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American Crafter Round 1 – Hardware Store Gems

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Here is my entry for American Crafter – the first week’s theme was Hardware Store Gems. This entry WON the week, so thanks for your votes!

My happy dance after being chosen as a contestant on American Crafter was followed by panic about the first weeks’ theme, so I headed to Lowe’s to brainstorm. After wandering the whole store, I settled on a piece of birch plywood and some dowel rods as my materials, then added wood glue and a can of spray paint. I’m a girl who loves power tools, so I borrowed my dad’s scroll saw and cut out the M that I use as the logo on my site. I drilled holes, added the dowels with glue, painted it all, and mounted it on the wall. And now I have thread rack art to hold my thread spools in easy reach of my sewing machine.

I wanted some process photos in case anyone wanted to see me actually using power tools, so I handed the point and shoot camera to my almost 4 year old. This is what I got:

He’s gotten much better – I think these are the first few photos that he has taken in which you could see my face. Also, any of you girls scared of power tools – you should try it! They’re fun.

 

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  6. I Know The Plans I Have For You

    I REALLY love your project!!! This was a fun week. I’m so glad to compete with you and that thread rack makes me a little nervous LOL! You did a great job 🙂

    iknowtheplansihave4you.blogspot.com

  8. Cathy Tomm

    I really love this idea. I am a C for Cathy so a nice easy letter to cut out. I did vote for yours.

  10. Christie

    I love this idea! I’m still in the “scared of power tools” crowd, but a fantastic creation like this gets me one step closer I think!!

  20. Toqua's Crafts

    Very cute and practical!
    I only wish I had wall space 🙁

    BTW: I’m not afraid of power tools 🙂

  23. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy

    This creativity just blows my mind!! I never would have thought of this, but it’s absolutely genius!! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy! XO