I curbed this little thing almost two years ago. It had drawers but I used them for this modular shelving unit.
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.
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.
After all she IS older than ME!
She had good bones!
Her top and sides are actually made up of old tongue and groove boards.
I thought she could use some bling! Oops, this doesn’t fit.
Or does it?! After a little chopping on the compound miter saw, it’s a perfect fit.
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. But, I kept the seat and the legs, because . . . oh my gosh! Look how cute they are!
I trimmed them down with the compound miter saw.
This is a “dry fit” to make sure the piece is going to sit right.
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.
The back legs are also part of the chair seat. (the skirt)
I pre-drilled some pilot holes and used drywall screws to attach all four legs.
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.
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.
So, 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.
Then, 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.
The bead board was not “sticking” to suit me. I removed it and used liquid nails (in a caulk tube).
Weighted it down with MORE paint cans.
I painted the picture frame trim white. Dry fitted it again, mostly to see if I was going to like the way it looks.
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)
I had to use several coats because some of her ugliness was showing through.
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)
Here’s my recent find from Joey’s booth at the Peddler’s Mall.
When I tried to attach the picture frame molding with my 18 gauge nail gun, the nails kept ricocheting out! It was scary!
After a couple of failed attempts, I put the nail gun down, and went for the trusty, never fail, gorilla glue!
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.
See how dark it is without the flash? 🙁
Look! There are my pretty peonies!
You like? Isn’t it a huge improvement? I wonder why I walked around her and put it off for so long!
Not sure what I’ll work on next. The weather has not been cooperating, too much rain! Hopefully I will be able to get something done today.
gail
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What a great project! I love how well it turned out, even though you had a few set backs! It worked out great!
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
WOW! What a transformation – I love the frame!
This is just plain AMAZINGLYGORGEOUSLYBEAUTIFUL!
AMAZING!!!! You took all those seperate pieces and made them into an awesome piece of furniture! You rock girl!!
Thanks for linking and helping to make this the most successful Modern Craftswoman Monday so far! Rory
Nice project. I would love it if you would link this up in Modern Craftswoman Monday. Very well done. Rory
Gail… I love this! Loved your process in creating this… the nail gun thing was scary though!!Great job!
What a great piece! You sure have much more patience than I do!
It looks like it was a bit of work but well worth it. Looks great!
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
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
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!
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.
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’!!!!
you are so clever! it looks great!!
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
I think it looks great! Love the shelves!
That turned out great. I especially like the trim you put on it. I need something like that in my sewing room.
I have just the spot for this baby! lol….great job
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
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!
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!
That looks FABULOUS!!!
ok, could you get any more creatively amazing? pure genius! love it, gail, as always!
ok, could you get any more creatively amazing? pure genius! love it, gail, as always!
I like! I like a lot! You’re pretty amazing with some power tools! I have to learn!
This is ingenious! Wonderful job!
You are a wonder. You can see things that others (namely me) would never imagine. I love this. So pretty and practical. Just beautiful!
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! ♥
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.
what a clever idea, Gail! you took it from frumpy to fancy : )
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
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!
YOU are so talented! She turned out beautiful. Amazing what a little make up can do for a girl 😉
Katy
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.
Love it!