Easy DIY Lemonade Stand

Hey Everyone!

If you all didnt get a chance to checkout my tutorial on one artsy mama im posting it here for you all.  I wanted to do something that I think every parent would enjoy making while the kids get to reap the benefits! ;)  As it is the end of summer for most of us and school is just beginning, it's time for us to clean out our houses and garages for those end of the summer yard sales!  Whats not a better way then to have your kids join in and sale a little lemonade and treats? It gives your kids something to do and will also spike interest in garage sale hunters!

....So today I bring you...

First things first,

The List

• 2 Wooden "Drawer" Crates (JoAnns)
• 1 2'X4' 1/4" board (Lowes)
• 2 1"X2"X4' Side posts (Lowes)
• Elmer's Wood Filler "Natural" (Walmart)
• 2 Bags of 3/4" screws "#6" (Walmart)
• Jigsaw
• Drill
• Clamps
• Miscellaneous decor

BTW!!! Did you know that if you find a ding or a crack in any wood or craft items at JoAnns, they will  give you a discount!  I got 40% off just for this little crack on one of my crates! And it was already 25%! So on top of that I practically walked out of there with a free crate drawer unit!  Plus, JoAnns lets you use as many coupons you have all in one checkout! I <3 that store!

Step One:

Your going to measure the side of the crates.  ( I cheated. I took out my drawers and laid one crate down on my 2'X4' board and traced it.) Don't do what I did unless your good with eyeball dimensions.

Once you measure and trace out your measurements on the board, cut it out with a jigsaw. *Tip* Slow and steady wins the race.... "Just saying.."

Step two:

Then take your clamps and place the newly cut board in between your crates and place a  clamp at the top and bottom.  This will hold them in place when you screw into the wood.  Look below for reference to clamps.

*Tip* Lay the crates down so your screwing down instead of up right.  It helps the screws go in deep. review picture to the right for further tips......

Step Three:

 Measure the top of the crates where the table will be. It should come out to 9 1/2" X 24".  Draw it out on the 2'X4' board and cut it out with a jigsaw. (BTW, I should mention that you will be cutting 3 pieces out of this board so make sure your measurements count. If you have to make all the measurements before hand and draw them out before you do any cutting)  Once again, slow and steady with the jigsaw!  After your board is cut, sand the edges down. "We don't want our kids coming up to us with splinters!" Screw in the top board.  I went in from the outside with this one because the top piece is skinnier than the top of the crate. (Make sure you inset the screws.)

Step Four:

Take your 2 Long posts and screw them into the side of the crates. (Screw from the inside) It's nice to have someone to hold it for you while you screw the screws in. I was not so lucky since "The Man" is now on night shift. *Sad face* But it worked out great anyways because, "I have mad skills yo!" Use picture to the left for reference.

Step Five:

Measure the length from post to post and the length of how wide you want your sign.  I measured mine based on AB's height.  (Yes, I'm that mom that makes their two year old come out in the garage so I can have her stand behind the lemonade stand to get the right height for the sign!) Draw it out on the board if you haven't already and cut it out with the jigsaw.  Sand all the edges! And clamp it the the posts, one on each side.  Place one screw at the top and one on the bottom on each side. (make sure to sink the screw a bit, this will help with the next step)

 Step Six: 

Take your wood filler and fill all screw holes.  Let them dry for 15 minutes and then lightly sand them smooth.         Once that is done take one screw and Screw into one of the posts leaving the screw sticking out slightly to hang a sign on.  See picture below for reference.

And there you have it! A lemonade stand to decorate as you please!  

I have some very cool things to add to this to put all those other lemonade stands to shame! To see how this bad boy turns out check out our blog next week!  Hope to see you all there.  

Below are some awesome pictures of AB's First Lemonade Stand that I had made for her 1st Birthday Party.  Hope this gives you all some ideas for decorating your lemonade stands!

Until next time keep creating, living, and obsessing! ;)

How to Build a Lemonade Stand

Hey Everyone!

On Saturday I posted over at the One Artsy Mama blog!  I did a little tutorial on how to build a lemonade stand!  So if you guys haven't had a chance to go check it out here is the link to do so.

