We were able to purchase a pine armorie for $40 dollars. We were looking for better storage options for toys and dress up clothes in our basement. Here is the armoire before anything was done to it.
First, Rob took the doors off and sanded down the entire piece than painted Posh Red from Valspar, left over from Buffet an earlier project. Then Rob took the back off which was two pieces and replaced it with one sheet of 1/4 inch plywood. Stenciled on in polar bear white a design than painted over it with the same Posh Red as the armiore to add a tone on tone look. Made a top shelf and divider out of 1x10 and 1x8 pine board. Attatched them together then inserted and anchored them to bottom and sides of the armiore. Here is the after:
We were going for the locker style look and hope to add some baskets and hooks to hang all those dress up clothes. :)
Armoire - $40
Paint & Supplies - leftover from other projects
Stencil from http://www.stencils-decals.com/ $27.00 (and we plan to use this on one of our next projects.
Total- $67.00
Thanks for checking the this project out.
Rob and Megan
Check this out at the first every link party at Bloom Designs
Beutiful job!!!!
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DeleteWow! 40 bucks...what a great deal! It looks awesome. I love the locker style you are going for!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ashley. I appreciate you commenting. ~ Megan
DeleteLove the stencil work! I will have to try it too!
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Thank you very much, Jen. :) I appreciate you stopping by.
DeleteHot dog! That looks awesome! Love the red. I bet your kids are thrilled.
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DeleteThank you so much for stopping by! I'm following you back via LINKY. {HUGS}
ReplyDeleteLooks great! We bought one of these on craigslist and it now holds all of my craft stuff. Thanks for visiting and following my blog yesterday via the blog hop! I am following back.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Pam. :)
DeleteI LOVE this idea! My kids have tons of dress up clothes that need a home. I'm a new follower from the blog hop yesterday. Looking forward to reading more about your projects! :-)
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DeleteMegan
Oh my goodness, what a difference! Thanks for visiting me yesterday.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jessica! :)
DeleteThis is a great new piece Robin. I love the red you chose!!
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Thanks so much, Karah. ~Megan
DeleteThis is simply a FABULOUS piece...very pinteresting!!!! LOVE LOVE the name!!!!! i am now your newest follower! sending hugs...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Andrea. :) Megan
DeleteWhat a great repurpose. Love the color. If you get a chance link up here: http://www.decoratinginsanity.com/2012/02/furniture-friday-6-and-link-party.html
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DeleteGREAT turn out with your magic hands.
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Thank you for inviting us to link up. We have done and are excited to explore your blog and the link party. Megan
DeleteWhat a great idea! I LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by and commenting. We appreciate it. :)
DeleteMegan
Great job! And such a nice bold colour for toy storage!
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Hope you have a fabulous week!
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Thanks so much, Jill! :)
DeleteWhat a cheerful color for a great makeover! A little $ for such a big impact on storage is always a winner. I am now following :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, StaceyAnne :)
DeleteWhat an awesome idea! Love the color and DIY on the CHEAP!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lori! I love your dollar store project that you used with the pizza pan. Very creative. ~ Megan
DeleteThis came out great! You have some great ideas on your blog! We are your newest followers...both on linky and google friends! Hope you'll come and visit us and do the same!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I just started following your lovely blog the other day. I love your pink lamp that you have on there. It's so adorable! ~Megan
DeleteI soooo need one of these! Love, love, love, it!
ReplyDeleteJessica @ Mom 4 Real
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DeleteAdorable!! Wonderful idea:D
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DeleteThis looks great! I'm following you now. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much~ Megan
DeleteLooks great!
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Thank you for inviting us to link up, Jessica! We look forward to exploring your blog. Megan
DeleteI like it! Looks great!! I see you love Pinterst like me. I'm going to start following you. : )
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to the Take it on Tuesday blog hop!!
Thanks so much Betsy! I appreciate it. Pinterest is definitely addicting. :)
DeleteWhat a great idea! I love the color. I'm a new follower fron Inspiration Friday.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cinthya. :)
DeleteWhat a fabulous idea! This will be so great for toy storage! Thanks so much for linking up to my Saturday 7 Party this week.
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DeleteOh..what a great deal and wonderful transformation!! thank you for linking up to Uncommon!
ReplyDeleteBonnie ;)
Thanks so much, Bonnie!
DeleteWhat a great idea! Love the color and stencil design too! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sharon. :)
DeleteIt was an outstanding week of talent at Rook No. 17. Thank you for being a part of the creative energy and spirit that gives “A Little Birdie Told Me…” wings. Hope to see you again at this week’s party!
ReplyDeleteJenn
Thank you so much, Jenn. :)
DeleteWell, that's a creative idea! I would have never thought to turn an armoire into anything other than itself! ha! the red is nice too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy. We appreciate you stopping by and leaving such a nice compliment.
DeleteI love this project. These are my favorite type of things to do and I can't wait for warmer months to get back to them. I am stopping in from TheStuffofSuccess and I am also your newest follower. Feel free to stop by and say hello. Have a terrific week. Athena
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Claire xoxo