So when a friend showed me this chest and asked if I wanted to barter for it, I jumped at the chance. She'd had her eye on a vintage, chippy cabinet door that I had in the shop. She wanted to make a sign for her booth out of it. No worries! This chest was speaking to me, begging for some personality. I figured the least I could do was deliver.
The first order of business was to give it a fresh coat of paint. I used Antique White by CeCe Caldwell.
Even though it only has two drawers, those six little divisions were begging for attention. I wasn't about to disappoint!
You're right! I succumbed to the urge to add numbers! You've seen from my projects in the past that I love to add numbers to things! So I printed out some numbers and used carbon paper to transfer them to the cabinet.
Then I hand-painted them with black acrylic paint and distressed the drawers and cabinet.
I applied a coat of clear wax and a dark wax glaze. Then added new hardware. (caution: cell phone photo below)
It doesn't even look like the same piece! I love it when a transformation takes a piece in a completely new direction!
So I took it into the shop because I had sold three things and didn't have anything else to plug in some of those holes.
But I went to a flea market last weekend and stocked up with some garden goodies that didn't require work from me. When I took those goodies in, this baby came home with me! Hopefully my daughter will be bringing her baby home soon!
Sharing at these parties this week:
45 comments:
What a beautiful transformation
It's perfect!
Love what you did with this! No wonder you wanted to bring her home. ~ Maureen
I so wish that I were crafty. This transformation was worth Pinning even though it is something I know I will never attempt. The end result is just lovely to look at!!
I love it, Cyndi! It looks like an old apothecary chest. Love the numbers. It does look totally different now. You must jump every time the phone rings. : )
I love that chest!!!!
Wow-I want that chest!! LOVE!! Just found you thru Charm of Home and am your newest follower ;)
Susan
That is a great makover! I love it. I hope your new grandbaby comes soon. Blessings, Pamela
I love it! What an awesome transformation! Thanks so much for sharing at The Fun In Functional :-)
Such a cute transformation! Love the numbered drawers!
Thank you for sharing your creativity at Potpourri Party at 2805!
love your little chest and hope your daughter's baby delivers soon too. I was 2 weeks late with all 3 daughters so I know how trying it can be :-)
Great transformation. I am so impressed that you hand painted the numbers. Many would have used rub on numbers. Great inspiration. I am pinning!!
How the wee gets here soon.
Blessings, Ginger
I love this piece! I pinned it from over on the pin party at Fox Hollow Cottage. Not becasue it was before or after me but because i liked it so much. it's already got one repin from mine!
I love this! I wish I could find one to fix up! You did a great job!
Cyndi, your transformation is awesome on this piece! The combination of the Vintage White with the contrasting hardware and numbers totally change the look of it. Really, really cool outcome!! Shelly Andrade
Love the pulls, love the numbers! Pinning it! Found you through Debbiedoos!
Oh, and I pinned it not because you were before or after me, either, but because I liked it!
I love this! What a great idea to make it look like a card catalog. Awesome job!
I found you on Fox Hollow Pin Party and I pinned this :)
Hugs,
Bj
As always a great transformation - I always love what you do, and have nominated you for the Liebster award details athttp://juniperandroses.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/liebster-award-nomination.html
Way to go!!!! It looks GREAT!!! I would gladly display this piece in my home :)
Thanks so much for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
This is what I call a complete transformation!! I love the numbers and hardware combo!!
I found you in a visit around blogland and am now following you. Hope you'll visit soon and follow me. I am not a crafter and I have much to learn Thanks for sharing.
I just wanted to join all these people approving your job here, Cyndi.
Beautiful!
No wonder you want to keep it.
Cheers
what a cute shaped chest- no wonder you want to keep it!
Aggghhh! I love it! Reminds me so much of a card catalog and the librarian in me definitely wants to recreate something like this =) Thanks for sharing!
wow...I LOVE it...I have a similar piece out in the barn that I was thinking of giving a similar look...now I KNOW I'm going to...THANKS!
Rene'
Another completely amazing project. You are so talented! Thanks for linking up at Doodles & Stitches.
What a beautiful transformation! I absolutely love it!
just lovely!
if you like, swing by my place where i am hosting a giveaway:
http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-sale-giveaway.html
and keep sharing your lovely posts!
smiles.
michele
Hello Cyndi! What a terrific trade! I think you did fantastic! I love the numbers - they do set off the drawers perfectly! I will be featuring your post in tonight's Home and Garden Thursday post! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
This is a very pretty chest - great paint job!
JoAnn
Just wanted to let you know I featured this on my blog today! It's truly such an amazing project, I'm so impressed! You can see the feature and grab a Featured button here: http://practicallyfunctional.net/2012/07/features-from-the-fun-in-functional-6/
what a difference! it looks amazing! love the hardware, too!
Hi Cyndi ~ you have a great blog!
So happy I stopped in...this piece looks great!
Beautifuly done Cyndi. Thanks for sharing it at Shabbilicious Friday.
Cyndi--I love how you made this look like 6 drawers! great makeover!
gail
What a great piece. Turned out so nice. THanks for sharing. http://pam-lifethroughmyeyes.blogspot.com/
So cute! And a total transformation!
Featured you this morning! Thanks so much for joining us Cyndi!
What a great transformation! Love the numbers and the bin pulls. I'm stopping by from Elizabeth&Co. feature. Wishing your daughter all the best with the arrival of her little one.
That is just so darling! Thanks so much for sharing it with us last weekend at Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa
What an absolutely gorgeous transformation. I will be featuring it tonight at my Sizzle into Summer party at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.
Cyndi- AMAZING transformation. I found you through...uh....um...oh yeah- through Sharon @ Elizabeth and Co. Love your blog and I am your newest follower. Hugs- Diana
Wonderful transformation!! TFS!! Stopping by from DIY by Design's linky party.
Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bow-pleated-purse.html
Great makeover! You did a beautiful job!
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