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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Wood Box Makeover

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I’ve had this wood organizer in my craft room and I use it to hold threads and other sewing notions.  This picture is from one of my craft/sewing room tours from Where Bloggers Create.

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I’d been thinking about painting it for some time and when I saw an inspiration picture on Pinterest, I knew it was time.  The great thing is I have a lot of the scrapbook papers used in the inspiration makeover.  I was also able to use some scrap sheets for this project, so I didn’t have to buy anything to do this makeover.  Always a good thing!

{Filthy to Fancy} Organizer Makeover.  A dirty hardware organizer gets a fancy French makeover.

First I removed the drawers from the box and all the labels I had on the drawers. 

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The knobs came off and I painted the main portion with some white chalk paint I already had {CeCe Caldwell’s Vintage White}.

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While the first coat dried,  the fun came into play!  I laid out the papers I had chosen and cut them to fit.  

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I attached the papers to the drawer fronts with Mod Podge.  Once they dried I applied two coats to the tops.

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The paint on top is still a little wet in the picture above, but I just wanted to get it back together and in the craft/sewing room again.

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It’s like getting a new organizer without spending any money.  I love how it turned out!

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Here it is back in its spot in my craft/sewing room.

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I’m glad I decided to do this!

Linking up with:

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Inspire Me Tuesdays at A Stroll Thru Life

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Winter Blues Wednesday at DIY by Design

 

28 comments:

  1. The power is back on!!! That's so cute Kathy! I've been looking for one of those boxes for a while now. Ikea used to have them and last time I went they didn't carry it anymore and I looked at Michael's. Haven't tried HL yet. I think it's great for keep little odds and ends!

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  2. Ooooooh, it looks great now! Nice variety of paper and love it white!

    Jeanine

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  3. That looks fantastic! I've seen things like that in boutiques that cost a fortune.

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  4. Oh I love it, how fun and the papers are perfect. Hugs, Marty

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  5. It tuned out wonderful! I love the patterns of paper you chose. Perfection!

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  6. Your box is so cute, Kathy. You really made it shine with its makeover!
    Mary Alice

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  7. This is just as cute as cute can be, Kathy!! I love it! ~Zuni

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  8. you picked a great mix of papers, kathy! love this!

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  9. Oh how pretty Kathy!...I really want to try doing this method!...and we are "great minds thinking alike" today as I posted about a wood box today too!!!
    Stay warm and cozy...still snowing here!

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  10. Kathy, this turned out sooo nice! I love it! I also love finding these type of Organizers to re~do at thrift stores. I have those white metal shelves in my studio too. Yep they are loaded down with Fabric as well. If I can ever get my Studio to a point of Photo ready I make take and share some pics.

    Have a Wonderful Valentines Day!!

    Huggs, Nancy

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  11. What a great idea and I love how it looks now. You are too clever. This sets my mind rolling on what I've got that can be transformed! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. this turned out lovely love all you paper picks so cool

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  13. Hi Kathy, Just love your box of drawers makeover. The papers work so beautiful together. It looks fabulous on your shelf.
    Hugs

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  14. I love how each of the draws are different Kathy. It's gorgeous paper! It's a beautiful way to be organized.

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  15. Cute cute cute!!! You've added so much personality to your chest!! Love!

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  16. It's beautiful Kathy..I thought it was bigger until I saw it on the shelf..Great job..

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  17. Very cute. The combination of papers looks great. I wish my craft/sewing room looked that organized!

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  18. It turned out wonderful, Kathy! I like it too when I don't have to buy anything for a makeover.

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  19. Well, look how nice that turned out and it looks so great amongst all of your goodies stored in your craft room. Happy Valentine's Day!
    JP

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  20. Kathy, that is adorable. I absolutely love it. I also love your inspiration piece.

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  21. Hi Kathy, I love this idea!! I pinned it to my pinterest!
    Faye @ theshabbycottagehome.blogspot.com

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  22. what a great way to update this adorable little chest! Love your choice of papers!

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  23. what a lovely transformation! wow...well done!

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  24. I love, this project! Looks beautiful. What a transformation!

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  25. Adorable, Kathy! I agree. It's so nice to get organized and make something new by just using what you have. You did a great job!

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  26. Hi Dear,
    great work. I love it!
    Elisabeth

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  27. This is such a fun idea, Kathy...and it totally transformed the piece!

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  28. I love the transformation you gave to this piece! The white and all those pretty prints, just fabulous! Now it fits so nicely with the other elements in your craft room.

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy