Repurposed Old Crib into Easel/sandwich board sign
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Back in June I got a couple of items, including an old crib from my Aunt Helen and Cousin Lois. You’ve already seen what I did with the sewing cabinet (Helena)
When I got the sewing cabinet, I also picked up an old crib. Because these drop side cribs have been outlawed, they will be plentiful at the curb. This decal was so cute, I have to tell you it was very difficult for me to sand it off, but I did:
I was pleased with how well it smoothed out.
Because this crib was old, I did a lead paint test on it. (negative)
I used my paint sprayer to spray on some primer.
I then painted it white with my paint sprayer. (It sure does make projects a lot easier)
Due to the heat we had in July, I brought it indoors to finish it up. I used ScotchBlue Painter’s tape.
I brushed on three coats of chalkboard paint.
I bought a piano hinge to put the two pieces together. Let me tell ya, crawling around on the living room floor putting all those screws in, just about did me in. I could barely hobble around for over a week!
This would look GREAT at my booth at Glendale. I am torn between using this as a sandwich board sign and a child’s easel.
I’m still trying to figure out how to finish it off. It’s been in this state for several weeks, while I think about the final details.
If I make it a child’s easel, I will apply dry erase contact paper on this side, along with a clip to hold art paper. At the bottom, I will install a tray to hold art supplies.
It really would make a great easel for some lucky child, but, if I repurpose it as a sandwich sign board, it’s DONE! (except for a chain to keep it from sliding open too far)
I would love to take credit for this, however, when I blogged about receiving the crib I got this comment:
You can see my inspiration at Katie’s blog The Red Kitchen. My readers are the BEST! They’re always ready to help me out! ditto is SOOO right, I love chalkboard paint!
What would be your vote? Easel or Sandwich Sign Board?
gail
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Such a great idea! I would have had a hard time deleting the decal — that was so vintage and cute! But I like what you did and you’re right, these are all outlawed now so what to do with them? My son’s crib which is 22 years old is still in the basement. Guess I better come up with a project for it!
Seriously genious! Looks awesome!
Wow ~ what a great job you did! The decal was very, very cute (probably because it was something from my era, yes old!)
But your transformation is fantastic! Love stopping by to visit with you!
Kindly, Lorraine
this is simply amazing… Love your ideas!
Jeanna@ dramaqueenseams.blogspot.com
This is over the top amazing! What an incredible transformation. ๐
Very Clever!
I love this! Love it as a kid’s easel!
Holly
Love how simple and clean it tuned out. I usually go for all things kid but my vote is def the sandwich board. The color and details amazing. Awesome job as usual.
The Miller’s
that is beautiful! so inspiring. that goes in the queu of things to do…. ๐
I like the chalkboard paint!Trish
Woohoo I can’t believe you finally did this! You should make more, for sure. I love the easel idea, I think it appeals to more buyers. Plus the way it folds up is so convent for a parent. You could always add a roller for paper and a lip on the bottom for the pens.
I love this and what a cool crib piece with those diamond cutouts!!