I need projects for stress relief. Sure, I do love a good before & after picture, and I really enjoy surrounding myself and my home with stuff that makes me happy, but the actual process of doing something productive with my hands helps my stress levels more than I previously realized.
This past weekend I decided to execute a project I have been thinking about doing. Thanks to a recent Christmas gift, I was able to actually put things in motion, and I started my first wood-working project: farmhouse table top.
I crafted this idea for a separate table top to place over my existing kitchen table to give us more eating space (the picture below is the table not extended...we have been using it extended for years now, that's one old picture), more rustic character, and no table clothes! (btw, I hate table clothes. I need to wash them every 2 days and now our puppy likes to pull on them...not good)
I went to where every modern crafty person goes for more information and inspiration, pinterest. After looking at a couple different styles and techniques I was headed to the hardware store and rounded up supplies for my very loose plan on table top-making.
I started late Saturday afternoon with the frame.
Sunday I placed the top boards and filled in the gaps with wood filler.
Today I sanded the top, distressed it (kids helped), and applied 3 coats of stain/sealer. Thanks to the dry air, the coats dried in about half the time it normally would take...making my life a bit easier.
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| after filler and sanding, a bit of stain color testing |
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| after stain/sealant coat 2 |
Still leaving it alone for the rest of the day to set, but tonight we dine on our new table!
I loved working with the wood and making something we will use all the time. I am pleased with the outcome and look forward to progressing my skills with my new tools.
Now for my next project! ;)
M.LEWIS
Can you come visit for a week or two? Power tools are not my forte!
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