Black, White, and a Splash of Coral (a simple bathroom fix)

The bathroom needed a change! 

 I bought this over the toilet shelf a while back off of Craig's List.......

It was pretty plain and boring. It needed a change. I thought painting was probably my only option, but I couldn’t make up my mind on what color to use…. And then one day, or shall I say, one late night it hit me! Decoupage!! 

I had everything I needed on hand and a few hours later (if that) It was (pretty much) finished  : )  The next day I brushed on some polly and voila! 

 All I needed was:

* Modgepodge 

* Some decorative tissue paper

* Exacto knife 

* Polyurethane
* A paint brush
* Black spray paint (for the knobs)

I cut the tissue paper in workable strips and made sure I liked where the print would be placed.

Starting at the top I put the modgepodge on the cabinet.

Again starting at the top I carefully put the tissue paper on smoothing as I laid it down.

It was sticking out past the cabinet, so After it dried I took my exacto knife and cut down the side.

If it’s still not to your liking you can take sandpaper and lightly smooth it on the edges.

I put one more coat of modgepodge on the tissue paper.

The next day I spray painted the knobs black and put some polly on the print to seal it good :)

 This was a quick and easy project that really added some character and style to the bathroom.


Parties I am linking to:

http://www.thethriftyhome.com

The Tables With The Winding Legs

I am SO excited about my new-to-me end tables/nightstands. 

I did a drive by at a yard sale… you know where you go really slow searching for something you may like? Well, I found 2 end tables and I loved their winding legs  : )  

 When I asked how much they wanted for the pair she told me they were only for displaying things…. Not for sale : ( 

As I was leaving her mom came out and asked what I would give for them. 

I asked what she would want for them... 

She hesitated and said $5.00?   

YES PLEASE!! 

As I was going to my car to get the money I had this feeling she was getting gypped…I put her on the spot... you just have to know me. So I gave her $7.00.  LOL

I took them home and put them on the carport… My husband loves it when I bring home more stuff…hehe

I didn’t know what I wanted to do with them so they sat around for about a month until one day I saw a post about homemade chalk paint over at Liz Marie.

 What made me excited about this paint is you don’t have to use primer. I hate primer! Cleaning the brush after use is no fun!!

I mixed it up… eyeballing the measurements for a cup of paint and then stirred in the grout. It covered pretty good. I painted 2 coats. A couple of spots bled through the top so I painted 1 more thin coat. I love the chalky texture of this paint… I will be using it on everything.

 After they were dry I liked them, but something was missing….

I tried distressing...  but it still didn't feel complete.

So, I tried a little antiquing….  I wasn't liking that!!

I love green and in our bedroom I use green, so, I painted some green on the legs, let that dry, and distressed… I love the distressed look!

Time for the big reveal…..

It’s perfect! At least they are to me : )

I L-O-V-E these tables!

And those lamps... at one time they looked like this…     

  Gasp! Yuck! 

I painted the shades green

and I spray painted the base silver.

  This will look great in our bedroom, if I do say so myself : )  

Thanks for taking time to check this out : )

  

Washstand Makeover

There it was... boring, outdated, longing to feel youthful again. I noticed it, but I told myself “I have enough stuff.” It only took about 30 minutes before I had to go back to that yard sale. I was hoping they still had it!  I’m sure the excitement on my face was obvious as I was showing it off to some friends, but they didn’t seem as excited… WHAT!! 

Before

 I have to admit I hated the heart shaped drawer. I thought about the ways I could cover up that eyesore. And the drawer pulls… I liked their vintage country feel, but thought about updating them….

I took the wire off and spray painted them white…. I hate using spray paint… in my eyes it’s just so wasteful, but at times... so useful.

Originally I painted it yellow…. but that wasn’t working!! Yuck!!

The hardware stayed original. I liked the way it looked after I found the RIGHT paint color. And that heart shaped drawer…. I ended up liking it too.

After some distressing and putting it back together I took a step back to take a look….

I LOVE IT!!!

After

What do you think?

The color in the picture is a little more bright than in person. I thought about painting the inside or putting some fabric behind the wire, but decided I like the natural look shining through.

 The horn part also comes off, so I can use it without that if needed :)

 This green/blue color was a mess up paint, so it was discounted :) I had to retire the color because it has been used way too much in our house… It’s just perfect for everything, hehe. 

This project was around $15.00 and that makes me SMILE :)     

I'm linking this post up to: