This is actually a filing cabinet that my husband and I bought about 8 years ago. Here’s what it looked like before:
See the scratches on the top?
That would be thanks to this creature:
So after much sanding,
priming, painting, painting, more painting, and a coat of Smoke Glaze…
I am very pleased with the end result!
And that cute little wreath…
Well, I’m a copycat…
Sorta.
Bridgette made her Tag-Your-It Wreath, which turned out so cute,
So I put my spin on one!
I twisted some jute twine and cotton twine together and wrapped it around the wreath (which, of course I found at the thrift store for 10¢!).
I made the roses out of scraps of canvas drop cloth.
The “leaves” are shoestrings…that I.dug.out.of.the.trash. Oh yes I did. When my husband saw it, he said, “guess I’m not allowed to throw shoestrings away anymore.” No, no your not.
Anyway, I LOVE it. Thank you, Bridgette, for the inspiration!
More furniture pieces to come soon!
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58 terrific comments!:
I likey! The drop cloth ke-uute, Well with the signature shoestrings of course!
Rebekah,
how cute! I love the new look of your cabinet, and that wreath looks great hanging there!
gail
Love it! I like the glaze in the wicker area. Nice job!
Love it! Good for you for trash-diving, girl! :)
ooh! I love the cabinet-the redo is fabulous! I wish that I had 5 of those cabinets for my craft room redo!
Thanks for stopping by blog! Can't wait to check out you guys projects!
I too have a best friend sister and we are fueled by Dr pepper as well!
So glad you came by a visted!
Have a happy day!
This piece really got new life with it's new color. It really look fresh and new...and another great wreath! The flowers look great.
Chelsea
It looks so much better in the white. What a great transformation.
So nice! I can't believe how different it looks. I love it!
Jennie @ Cinnaberry Suite
You're so creative! I love the stuff you've done. Makes me want to go dig in my trash to see what I have......well, sort of. :-)
It turned out great...doesn't look at all like a file cabinet. I love the flowers on the wreath...clever.
That cabinet turned out great, it looks nothing like it used to! Thanks so much for sharing.
How awesome! I love how you turned that "throw-away" file cabinet to a beautiful & fabulous shabby chic one! Outstanding! What a difference! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog too, and leaving a comment! I love it!
That turned out sooo well.
I love your blog by the way.
Kathy
I love this!! So shabby chic, and simply beautiful. And that wreath is perfect!
Thank you for linking this up to A Little Craft Therapy with Life in the Pitts!
That's got to be one of the nicest looking filing cabinets I've ever seen! Love it white with the glaze!
That's the prettiest filing cabinet I've ever seen! Great work! I want one! = )
This looks amazing!! I have this basket-y texture on my headboard and dresser, wonder if the same thing would work with faux wood?
Also, thanks for your sweet comments about my blocks!! They are so addictive to make, I'm trying not to give them to everyone I know :)
Have a great week!
what a great find and re-do it looks amazing! thanks for stopping by my blog too jameehomemaker.blogspot.com
What a transformation -- awesome!
LOVE the wreath! the transformation of the cabinet is just great. I so need to touch up some of my office furniture... finishes are all wonky and scratched. I just may need to make a wreath like this for my side of the space :)
Have an awesome day!
~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
I am so glad you linked this up to Be Inspired today!
Chelsea
I'm partying at Beyond the Picket Fence too:)
Glad I found you -- L-O-ve it!!
This turned out so well--I am sure it took some time to get the paint in the rattan part, but oh so worth it. Thanks for linking up!
Very, very nice redo...
awesome re-do!
I love that! So pretty. Come stop by my Favorite Things Friday Party if you would like to join in!
Thank you so much for linking up to It's a Hodgepodge Friday! I love what you have been up to. Thanks again!
~Gay~
itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com
That's such a well done piece. I love it and the color is perfect. Hope you will have time to come take our tour of the Architectural Digest Home Design show. -- Jane F.
You did a wonderful job with this cabinet. Love your color choice.
Nice job on the cabinet. The color and texture are very inviting. I have become a follower. Rory
http://thegreentiquessolution.blogspot.com/
Your file cabinet looks beautiful!
I'm featuring this in today's creative wrap up at Life in the Pitts!
This turned out great!
Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday at Life As Lori. Please join me next week for another great party!
Thanks for posting at Favorite Things Friday!
That is awesome! Oh how I love it! It looks so much better!
Looks great all creamy white!
Gorgeous! I love it!
That is a great transformation! I love the color and the glaze. I've never seen such a cute filing cabinet!
Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours day at My Backyard Eden!
Very chic and pretty! LOVE IT!
Rachelle
Amazing redo!
Wow that turned out great! I love the cozy feel it has. Great project, thanks for sharing!!!
-Jill
That is a great before and after... I would never guess it is a file cabinet! Anyone would love to use a file cabinet like that! Great job! :)
~Jennifer
www.studiojru.com
Hey this is so cute, I am going to feature it today from Friday's party highlights.
Excellent job!!! I love the wreath the most! Thanks for planting your creative seed at Punkin Seed Productions. Don't forget to plant another seed on Friday!
Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions
I love how the stain highlights the texture of this piece. Great makeover!
The stain totally makes it! SO CUTE! I LOVE the wreath too! I have been trying to think of a cute/rustic style wreath for my front door. This may be the winner!
Mallory - www.classyclutter.blogspot.com
That is a great transformation! I love the color and the glaze. I've never seen such a cute filing cabinet!
Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours day at My Backyard Eden!
Amazing redo!
This looks amazing!! I have this basket-y texture on my headboard and dresser, wonder if the same thing would work with faux wood?
Also, thanks for your sweet comments about my blocks!! They are so addictive to make, I'm trying not to give them to everyone I know :)
Have a great week!
I'm featuring this in today's creative wrap up at Life in the Pitts!
How awesome! I love how you turned that "throw-away" file cabinet to a beautiful & fabulous shabby chic one! Outstanding! What a difference! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog too, and leaving a comment! I love it!
That cabinet turned out great, it looks nothing like it used to! Thanks so much for sharing.
It turned out great...doesn't look at all like a file cabinet. I love the flowers on the wreath...clever.
It looks so much better in the white. What a great transformation.
This piece really got new life with it's new color. It really look fresh and new...and another great wreath! The flowers look great.
Chelsea
ooh! I love the cabinet-the redo is fabulous! I wish that I had 5 of those cabinets for my craft room redo!
Thanks for stopping by blog! Can't wait to check out you guys projects!
I too have a best friend sister and we are fueled by Dr pepper as well!
So glad you came by a visted!
Have a happy day!
Love it! Good for you for trash-diving, girl! :)
I likey! The drop cloth ke-uute, Well with the signature shoestrings of course!
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