Another Make-over & Then Some

It was an absolutely beautiful day here in Ohio today. It was 86 degrees and sunny with a little bit of a breeze. Absolutely Beautiful in my eyes!! It was THE perfect weather for me. Not too cold and definitely not too hot. Just right. I didn't have any kids to take care of today except my own so we ran to the bank this morning, grabbed some lunch out and then we came home. I opened up all the windows and enjoyed it just being Cameron and I. He went down for his nap and I started crafting like some maniac! I go crazy when I don't have any kids to take care of and since he was down for his nap..... I went crazy. I painted all of my paper mache boxes and finished my cutting board. Here is what my kitchen table looked like at one point today. Yep, it was a mess!! I also did some sanding on that game board. I still can't decide on whether or not to keep it as a game board of change it up to a cutting board. Hmmm, choices choices.

Ok, so you all remember this AWFUL looking cutting board - right? I don't think I ever took a picture of the edges of it, but they were bright yellow to match those lovely mushrooms. Oh yes, it was very pretty and I hated seeing those mushrooms go, but after I puked all over the lovely artwork..... I new I better do something (LOL). Just kidding - I didn't puke, but after seeing those mushrooms, I felt like I was going to. So, I sanded everything off and did my base coat of burgundy and black over the burgundy.
VOILA - didn't it turn out GREAT!?! I was very pleased with the black over red. I haven't done anything like that before and was definitely happy with the way that it turned out. I sanded the edges and the top to give it a more prim and worn look and then topped it all off with my gel stain. Oh yes, I am loving it! WHAT A MAKE-OVER!!!!
Here is my paper mache boxes that I also completed today. I am addicted to painting these things. I just love giving them a new prim look. I thought they looked great with the stars added. What do you all think?
Lastly, I wanted to show you my one and only tulip. I have to tell you that I planted about 2-3 tulips about 5-6 years ago and I really thought they died. I thought oh heck with those.... I am not planting anymore of those. Well, this year, I had one very lonely tulip pop up out of the ground. Yep, there is only one, but I was so happy when it showed up. I just love the color, but I just don't get to see it that much. Anyway, isn't it pretty?
I also wanted to share with you all that I ordered some new stencils today from Homestead Stencil Company. I can't wait to receive them. I ordered 5 of them and for $33.00 - well, you just can't beat that! Everything was 25% off and that Sale goes on until the end of the month. I actually saw it on Char's blog and decided to check it out and well I am thrilled that I did. Hopefully I can start making some signs and selling them. I will be sure to share the stencils with you when I receive them. Well, you all have a wonderful weekend. We are off to the zoo tomorrow and then we are heading over to some friends of ours for a cookout. They have a little boy as well so Cameron will really enjoy the time playing with his friend. Until next time..... keep crafting everyone!