So I shared this already this weekend but I wanted to highlight it today to share on other craft/decor blogs. Have you ever created a project that you just love? That's how this one turned out. ;)
I went to Habitat for Humanity ReStore (very cool store for junkin'/altering projects) and bought this old cabinet door for $1. It measures 14x12.5".
It was very dirty so I hosed it off outside and scrubbed it with a brush. I removed the hardware, keeping the handle, and let everything dry. Once dry, I spray-painted it with *Krylon Fusion for Plastic* spray paint in Dover White (an off-white color). I love this paint because no sanding/priming is needed and it can be used on most surfaces like metal and wood. Once it was dry, I sanded the edges to distress it and even (gently) threw it on the driveway a few times to ding it up. It gouged a few deeper scratches in the surface and even cracked it a bit for a great worn look. I spray-painted the handle with black paint and reattached.
For the insert, I took a piece of scrapbook paper and sprayed spray adhesive on the back and applied it to the door. I cut my sheet just a tiny hair larger than the insert so that I could tuck the edges up underneath the trim. I hot-glued some ribbons/trims and these old water faucet handles (and buttons) to make flowers.
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That is super cute! I love that the flowers are made from water faucet handles!
Glad I stopped by from Tip Junkie!
Posted by: carolyn | May 11, 2010 at 04:30 PM
Oh my goodness, this is so cute! You did a fantastic job, and I can just see you throwing it in your driveway. lol
Is the ReStore awesome? Best place for cabinet doors, definitely.
Want to make a date to do something crafty before school gets out? Or, we can try the garage sale thing again.
Posted by: The Comfort Girl | May 11, 2010 at 04:41 PM
That was supposed to day "isn't the restore" not "is".
Posted by: The Comfort Girl | May 11, 2010 at 04:42 PM
Well, isn't this adorable??? I love it! I need to find me some old cabinet doors now! :) Found you from DIY Day!
Brooke @ Crafting Chicks
Posted by: Brooke | May 11, 2010 at 05:33 PM
Great idea!! I love the faucet handles. And, the driveway throwing. :-)
Posted by: MessyMissy | May 12, 2010 at 07:09 PM
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Posted by: Barb | May 13, 2010 at 02:08 AM