Saturday, October 8, 2011

Bookshelf Makeover

Recently I had inspiration to do a makeover on this bookshelf.  
My inspiration came from lil pink pocket
 I've had this shelf for at least 20 years.  My father-in-law made it.  He's no longer with us.  He passed away a long time ago.  

There are quite a few flaws on it, but I have always just over looked them.  See the crack going up the back?  It has some unfinished doors that attached on the bottom half. (not pictured) The doors weren't solid doors.  They had cut outs.  Anyways, I've never liked them.  
So off they go!


After



Before

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First off, I filled some cracks and holes with wood filler.  Then I sprayed Kiltz Primer all over it.  I let that dry overnight.  Then I sprayed 2 coats of Rustoleum spray paint on it and let it dry for about 5 hours. I've never spray painted much of anything before.  
So this was an adventure.


I used wrapping paper on the inside.  Yep, just simple wrapping paper that you would wrap someone's gift. I used spray adhesive for the glue.  


Doesn't it look sweet?  I think so.
Here it is back in it's old spot in the kitchen.  
But what a difference in how it looks.



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This Bookshelf Makeover was featured at Sew Many Ways.










Passionately Artistic

23 comments:

  1. Hi Diane! It turned out beautiful! I love the wrapping paper you chose! I'm making a not to myself to use spray adhesive next time I bet it was a lot less time consuming than modge podge! So glad you sent me the link so I could see it! Have a great weekend!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  2. This is gorgeous! I love how it turned out! Marie is very inspiring, so I can see how you were able to gain some from her. :) What a great new addition!

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  3. This looks great! I love the wrapping paper! :D

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  4. Nice job! I like that you kept something from your father-in-law yet updated it to serve your present needs.

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  5. It looks *really* sweet! I keep thinking that one day I'm going to tackle a furniture makeover. Still thinking about it!

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  6. Love it and I'm sure your father-in-law would be impressed with the update. I think Chewy is proud of you too! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving the sweet comments about my stud pumps.

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  7. Wow, that is just beautiful. I don't have the crafy eye to do stuff like that.

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  8. Very beautifully done... I so loved the wrapping paper idea... I always thought the best thing to do is paint the insides too... But this is something that I shud try sometime. Thanks for the share !

    Http://woodooz.blogspot.com/

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  9. OH! This is SO pretty!! I love the wrapping paper -- that is a great pattern and color!

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  10. SO very pretty! Doesn't even look like the same shelf. I am your newest follower.

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  11. I love it! And, where on earth did you find such cool wrapping paper?

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  12. For those wondering where the wrapping paper came from, it was Hobby Lobby.

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  13. Thank you so much for sharing this at Meet Me Monday Linky Party! Do you not keep staring at this shelf, so proud of yourself? This is an awesome transformation and I love that you re-made an old piece! Great job! Love, Me www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com

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  14. I love this idea! I did something similar with my bookcases at school last year but I used material rather than wrapping paper - I think your idea would be way cheaper!

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  15. Love the redo...If you uses (AS)Ann Sloan Chalk Paint you have to prep never..

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  16. Looks great--the wrapping paper is awesome!

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  17. This turned out lovely. I love the wrapping paper!

    Alida
    http://radcrafter.com

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  18. This is so cute. I saw that paper at a wrapping paper store at the mall. The name escaped me.

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  19. love the paper! And it's wrapping paper???? you're a genius! I started a link party at my blog and I'd love for you to link this up. If you're interested it's http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/ Have a lovely day, Maria

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  20. I love it when people take old bookshelf's and repaint them.

    lisa

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