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May 19, 2010 By Gail Wilson 37 Comments

update nightstand with picture frame molding

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I curbed this little thing almost two years ago. It had drawers but I used them for this modular shelving unit.
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So the poor little thing has been treated like dirt the whole time she’s been hanging out in the garage. She’s been used as a shelf, table and a work bench.
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She did not get abused by my hands! Oh no, this is exactly what she looked like when I snatched rescued her from the curb.
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After all she IS older than ME!
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She had good bones!
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Her top and sides are actually made up of old tongue and groove boards.
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I thought she could use some bling! Oops, this doesn’t fit.
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Or does it?!  After a little chopping on the compound miter saw, it’s a perfect fit.
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I fell in love with this chair the moment I saw it in Joey’s booth (a LONG time ago). I used the chair back to make a doggie bed. I kept the seat and the legs, because . . .  oh my gosh!  Look how cute they are!
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I trimmed them down with the compound miter saw.
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This is a “dry fit” to make sure the piece is going to sit right.
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I know, there are two giant holes in the front. (from where the dowels/rungs fit before) I tried turning the legs around, and they just looked goofy! You’ll have to take my word for it, because I didn’t take a picture.
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The back legs are also part of the chair seat. (the skirt)
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I pre-drilled some pilot holes and used drywall screws to attach all four legs.
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To fill the holes, left from where the dowels once were,  I cut the end pieces off each of the dowels that used to be there. I put the little pieces in the holes, and filled the edges in with spackling.
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The inside back was bumpy pressed board. I had a long narrow piece of bead board in my stash that I cut and  used two pieces of it to cover the back.
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I made sure when I ripped them on the table saw that they matched up.  I used wood glue and some paint cans to adhere the bead board.
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I sanded the blue paint off. You can see I added a screw to steady up the bottom cross piece. It was a little shaky.
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The bead board was not “sticking” to suit me. I removed it and used liquid nails (in a caulk tube).
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Weighted it down with MORE paint cans.
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I painted the picture frame trim white. Dry fitted it again, mostly to see if I was going to like the way it looks.
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Here she is with a couple coats of primer. Did you notice I took out the bottom cross piece? (above where the bottom drawer used to be)
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I had to use several coats because some of her ugliness was showing through.
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After several coats of free Glidden paint. Last fall when they offered free quarts, I got paint from a lot of friends and family. This is Heather Grey. (Thanks Jamie)
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Here’s my recent find from Joey’s booth at the Peddler’s Mall.
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When I tried to attach the picture frame molding with my 18 gauge nail gun, the nails kept ricocheting out! It was scary!
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After a couple of failed attempts, I put the nail gun down, and went for the trusty, never fail, gorilla glue!
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Here she is! Isn’t she gorgeous? She’s perfect for a bathroom, or a guest room. I removed the handle from the basket spray painted it white. This picture is with the flash. The spot I put this is so dark, no natural light at all.
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See how dark it is without the flash?   🙁
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Look! There are  my pretty peonies!
 
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You like?  Isn’t it a huge improvement? I wonder why I walked around her and put it off for so long!
I have no idea what I will blog about tomorrow. I don’t have anything finished. The weather has not been cooperating, too much rain!  Hopefully I will be able to get something done today.
gail

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  1. Ashlee @ I'm Topsy Turvy says

    June 14, 2010 at 1:41 am

    What a great project! I love how well it turned out, even though you had a few set backs! It worked out great!

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  2. Stephanie Lynn says

    June 12, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    What a wonderful transformation! Love the added frame – so clever! Thanks so much for linking to The DIY Club’s Competition. We greatly apprecicate it! Hope you are enjoying your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  3. Clean Mama says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:57 am

    WOW! What a transformation – I love the frame!

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  4. The Southern Door says

    June 4, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    This is just plain AMAZINGLYGORGEOUSLYBEAUTIFUL!

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  5. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    June 4, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    AMAZING!!!! You took all those seperate pieces and made them into an awesome piece of furniture! You rock girl!!

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  6. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! says

    May 28, 2010 at 3:53 am

    Thanks for linking and helping to make this the most successful Modern Craftswoman Monday so far! Rory

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  7. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! says

    May 25, 2010 at 12:48 am

    Nice project. I would love it if you would link this up in Modern Craftswoman Monday. Very well done. Rory

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  8. Creative Ambitions says

    May 23, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Gail… I love this! Loved your process in creating this… the nail gun thing was scary though!!Great job!

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  9. Ali@Honey and Maple Syrup says

    May 23, 2010 at 3:54 am

    What a great piece! You sure have much more patience than I do!

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  10. LisasCreativeHome says

    May 22, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    It looks like it was a bit of work but well worth it. Looks great!

