I am so excited... early last week I had my first sale on Etsy! My first customer ordered a corked tile coaster set in white with the cork backing in the coffee bean shade. Last night I put on the finishing touches and they shipped out today. I loved putting the package together... and was finally able to use my rubber stamp on the fabric ribbon! It all turned out just as I had hoped for... actually better... and I hope my nice customer loves them too. And now for some photos...
07 June 2010
21 May 2010
20 April 2010
a refinishing quick fix...
So I have this great coffee table my mom refinished years ago. It is probably one of the most used pieces of furniture in my apartment. The apartment is a bit on the small side... and since there is no room for a kitchen table, the coffee table serves that purpose. Also, I no longer have a desk... again, small apartment... and so I use it for homework and crafting as well. It is a very well used and loved coffee table and so the finish on the table top has definitely seen better days. It was looking quite dry and had... cringe... water rings.
I was planning on completely refinishing the top, but my hubby came home one day with Restor-A-Finish. I was so surprised at the result. The water rings were gone and the wood was restored to its former beauty. The process did not require any stripping or sanding... I just had to rub it on and then wipe it dry. Simple!
I still think the coffee table could use a proper refinishing due to it being used so frequently... some of the dry areas have returned. But this was a perfect quick fix until summer rolls around. I think this Restor-A-Finish is ideal for restoring lightly used furniture, blending out scratches or water rings, or simply bringing the life back to a faded finish.
before... after...
topics...
furniture
10 April 2010
I hate this week...
hello weekend... I have missed you...
topics...
my life,
random thoughts,
updates
28 March 2010
the market is open...
I have listed 3 sets of corked tile coasters (in custard, white, and rust). The coasters are made of porcelain tile and are fully backed with thick cork. I stain the cork in the shade of your choosing (honey, hazelnut, amaretto, or coffee bean). I love cork, so it only seemed right for it to have as much focus as the tile. I made some for around the apartment... my hubby loves them and I do as well. Nice, durable coasters...
I plan to list crochet works as well... some bracelets and scarves... but they are not quite ready yet.
Have a look around the market... you may see something you love!
I plan to list crochet works as well... some bracelets and scarves... but they are not quite ready yet.
Have a look around the market... you may see something you love!
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