What is a dry sink, and how to makeover yours!

The Lemon Verbena Salve is a Hemp Seed Oil product that also has a hint of lavender! The smell is absolutely divine! Its not overpowering at all, more lemon than anything else but so soft!

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But what about that top??
I would decide to take a page from the markings and build seen from the backside…

  The markings indicate it was manufactured by H.B.Mudge in Cincinnati Ohio.  Because of the semi rustic style from the back I decided to go with a slightly less “finished” look with the top…

The embossed leaves in the trim reminds me of some of the details you will find on many East-Lake pieces,..

Now, cue my Cricut Explore Air 2!  This is exciting because in NO time I am able to make a stencil to mimic the design of the markings on the back!  Rather than buying all sorts of stencils that may or may not fit the next project- I LOVE being able to create one of a kind stencils for each project I am working on!

I am relatively new to Cricut, having used a Silhouette Cameo in the past,.. I have REALLY enjoyed how smooth using the Cricut has gone.  Each project I have come across really took minimal prep and VERY few (if any) hiccups.  I hadnt used my Silhouette in years because of all the little things that would seem to go wrong every time I used it!!  …to each his own but I feel like the Cricut was just made for me…

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Using some temporary (631 Oracle) Vinyl, I created the image I wanted to use.  I then removed that image leaving the negative behind,..

Now on to the top.  After cutting it down to size I very carefully cut the trim to fit and glued and nailed it with a brad nailer,.. then I decided to paint it black to accent the Original hardware.

Additionally I decided to distress the hardware slightly revealing some of the details, I then used Stain+Finish to seal and stain the reveal.  On the inner part of the tray top I decided to add the stencil I created with my Cricut.

Using various metallic embellishment products I went in and created a vintage feel,..

Using the Oracle 631 I had no concerns of  the uncured paint peeling up.

I loved seeing how reminiscent the design was of the back side,.. almost reversed.  I sealed it all and went on to put the Wise Owl Lemon Verbena Salve to work on the body!

 Inside and out,.. Applied with a large natural brush and later I would use a lint free cloth to just go over everything to be sure there was no excess.  The wood became vibrant and nourished yet, smooth and non greasy… I’m a serious fan of this stuff,..

 So handsome right?

 Those wood tones severely popping out,..

Aaahhh,…. I really love the idea that the top could now be used as a convenient serving tray.

 Hand towel conveniently placed across the bar,..

 The black top perfectly accentuating those gorgeous black pulls.

Now you dont think this thing lasted long do you?  I should tell you, it didnt, after posting the finished product as being available soon at my favorite local shop, it was claimed for my mother in law claimed it before I could even get it there! The next morning I awoke to messages.  My response would be,..

…well after grabbing my Cricut once again, it would be Happy Birthday!   I quickly whipped up a special card and delivered everything to become a post work birthday surprise!  …so lucky me, I get to see it any time I visit.

On to my crafty friends! AH! I feel like its been FOREVER since we checked in on them!  I know everyone has been INCREDIBLY busy!! Lets see what amazing projects they have to show us this month!

 AND We have a NEW Crafty Girl for you to check out!!

 1. Lynn Fern – CeCe Caldwell’s Grand Prairie Sage Dining Room Set