Hello fellow crafters!
I am finally done with all the remodeling in our kitchen. It ended up being a bit more involved that what my DH and I anticipated. Several months of "I can't believe this...it was supposed to be easier"!!!
Then my DH built me an incredible craft table. I can't tell you how happy I am with that!! And I get to stand when I craft as I have problems with my back (another story later) so this just made me so happy. I do have a bar stool but it seems like it is just in the way most of the time.
We bought 4 8-cube bookcases and one 4-cube bookcase. We used the 4-cube and 2 8-cube bookcases for the table. It is mounted onto wheels so I can push it around if I need to move it. I used the remaining 2 8-cube bookcases to make a shelf that I can put stuff on.
This is my little area of happiness!
Now onto what I have been making on my craft table...
I started making this oversized "cards" as a little joke and it spiraled into more and more being made. The size is 9"x10 1/2". Yes, very large! I will start with the Christmas cards that I have been creating.
I used the DCVW Elegant Holidays to make this card. The top and background paper are from the pack. I used a Creative Expression Eternity embossing folder for a layer that I rubbed Nuvo silver embellishment mousse then buffed it to make it shiny. A layer of silver cardstock was layered behind the top card and I used foam squares to give the card an added dimension. I used Spellbinders 2010 Heirloom Ornament die cuts using the two largest dies to make the bauble. I topped it with a large Recollections pearl and a beaded spray I found in the wedding section. The sheer silver ribbon was from my stash which I think I bought many years ago at a Walmart. The sparkler on the bow was from Recollections I think. I received them as a gift so I am not quite sure.
The stand I made with a 4 1/2" sheet of extra heavy paper that is 12" long. I scored it on the long side at 1/2" and 2 1/2" and 4'1/2" and then at 11 1/2". I used a Heartfelt Creations die cut to make a pocket in case I want to put a gift card in it. I may put a little saying on the back also...if I decide to give it as a gift. It is so hard for me to give my creations away!
Many blessings to you and your loved ones!
J