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Hi, I'm Jen from Girl in the Garage and I want to thank Amanda for letting me share this project with you today! I'm a busy mom of two preschoolers, and when I get some free time here and there I like to spend it being creative. On my blog I share awesome furniture makeovers, DIY home decor, crafts, and tidbits of my family life. Today I'm showing how I upcycled a dirty garage organizer.
This organizer
Well, I saw this one in near-perfect condition (except for being dirty) and envisioned a better life for it than just holding hardware in someone's garage. Then, as usual- I let it sit in my garage for a couple months until I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. Hey, sometimes inspiration happens immediately and sometimes it takes awhile!
This is what it looked like when I bought it (minus the paint splatter, which was courtesy of another one of my projects. Oops!):
I took the drawers out and cleaned it all up. Then I took the case outside and painted it with black Rustoleum spray paint.
I went through my stash of scrapbook paper
I used Wide Latin for the font in Microsoft Word and printed the numbers on off-white card stock.
After lots of cutting, I laid out the papers and numbers for each drawer.
Then I used Mod Podge
When all 18 drawers were done I slid them back into the case. Now I have an organizer for trinkets... or jewelry... or keys and miscellaneous items by the front door... or...?
It would also be good for craft storage; buttons, thread, beads, washi tape...
I bought this owl on a recent trip to Anthropologie - it's actually one half of a salt and pepper shaker set but I got it on clearance because the other owl was missing. Lucky me!
I love this paper; I'm a sucker for anything with a French or vintage theme. (French and vintage? LOVE LOVE LOVE!)
Do you enjoy repurposing too, or just like to see before/after makeovers?
I've done many more furniture makeovers and DIY decor - click HERE to see more.
I'd love for you to visit my blog Girl in the Garage so we can keep in touch.
Thanks again, Amanda!
Jen
*************************Thanks, Jen, for the reminder that sometimes those forgotten items we have laying around can be made beautiful (and useful!) again!
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Wow great idea. I like the colors and patterns selected.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! So smart!
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I love this! I am a container junkie, and also see these things, wondering what I could do with them. I also just won some pretty papers in a giveaway, and have been thinking of projects for them - this would be perfect!!
ReplyDeleteI love DIY projects and this one is more than amazing! I truly love it! Thank you for sharing!
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