, or gum<br />
* tickets to an event<br />
* small notebooks, pens, pencils, or art supplies<br />
* hair barrettes and clips<br />
* small bottles of bubbles<br />
* matchbox cars<br />
* stickers<br />
* mini puzzles<br />
* fingernail polish or lip gloss<br />
* magnets<br />
* yo-yos<br />
* cool rocks, shells, or fossils<br />
* jewelry<br />
* patterned or colored shoelaces<br />
* magic towels (the ones you soak in water to expand)<br />
* tiny books<br />
* pocket mirrors<br />
* finger puppets<br />
* erasers<br />
* silly putty<br />
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Click here to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/167690341/pre-order-christmas-advent-calendar?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">pre-order</a> and let me know if you have any questions...thanks!jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-64713327001655974002013-07-31T13:10:00.001-06:002013-07-31T13:22:44.690-06:00Faux Sea Glass<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s0N2TNC4078/UflaD3WojfI/AAAAAAAANGE/Y1UBE8Bqbbw/s1600/sea_glass5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s0N2TNC4078/UflaD3WojfI/AAAAAAAANGE/Y1UBE8Bqbbw/s640/sea_glass5.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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I found a sea glass tutorial at <a href="http://www.thecomfycrafter.com/2013/03/how-to-make-sea-glass-with-rock-tumbler.html" target="_blank">The Comfy Crafter</a> and followed a similar process, except my glass was already broken so I didn't need to worry about that step, and instead of using rock polishing grit which is kind of expensive I only used about 1/2 cup or so of washed play sand from Home Depot. As you can see in the picture above it's a really gritty sand and it worked very well. The brand I got was from Classic Stone and they don't have it online but I think any coarse sand would do the same thing. The bag is 40 lbs. or so and it was only a few bucks.<br />
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I tumbled mine with a few pebbles as well and checked on them every 12 hours to see how things were going. After 2 days when the edges were really smooth, I took them outside and dumped them in an old strainer I use for jewelry stuff and rinsed them off. After they dried they went frosty and looked like this:<br />
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So pretty. They look like little gems and I love how thick and chunky the antique glass is. I can only do small batches in my rock tumbler, but I think I'll keep doing some and display them in a glass jar. So here's the process in a nutshell:<br />
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I have been wanting some large artwork to put on top of our TV cabinet. It's in a corner so I couldn't really hang something on the wall behind it. I love my kids' artwork so I decided to make a freestanding chalkboard. I also think it will be a fun place to write messages like "Happy Birthday!" or "Welcome Home!"</div>
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If you're interested in the vase of "flowers" in the photo, I posted about them here: <a href="http://lostbuttonstudio.blogspot.com/2013/06/faucet-handle-flowers-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Vintage Faucet Handle Flowers</a></div>
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So, the chalkboard is a sheet of 1/4" MDF cut to 24 x 36". We've made a chalkboard before with store bought chalkboard paint, but this time I decided to try a homemade chalkboard paint recipe. </div>
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I used the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/271574/custom-color-chalkboard-paint" target="_blank">chalkboard paint recipe from Martha Stewart</a> but mixed the unsanded grout with a little bit of water in a paper cup before adding it to the paint to make sure the clumps were completely removed. So here's the recipe:</div>
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Use a low pile roller brush (mine was very smooth foam with no nap) so it won't leave a texture. I did 3 coats, letting it dry in between and sanding very lightly between coats with 150 grit sandpaper (I also did a very light sand on the MDF before I put on the first coat).</div>
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After it's dry, rub the whole thing with the side of a piece of chalk, as it instructs in the Martha article and then erase it. This prepares the surface and makes it easier to write on.</div>
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The base for the chalkboard was cut from a pallet that my husband got from work. We know where it is from and that there are no hazardous chemicals on it, but you do have to be careful with pallets. I used the chop saw to cut it to length. Then my husband cut a dado in the top of it, just slightly wider than the MDF and deep enough that the chalkboard would stand in it. I only did a light sand on the base because I wanted to leave the texture, and then did a coat of clear spray lacquer to seal it.</div>
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It was a little tippy/top heavy and our little ones are monkeys so we attached it directly to the cabinet with screws (they go through the inside top of the cabinet into the bottom of the base).</div>
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Here's a side table I upcycled from a vintage Pepsi crate that I've had for a long time. I love the look of hairpin legs on tables. My husband said he could make them for me but I didn't want to add another thing to the honey do list, so I decided to improvise with some shelf brackets I found at Home Depot.</div>
