Will Craft for fun #50

I am so impressed with all of you that are actually accomplishing projects.  When school's out, I feel like if I actually shower and do a load a laundry that it is a blog-worthy accomplishment.  Here are some of my favs from last week:

Roasted Red Pepper Pesto by Healthy Kitchen Guide

Crafty in Crosby's vintage kitchen art


Days of Chalk and Chocolate's Curtains (I'm in love)


Last week's most viewed link:


Pinkapotamus's art that she made for her daughter's room.
Now it's your turn:)

My New Desk

I needed a desk that I could use for sewing and the computer.  I couldn't find anything ready made that would work.  My dad said he'd help me build one and this is what we came up with: 

I wanted to use the cheap milk-crates that I bought at Wal-Mart for storage. I also wanted a space to put papers and other office-type stuff. This one will be perfect!

Here's some measurements if you want to make your own.

This was my last major project to complete on the craft room.  Now I just need to clean and organize everything (at least long enough to take a picture).

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Will Craft for fun #49

Thank-you for all your sweet comments.  We have had a wonderful week celebrating my husband's grandmother's life and enjoying time with family. My kids have had so much fun w/ their cousins, they begged to stay (it may also have something w/ their lack of interest in driving through the desert for 2 days).

Enough about me.  On to the party!

Last week's most viewed link was Messy Roost's ribbon organizer.

Now it's your turn:

Linky Party

I am taking a break this week.

My husband's grandmother passed away this weekend and so I am taking the next week to celebrate her life and be with family.  She lost her husband during the Vietnam War and we are overjoyed that she is reunited with the love of her life.

Fun with Ivory Soap

I thought my daughter's swim team suit was adorable.  I love navy w/ white piping.  Here's the problem, the straps got all nasty and stained from sunscreen.  Someone HERE suggested that you soak it in warm water and then use ivory soap and a toothbrush to get the stain out.  I say it worked about 90%.   It doesn't look brand-new, but at least the straps are white-ish. (I need to snap a pic).

I bought a 3-pack of soap, and so we tried the "stick-the-bar-of-soap-in-the microwave-trick" and it did not disappoint.  I'm not sure who was the first person who tried this (I bet it was some bored kid), but it was the most fun we've had for under $ .50 ever. And it made my house smell clean.

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Will Craft for fun #48

Smores on a Log by Can't Stop Making things was last week's most viewed link.


I love Uncommon's Apothecary Jars.


Woven Leaf by Craftionary= seriously cool.


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