Not that a need a craft room project table but this idea was too good not to share and keep for my possible future file. It come from Workbench magazine that I picked up at the library this weekend after returning a book. It's a nice little magazine that as of August 2009 has no advertisements! This is from their April 2009 issue and creating a hobby room on a budget. I really was drawn to the high craft table since I have seen similar items for $800 in catalogs. Not that is not a budget. To create this table they used 4 Closetmaid Organizers for the legs and 2 piece of MDF for the surface. Add a little paint an peg board and you have a counter height craft table. I have yet to research how much this would actually cost to complete, But the Closemaid pieces range from $15-$25 each, So would guess this would cost less than $300 to complete. Not bad and alot less than $800.
I like to watch tutorials on my Ipad and although I have a cover that converts to a stand, it isn't always the best solution for viewing. So I decided to make one of my own inspired by these Iphone stands I found on Etsy. They are sold by dognamedbanjo and are really unique and lovely. So I thought I could make one similar to it and here is how i did it. First I started with a 1 yard of a fabric in my two favorite colors. Then I cut the following pieces 1 Pc 13" x 13" 1 pc 29 x 13" 2 Triangle pieces 13" x 13" x 13" Next I sewed the top square to the two triangles. This is will be the sides and the base. Next I took the large rectangular piece and sewed it to the bottom of the square. Now I don't have photos of the last few steps since once it start forming a pillow it is difficult to photograph, but the process is not that difficult. Next I sewed each side of the the rectangle to one side of the triangle on both s...
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