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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Paint Sprayer for Easy Welcome Sign
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.
Collection of Cabinet Doors
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.
Dry Brush Technique | Chip Brush
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).
Contact Paper Stencil
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.
Hang With D Rings
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.
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
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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.
Jennie
I'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
Jennie,
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}
Love your welcome sign! What a great upcycle of the cabinet doors!
gail@myrepurposedlife.com
Thank you Holly! I love reusing old cabinet doors for easy projects and more!
gail
Mary Jo
It 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
Thank you Mary Jo! I appreciate it when friends get excited about what I do. 🙂
gail
Milla
Love it and how easy it looks. 🙂
Angie @ Knick of Time
I 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
There's no end to your awesome signs (and supply of cabinet doors)! Thanks for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party!
Debbie @ Refresh Restyle
I really need to try the contact paper trick! Love these!
Debbie
girlfromwva
both look wonderful. surprised the one didn't sell... :/
Beth Holt
Love this look! Would you ever consider making stencils out of contact paper and selling those?
gail@myrepurposedlife.com
Beth,
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
Beautiful, I like both equally! You do such a nice neat job on those doors.
gail@myrepurposedlife.com
Thank you Julie, I do love, love, love using cabinet doors for projects.
Wendi @ H2OBungalow
I 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
So 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