Sunday, March 24, 2013

Eggs on a Stick

I have had this idea in my head for a year now.  I thought of it last year, but, I had no one to drill my holes.  I asked my husband to do it, but, he was/is so busy with my daughters softball and his parents, he really had no time.  So, just last week, I was in the garage and saw the drill.  How hard could it be??  I found drill bits and at least an hour later, I figured out how to change the drill bit.  I plugged it in, started it, and thought that it really isn't that scary.  When I told my son that I was going to drill holes in my wood pieces, he asked me how I was going to hold them while drilling.  Hummmmmm......  That was a good question.  My holding them, apparently wasn't a good idea.  So, I used the vice attached to my husbands work bench.



I know the middle one is a little crooked. but, I did it all by myself.  I now belong to the secret society of  power tools -- Ya Ya!!!!!  



This one is my favorite.




This is what I started with.  I wanted something to go with my new white egg wreath and topiary.  Michael's has these in many different shapes and sizes.  I think this size is about .79 cents.



So, I shot it with the same white paint.  Sanded it, stained it, and glued some pretty paper on the front.  For the stick, I used the same dowels that I used for my ribbon projects.  I just cut them down to make different heights.  The hole was pretty snug, so,  I didn't use any glue.  After the holiday, I plan on drilling a straight hole on the other end and filling the crooked hole in with wood putty.



I used these same ovals last year for my Eggs in a Frame.  I have them on my hutch.


For my first drill project, it's not too bad - just a little crooked - ha ha.  (I got the He Has Risen printable last year -- I can't remember where I got it.  If it is yours?  Please let me know so I can link it to you.)

Happy Easter


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27 comments:

  1. What an easy idea. I love it!

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  2. These are so cute! I love this idea and may have to give it a try next year! Way to go with the power tools!

    ~Trisha

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  3. So adorable. Great idea! Saw your post over @ Motivate Me Monday. Please visit me sometime @ www.crosson5.blogspot.com

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  4. Pretty pretty!! They are so lovely!

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  5. Hey, new follower from the Friend Connect blog hop. So cute! Looking forward to checking out your blog some more. :)

    xo,
    Kristin
    aboutagirl.ca

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  6. Adorable! Yay for power tools! :) Thanks for linking this up to Monday Funday!

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  7. Very cute. Thanks for linking the project up at "SHOW IT OFF" this week.

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  8. Hi! I'm a new follower by way of Show it Off. Have a great day!
    Melanie
    http://violetsbuds.blogspot.com/

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  9. Rhonda, I love that they are a bit off centered. Makes them more like easter eggs rather than ovals on a stick. Good for you you've commenced to use power tools. Empowering!!!
    Thank you for linking up this glorious project with us at our linky party.

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  10. Aww those are adorable! How clever ;) You should join our new linky party {1 party, 5 blogs!} http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/03/give-me-goods-party-1.html
    Happy Easter!
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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  11. I love the colors that you've chosen for your eggs on a stick. I also really enjoy your 3D eggs and nest framing idea. I know our readers would too! Our Weekly All Things Thursday Link Up party is going on now at allthingswithpurpose.com, and we would LOVE for you to join us :) Hope to see you soon!!

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  12. You did a great job on your first drilling project! I love how they turned out! Thanks for sharing at Time To Sparkle!

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  13. Oh, I love this Rhonda! I wouldn't even know where to look for my husbands electric tools ;-) Thank you for sharing at ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS!

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  14. Cute idea! I love it! I'll be pinning. Have a blessed Easter!

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  15. Hi there! I have ventured over from Aloha Friday. I'm enjoying this little peek into your world! Just lovely! XOXO, Mandi @ All My Happy Endings

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  16. Thank You for sharing this with Show Your Stuff!

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  17. Very pretty! I love the vintage sort of look that the paper gives them. Who cares if it's crooked? Hooray for your first adventure in power tools!
    Nikki
    rushedmommy.com

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  18. How gorgeous is that! What to go Rhonda!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality last week!

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  19. What a cute idea!

    Thanks so much for linking up with Inspired Weekends! Please stop by Horrific Knits on Friday for the next round!

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  20. Nice!! Glad you got the power drill figured out. :) Thanks for sharing at Romance on a dime!!

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  21. Super cute! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party. I hope you come visit & link again.

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  22. Lovely Easter home decoration! Great idea :D
    JoyJonne Hooks

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  23. Such a super cute idea. Love these Eggs On A Stick! Thanks for linking up this post to The Best Blog Recipe’s Weekend re-Treat #10!

    I know I’m running a little bit behind in pinning but I wanted to stop by and pin your image to My Link Parties Craft/DIY & Recipe Boards while I was here.

    Hope to see you link up again at the party this weekend!

    Shauna
    http://thebestblogrecipes.blogspot.com/
    http://ready2loseweight.blogspot.com/

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