This filing cabinet was one of those things that I didn't like but I didn't hate and we definitely needed to keep handy with important stuff that I'm notorious for losing (social security cards, marriage licenses, school records, passports...). So I decided to spruce it up a bit. First I found an image for inspiration. I don't remember where it come from, but I'm giving the credit back to you, Internet.
The how-to on this project is pretty simple.
I removed the hardware, sanded it lightly, wiped it off really good. (Then probably had to stop and take Trail for a walk). Next I painted it two coats of Venetian Gold (my new best friend) and then did my little design on the side. For the little design I used a pencil, an eraser, some kind of acrylic out-of-the-craft-bottle kind of paint as well as some other kind of paint out of the can, and water and small brushes. Then I polyed the whole thing because I knew it would be in a high traffic area.
I love this, Sis!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so handy!
ReplyDeleteWait, so you drew the design on? Now I'm tempted to meet your need to praised. Fortunately, my will power is still intact. But I am forced to admit that it's....pretty darn creative.
ReplyDeletewoman, i love this cabinet. seriously, it's amazing. i have about a hundred projects to do in my house- and now i NEED to finish them, just so i don't feel like a lesser person up next to your awesomeness. i'm flippin' out over your freehand skills on that crazy design, which i might add, may be stolen to accent something in my house. i'll let you know as soon as i find the priveledged item.
ReplyDeletejust craziness, bets, hard-core craziness.
daaaaaamn dawg. pretty good, pretty good.
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