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  11. C'est Magnifique says

    May 22, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    How sweet, I love it!!! I’m going garage saling this morning and surfing the web looking for inspiration! I’ve found it with this post! Thanks!

    Tania

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  12. Funky Junk Interiors says

    May 22, 2010 at 7:04 am

    Amazing. I LOVE how you walked us through the process, especially when something didn’t work out. That’s incredibly helpful! Your finished result is really lovely. 🙂

    Thanks for linking up to SNS!
    FJ Donna

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  13. Candace says

    May 21, 2010 at 12:50 am

    Great job Gail! I love the comment…”her ugliness was showing through” very funny! I will have to remember to save legs off of old pieces to reuse. I got a kick out of your clamping system with the paint cans. I use about every heavy can or pan in my kitchen!

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  14. One Life Many Journeys says

    May 20, 2010 at 11:08 am

    Oh how kind of that chair to give it’s life to enable others to live. I might add to live beautifully! It is just adorable. Love the picture frame trim. You are so clever.

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  15. Corn in my Coffee-Pot says

    May 20, 2010 at 4:20 am

    Hmmm… go figure!

    I read your whole post through w/o any pictures showing up for me…(pc acting up again) Then I refreshed and came back to read after browsing elsewhere… and…Wow~ your pictures said it all!

    spectacular use of ‘stuff’!!!!

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  16. canngil says

    May 20, 2010 at 3:21 am

    you are so clever! it looks great!!

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  17. Lisa says

    May 20, 2010 at 3:09 am

    Wow that certainly was a lot of work, but well worth it. It really does look great and very purposeful!
    Thanks for dropping by today.
    Lisa

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  18. ~ Regan says

    May 20, 2010 at 2:02 am

    I think it looks great! Love the shelves!

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  19. Granny J says

    May 20, 2010 at 1:53 am

    That turned out great. I especially like the trim you put on it. I need something like that in my sewing room.

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  20. Pam says

    May 20, 2010 at 12:12 am

    I have just the spot for this baby! lol….great job

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  21. Sandy says

    May 19, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    Who would have thought to do this? YOU!
    I really was inspired. I see so many pieces on the streets like this..no drawers, broken etc! I only bring home things that are all there..
    Might just bring one home, and see what I can do! Thank goodness I don’t have a garage to store such things.. my hubby would not take too kindly to broken…lol He says I bring home enough junk!
    great transformation!
    Sandy

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  22. Debilou~Mississippi Mama says

    May 19, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    that is just too dang creative. and very pretty. I need something like this in one of my bathrooms.. it would work great. Hope the rain stops so you can get back to working on something. Have a good one!

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  23. miss corner cape says

    May 19, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    it’s important to know one’s on weaknesses, i think, and so i know i will never accomplish quite a task as this. in the same token, one must pay respect to someone who can. great job, and like always, my hats off to you!

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  24. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    May 19, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    That looks FABULOUS!!!

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  25. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    May 19, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    ok, could you get any more creatively amazing? pure genius! love it, gail, as always!

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  26. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    May 19, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    ok, could you get any more creatively amazing? pure genius! love it, gail, as always!

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  27. Beth says

    May 19, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    I like! I like a lot! You’re pretty amazing with some power tools! I have to learn!

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  28. Amanda says

    May 19, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    This is ingenious! Wonderful job!

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  29. Suzanne says

    May 19, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    You are a wonder. You can see things that others (namely me) would never imagine. I love this. So pretty and practical. Just beautiful!

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  30. Mardell says

    May 19, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! ♥

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  31. Always Nesting says

    May 19, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    You never cease to amaze me!! Adorable cabinet. Love it.

    I’ve added one more to the list…play ultimate frisbee. If you’ve never watched a game, it’s an amazing sport.

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  32. mle says

    May 19, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    what a clever idea, Gail! you took it from frumpy to fancy : )

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  33. Proper Prim says

    May 19, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Gail, you totally out did yourself on this piece… thanks for the step by step instructions… I would have never thought to do that, you totally amaze me with your talents. Great job and it looks so fresh now. I am sure she is much happier with her new look.

    Hugs, Deb

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  34. Coleen's Corner says

    May 19, 2010 at 11:16 am

    I like it! I really like how you used the picture frame, adds a nice charm to the finished project! Your projects have inspired me to revamp an old chest of drawers… my very first attempt. I’ll let you know how it turns out!

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  35. A Pretty Pastime says

    May 19, 2010 at 10:51 am

    YOU are so talented! She turned out beautiful. Amazing what a little make up can do for a girl 😉

    Katy

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  36. Tonia of Chic Modern Vintage says

    May 19, 2010 at 9:06 am

    You never ever cease to amaze me, I don’t know if I would have gone through all of that, but the finish product is beautiful.

    Reply
  37. JT says

    May 19, 2010 at 7:20 am

    Love it!

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