DIY




I think it is safe to say I am not a "do it yourself" blogger....or person.  20 years ago...yes I would give it a shot.  

I don't consider painting a diy attempt but using a glue gun for anything other than hemming a pair of pants falls into that category.  

All that being said....sometimes I have more than one glass of wine and all hell breaks loose.

Which was the case the other night.  Can I just say how dangerous this sucker is.


It can literally bring tears to your eyes and cause you scream out loud.

But I saw these books and thought it looked like a simple project.


So with the same slight buzz I had when I got online and found my 2 rescue dogs on Petfinder one night [which is another story] I dug out some scraps of white fabric and went to town.

While burning my fingerprints off at the same time.

The wine wore off after 3 books...


Maybe if I had some sharp scissors it would have been a little less frustrating.  Who knows.  


Yes...I covered some books.  I guess now the book police will be after me.  

Of course I haven't gotten the wax yet but that doesn't stop me from playing with new toys.

The black and white tray is one of my favorite scores from Homegoods.

Sometimes instead of using moss I will use oyster shells to cover the dirt on a plant.


I have started collecting black pottery from thrift stores lately.  Maybe I shouldn't tell you guys cause that cause then I won't be able to find any.




I will be waiting for another blue moon so I can do more DIY.

TTGLIF
thank the good lord it's friday

Shacraftybitch


32 comments

Vel Criste said...

Not bad for someone who's not a DIY-er Sherry! Love the new look of the books!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Well, shacrafty you did a great job. Love the blue shuttered backdrop.

Cindy said...

Glue guns are crazy dangerous! I can't believe we don't need a permit to own one! The books did turn out nice though...

Cindy

Pat@BPM said...

I am loving those little blue shutters! I need to try covering a few books. I used to be pretty handy with a glue gun, but it's been awhile.

Unknown said...

Haha love the honesty. Some bloggers make shat shit look SOOO easy & then you try it yourself & immediately say "F this I should have just bought this".

xoxo Shauna

Courtney Foster Shearer said...

Love! You da bomb!

Bethany [at] Powell Brower Home said...

blue moon - hefeweizen? or figuratively? LOL

I think these look stunning. i wanna try! i dont think i have the fabric, glue gun or patience. i love them thooughh!!

René said...

LOVE the books! You just reminded me that I need to put my blue shutters somewhere. Now for a glass of wine.

PS. I do hope you share the dog story some day.

Anonymous said...

Oh Sherry! You never fail to make me laugh!! So wish you'd move further north of the Mason Dixon line so we could share a bottle or three!
Denise

Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door said...

you are my styling guru.

Karen at Home Sweet Hollywood said...

Looks fantastic Sherry! Not a diy-er either...can't even stand the thought of it. You did a great job on the books. (love that black pottery btw)

Hope your fingerprints grow back.

Have a great weekend! xo

Victoria said...

nice job on the books you did good
they really look great. nearly
spit out my drink when Kim called
Shacrafty very clever. I am on the
black pottery quest but fear not
I will be stalking South Carolina.

Linda {Calling it Home} said...

I just about fell off my chair when I saw DIY in your title. I was sure it was a mistake! You did a fantastic job, now come over for a glass of wine.

Kelly said...

I love the idea of covering books in fabric! I think they look great. I'm limited in my craft abilities too. I can vouch for the dangers of a glue gun. Maybe it's best that you use that while you're sober! LOL!

Mary Ann Pickett said...

Looks great! You have a knack for it!!! Come cover all my husband's Costco books!

michele said...

it's scary sometimes how much i can relate to you. those books are effin fabulous. i love what you've done. if i could, i would cover every single one of my books. they can just look so busy sometimes when i'm ocding or brooding about this or the other. your black pottery will be safe from me. for now. but hands off galvanized buckets. i know there so 5 minutes ago, but i can't live without them at the moment. (i'm buzzed too)

michele

Junell said...

WTG! It's like me getting on Ebay while under the influence. SUI... shopping under the influence.

marlene said...

Sherry, I so enjoy your blog! I always have a smile on my face for I love your sense of humor and your eye for design! There are lots of us out here whom enjoy seeing Design Indulgence appear in our mail inbox. Thank you!

Lisa Gabrielson said...

Ditto to the lady above^^^ you ALWAYS make me smile, not only for your lovely sense of humor, but also for your amazing sense of style. I adore your vignette. ADORE it! Adore YOU!

Diana @ Your Day Simplified said...

Please don't ever stop blogging. You are so darn funny and you bring a smile to my face every day! But I'm sorry to say I love the idea of collecting black pottery. I'm totally stealing your idea but luckily I live in Colorado so we won't be in competition. Thanks for all the smiles!

Kathysue said...

Sherry that is about as much DIY as I do too! Yes, those guns are lethal. Love your vignette, you always add all the perfect pieces that marry well together. Love black and white so this is a whole lot of eye candy for me!
Kathysue

Leslie said...

Hi Sherry,

Yes..the gun and wine, you have to watch that;) The books look great and I LOVE your shutter. Great color! Your tray from HG is perfect there and I the black pottery is gorgeous.

Woodside Park said...

Looks gorgeous! Now they will be after you for covering books and taking them out of built-ins, haha :)
xo
Loi

Woodside Park said...

PS - Love the idea of covering soil with old shells. Such a great idea and not as messy as moss.

Melissa W. said...

You are freaking hilarious!

mrs. c said...

The first and most important question is....red or white, wine that is! I am a read wine girl, but have drunk my share of white! I am a DIY'er but I seem to always have much more trouble than the " easy directions" say that the project will be. If you put salt on your burns, it will make a blister but it will not hurt. Best tip I ever heard from the "Martha". Needless to say, I have a cup of water and the salt waiting whenever I get the glue gun out. I just started following your blog and I will be reading and smiling!

mrs. c said...

oops red not read!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

The fabric adds such great texture! Great idea to use the shells to cover the dirt!

Taylor Greenwalt said...

Great idea...and I love the blue shutters!

Bravehearted Beauty {formerly LLH Designs} said...

I haven't made the blog rounds in while and sure missed your humor! I knew I could count on you for a laugh! xo, Linsey

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