Holy Names

I am really excited to show you this project!  I couldn't post it sooner because I made it for my in laws Christmas gift.  I didn't want them to accidentaly see it.  They came down this past week for a visit so I was able to give them their gift.  I saw this BEAUTIFUL idea on I Show Off Vinyl Designs and new this would make a perfect gift for my in laws.  Especially since they arrived home just a few months ago from a 2 year service mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Australia. 

I created the image in Photoshop because I wanted to do something more than vinyl.  There are so many fun options that Photoshop offers!  I kept the same design/set up that Becky from I Show Off did but made a few minor changes and addtions.  I hope they enjoy it!

If anyone is interested in printing out your own picture, please let me know!  I have the JPEG saved and will be more than happy to share!  All you will need to do is save it to your computer and send it to Costco to have it printed in the size of your choice.  I say Costco because they are so quick and inexpensive!

Photo Album Stand...Oh So Cute!

As most of you know I have a serious addiction to making things.  I stay up until all hours of the night crafting, sewing, baking...whatever I need to do until my body decides that sleeps is necessary.  I am also easily impressed by items made by awesome girls using power tools...something about it, just absolutely love it.  So, when I find something I really like...I have to make it...I must have it!  I know, it is a serious problem I should consider seeking therapy for.  Hmmm?  Maybe later!

Anyway, saw a photo album stand that totally caught my eye.  Very cute, very simple, and inexpensive.  Oh, and don't forget you will need to use a power tool or two!  Here is the one I saw, but I changed things up a bit and made it a little more my own.

I am not sure why, but I really LOVE this craft!  It is so fun, so easy and turned out so cute!

Supply List:

1 - 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch block

1 - coffee table leg. 

I found mine at Lowe's on clearance for $6.82

I also cut the bottom 2 inches off.  It would have been REALLY tall!

1 - Finial

1 - Dowel cut to size (however long you want it!)

1 - Cap to put on the end of dowel.

1 - long screw

Wood glue

Black paint

Sealer

Sand paper

Let's get started!

1.  Cut the leg down a few inches to desired height.

2.  Drill a hole in the base block big enough for the screw to fit into.

3.  Drill a small pilot hole in the leg.

4.  Put wood glue on the bottom of the leg

5.  Screw the two pieces together with a power drill or screw driver.

6.  Drill a hole large enough to fit the dowel into on the side of the leg. 

7.  Fill the hole with wood glue and insert the dowel.

8.  Dab a small amount of wood glue on bottom of finail and screw into the leg.

9.  Again, dab a small amount of wood glue on the other end of the dowel and put the cap on.

10.  Sand to your liking!  I like everything nice and smooth.  So I do a lot of sanding. 

11.  Paint - I used the cheap acrylic paint.  It was really dull so I sprayed a couple coates of Matte Finish Spray to shine it up a bit.

12.  Scuff the edges...if your into that sorta thing.  I used an old nail file instead of sandpaper.  I find it easier to sand where I want.

13.  Pull out your mini photo album, some ribbon or metal rings and voila!