Key To This Project

When I went to the Restore last I purchased the last two little cabinet sample type pieces {or drawer fronts maybe} they had.

I’d been wanting to do a cute little project with these and their being white already was a bonus.  I used some keys that I had bought a little while ago just waiting for this project.

Some script and music scrapbook paper, add these keys and they are done.   Ready to be placed within a table top vignette with a stand or hung among a gallery wall. 

Now in my etsy shop.  I want one for myself, and my daughter called dibs on the other, so if they don’t sell we won’t be too disappointed!  Of course, I hope to make more, so I’ll be looking for more of these cabinet pieces.

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Kathy

Thrifty Finds ~ The Restore

Friday I went to our local Habitat Restore with my main objective being to find some kind of wood or a cabinet door to use to mount my rolled canvas.  My thinking is that the cabinet door would already be finished.  Of course, I did not find anything for that project. I did find small pieces; drawer fronts or cabinet door samples.

 

I picked these up for a project I’ve been wanting to do.  That project is in my Etsy.  Just when I thought I was ready to leave, I saw this.

I thought it was cute and for the price I couldn’t pass it up.  Moving into a smaller space might allow me to use something of this scale.  Since I have a small entry, it might work there.  “Might work” being the key words, because I hope it works!  

I don’t care for the glass and it needs some cleaning up.  So I’ll wind up removing the glass and see if I can’t get some Oil Rubbed Bronze before we move to paint this.  I’ll probably leave the glass out.  What drew me to it was the filigree along the bottom.

I thought that was so pretty and, really, for $2.00 and some spray paint I don’t think I could go wrong! 

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Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality

Time Travel Thursday at The Brambleberry Cottage

Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours

Kathy

The Headboard Is {Finally} Done!

I never thought I was going to get this headboard done!  I’ll bet you were starting to think the same!  If you recall, I purchased this headboard at a thrift store and talked about it here.

I was so taken with the shape and detail, and we had been without a headboard for three to four years.  Monday I finally had the time to paint it and I used my Annie Sloan Old White chalk paint.  Here it is after one coat.

After two coats it was looking better, but I have to tell you that I was wishing for a paint sprayer while getting in all the nooks and crannies on this piece!

Once it was dry I applied the clear wax and let it sit overnight.   Tuesday I applied the dark wax and tried to keep most of the focus of it in the detailing.  Thankfully, any overuse comes away easily with some clear wax applied on top.

It’s hard to see the dark wax used here, although you can probably notice a difference between the area I still have to paint that I did a little outline of the Old White on its own.  This area will be hidden by the box spring and mattress, so I’m just going to give it a quick coat.  Some close ups might help.

I am so glad this headboard is done and off my list of projects!  I can’t show it all prettied up until we are actually in the new place, but I’ll be sure to follow up with some pictures.  

Linking up with:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Kathy

A Quickie ~ Sanity Saver

By now you know that I do like my quick and easy projects thrown in every once in awhile.  I truly believe they help keep me sane when things get a little crazy.  Today I’m waiting on service that was supposed to be here between 8 and 12.  It is now 1:00 as I draft this post. I’m still waiting. Sigh.

Small 5x7 frames that have served their purpose as they were.  I decided to use something I printed out awhile ago and never did anything with.  This beautiful quote from Emily Dickinson on Hope.

I decided to make two and I will give one to my daughter – hopefully, she is not reading this.  Knowing that she likes an Heirloom White look, {but I’m out} I used some of my Annie Sloan Old White on her frame.  Mine I sprayed brown when I did some other frames.

I used the script scrapbook paper I had gotten and used on those picture holders I did here.  Even though I had printed the graphic out on brochure paper, which is a little thicker than regular paper, I glued them to a piece of card stock for more stability.

I used Zots instead of glue to adhere the quote to the script paper which raised it up a little bit.  Kind of a reverse mat, I think. 

Glass back in and done! 

Such a great quote and I know I will enjoy looking at it!  I think it looks good in both colors.  Cost = $0.00!

Kathy

Sold Some Furniture

I read about a lot of bloggers finding furniture on Craig’s List to make over.  I haven’t bought anything myself, but I recently sold a few pieces due to our move.  You don’t always get what you are asking for, but sometimes it’s either accept it or get nothing!

I am, basically, satisfied with what I sold these pieces for and they are now out of the way.

Two years ago I sold my first pieces on Craig’s List.  Two Queen Anne chairs I bought as a pair from JC Penney.  When they sold, I then put my son’s old computer desk up and that sold as well.  So far, each item I’ve listed has been sold. 

While I am by no means an expert, I thought I’d tell you what I do when I list on Craig’s List.

• I take pictures of the furniture.  I try for three so I can show different angles.
• I decide on what I want to get for the piece and add to it, knowing that negotiating will be going on.
• When I list the piece I put “asking $X.XX”, this way people know I am flexible.
• I measure the piece and list that information as well as the condition of the piece.
• I use the anonymous feature for email.
• If someone is coming to your house to see what you are selling, it is always a good idea to make sure someone else is at home with you.

 Happy listing!

Kathy