I have decided to be CRAFTY. I am not sure where this has come from or what has gotten in me. But I have started wanting to make things, build things, or redo things.
My first project came from an idea out of one of my favorite magazines, Do It Yourself. I was flipping through it at the beginning of February. I came across this page that had the title, Chic On a Shoestring. I saw what they were making and then read the instructions. I thought to myself. "I can make this!" The project includes fabric, a piece of 22" X 24" plywood, drawer knobs and pulls. Its a jewelry organizer. But WHO would I make it for?? I didn't need it, Alyssa had gotten me the jewelry box that I begged her to get me for Christmas this past year. Mom already had an awesome jewelry box. So...I decided to make this for Alyssa for Valentine's Day. It would be perfect for her. Its kinda like giving her what she gave me but with a little twist.
So, as soon as I finished reading my magazine, I got my butt off of the couch and got started. I asked Kenny to bring home some plywood that they didn't need from the shop. I went to Hobby Lobby to get the fabric. (Side note: Hobby Lobby has been added to the "Dangerous Store" list along with Walmart now. I would go broke in there if I let myself. So many projects pop into my head as I walk through the doors.) After I got the fabric, I went to Lowes and Home Depot to get the knobs and pulls.
The next day, Kenny brought the plywood home and I got to work. About 4 hours later without any mess-ups or accidents, I am proud to say that I made this all by myself.
