(click on pic to check it out!) We are to post the before of a project now and link to her site, and then in two weeks, post the after. Two weeks?!? Pishaw... no problem! (gulp)
Remember my story about Gerry dropping off his garbage wood pile on the way to a big burn pile, but landed on my driveway instead? (yes, I wangled free delivery on this one! I am on a mission, people!)
And remember this adorable birdhouse and post that was buried under that DIY gemware?
Here's what I will promise. I will post an after pic of the birdhouse in full action. Why the birdhouse? Because I've already started the project so I know it'll be ok. (cheat cheat!)
Honestly, I've been working soooo hard on the garden lately. It was baaaaad. I went for my camera while doing the major weeding and installing of the birdhouse, but my son was sick and sleeping inside the room where my camera was and I didn't want to risk waking him at the time. But for the reveal, I'll take a pic of a similar weed bed in the same shape. Yes, I'm the unfortunate owner of a few of those.
As for the wood... I have another idea for it, but not sure I can make it work in two weeks. I have two ideas for the wood... but I will if I can!
1. Attach the tongue and groove rustic wood onto a small bathroom area to create a feature weathered wall.
or...
2. Attach the tongue and groove rustic wood onto a framed only greenhouse out back to create a character building. I'm leaning towards #2 if I have enough wood! And what's better yet is, this weekend I'm going into the little neighbouring summer town that has a store with character buildings just like this, so I'll snap a few photos for inspiration! I'm also going to hang an old window and get a window box together underneath for a grand spillage of lovely flowers.
So there you have it. A birdhouse garden, and a character shed or a rustic bathroom wall. Ok, maybe just the garden. Ok, I'll try the other too. But here's the deal. I'm not spending money to complete these things. So my garden won't be in full bloom and all that. But I know you gals have wonderful imaginations thank goodness. So let the play begin!
So, fess up. What project do you wish you'd get a move on with? Please tell me I'm not alone in this one...
I have a solution for you too. Why not join in the 2 week challenge? Hope to see you at Melissa's!
*giggles... you're not alone, Girl! I have project head over heels--- ugghh!!! so much work too lil time.
ReplyDeleteYeah, that's the words but am having small steps at a time as am recovering from surgery but can't say no to Melissa, as I have so many projects that I started together. Crazy but surely, we can reach our goal on the 14th of May, huh?
Go girl!
First, that old tub underneath needs to be filled with ice and bottles of wine or beer while you sit outside and "project".
ReplyDeleteWhat about taking the old birdhouse roof off and making a little surround porch for the birdies to hang on and reroof with something else? Old scraps of tree bark would be cute, you've probably seen the license plate roofs, or the beer caps (if you're drinking beer), wine corks (if you're drinking wine)
I vote use the wood for the greenhouse
Looking forward to seeing what you choose. Reclaimed materials always seem daunting to me...so many possibilities! Have fun.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a GREAT project!! Can't wait to see it!!
ReplyDelete~TidyMom
I'm so over committed, but this sounds like a blast...let us see it finished
ReplyDeleteI love projects with old wood. Can't wait to see your bird house, as well as your other project. Good luck deciding what to do. That is the hardest part for me!
ReplyDeleteYou've got some great "junk" to work with- can't wait to see what you do with them- How fun
ReplyDeleteWell, I'll be honest and say I started on my chairs. I am hoping I will be done with them and my table by the 14th. The birdhouse is adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute birdhouse! That will be a fun one! And the wood? Totally excited to see what you do with that too!~
ReplyDeleteGlad you are joining in...;-)
Can't wait to see your finished project! I've joined the party too, let's get to work!
ReplyDeleteI love that birdhouse. I can't wait to see what you do with all that wood. I'm impressed that you are even going to TRY to do something with it. Looks kinda overwhelming. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteShannon
The birdhouse and post are an awesome find. They are going to be so beautiful. I can't wait to see the pics. This two week challenge is quite the motivator....hmmmm....now I just need to decide which one of my unfinished projects I can complete.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog!
Nola @ The Bloom Girls
Donna, Yippeeee! I was so anxious to see what you'd come up with for that wood and now I'm gonna get to see it in just a couple of weeks! I love, love, love the idea of a shed!! I soo want a cute shed in my back yard. Speaking of back yards, I'm living in mine lately working on the deck and painting furniture and flower pots, tables, etch...if it doesn't run lately, I just paint it!!! But don't worry, I'm no to busy that I can't check in here every once in a while and ask for pictures! Face it, you're stuck with naggy old me! Have fun on your projects, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM FINISHED!!!
ReplyDeleteAntique Beams & Boards definitely has a lot of this high quality (and very unique) wood available. Give us a call if you are ever looking for anything in particular. Or if you're not interested, just check out some cool photos on our website and share with your friends!
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