It's a good thing I'm so skilled at freehand painting circles. Just kidding. But I do know how to glue stuff. The Mod Podge is barely dry on this, but I'm so happy with it that I couldn't wait to post it. I fell for this little mid-century side table thingy the moment I saw it at
The Guild. Y'all know I love a good price, and it was only 20 dollars. It came with a bonus of some taffy-like candy stuck in the top drawer. Mm-mm.
I knew I wanted to do something fun with it. Who couldn't use a bit of cheer in her work area? I contemplated painting it orange (of course), a retro green, then a Tiffany-esque blue. I was thinking about stenciling it. Then I started wondering about wallpaper. That's where I was when I came across
this post via
Design Sponge, I believe. (Isn't her train case terrific?) The moment I read that she used wrapping paper, that was it. I have several good ones that I picked up for a song at
Pulp in LA last year. The one used here is my favorite, and every time I thought about wrapping gifts in it, I cringed. I wanted to use it for something I could enjoy, and voila! Sadly, I have no more, because I had to redo two of the three drawers. Someday I'll learn the beauty of models, drafts, maquettes, mock-ups, muslins, blueprints, practice, trial runs .... I swear. I was way too Mod Podge happy the first couple of tries. Anyhow, I love it, even with the shady paint job, which the wrapping paper so nicely draws the eye away from.
It's a good thing I'm so skilled at freehand painting circles. Just kidding. But I do know how to glue stuff. The Mod Podge is barely dry on this, but I'm so happy with it that I couldn't wait to post it. I fell for this little mid-century side table thingy the moment I saw it at The Guild. Y'all know I love a good price, and it was only 20 dollars. It came with a bonus of some taffy-like candy stuck in the top drawer. Mm-mm.
I knew I wanted to do something fun with it. Who couldn't use a bit of cheer in her work area? I contemplated painting it orange (of course), a retro green, then a Tiffany-esque blue. I was thinking about stenciling it. Then I started wondering about wallpaper. That's where I was when I came across this post via Design Sponge, I believe. (Isn't her train case terrific?) The moment I read that she used wrapping paper, that was it. I have several good ones that I picked up for a song at Pulp in LA last year. The one used here is my favorite, and every time I thought about wrapping gifts in it, I cringed. I wanted to use it for something I could enjoy, and voila! Sadly, I have no more, because I had to redo two of the three drawers. Someday I'll learn the beauty of models, drafts, maquettes, mock-ups, muslins, blueprints, practice, trial runs .... I swear. I was way too Mod Podge happy the first couple of tries. Anyhow, I love it, even with the shady paint job, which the wrapping paper so nicely draws the eye away from.
14 comments:
What the?!
This totally rocks!
You rock!
I love it!
And I mean it(exclamation point again).
All those sweaty hours getting high on paint fumes in 100 + degrees fighting mosquitos and breathing sticks of butter has completely paid off. You rocked this one out of the ball park.
You are so full of crafty goodness I could eat you up. Wrapping paper! Who knew??
All this fixing up of the cheap stuff is downright inspiring.
I like the design of the wall paper. it is very pleasing to my eyeballs. very much so.
i also diggening the white schemey. lots of light.
Thanks, you guys! I'm glad you likey.
Wow --- love it! I can't believe that is paper --- great idea. I hear you about not wanting to wrap stuff with cool-looking paper. This is a great way to showcase it. Have a great holiday!
I think my folks had cabinets just like that in their bedroom waaaaay back in the 50's. Great design!
I'm totally impressed. with your "can-do" arse.
I think it looks fantastic! You are making me want to drag all my furniture into the parking lot and fancy it up!
It's perfect!! I love it!
Your furniture re-do projects are killing me!
I love them all :D
The wrapping paper is too nice to tear off of a gift and throw away!
totally cool
love, love, love the furniture. Wish that I had more time...
Well Fanfreakintastic! This looks, well, FANTASTIC! I will have to try it someday.
That's hot!
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