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Here is how I finished my table...
I stained it the table using  Minwax Dark Walnut stain and let it dry overnight.
I then applied minwax paste wax to the areas I didn't want the paint to adhere too.  I applied a blue/grey paint to the surface and let it dry.  Then I used a metal scraper to remove most of the paint.  I repeated that step applying a cream coloured...

It's been awhile since I've built anything with wood however, I had a visual in mind for a table in my den.  This is what I came up with...
My table measures 30" long x 18" wide by 30" high.  I used 16 ft of 8" pine for the table top and apron and 10' of 2x2 for the legs.  You will need wood screws, glue, drill and bits, clamps (not necessary but helpful), stain, paint, sandpaper and sander...

I just wanted to share these three little pumpkins I crocheted...
I'm normally not a fan of "stuff like this"but when I spotted them on instagram I knew I had to make a set for myself.  The stems are simply twigs I found, cut to size and lightly sanded....

Just a quick post to share with you a pair of fun boots I crocheted for my daughter.  They were fairly simple to crochet and only a few supplies were needed...
Two skeins of Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick yarn.  I used the colour Oatmeal.  A pair of flip flops and a worsted weight yarn to match the colour of your flip flops.  Three different sizes crochet hooks (B, K, L) and 6 buttons.  The pattern is...