My Mother's Girl Scout Mementos

For Christmas, Ashlin and I swiped my mother's Girl Scout mementos. WE found 2 - 12"x12" Scrapbook frames (thanks to Megan). I had Girls Scout Scrapbook Materials in my very large stash, so we sat down and had some fun! WE got all her patches and pins in the two frames with a few added embellishments.

~Sarah and Ashlin

Mother Shirley's Jewelry Display Case

For Christmas, Tom and I decided his mom should have a Jewelry Display cabinet for her Craft Show Jewelry Sales. Tom worked on the box, I stained it a pretty Red Mahogany color and added a velvety pink backing in it. We used Plexi instead of glass as it is lighter to carry and less chance of breaking. I have a feeling we might be making more soon!

~Sarah and Tom

Virginia's Nail Polish Chest

 

Brandon wanted a Nail Polish Carry Case for his wife Virginia, so he asked Tom to make one for him to give her for Christmas. (Virginia is a cosmetologist.) Tom used Pine, Luann and Dowels to make this 3 door box. It was originally going to be stained in a Red Cherry color, but I ran out of stain and switched to a Dark Red Mahogany color. From now on I will stain the dowels before they are inserted into the boxes as I may be wearing the stain on my legs for a month. (I should wear long pants and not shorts too!) She may just need another one as it is almost full already! 

~Sarah and Tom

Ashlin's Pageant Costume - Mary

Ashlin's Pageant Costume - Mary

A few days before Christmas I made Ashlin a new costume for the Christmas Pageant. She was Mary this year. Most of the costumes I made 5 or so years ago. Needless to say..the kids have grown quite a bit.

I found 5 yards of fabric at Walmart for less than $30. I cut out the pattern and stitched it together: Tunic and Belt. I had a scarf my mother had given me last year after her Caribbean Cruise that worked perfectly for her veil.

~Sarah

A Musical Memory Board

One more Musical Memory/Picture Board. I used a scrap plywood board and extra batting. I used new Musical Print Fabric and Ribbon from Stampin' Up. The buttons have been in my stash for a long time. I found the clothespins at Walmart to attach things to the board. This board is on its way to its new home very shortly. I hope he enjoys it!

~Sarah

Megan's Jewelry Cabinet

A year ago, we found a beautiful antique maple mirror at an Antique shop.  I thought it would be a beautiful jewelry cabinet for Megan.  Tom agreed.

We got some Maple lumber from a place on the reservation and Tom planed it down. Tom built a box for it and put a natural clear stain on it to enhance the natural  maple wood. I lined the back with a red velvety fabric and added the brass hooks and jewelry hangers. I drilled and screwed in 39 hooks for necklaces, 10 hooks for bracelets and 7 brass rods for Earrings. Tom assembled it using a sturdy piano hinge and a lock.

After Christmas, he hung it on the wall on top of fern strips screwed into the studs as it is such a heavy piece and Megan immediately started filling it.

~Sarah

A Cabinet for Brandon

Tom and I went to an auction in Rhinebeck, NY last May. While there I found this awesome print by Thom SanSoucie (www.AmericanAutoArt.com). Tom and Brandon love Cobras, Mustangs, and any Ford Vehicle. Brandon also loves anything burning as he is a volunteer firefighter like his dad was.

I suggested making it into a cabinet and Tom and I talked about design ideas. We found the Mustang Horse and Cobra symbols as well as the door pull at Hobby Lobby. The Mustang Script was added after Brandon opened it on Christmas Day as Tom had a hard time finding it in the garage. It came off an old car and was in the attic. The Red, White, and Blue Mustang Emblem was also saved from the garage.

Tom designed the cabinet and stained it Dark Mahogany. A Piano Hinge was used to secure the door. I clipped the glass and picture into the frame he made and set the shelves back slightly to allow for the backing. A lockable latch and hooks for hats were added.
Tom told Brandon he would keep it if Brandon didn’t like it, but that did not appear to be an option.

~Sarah and Tom