Thursday 15 July 2010

Before and after...

Hello. There hasn't much crafting going on around here lately. My eldest is still very poorly, she picked the worst time really because it is her last week at Primary School before starting High School in September. She is getting better slowly though.

I have only done a little bit of crochet as I can't seem to really get going on anything.  I have done a couple of makeovers though and this one is my favourite at the minute. I found this little cabinet in the local charity shop for £1. It had a few bits missing and was a bit wobbly but I was up for the challenge. 

Here is the before....


And here, after a few coats of paint and a bit of wallpaper is my new little cabinet....



I used some wooden beads on the top to replace the missing parts and an earring instead of a doorknob. I haven't yet decided where it will go or even what it will be used for but I am quite impressed by how it turned out.

Take care.
x

9 comments:

  1. Oh my word, it's that beautiful colour again! That cabinet is absolutely stunning. It just shows what you can do with a bit of paint, wallpaper and imagination - and for a quid!! Love it!

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  2. WOW!! this is just gorgeous!! Cannot believe how beautiful it has turned out! You have such talent for this! It's really lovely xxx

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  3. Hey,
    I just discovered your blog via Jumbles and Pompoms (see above - LOL). Wow, I've entered a world of fabulous English thrift blogs. Where have you been???? Love it.
    I'll have to blog about it.
    Look after yourself.
    Erin

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  4. What a fab colour - it looks really great.
    x

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  5. What a super makeover.....I love the colour! I can't believe it was only 1 pound. And what a wonderful handwoman you must be! xo

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  6. Emma, you are being too modest.I love, love your makeovers and your crochet garland.You have inspired me as I have several bits of old furniture which ned some magic so as the sun is shining and school is out Im going outside with my paintbrush.I think the frame idea made into a blackboard is fab.Stay in touch Anne x

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  7. Great colour! You really gave that piece some life.

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  8. Wow! I can't believe the difference. I love turquoise and it looks so fresh and modern. Lovely!

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