I got a bug....

A crafting bug.  Seriously.  For the past week I have scoured over countless crafting blogs and websites. I want to make things.  I want to cut, paint, nail, screw, glue, sand, etc.  (mini rant here....are there really only 2-3 actual crafters blogging out there and everyone else is just linking their posts???  90% of the craft blogs I see are just links to other people linking to other people linking to the actual crafter....Which I will start doing as soon as this desk is finished so I can show off what I did and give it proper credit. LOL)

Lacy checking out the dumpster desk

My husband is skeptical.  *looks out at the back porch and see's the desk that's been sitting there for 2 years waiting to be refinished*  But I dont know why.  *glances back at the desk*  I always finish what I start!  *shuts the shades to the back porch*

 Ok, fine. It's too nice to have the shades closed all day!  Sometimes I get sidetracked. But I am going to go ahead and finish this stupid desk so I can start other fun stuff.

Kiwi inspecting my sanding job.

I really want the desk.  It's made of great wood and it's really sturdy.  It was just very poorly spray painted black.  It's mostly sanded now...except for the parts you cant see in this picture. LOL  And I want to poorly paint it in a different color other than black.  It'll be perfect to put my sewing machine on.  Nice storage for my threads and needles and other stuff.

If I want to get to all the other cute stuff. I better get moving on this.  The other stuff I want to make is pretty simple...except for the tv stand.  That may be harder than refinishing this desk.

The other problem with this crafting bug is that I need tools.  I have cheapo hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.  I need some real power stuff!  I found a great small circular saw I want. I need a good electric drill/driver.  I already have an electric sander....otherwise that desk would have been back out at the dumpster!  How crazy is this?  I also want a small nail gun or at least a nice heavy duty stapler.  So, what's the problem with wanting all of that?  Room...I have been working on getting rid of stuff this last year!  Now I want to collect more!  I am thinking of getting one of those outdoor storage benches to put the tools in.  It'll keep them dry and out of the apartment...right?   Of if I get all of the tools...I can make an outdoor storage bench!

Ok...here's my Pinterest link to all the things I want to make.  http://pinterest.com/branlaadee/things-to-make/  I was really creative with the board name and called it "Things to make".  I can feel my creative juices flowing already!