Book = shelves

 I love books, old books, ratty books, fresh new ones.  I especially love children's books, I call them my poor mans art.  With books going out of fashion they are everywhere are very cheap.  I still have my collection of books I love but I picked these ones up at the dollar store, (as if you hadn't guessed).

I wanted ones with names that were child friendly and colorful.  I actually ended up reading 2 of the books, they were great. 

 I hung them above the changing table.  even though I am heading for a woodland theme, I ended up with many monkeys so here is Chester our favorite monkey, chillin' with bright eyed owlet.

I did not hang them at a right angle to give more options for use.  You can see the "L"  bracket I used under neath.  I attached it to the book and then to the wall.  I wanted to hide as much of it as I could.

I have my custom Owl in the tree art and our first baby picture matte. 

I have a few more tricks for this room I keep pugging a way at it. 

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Easter Basket

I am excited to get my house ready for Easter.  I love to use the things I have on hand so I pulled out a creamer bottle to make a basket.  I used the grape paint again for this little basket.

 I cut alond the rings and made a handle from one.

 Stapled the handle on and painted it.  I was careful to do a light coat, called a tack coat, to allow the second coat to adhere and not slide off the plastic.

I used some stamp pad paint for some detail and glues stickers to cover the staples.  It turned out cute.   I have more Easter stuff to come, I like the bright colors and the anticipation of spring. 

Happy Crafting!

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