Jenny's new look!

Meet Jenny!
About a week ago a good friend of mine dropped off a Jenny Lynn style crib for me to repurpose, since drop sides aren't legal to sell any more (don't you just love it when friends know you so well). Any how, I had every intention of dismantling it and using it for various crafts.......but... I got to looking at it and thought maybe.......(I know, thinking is dangerous) maybe I could revamp it a bit and use it for this baby. 


So this is the story of Jenny's makeover,


First I did a mock set up to be sure I liked it.

I have been thinking for some time now that I would like to take a drop side that was destined for the dump and make it a solid side and and shrink it down. Babies do not need that much room to sleep!!!




Second  I measured the sides to see how much I should take off .



My sweet Husband to the sides out and cut them off for me and then he took the spring style mattress support and cut it off and re-welded it to make it just the right size for my project. (Yes he is that great!!!)


Here we are "dry fitting" the metal support.

Just a glimpse of her before I go to bed.



You have to look hard to see it in this photo but I am cleaning and distressing it a bit to add more character. So far I love how it is turning out!!!  I'll post more pictures as we go Monday but for now it is time for bed and to get ready for the Sabbath!