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simple snow cone stand … ♥

Raising up Rubies

hey all!
i wanted to share this project with you…
just in time for the holiday weekend and for summer!

one of the things on our summer list has always been to do a lemonade stand
my aunts have a garage sale every summer that gets quite a lot of traffic
so this year we set up shop
and instead of lemonade…we did snow cones!
i had all the supplies on hand already
 so it was easier than buying 40 lemons to make lemonade 🙂

now, we happen to have a lot of scrap lumber, craft supplies 
and numerous items waiting to be spray painted layin’ around
so if you’re not a sort-of garage sale stuff hoarder like me
…you might have to get a little creative with your supplies :):)
lemme give you a run-down of the stuff i used 
and how i jerry-rigged (is that a word?) everything together
spray paint some cookie sheets & old trays to use as menus
some chalkboard paint, clalkboard makers, ribbon and hot glue came in handy here too!


 the little blue table was a yard sale find…just waiting for something good 🙂
the red supports to hold the bunting & the little awning thing, was put together by the hubs
totally on the fly…2 pieces of 2×2 put together 
one piece to wedge underneath the lip of the table, the other was at the desired height 
with cup hooks screwed in at the top for the bunting

 this is where the “jerry” and the “rigged” came into play 🙂
(i take total responsibility for this part…my hubby is not a fan of either of those words 
…especially when put together 🙂 he’s a by the book kinda guy
…i’m a fly by the seat of my pants-let’s build a snow cone stand at midnight! kinda girl)
i cut both a piece of sturdy cardboard, long enough to go across the top of the stand,
and a piece of fabric that would cover the majority of the table top
then hot glued each end of the fabric to half of a yardstick
laid the fabric piece over the cardboard
and nailed both layers to the top of the wood pieces

(i warned you … jerry-rigged)


hopefully these pictures will help 🙂

 another cup hook for the chalkboard menu
some supplies…

and some snacks…



 according to my daughter…snacks are the source of all life force
with out them, we would be doomed
she’s even got a bag of cheez-its stashed in case of a snack emergency

  

the girls had such a fun time serving customers
and they made over $30!! 
which had them so excited…i think it will be something they do every summer
they had fun eating them too 🙂

i have another 4th of July project i want to do with you guys this week!
so maybe my kitchen pics are on hold 🙂
♥
much love
sweet parties … ♥


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14 thoughts on “simple snow cone stand … ♥”

  2. What lovely memories for you and your girls. And what a gorgeous place to have to “work” during the sale. I could have spent hours nestled in there selling yummy delights. Well done!

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  8. Oh my goodness, so sweet! I love how the stand could quickly be changed to a lemonade stand by switching out the banner. I love it!Thanks for stopping by Match Made on Hudson — I have no doubt I'll be back often to see what else you're up to this summer :)Charlie @ Match Made On Hudson

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  10. Cute idea and so much fun! We are so glad that you linked up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. Please come back again really soon! Thanks! -The Sisters

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  13. That is such a fun idea!! I love that they sold snow cones instead of lemonade:-) And your cute bunting and awning…it's adorable. Love the checkers and the ball trim!!!

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