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I found these grey shelf brackets in the lumber section at Home Depot. They are 10" x 12" (which fit my crate perfectly even though I hadn't measured) and they are pretty sturdy. The other nice part is they were about $1.70 a piece.<br />
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Both sides of the brackets have holes. Here's M (age 4), my trusty sidekick, marking where we need to drill pilot holes. He's always ready to help on any kind of building project.<br />
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We drilled the pilot holes so the wood wouldn't split when we attached the brackets with screws.<br />
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And then used short screws to secure the brackets to the bottom of the crate. Look at those dirty hands and fingernails.<br />
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The brackets just barely met in the middle with no overlap. The brackets are pretty sturdy but I wouldn't use the table for anything super big or heavy. I'm just using mine for magazines/books right now.<br />
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We just added plans for these <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/155529910/6-bin-storage-shelf-woodworking-plans?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">6 bin storage shelves</a> to <a href="http://irontimber.etsy.com/" target="_blank">the shop</a> today. They are a chicken coop style like our other <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/83378678/storage-bin-organizer-shelves?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">storage bin plans</a>, but they are one vertical unit (and cost less than $40 in materials to make).<br />
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I'm loving all these storage bins. We now have them in our playroom, closets, garage, and now by the front door. :)<br />
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I started blogging years ago. Like in the dino times for blogs. Back then if I liked a blog, I bookmarked it my browser and just checked back for updates. Now there are millions of blogs and all kinds of strategies on how to promote your blog and be "successful." I'm not doing so great with those strategies (overwhelming!), but if you are interested in following Lost Button Studio, here are some ways:<br />
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Cut 3 wires for each faucet handle about 6-12" higher than the vase height (I varied the lengths of each flower). Bend the top 1-2" into a loop (I just used my fingers).<br />
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Bend each loop at a 90 degree angle and then put them through the center hole of the faucet handles.<br />
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Bend the wire coming out the back at a 90 degree angle as well to hold the faucet handle in place.<br />
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The chalkboard behind the vase is posted here: <a href="http://lostbuttonstudio.blogspot.com/2013/07/diy-chalkboard.html">Chalkboard Artwork</a>. Thanks for visiting!jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-85776067663125068072013-06-07T09:38:00.000-06:002013-06-07T09:43:05.486-06:00Books that make drawing easy and fun! A tribute to Joy Sikorski.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This 2008 post about <a href="http://lostbuttonstudio.blogspot.com/2008/05/doodling.html" target="_blank">Joy Sikorski's books</a> is still a popular post on my blog.<br />
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Awhile back someone emailed me and told me the link to Joy's site was not working. I couldn't find another site so I just changed the link to point to her <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joy-Sikorski/e/B000APTK06/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4?qid=1370542240&sr=1-4" target="_blank">author page on Amazon</a>.<br />
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Yesterday I noticed on my stats how many hits the post is still getting so I decided to try to find a way to contact her to see if there was another place she wanted me to link, and to see if she wanted to do an update. In my search I found that Joy <a href="http://www.hudsonreporter.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Joy+Sikorski-+57-+author+of+%E2%80%98How+to+Draw%E2%80%99+books+%20&id=3528414-Joy+Sikorski-+57-+author+of+%E2%80%98How+to+Draw%E2%80%99+books+&instance=secondary_stories_left_column" target="_blank">passed away</a> from ovarian cancer in 2009 at age 57. I am so saddened by this and remember how nice she was to me when I asked her if it was okay to use this image from her site:<br />
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Yesterday I ordered "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Draw-Happy-Witch-Things-Night/dp/1402757085/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370542333&sr=1-1&keywords=joy+sikorski" target="_blank">How to Draw a Happy Witch</a>" since it's one I don't have. It's still for sale directly from Amazon. Amazon also has her books for sale from other sellers (new and used).<br />
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I read <a href="http://www.creativity-portal.com/howto/artscrafts/features/joy.sikorski/" target="_blank">this article about Joy</a> and love this quote:<br />
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jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13869749529100011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519325578100610292.post-61761341415872001732013-06-01T18:09:00.000-06:002013-06-19T15:15:24.464-06:00Games in a Jar w/ Free Printable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few months ago I made these game jars to give as gifts. The jars have a booklet with game ideas that are geared towards older toddlers (who won't put small objects in their mouths) and preschoolers, but will work for older kids as well, as one nice commenter pointed out. These games are SUPER SIMPLE (nothing you've never heard of) but they are things that always put a grin on my kids' faces. They are games that also encourage cooperation, patience, thinking skills, and listening.<br />
