Today, I’m going to share some more of the last minute repurposed cabinet door projects that I took to Glendale 2015, an easy welcome sign.
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Painting cabinet doors and any other projects are so easy with my Homeright Finish Max and my favorite DIY chalky paint primer. After mixing some plaster of paris with my favorite paint, I sprayed a couple of cabinet doors, then still had some paint in the cup, and grabbed a couple of more.
Yep, I have many cabinet doors of all shapes and sizes to choose from.
The one on the right is already done, and I’m about to do the one on the left.
My favorite color seems to be red these days. One of the black primered doors got a dose of dry brushed Reclaim paint.
This is how the black cabinet door looks after applying a light (dry) coat of red paint with a cheap chip brush.
The red paint dries much deeper than it appears it will. You can see that this is a new chip brush and it was shedding a little. Many people use these and throw them away. I keep them forever. The more I use them, the less they shed. Wanna know why I love these brushes so much? They are incredibly easy to clean and they don’t waste a lot of paint (down the drain, so to speak).
After the paint dried, I sanded it with some brown paper, then cut out a WELCOME stencil with my Silhouette Portrait and some contact paper. You can see how I apply the contact paper for stenciling in my post Repurposed Pallet Coffee Cup Rack.
After applying the contact paper stencil, I weeded the letters and readied it for paint. I use Martha Stewart Foam Pouncers for all of my stenciling.
I used my favorite d-rings on the back so the sign can be hung.
Red Glazed Welcome Sign
Or it can be leaned against a wall in the entryway or on the porch. I love, love, love this color! I thought it would fly out of the booth at Glendale, but it took several hours for just the right person to fall in love with it.
You will love this Welcome Sign at McCall Manor from a new board, made to look old.
My Easy Black Welcome Sign
I left one of the cabinet doors black, and added WELCOME in white vinyl. Sad, but this is one of the few items that actually came home with me from Glendale this year.
gail
sharing here: Vintage Inspiration Party
Jennie says
September 21, 2017 at 11:27 pmI’m excited that 2 of the narrow cabinet doors were leftover when we moved into the little house. They’re very pretty maple, but I think a fun sign is in order. My question is where do you find your cabinet doors? I want to find one that wider to use as a shopping list. Haven’t decided if I want it to be a chaulk board or a paper roll held down with a strip of metal at the bottom to tear it off.
Gail Wilson says
September 22, 2017 at 9:12 amJennie,
I have both! I have two chalkboards in my kitchen that I use all the time for quick reminders, and I also made the rolling paper shopping list that hangs inside one of my cabinets. It is so handy to write on and rip off when I’m headed out the door. I’ve gone through one huge roll of paper and will need to change it out very soon. You can see that project here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-rolled-paper-memo-notepad/
Thanks for reminding me about this, as I have been thinking I need to share it on Social Media since I use it so much. 🙂
So, I say make both!
As for cabinet doors, a good friend once gave me about 40 that she bought at an auction. I have junk malls in my area, and there are booths that sell just cabinet stuff and wood. In addition the Habitat ReStore is a good option to find them. Be sure to check online (freecycle and craigslist) and last but not least, if you’re on facebook-put a status on there that you’re looking for some. Maybe one of your family or friends has re-done their kitchen to open shelving or just removed the doors.
good luck!
gail
Holly McCall {McCall Manor} says
February 17, 2016 at 5:22 pmLove your welcome sign! What a great upcycle of the cabinet doors!
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
February 17, 2016 at 5:37 pmThank you Holly! I love reusing old cabinet doors for easy projects and more!
gail
Mary Jo says
January 22, 2017 at 11:52 amIt appears I LOVE everything you do. I excited at the thought of going to your booth, but I best take my husband….. or I might find myself in big trouble!
Gail Wilson says
January 22, 2017 at 8:14 pmThank you Mary Jo! I appreciate it when friends get excited about what I do. 🙂
gail
Milla says
November 14, 2015 at 12:30 pmLove it and how easy it looks. 🙂
Angie @ Knick of Time says
November 10, 2015 at 9:54 pmI forgot to say, I pinned this to my “Spotted at the VIP board here – https://www.pinterest.com/knickoftime/spotted-at-the-vip-vintage-decor-repurposed-projec/
Angie @ Knick of Time says
November 10, 2015 at 9:51 pmThere’s no end to your awesome signs (and supply of cabinet doors)! Thanks for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party!
Debbie @ Refresh Restyle says
November 10, 2015 at 8:38 pmI really need to try the contact paper trick! Love these!
Debbie
girlfromwva says
November 10, 2015 at 7:16 pmboth look wonderful. surprised the one didn’t sell… :/
Beth Holt says
November 10, 2015 at 11:57 amLove this look! Would you ever consider making stencils out of contact paper and selling those?
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
November 10, 2015 at 1:29 pmBeth,
Great question!
Absolutely! As long as I didn’t have to do a lot of designing, the cost would be very low. 🙂
Custom work would cost a little more.
gail
Julie @ follow your heart woodworking says
November 10, 2015 at 11:45 amBeautiful, I like both equally! You do such a nice neat job on those doors.
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
November 10, 2015 at 1:31 pmThank you Julie, I do love, love, love using cabinet doors for projects.
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
November 10, 2015 at 7:41 amI just love looking at your projects! Seriously! .. Thanks for sharing the link to your D-ring source the other day too! I just received my order and am thrilled with the savings over buying them at our local store!
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
November 10, 2015 at 1:31 pmSo happy you ordered some Wendi. They are so much cheaper on Amazon. 🙂
I go through mine quickly, but most people will not need to replenish very often.
Thanks for your sweet comment.
gail