The Hazards Of Building A Pantry

OUCH! I just sliced the end of my finger!!!
Not off, but almost!

OUCH!!!

I'm okay. Really. Just mad at myself for not being more careful. Maybe if I wasn't trying to cut little pieces of wood on the floor that might help?


I found a cool website that gives the dimensions for standard pantry shelves. It also shows the measurements of different food items the might be stored in a pantry, including their height. Very helpful!

I had hoped to get the shelves cut for the pantry this evening and have something better to show for my work.

Here's a fiasco from yesterday. I printed a flamingo transparency to make the pantry door. I forgot to seal it evidently. Take one. Try again!


Hope you had a better day! I'm going to go eat ice cream and kiss my wounds.

Here's the Plan

I've been cutting wood this evening. I'm making cabinets and shelves for either side of my fireplace. Lots of pieces to this puzzle!

Here's the plan.

I gave up on the tile idea for the fireplace. I used spackle and tiny shells instead. Sometimes when something fails, a better idea comes along.

I've been measuring (more than twice) and cutting lots pieces of wood for the built in cabinets. Now I just have to glue them all together! I think it's time to get some Legos so everything will be square!

I haven't made the cabinet doors yet. I want to be sure they fit after the cabinets are done. I'm also looking for ways to attach the doors...


These little hinges look too difficult and have to be nailed. I want my cabinet doors to open and close but there must be an easier way? What about pins? Has anyone done that?

Hope you had a good day. I love to see all of the things you creative people are making!
Did you see Sylvia's dormer?! Amazing!

Blessings,
Kathi