Christmas Tree Projects

Here are a few of my most recent tree creations

 

 

 

 

 

Spindle tree

I saw this idea on Pinterest and had to take a stab at it.  It is one of those projects that I really wish I could keep as I will never be able to duplicate it.  Enjoy

 

I loved this so much I made another one:)

 

 

Burn Pile Rescues

 

Last summer I went to a yard sale and the lady had so many awesome architectural pieces and sheds full of old wood furniture.  In fact, I came home with a couple of pick up loads of treasures!  But these, these beauties were all in a pile, waiting for the match!  I just couldn't let them go up in smoke.

 

 

 

And I am so glad that I didn't!

 

Keep pickin'

Kelly

Chairs, Chairs, Chairs

Lately I have been creating things out of chairs.  Ever since I raided a burn pile a couple of weeks ago I can't help but think of ways to reuse those broken chair parts.  I know it seems odd to have such a love for them, but it just seemed like a crime to even imagine that those 100 year old parts were soon to be ashes. 

Oh the stories those chairs could probably tell!  I feel so connected to history each time I save something from it's certain death.  I can just see a family at the turn of the century sitting down together for supper discussing the events of the day.   I wonder what the people would think if they could see the chairs now?

 

 

 

This bench is actually something I literally dreamed up.  I woke up one morning with the idea of using the newel posts that I have accumulating in my basement.  It's not exactly like I dreamed...it's better!

 

 

 

 

 

Keep Pickin'

Kelly

 

 

Reupholstered Chair

I tried my hand at reupholstering.  I have often done items that just require a few staples that are hidden underneath, but never something that would be fully exposed. Luckily it didn't turn out too badly, so now I will be keeping my eyes peeled for more furniture, and not just of the wood type:)





Sorry this is the only BEFORE photo of the torn back



Ottoman BEFORE

 This chair was a $6 yard sale find, and the ottoman was brought to me at the store.  I bought it for $4.  Not a bad set for $10!  I scored the new fabric on the clearance rack and was ready to roll.

Happy Pickin'
Kelly

Old Chairs and Dresser Drawers

I have been saving old chairs from the burn pile and made a few bucks in the process.  Check these out!

My first dog bed made from a chair and antique base board.

Brown bed made from a footstool base, shelf brackets and a heart shelf.  White bed from chair.

Chair legs and a wood clock frame turned upside down.  Just the right size for a Monogram.

MY FAVORITE...chair backs!

Black cork board is a chair back.

Purple chair planter...perfect for the garden!

Dresser drawer dog bed

Dresser drawer dog bed.

Dresser drawer standing on the face of the drawer.  Added small boxes, trim and black board.

 

 

Keep on Pickin'

Kelly