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The jars I used are the 16 oz. Ball plastic freezer jars and I added a:<br />
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<li>matchbox car</li>
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<li>small bean bag</li>
<li>key</li>
<li>pom pom</li>
<li>coin</li>
<li>wooden peg doll</li>
<li>plastic frog</li>
<li>button</li>
<li>plastic diamond</li>
<li>"silver" (spray painted rock)</li>
<li>glass gem</li>
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You can add anything you want but you will want something soft to toss (like a pom pom or bean bag) and something that will roll (like a car or small ball) if you are using the game ideas in the printable booklet.<br />
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After printing, just cut in half lengthwise on a paper trimmer (at 4.25").<br />
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And then cut each section into quarters (each section will be 2.75"). Each printout will make 2 booklets. I laminated mine, punched a hole in the top corner, and used some ball chain to loop them together.<br />
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I'm planning to put a jar in our trailer this summer to use for quick and easy games or just free play and keep one at home.<br />
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My daughter (who just turned 2) is super afraid of bees. Big dogs, horses, etc. are no problem. But if she sees something flying around outside she "fweaks out" as her older brother puts it. She's never been stung but for some reason is so afraid and it's sad when she gets so scared.<br />
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I had some smooth stones that I wanted to use to make <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274462/rock-crafts/@center/276975/marthas-crafts-kids#231682" target="_blank">these ladybugs</a> from Martha Stewart, but I decided to make bees instead. I was hoping that maybe having some cute little bees to play with would help her.<br />
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I just spray painted the rocks yellow, used a black Sharpie to draw the bee, then used an oil-based white Sharpie to fill in the wings.<br />
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They were a hit...she loves them.<br />
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So far we've played "where's the bee?" (put both hands in a fist and have her guess which hand has the bee) and "bee hide and seek" (hide the bee in the room and then let her find it). We'll see if over time it makes things easier when she sees bees in real life.<br />
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When I tried this one on my husband said it would make a good wedding ring. He coulda saved some money if I had made this 8 years ago. :)<br />
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They are so small (1/2" x 3/8") that they won't slip over any of the chains that I sell so I attached them directly to where I wanted them on the chain. The nice thing about that is they won't slip off when you remove the necklace.<br />
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I made this sample for myself and it's on a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LostButtonSupplyCo?section_id=13551562" target="_blank">36" long ball chain necklace</a> which will be fun for layering or just wearing by itself.<br />
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Thought I'd show a quick and easy project I actually accomplished today. I have a old zip-up hoodie that got an oil stain that wouldn't come out with a stain remover. I decided to try to salvage it by patching it with fabric flower appliques. I love how it turned out!<br />
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Cut out a square of Heat N Bond (I used the Ultrahold No-Sew in the red package) that is slightly smaller than your fabric square (so it doesn't stick to your ironing board). This photo shows the textured side. The other side is smooth.</div>
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Place your fabric square wrong side up and the Heat N Bond smooth side up on top of the fabric. I ironed it on a medium setting with no steam for 2 seconds (following the directions on the package).</div>
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Cut out the images on the fabric you want to use for the patches. There was only one stain on the hoodie but I did 3 patches since 1 is a lonely number.</div>
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Peel the backing off the patches (just like you would peel the backing off a sticker) and stick it to the clothing. Iron again to set. I ironed on a medium setting with no steam for 8 seconds (following the directions on the package).</div>
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Done!</div>
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These would look cute with stitching around them but I knew I probably wouldn't get that far so I bought the no-sew Heat N Bond. The flowers actually almost look screen printed to me. I'm excited to try this on other things--especially some of the kids' stuff. Save the ratty old clothes!<br />
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<b>Update 7/13: </b>Now that I've washed this sweatshirt a few times, the appliques are slightly peeling off around the edges. Next time I do this I'll definitely use the Heat N Bond for sewing and stitch around the edges.<br />
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