Ahhh the start of fall

 Fall is in the air........well maybe not here, but the days are getting shorter and it is slightly cooler..........and I am happy just for that. So I am preparing for three fall shows and I still have much to do.  I tell everyone work (job) gets in the way of my fun. LOL

I finished my foldable check out stand.  Yes, I custom built the stand, scallop and all.  Check it out: 

Costs:  fencing wood was recycled but I did spend hours sanding the boards down and cutting out the rotten parts. Since this was an old fence....underneath the worn surface was  beautiful solid wood. Although if you do have to purchase fencing I believe the boards are around $3 each. I did purchase one 1" x 2" x 8' wood stick for the shelf brackets. Cost $3. Also, I purchased a better piece of wood (1/2" plywood) for the top and shelves which cost about $13 . I believe the piece was 24" x 36".  The scallop wood trim was left over pieces from my flip bin. The hinges were repurposed from my screen doors I use for art displays.  The white stain I had on hand; however, I did purchase satin polyurethane which cost around $17.  I sanded down the wood in between the 2 to 3 coats of poly...........yeah I definitely didn't want any splinters while handling the stand.  

I am happy with the design and by keeping the stand narrow, it is not too heavy to lift in and out of the truck.....which means I can do it myself. The size is 39" tall by 24" wide and the sides are around 12"The amount I spent was reasonable, (do able for my art budget)compared to the portable stands for display booths that can cost up to $800.  

I know to measure twice cut once; however, I did make a mistake that cost me time fixing.  I made the sides too wide so that when I folded the checkout stand it wouldn't lay flat.  What a bummer, because I glued & screwed the fencing together.  So I had to use a circular saw to cut down a 1/2" from the sides. Of course it came out a little rough so I had to sand down the rough edges.....but hey I shouldn't have to rebuild another one anytime soon:)

I did purchase a couple of yards of cotton duck fabric.  I plan to sew up a carrying case for it.  Since the top and shelves are removeable.........I really want a case to keep everything together.  I still have time to sew one up, but if I can't get to it for the first show....I am ok with it, and will get it done for the next show.

Check out the map for Twin Steeples:

My tent # is 45.   I am so excited ....smiling big right now!

My best,

Christin