Post #670872 by tigertail777 on Wed, Mar 13, 2013 2:15 AM

Mahalo guys for the cheering and support. I now have the burlap covered up to the point behind the mirror in the photo. I am not sure how the pro's do it, but I have been stapling, then hammering the staples because they will not go all the way in, then to be double sure putting in hammered flat head thumbtacks. Only problem is my thumbs are still hurting from trying to push those suckers into the wood, half of them bent and I had to start all over again. I am getting low on burlap, I ordered 20 feet and it looks like it isn't going to quite make it so gotta order more. Meanwhile I found someone on Craigslist with 20 feet of bamboo fencing super cheap which I will cut apart and use for my bamboo accents on the 2X4's. I looked into getting full bamboo poles but it was crazy expensive, so thought this would work if I join the 3 foot pieces together.... you'll see what I mean. We are also looking into doing a buried electrical cord that will run from the house to the shed.

MDM: Yeah I know it will never be finished, but it will be a relief to get it done to the point I can do some work. :wink:

Wendy (& Dan): I already have planned a sort of "grand opening" on my birthday with friends and family. The final piece to be placed sort of like christening a ship, will be your wonderful "Tiger Bob". :)

LLT: Yeah I know! I am super excited this is the culmination of many years of dreaming, I cannot wait to get down and do some serious painting and other art in this new space. I know its going to be incredibly inspiring!