Thursday, July 15, 2010

Before and After Yard Sale Shelf

I picked this shelf up a few weeks ago when I was driving through town and saw it at a yard sale. I wasn't exactly sure what I was going to do with it but actually thought to myself, "This will make a great before and after project!" That's what blogging has done to me. Lol. I paid $4 for it. When I got home, I saw the Pottery Barn sticker on the back with an original price of $29.99, so I think I definitely got a good deal! It needed to be cleaned and even had a few scratches but nothing major... and nothing spray paint couldn't fix. ;)

So here is the before:



I'm in the process of redoing my kitchen, so it didn't take long to decide that's where it's going. I cleaned it, sanded it lightly to rough it up a little, and then painted it black. It looked tons better but was still kinda plain so I measured and cut squares of scrapbooking paper then Mod Podged them to the back.

And here is the finished product:


And a close-up of the paper I found at Hobbly Lobby:


I looove the way it turned out! And it's going to look even better hanging on the wall with a few red pieces I have to display on it (I'm waiting until the kitchen is done before I show that).

Thanks to the ladies hosting the parties I'm going to link to:

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15 comments:

  1. You did a fantastic job! The paper Mod-Podged to the back really makes a difference. Please post a pic when you get it hung up! You have a very nice blog.

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  2. Very cute! A shelf like that would work great in a bathroom too.

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  3. Super cute!! And don't worry- I do the SAME thing now when I look at something! lol

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  4. Love it and I would love if you would link this project up over at my blog http://www.thetshirtdiaries.com‘s Upcycled Awesome linky party – http://tinyurl.com/Upcycled5

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  5. Looks great! Can't wait to see where it will go in your kitchen.

    Lisa

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  6. Thank you for sharing. I love the look. You did a great job. Karie @ karieschiccreations

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  7. Very cute! Love the new look of the shelf :)

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  8. this looks so good! what a great find :)

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  9. Blogging does make you think DIY projects whenever you are somewhere and see "junk". This one turned out grand!

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  10. Great looking shelf. I can't wait to see your kitchen when it's finished!

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  11. Wow thanks everybody for all the comments!! I'm having a lot of fun with all the little details in the kitchen. Excited to get it all done!

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  12. That looks SO GOOD!!! It's amazing what a little paint and elbow grease can do!

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  13. What a great find!! I love what you did to it. Can't wait to see it decorated.

    Thanks for joining my Flaunt it Friday party! Come back soon!! :)

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  14. You weren't kidding about your creative side :D
    I love the way it came out really elegant.

    Xoxo
    Sarah

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  15. Hi, I have an award for you on my blog today. Just my way of showing you that I like your blog:)

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