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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
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 Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 3:21:37 PM
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I scored a great deal on a used, sewing cabinet with a TON of room inside. BUT, it's a dark brown stain on the outside (small dings/chipped in spots). So I bought some "antique" satin, cream color spray paint to paint it. I'd also like to add some snazz on the outside front door. Any ideas? I will be adding a knob on the front door, since we added a new latch for the door. It even has a working hydraulic lift for the machine!
I DON'T want to hot glue buttons all over, more like a old, prairie/vintage style, early 1900's, simple, etc. I thought about doing a burlap "ribbon" edging,after I saw buckets of burlaps blog- http://bucketsofburlap.blogspot.com/
But something simple that will last. Ideas? here's the photos-
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Be the change...
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 04:50:54 AM
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| How fun. Will you still use it for sewing supplies? It could even be a handy kitchen island if you put a cutting board top on it. Well its probably not tall enough for that. I would look thru magazines and cut out the pics that grab your eye and then see what they all had in common. That will show what you really like and put it on there. |
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 09:06:52 AM
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Yes, it'll be set up for sewing, which I'm re-starting with. Haven't made clothes for decades, but jumping back in. On another thread someone suggested blackboard spray paint on the door. I may go with that, and some fabric accents....
Be the change...
http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/ |
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 10:56:53 AM
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Well, I have the cream paint on, will do #2 coat today (wind permitting) then it's the chalkboard paint! Will post pics...
Be the change...
http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/ |
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 11:41:30 AM
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It's done! I wound up doing the "creame antique" satin color, with the chalkboard paint in the center. Added a knob and wheels (free!), which we found had been taken off, go figure! A little shoutout to Dave, my hubby, for all his help!
 All set and ready to sew!
Be the change...
http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - nancypo on Jul 27 2011 6:00:14 PM |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 5:49:41 PM
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That's adorable - great job. Love the chalkboard paint!
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 6:01:17 PM
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Thas, it took a good 2 coats and 24 hours to "cure", works! I have a lot left over, so will do some other nifty projects...
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