Wednesday, July 27, 2016

So Crafty

I have always been a pretty "crafty" person. Crochet, painting, drawing, jewelry, most Pinterest ideas. (Pinterest IS the devil by the way)
Typically my crafting skills are purely for my own enjoyment or homemade gifts for friends and family. Recently I've put my skills to good use by starting a side business through Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newhavenfarm/ to help support my horse/tack hoarding habit. Using paracord, I make d-ring savers/d-ring extenders and grab straps. I had no idea they would be so popular! LOL! I've been able to almost completely support my two horses' on my profits, which my husband is very appreciative of.
I do like to broaden my horizons and try to seize opportunities to try new things.
Recently, I saw an obscenely ugly Australian saddle at a recent trip to the local horse auction. (Which Leah was nice enough to drag me to) Managed to buy said saddle quite cheap ($50) to attempt to refurbish.
First step, buy missing parts. Saddle was missing one fender and both irons. Found both on ebay for less than $25 on ebay
Second step, dye leather to an acceptable color

Before

After