I am gettting way ahead of myself with crafts etc., but here's one I am thinking of. What do you think?
My neighbor was throwing out a small 6 - 8 (I can't remember) drawer set its probably 2ft wide , 1 ft high, and maybe 6 inches deep). I'm pretty sure its from Ikea (unfinished wood, etc.)
Its in great condition, and was never finished. I am thinking of finishing it in a stain, or painting it and stencilling it for the ladies bathroom supplies, instead of a basket.
What do you think of the idea? Any inspirations for decorating it?
Thanks
LnP2003
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I am truly so jealous that you have the time to be crafty like that!
Good luck on your idea - and have fun
Sonicstef
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My friend paints wooden furniture just like that...she has done some pretty cool stuff to suit whatever rooms they are destined for. Sorry, no pictures but my favorite is this stool she did with big leaves and ladybugs to suite a garden room.
dubliner
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My cousin did their baby's room just like that - a tree, animals and bugs, its really beautiful
JENHOS
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I think that is a great idea. Very unique!
dubliner
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Hey can anyone give me ideas?
I thought of staining it, polyurethaning it and using clear labels to write in sloop script the contents of the drawers - sewing emergency stain emergency femine hygiene emergency hair emergency nail emergency and on and on
or painting it and stencling calla lillies (which are turning into our theme)
Is it too much though ???? Is the whole idea a little OTT? Please be honest. Thanks
Fletch
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How creative. It sounds great.
JENHOS
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I don't think it is OTT at all.
IF you have read my past posts I think I am Martha Stewart. I would use stencils and do flowers or ivy vines. You couls als do decopage (sp) (I said I was Martha Stewart...not the Spelling Bee Champ of the world!)
dubliner
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Yes I love the ivy idea And I think my sister has an ivy stencil thanks
JENHOS
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That's what Martha is for!
dubliner
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its a good thing
JENHOS
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Even though I am not allowed to use the glue gun anymore
Matt hid it on me!
karen32
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I love that idea!! I know Michael's has lots of pretty stencils.
Good Luck!! Post pics when you're finished!!!
dubliner
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I keep meaning to buy a glue gun, but I might get too ambitious
So now I think - stain, stecil with ivy all over, and use clear address labels to list the emergency
I think the ivy would look really good on a white washed background. Like paint it white and then rub off some with a a slightly wet brush. The green ivy would stand out really nice on that.
dubliner
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You're right - white might be nicer in the bathroom
JN2004
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That's a great idea and I give you much credit for your patience!!
Claud2001
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I think this idea is adorable! But, here's another thought re: the labels. I think it's a shame to stick labels (even if they are clear) to the piece after you're going to put so much time/love into painting it.
Why not take some pretty notetags, write the contents of each individual drawer and then punch a hole in the corner of each card, thread some pretty white organza ribbon through the hole, and tie the cards to the handle of each drawer. It's just a thought...it came to me while I was reading how you plan to paint this!
dubliner
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Great idea Claud, but there are no handles on the drawers - there is a 'U' shape cut out of the top of each drawer. I thought of adding handles, but I am afraid the wood will split
