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Ok, last year I made this little number and we had so much fun with it throughout the year, I felt compelled to share it here!!
Originally, I built it for my daughter to sell lemonade and cookies at a garage sale. She raises money every year for Children’s Hospital and this was the ticket! It turned into more fun than I imagined!
For once, I thought ahead and used chalk on the “header board” instead of paint! That way we could change it to whatever we were dreaming up that day! Spray it with a water hose and you’re ready to go! Uhmmm…let’s see…it’s been the lemonade stand, a car wash, a latte stand, a dog wash, a movie booth, puppet show, a TV and a concert show! We got our use out of this little guy last year and I see this Summer being filled with even more imagination and fun!!
I’m not the most savvy when it comes to building, so if I can do this, I promise you can! If this tells you anything…I couldnt’ get ahold of my husband, so I called my dad to see how to get the safety off on the chop saw! After the fact, my husband thought that was a clear sign that maybe I shouldn’t have been using it! Ha! Since all went well, I’ve used it many times since!
Ready to make your own?? You’ll be #1 Top Rockin’ Mom to your kids and their friends!! Come on, we all need that reminder every once in awhile!
I bought all my supplies at Home Depot, but I’m sure any little handy dandy lumber shop would have what ya need!
(4) 2X4’s 12′-0
(10) 6′-0 Cedar planks
I had the chop saw, screw driver, screws, hammer and nails at home already!
All said and done, $38.00, Not too shabby!!
Now let’s get started!!
First, I cut all my cedar pieces down to 29 1/2″. This was for the front and the sides. (10 for the front & 5 for the sides)
Second, I cut the 2 x 4’s down to make the frame.
I used long screws to put the frame together and used small nails to apply the cedar to it.
I used the paint I had left over (7 years ago!) when we painted Kiley’s baby room!
Instead of making more work for myself, I slipped a 4′-0 table in that we already had!
I Picked up some cute fabric at Joann’s {using my 40% coupons!}
1/2 yard of each {3 patterns}
2 yards of one for the table cover
This was to make a cute little bunting to go across the front!
Total spent: $17.00
{I used the fabric for this, but also had plenty left over for my fabric scrapbooks!}
My husband did have to help me add the top part (2X4’s screwed to the frame and a large peice of cedar), but other than that it was all me!! Total spent for the entire project was $55.00! Best money spent!
Seriously, this will keep the kiddo’s busy using their imagination all day long!!
ENJOY!!
Kristy
Inspiration for this project came from Lil’ Luna.
I am pleased to have Kristy contributing here at Thrifty and Thriving. Kristy is a Pinterest junkie, she loves crafting and anything DIY. You can view more of her fun projects over at Cup of Jo!
