Inspiration Double

When I have an idea for a project, I usually try to plan it out in conjunction with another or maybe two. It's my way of attempting to get the most out of the small "craft time" allotment I allow myself here and there.

Note: This is NOT my version. Pure Inspiration right here. Just sayin.

A while back I was busy working on this lovely Seaside sign that has still failed to make it's way up on to the wall. I thought why not create another project that I've seen across the board.  While my end results is nothing compared to my inspiration, I'm still loving it because I made it and it's just nifty. Done.

So here's how I managed it all.

* One set of super to the max tired and worn out twin girls sleeping in their cribs so soundly and pure

* A small collection of random colors of paint

* Some scrap pieces of wood

* A few nails, maybe more

* A hammer

* Sand paper or a hand held sander

* Soap...to wash out your mouth (Thank you Mr. Hammer!)

My pieces of scrap wood were no where near the same size or shapes, but I kind of liked it that way. I played around with the colors to see what combinations I like the best and decided on green, blue, and yellow.I got them painted and let them dry. A few dog nose prints later, I was ready to move on.

I pulled out the sander that I love so much and got to work. I wanted to make sure the edges were soft enough for the girls to touch. Just in case...no splinters please. I cut the support boards and layed it all out to make sure it would work. Some how, I moved the boards and ended up hammering the supports too far apart. Leaving no way to attach the small blue slat on top. No worries though.

  

Inside, I had the perfect little spot for this rugged looking thing. That letter B is too skinny for this space and needed to relocate, leaving room for my new creation.

I wasn't too worried about the blue board, I just sat it on top. Problem solved. Not to get on to painting.

Eh..we'll save that for another day or not.  

After painting the words black, I realized it was too dark. So some day , I'll grab some white and lighten it all up. Maybe. But for now it'll do.

My favorite part about this whole project, is that it was free!!