Do you remember this desk?
I took it apart to make this tall chest of drawers.
I used the drawers from the left and right sides, but had one drawer left, the middle drawer. I removed the hardware.
With it standing on its end, you can see that it won’t hang flat against the wall due to the drawer front not being flush with the drawer.
I put it on the table saw and gave it a “trim”. To do this I had to remove the “guard”. Please know that I take my safety (and yours) very seriously. I only remove the guard when I absolutely have to. As soon as I finished trimming this drawer, I put it right back in place.
I removed the tray that was meant to hold pens and pencils. I want to use it, but I want to move it.
As I place it in the drawer, you can see that it is too large. I trimmed it up on the table saw also.
That’s better!
In this picture you can see where the tray was, and where I moved it to. I am testing some options for adding a “memo” function.
I painted the entire drawer with a quick coat of chalkboard paint. I used Gorilla Wood Glue to attach the tray.
I gave it two more coats of chalkboard paint.
To attach the memo board ($$ Tree) I used Gorilla Glue on the back of the board . . .
I dampened the drawer where the memo board would go. Gorilla Glue “damp it/clamp it”.
This is my clamp! hehehe
I added some hooks for keys and other items.
The tray will easily hold chalk, pens, pencils, whatever one needs to keep handy!
Because the entire repurposed drawer is a chalkboard, it can have reminders anywhere.
I don’t think I’m finished with this desk . . . I still have the top! hmmmm
Don’t you love a great chalkboard?
gail
I made another great drawer chalkboard, it's much larger and prettier. You can see the desk drawer chalkboard here.
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See other great chalkboard ideas here
Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
Pili
Hi, Gail! I made a round up about different uses for drawers, and your was so lovely I included it. I gave credit to you, as well as a link back to your site. Hope this is ok for you, you can check it here:
http://sweethings.net/15-different-uses-for-drawers/
Hugs!
Piliļ»æ
Pat
Hahaha! You are the Queen of Repurposed-Life!
...and I'm your biggest fan. But I had to laugh-- cause You held onto that drawer as long as I would, before doing something fantastic with it.
This memo board... is fantastic.
Patricia
girlfromwva
Really great idea to re-purpose a drawer!!! I will be watching to see what you do with the desk top! LOL!!!
Miss McGuyver
You are my kinda lady!!!! wish you were my neighbor! Let me know if you ever get a neighbor opening.. š
Kammy's Korner
So amazingly genius!! You know how many old drawers I have sitting out in my barn waiting for some great inspiration to hit me? It's hitting and I'm pinning! Thanks! Would LOVE for you to share this over on Kammy's Korner for the Trash 2 Treasure Party if you get a chance! http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2012/02/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-19-plus.html
Suzanne@Meridian Road
I love how you use every piece! I love the drawer, too. It looks great and it's so funtional!
Love Of Quilts
Gail, I remember this chest you made.I like it so well it is number 1 on my list of your projects...so much so that I would love to have one like it.
SCREAMING FOR CHOCOLATE
Gail, That is awesome. I will never look at an ugly desk the same way again. I have always wanted a tall set of drawers like that and now I know I can have it without much expense. The chalkboard drawer is very practical and cute. Great job. Can't wait to see what you do with the desk top.
flutietootie
Nice. A very clever fun idea. Great for a creative child's room. Will help promote creativity.
Stephanie
Now that is super cute! Way to use all your scaps! Another great re-purposesd project!
Donna OShaughnessy
Oh how I LOVE this blog! Wish I had found it long before. Your creativity is so mazing and you willingness to take so many pics and share it all is so appreciated. Many Thanks!
About Me
You just never cease to amaze me ...
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
this looks great, gail- love the concept because then you have a shelf, too, and a place to put the chalk!
Good Time Charlie
This is such a great idea!!! I have a ton of extra drawers and sometimes run out of ideas for them. Love it!
Thanks for the reminder on the guard, I took mine off and haven't put it back on. I know BAD!!!!!
Janet
Another amazing transformation! I like that it has a shelf to hold the chalk and eraser and to catch the chalk dust too--great work!
laxsupermom
That looks terrific! You are the queen of the furniture upcycle! Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Anne
So cute! I love this & even a little ledge for the chalk. You are awesome!!!
Diane Cash
Another success!
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic
I like it! š
Grammy Goodwill
This is an amazing project. It turned out great.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Oh yes I do love a great chalkboard! Very cute and creative Gail!
Tonya @ My Cozy Little Farmhouse
Gail, That looks great! (What is $$ Tree?)
Our Delightful Home
Creative idea! Thanks for sharing!
~Mrs. Delightful
ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Full Circle Creations
I really like that the entire thing is a chalkboard. Love that you added the memo board! Another great project.
Holly
Susan
You are such a creative lady! I love the desk to chest re-do. That chalk board is awesome!
Debbiedoo's
What a great project there Gail. Mine would say call Dad LOL, as he just reamed me out for not calling him for a few weeks LOL!
Terri
Such a cute idea...I love it!
Sharon
Super Cute. Love the drawer Chalkboard.
Sharon
Susan @ homeroad.net
Great idea Gail! You were very clever with the chalk-holder-ledge thingy! I love any kind of memo board! Great job!
Susan
I Play Outside The Box
Great piece. Love it!
Sherry@ Ties2ThePast
Such a clever girl!!!
Great idea!!
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Sherry