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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Restore Cabinet Sample #2

I shared my first project with the cabinet samples I picked up at the Restore here.  As a quick refresher, these are what they look like.

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For this second project, I used the one you see to the right with the hole in it.  With my daughter and son-in-law’s first anniversary coming up next month, and my daughter liking the pieces I was putting together for this one, I decided to make this for them as an anniversary gift.

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I put one of the buttons you see right in the hole with hot glue.  The other button I snipped off the back and hot glued that in place, too.

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I used a script scrapbook paper, applied with Mod Podge {with a coat on top}.  I also wanted to use this label plate and word key.  Since it was going to be a gift, I decided to monogram it for them and found I had left over shower invitations that I made for my daughter’s baby shower last year.  I cut the monogram “P” from that and used it here in the label plate.

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The key says “Heart” and I hot glued that on underneath it.  I had this Anniversary tag for a couple of years now, having found it in a box of stuff in the back of Michael's in their clearance area.  You can’t go wrong for $.28!

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I just hung the Anniversary tag off one of the buttons in case my daughter wants to remove it.  I’ll get a nice little stand for it, so this way they can place it on a table, shelf or their dresser.  For these pictures I just used an extra one I had around.

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I love the way the swirls in the font work so well with the design of the label plate and how it has a vintage old-fashioned look to it.

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You’ll notice in the top picture that I bought three cabinet samples.  Well, the third one was an epic fail trying a new technique I had read about.  It was not salvageable in any way, shape or form, so it did go in the garbage.  Thankfully, these pieces were only $.50 each, so it’s not a major loss!

Linking up to:

Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous

Weekend Wrap Up at Tatertots and Jello

Kathy

19 comments:

  1. Really cute Kathy! You have such an eye for turning things into beauty!

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  2. Amazing work,I lake it!
    Have a nice weekend.

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  3. Beautiful and what a lovely anniversary gift!!!

    xxoo

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  4. Oops, I had to post anonymously and didn't sign my name!!

    Beautiful, Kathy, and it makes a lovely, heartfelt gift!!

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  5. So pretty and very neat. Really a little work of art!

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  6. Very sweet. This came out great.

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  7. Ceekay again...ok, this time it worked! A beautiful gift and thrifty too! Love it!

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  8. I love it. Personalized gifts like this are timeless and priceless. I'm sure they'll cherish it for years to come.

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  9. Hi Kathy,
    What a beautiful vignette. I love the look. Thanks for visiting me.

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  10. Your daughter will love it! It is such a beautiful creation...Christine

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  11. really nice idea, and lovely gift.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  12. Oh Kathy this is just beautiful. Our anniversary is on the first of June. If I had the supplies I'd make something like you inspired. Biggest hugs!

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  13. What a great idea to use those samples for this project. So pretty & a perfect, special gift.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  14. Hi Kathy, this turned out wonderfullly! For 50 cents we're allowed to goof!! LOL,
    xoxo Debra

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  15. Wow! How beautiful and expensive these look!

    Big Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  16. Hi Kathy! Love it! And I'm sure your daughter will too. How could she not?! You've been a busy gal. I adore the chair you revealed a few posts back. Just gorgeous! Another fabulous job.

    Hope you're having a good ~ productive ~ weekend!
    Carla

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  17. That is so totally cute! Love it! Thanks for the blog visit :)

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  18. Kathy what a beautiful project! I love the idea and it turned out great.

    Chelsea

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy