However, he seemed to enjoy the simple projects we put into action this weekend. It was fun and they turned out great.
First: We completed the china cabinet.
As you may recall we had not found the right handles and I needed to repair the hinge. I bought these cute handles at Hobby Lobby (50% off- always wait for the sales at Hobby Lobby). I loved the way they looked. They are strong enough for a heavy drawer but had a delicate floral feel. BUT they were a white and black iron which didn't feel right against the cabinet. I found some black textured paint and this is what happened:
This is after I wiped off some of the black paint...I have little experience with "textured paint", but my first feelings are not great. It was kind of like spray on hair. Gross! So I rubbed it right off.....The fabric in the back of the cabinet has creams and browns and black and white just clashed. So....we decided to go metallic bronze. I love the result. I am glad I kept going back to the drawing board on this...the final product is exactly what I wanted.
Next project: The Grocery List
I am a list maker. I love making lists and I love crossing off lists. I am constantly taping lists to the cabinets for quick reference and to be readily accessible.
This is my cabinets on any given day:
Daddy hates this. So...I was browsing pinterest one day and I saw this adorable idea. It is nothing but wood, 2 wooden rulers, a paper towel holder (painted with icky black textured paint), a roll of paper, twine, a permanent marker and a couple screws. It was very simple and I LOVE the end result. It adds a little something to the end of my cabinet...
Cute right?
And then the last project: Our chalkboard menu
I saw something like this on....wait for it....pinterest! The one I saw had lovely stick on letters and decals...but we could not find any of that. That meant we did this free hand. Thank goodness for all having a Dad who encouraged good handwriting (and an artistic husband).
I put this on the opposite cabinet end between the table and the kitchen. It turned out really cute.
I am really excited about how all this turned out....tune in next week. Our weekend warrior projects will include the unveiling of our Oregon/Florida driftwood sculpture and our track/marathon display.
Happy Wednesday!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the chalkboard menu! I'm going to copy:)
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ReplyDeleteB-E-A-UTIFUL china cabinet, and adorable list lister-thingy and chalkboard! =)
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