Indoor Projects

It's raining, it's pouring...

That's a picture of the backyard. I also have a creek running down the side yard. It's rained everyday this past week so the soil is quite saturated. No patio fixing up this week...

What's a girl to do when she can't get outside to work on her outdoor projects? She finds indoor ones to do, of course!

Like reupholstering the thrift store chair.

I got it about three years ago and slip covered it but it recently begin shedding the faux leather. Time to do something!

All those flecks are the faux leather...yuck

First took the back off:

Then tackled removing the seat. Yikes. About a million staples to pull to get the old cover off.

Whew...finally. Repadded the seat and added new undercover;

ready for its new upholstery with this fabric:

If it looks familiar, it's because it's the black version of my dining room chairs. I would have used the taupe but they were out of it. I like the black as well. Kind of reminds me of a chalkboard. :-) I'll share it as soon as I finish it. I'm going to use it in the art studio at my desk.

Another project is adding color to these resin fairies and friends. I'm going to make a fairy garden as soon as the weather permits. I have this awesome wagon to put it in...oh, I haven't told you the story?

This one is painted. Now I need to add her wings.

Well, it's like this - I was in Home Depot looking for tires for my old wagon when a sales associate asked if I needed help.

The tires rotted off my red wagon :o(

I told him what I was looking for and after showing me what they had (none were the right kind of tire), I told him, "No. I need tires for a red wagon. Not inflatable, just plain hard tires." He shook his head, then exclaimed, "I have an old wagon at home I was going to redo but never have. I'm going to throw it away. You can have it but you have to take the whole wagon!"

The "new" wagon

Uh, yes. Are you kidding me? Of course, I'll take it. We arranged for me to pick it up later and voila! I have this great wagon. :-) Don't worry. I have plans for the other one too.

I'm also working on my BBQ signs. Got the arrow put together and primed:

Now I just need to add color and lettering.

I'm doing my best to stay busy and productive. I know the sun will come out everything will dry out. Then I can work outside and finish my projects out there.

Linking up at these parties:
Thoughts Of Home On Thursday 15
Creative Circle Week 66