I have had this old clementine crate for the longest time (probably not that long, it just feels that way) and I finally decided to do something with it. I had heard that you can make a small doll bed from the crates so that they are recycled and have a new use. I looked online to get some ideas, but I finally decided to jut use some wide popsicle sticks to make a headboard and a footboard and then paint the whole thing. I then attempted to make a mattress, but measured wrong and pretty much totally screwed up, but I added a pillow and I think it looks ok. I love the tufting of the mattress. I am really liking how creative I am being. For my own mental health, I think it is important for me to find some sort of creative outlet, plus, it's so much fun making things for the kids! I now need to make a doll quilt for the bed!
I think it may be time to work on some boy projects once I am finished with the doll quilt!! The poor boys seem to get lost in the shuffle of making cute things. There are so many cute girly things, I now need to find some cute boyish things!
I also think that I really like sewing! I'm not a huge fan of sewing clothing (though I would like to learn how to better)! I love sewing craft things. I really need to figure out what I like and spend some time perfecting my craft. Oh, and a Facebook friend from high school mentioned that this bed would be great for small dogs and I should think about selling them for that reason. It's a great idea!
Happy creating!
Amy