..How To Build a Lemonade Stand..

I also shared the lemonade stand I had made over a year ago for AB's first birthday party "Lemonade Stand theme" Here are some pictures I shared!  Make sure you come back next week to see how the Lemonade stand I created in the tutorial turns out!

So until next time keep creating, living, and obsessing!

Mothers Day & Upcoming Tutorials

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I had a great Mothers day! Spent the day over at one of our families house and had a BBQ with Jello shots and fun in the sun!  It was a gorgeous day!  I got Beautiful flowers from AB and "The Man"  I wanted to put them in something other than a pretty vase so of course I found a Mason jar out in the garage that "The Man had screws in and washed it up and tied some Hash twine around it and wah-la!

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LOVE IT! :)

I also got the New iPad as a gift from my wonderful husband!  Mostly because I think "The Man" wanted my old one.  I had a 32GB First generation and I told him if I ever got a new one he could have it.  But I'm Not complaining!  I Love it and I've already been reading like crazy on it.  The Visuals are just crazy clear!  I'm currently reading the "Divergent Trilogy" and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!  If you loved the Hunger Games you will love Divergent!  Heres a link to the book for download! I'm already on the Second book that just came out the beginning of May. So go check it out!

I've been working on some really exciting tutorials coming to the blog later this week!!  Here is what you have to look forward to!

So Until Next time... Keep Creating, Living, And Obsessing!

AB's Sesame Street Birthday Bash

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I'm so excited to finally show you guys why I have been working hard making so many cute things for AB's party.  I didn't get to put a few things in that I wanted because I just didn't manage my time right.

HOWEVER

I think it turned out better than I had expected and I'm so grateful for everyone that came to share AB's 2nd birthday.  She had a blast and it was well worth all the hard work I put into making just about everything.  I think as the years have gone by my party skills keep getting better as each one surpasses the next. On To THe FUN part.....

...PICTURES...

Sesame Street Post Sign Tutorial

..Hey Everyone..

So the time Has come to share this awesome tutorial that "The Man" and Myself have put together for you guys!  I really hope you all enjoy this post.

** UPDATE **  I have been getting a lot of the same questions.  Please look through the comments for questions you may have before contacting me.  If your question hasn't been asked I will make sure I address it.  Other then that if I get questions that I have already answered I will most likely not respond.  But Fear NOT!  Your question is answered in another comment post.  So please read through. :)

A Smashing Success

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Some of you have been wondering where the Elmo envelope Tutorial went.  I'm not sure what happened to it, however, it's back up and ready for download! :)

AB'S Birthday was a smash success! 

I will get her party pictures put together and make a post out of it soon.  I'm currently editing all the photos that I took! She looked so cute and had so much fun!  Well worth everything I had done for it!

Well Here is the finished project and the tutorial is yet to come later this week so make sure you check back for it! Don't you just Love it!!!  Lot's of hard work we put into it.  And I have to give "The Man" 50% of the credit do to the fact that he put most of it together for me.  It took my plans and my Materials and created just what I had envisioned.  And Yes, IT LIGHTS UP!  

I'm currently working on a Fabulous pantry Makeover inspired by the all fabulous Shelly from House of Smiths.  You can Find my inspiration here.

Until next time Keep creating, living, and obsessing......

AB's Invitations

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I'm so excited to finally show you the Sesame street invitations that I had completed last weekend.  They turned out great!  They will be available in my Shop soon!!   Hope You all enjoy them!  I've also included a few pictures of how the items I make get packaged! 

Garden Baby Shower

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Once again it feels like everyone is getting pregnant. It's that time of the season I suppose. Today I want to share with everyone my wonder baby shower that mom threw for me when I was pregnant last year. And as you all know, I love to be hands on. My mom took my ideas and went with it. I don't have pictures from the time everyone got there, I wish I did, but no one was instructed to take photos for me. However, I did manage to snag some photos before everyone arrived.

P.S. This will be a long one!! Enjoy!

 

Because my shower was in February it was too cold to have it outside, but the ironic thing was Annabelle was born in the spring.