I bought these 4 “glassless” cupboard doors at Tickled Pink. I used two of them (on the left) to make chalkboards.
I had two left that were the same size.
I cut some 1×6’s to size.
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I used my Kreg Jig to make pocket holes to make a “box”.
I also used the Kreg Jig to make pocket holes to connect the box to the cupboard doors.
I clamped the doors together to make sure they would not have a gap in between the middle joint. You can see I have the holes pre-loaded with all the pocket hole screws so I can attach the box to the doors.
I used more 1×6’s to make two shelves. (Only one shelf is pictured here because I had to make a run to Home Depot to buy more lumber.
I made some homemade chalk paint (black) for this project.
I cut a piece of beaboard for the back. I used a Martha Stewart sample pot to paint the beadboard. I only did a wash, but it was still too much color to suit me. I was looking for something more subtle.
It looked better up close than it does far away. You can tell in this picture that I sanded the repurposed cupboard doors a little and waxed them.
I added some black to the beadboard to tone it down some.
I really like the shape of these doors. I wish I had bought more of them.
I can hang on the wall–
–or sit on the floor.
It’s a really nice size and would be great for books, or nick knacks.
gail
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Kerry says
April 24, 2017 at 12:02 pmJust beautiful!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
March 13, 2012 at 11:43 pmThis was one of our most popular links of the week! Woo-hoo, you got featured! Thanks for joining our party Gail!
Toqua's Crafts says
March 6, 2012 at 10:10 pmWOW! I really like the black you added. It really brings out the lines.
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
March 5, 2012 at 11:03 pmOooh! That would look great in my house! Those are some great doors.
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic says
March 5, 2012 at 1:38 pmThis came out amazing!
Justine says
March 4, 2012 at 3:03 pmStopping by from the Weekend Wrap UP Party!!! http://queenofsavings.com
Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State says
March 4, 2012 at 2:47 pmThat turned out really great! Awesome idea 🙂
Joyce - Quilted Nest says
March 3, 2012 at 10:46 pmloverly! Someone had a good vision for this one.
Lesli @ BeautifullyCoastal.com says
March 3, 2012 at 4:00 amWhat a wonderful project. I just love seeing the amazing things you do!
Smiles,
Lesli @ BeautifullyCoastal.com
Chris says
March 3, 2012 at 3:48 amFabulous job Gail.
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Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants says
March 3, 2012 at 3:47 amGail, this is exactly what I need, what a great idea!
Stephanie says
March 3, 2012 at 2:16 amLove those cupboard doors too! The beadboad was a great touch, they would make great storage for a bathroom too!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
March 3, 2012 at 2:08 amAnother beautiful and amazing project Gail!
Korrie@RedHenHome says
March 3, 2012 at 1:49 amThis is terrific, Gail! Love it.
Gail says
March 3, 2012 at 12:16 amAnother fantastic job.
Katie says
March 2, 2012 at 11:37 pmThis turned out awesome Gail! I love the blue hue in the background!
Connie @ Sensible-Redesign says
March 2, 2012 at 10:59 pmGreat Idea!!
Anne says
March 2, 2012 at 10:27 pmI need two of these for my kitchen please!
Fabulous job, Gail. Wish I could find cupboard doors like that!!
Have a great weekend!
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
March 2, 2012 at 9:08 pmGail~
adorable shelf. The doors really make the little shelf,huh?
I’ve made some DIY chalk paint; and was wondering how it would look with black. Kind of a charcoal look. I like it!
glad to see this project. Have an excellent weekend. ~Pat
Sue says
March 2, 2012 at 8:59 pmOh how I would love to live closer! I would take classes if you ever offered! Stay save this weekend,
Sue
Sherry@ Ties2ThePast says
March 2, 2012 at 8:58 pmReally looks good but I’d LOVE to see the chalkboards you made, too!
Please??!!!
♥’s
Sherry
Full Circle Creations says
March 2, 2012 at 8:40 pmLooks like a winner to me! Great job. I like the black that you added to the bead board. Nicely done!
Holly
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says
March 2, 2012 at 8:24 pmFantastic–you are a real woodworker–you do things so well instead of in my hob knob goofy way :)!