Monday, February 27, 2012

Busy weekend: Hutch & Backyard

This weekend Will and I were determined to get some of the things done that have been on the to-do list for a long time. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and had a very productive weekend!

First off: the yard! The girls love to be outside, but the back yard hasn't been available to them because of our dog. On Thurs. I was out in the front yard with the girls and Madison grabbed a rose bush just as Abby was running in the street.  I realized that enough is enough. So, Will mowed the grassed and we picked up all the doggie landmines in order to make a clean and safe place for the girls to be. We also fenced off part of the yard for the dog so now everyone has a place to be.

I bought the girls so outdoor toys and they had a blast in their new play space. Time well spent!






 Hutch before & afters:


Took the hutch aapart

Took off all the hardware

Painted everything


roughed up the edges

used spray adhesive to attach fabric to the back panel

New hardware

Thanks Hobby Lobby!

Final product, love it!

All filled!




 Had so much fun working on this and I am really happy with the way it turned out!

6 comments:

  1. Nice job, looks better than it ever has been before.

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    1. I agree - makes me wonder why we didn't do something like this years ago. So glad that you gave some life back into the old hutch and that it has a new home. :)

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  2. You are so talented! I can't wait to come see it and play with the girls in your backyard!

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  3. The backyard looks great (ADORABLE little girls!)and you did an AMAZING job on that hutch! (I am just itching to do a project like that!) So glad you enjoyed fixing it up. (ps...I like the sign you have on top of it...hehe!)

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