Wednesday, August 5, 2009

project #2 complete

I’ve finished another project!  It’s a big deal for me because I’m a big procrastinator and I tend to put things off “just one more day.”

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Remember the corner cabinet in my little studio area?

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I finally got it painted! 

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I added new knobs which I found at Hobby Lobby in the 80% off clearance area.  They ended up costing $1.69 each!   I saw the exact same knobs (different color) at Anthropology for a WHOLE lot more!

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The inside had a cork board already attached.  Now how could I possibly have passed up a chance to goop it up with more junk!?
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And while the outside will stay a solid cream, I decided to have some fun with the inside!  Good old Mod Podge!  You gotta love it huh?

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I patch worked it with different pieces of scrap book paper.  If you decide to try this, the heavier papers work the best, I did have some trouble with the thinner papers bubbling up.  A plastic wallpaper smoother will help some with this, but some papers just seem to do it worse than others.

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Underneath that vintage dresser scarf is T-man’s PS2.  He likes to play games in this room now AND I can watch movies with his PS2 also.  So it’s going to work out well I think!

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My poor little cast iron Westie dog had been long forgotten in the closet.  I resurrected him with some flowers, a vintage handkerchief around his neck, and a new little vintage felt birdie friend.

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This was kind of an impromptu project.  Heather and I found this cute cloth toile purse at a thrift shop a couple of weeks ago for $2.98.  I foo fooed it up with some of my vintage ribbons and tulle to cover the handle up, removed the front handle, and gave the front a little more interest with more vintage ribbon which I just pinned on.  It is holding my journals for now.  Which, by the way, I actually have been using lately.  Not to actually journal in, but they’re great for keeping blog notes and such!

The total cost of this project was under $5.00!  And nothing is glued on, everything is either tied or pinned, so if I want to I can take the entire thing apart later and use the pieces for other projects.

While I’m here, I had pictures of another project that the talented Miss Heather completed for a customer.  I had the pics. for awhile but they sorta got lost in the clutter of picture folders.

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Wonderful as usual Miss H! 

Have a WONDERFUL DAY!

Denise

16 comments:

  1. It looks great!!
    I love it!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Glad you like the witch hat!
    Rosemary

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  2. wow, both of these are awesome and what a surprise when the doors are open..I never would think to decorate the interior like that...both are just lovely.

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  3. The corner cabinet looks great and I just love those flowered knobs you found for it. I have to say the Westie is cute to. Love how you jazzed him up to with the scarf and all. =)

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  4. I love it!

    You know, I have some Modge Podge that I've never opened because I'm chicken. I need to get over that.

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  5. It's perfect! Don't you just love what a can of paint can do!

    Karen

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  6. This a fabulous! Wonderful job!

    LuLu~*

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  7. Great job, Denise!! Now, if you will kindly come over to my house and help me get out of my procrastination rut, I would appreciate it!! Apparently we have more in common than our names and our love of The Rink!!

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  8. Your cabinet came out really nice. I live 10 minutes from hobby lobby, this store has it all. Anthropologie is sweet and pricey. I've picked up a few things there but now I get their catalog, it's free! My next project is my cabinet too.
    Enjoy,
    Debra

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  9. I envy your ability to layer things without it appearing junky! Wonderful images and I think Heather is such a talent and too cute to boot!
    Debbie

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  10. WoW!! What a transformation, great job,loved seeing inside...all the best,Chrissy

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  11. I love it, I might sand off the edges a bit , give it that loved for awhile look. Thanks for playing along on my blog post. Enjoying your music today...

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  12. love all the beauty I see here!!

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  13. I LOVE it! You always know when it will look better, but you never picture how GREAT it will be! Gorgeous, sista!

    Hugs,
    Sheila

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  14. Oh, you really have been working hard!!! Everything looks absolutely amazing! I just love the thrift purse idea~ you're right, you can change it up quickly... and, I'm very proud of you for using those cute journals!!! What a dreamy post! I'm inspired to make and create now... I'll be back soon!

    Hugs!
    Christina XO

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  15. Beautiful studio! Thank you for following my blog, I am new to blogland and really enjoying the beautiful and talented people that I am meeting. This site is so beautiful and inspiring! I have so much work to do to get my blog up to this level! Beautiful~
    Kelly

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