Take this, unassuming 1930s bureau, minus the openy-top-thingy (woodworm, apparently).
Purchased from charity shop for a tenner.
Given a bit of a sanding (I'm a bit unenthusiastic about this stage and get bored easily, so am not thorough).
Holes and cracks filled with flexible filler (marvellous stuff).
Slapped about with 3 coats of eggshell (not carefully applied- managed to get it on the curtains and the sofa- don't tell the Mister).
Jooooshed up a bit with some lush paper from a nice arty shop.
Et voilà!
Lovely shelves for the little'un's room. I'm actually very surprised at how nicely they've turned out, as it goes.
Moving on..
Another up-do. A little table, given the same treatment as the shelves above (minus the pretty paper). Sorry, no 'before' photo, just an afters:
I love that knitting bag. Charity shop find, obviously. I thought the cats looked happy and they are wearing bow-ties, which is always a good thing in my book.
I digress. Yet another up-do in the form of some little shelvy-things (originally Ikea, mine from Charity shop, of course):
This time I went mad with spray paint. Two coats. Very quick and dried in no time.
Then glued the same paper I put on the shelves.
Bingo!
And here's some more shelves I had a go at, just different paper glued to the front.
Pretty and easy too.
Wishing you all a creative and crafty week (if the kids'll let you)
Happy Monday, all. Xxx
wow love that dresser, its soooo beautiful, what a transformation :D
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Karen xxx
Love it! All looks fab - very inspirational! Good job!
ReplyDeleteOh what fabulous up-do's! Love the shelving unit in your little'un's room!!!
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Hello! And thanks for your comment on my blog and for becoming my newest follower.I was all excited when I logged on to find I had another one! Daft bat.
ReplyDeleteLove your shelves, you would never know there was meant to be a front on those. Fantastic find for a tenner.
And your Ikea makeovers have inspired me because I have an almost identical Ikea thingy upstairs in the loft that I tried to do clever things to with paint and candles a long time ago, that never quite worked. It has been hiding in disgrace ever since. I will be on the look out now for some nice paper to try and tart it up with. Thanks!
Janet
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Ooh, lovelies. The paper fronted ikea drawers are just gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteI never have the patience for sanding either!
Utterly brilliant, especially the bureau but what a transformation all round. Wow !
ReplyDeleteI completely agree! White is lovely! Great job on the make-over. By the way, thanks for stopping by my blog...very nice to hear from you! Cheers! ~Merri
ReplyDeleteOooooooh, fabby!! I love befores and afters!!
ReplyDeleteBureau looks brilliant and I l-o-v-e the birdy paper on the Ikea drawers, where's it from?
S x
Wow! I love everything! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are really amazing!!! I love them all, but especially the last shelving unit- that paper is so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! All these pieces look unbelievable! I especially love the old bureau - what a fantastic transformation. I am going to keep my eyes open in my local op shops for furniture now - how totally inspiring - AGAIN!!!! Have a lovely week - enjoy all your fab new furniture.
ReplyDeleteLove all the makeovers! It's always a nice feeling to change something bought cheaply into something gorgeous. I am inspired. I bought a cabinet from a second hand shop last year and have been waiting for the summer to come to do a makeover. It's all dark wood and horrid, but I have so many ideas on how to change it...........arrrggghhhhh!!!!!
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Vanessa xxx
You've been busy!! Love everything. The bureau/shelves look fab, especially like the little compartments at the top for your littlie to put bits and pieces in. Pretty. I also like the little table, I really want a table like that that I can drag around the house with me and take outdoors for when I'm crocheting. Visit to the local charity shops I think.
ReplyDeleteHow did you glue the paper onto the shelves? Was it that Modge Podge stuff I keep reading about lately?
Lovely post, clever girl.
Nicki xx
Absolutely gorgeous makeovers. How satisfying is it to take something inexpensive and turn it into classy! You clever thing you!
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They all look fantastic you have inspired me to do something with my ikea boxes. Love the birdy paper.
ReplyDeleteWow! Inspiring, awesome, amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow - all of those transformations are incredible! So impressed!
ReplyDeleteMaria x
Wow! What wonderful transformations.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous finds and great transformations too! I love the birdy papers you used they look great, especially the way you lined up the patterns. Well done you!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Such a wonderful transformation! I love them all, adorable work!!!
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What a talent you have for making the dull and old look colourful and gorgeous! Do you think you could have a go at me next?! I have just done a quick 'Blog Highlight' on my blog and have featured you as I have loved visiting your blog in the last few weeks. Hope you don't mind me illustrating it with a photo of your votives...Jill :)x
ReplyDeleteOooh, loving the make-over vibe - particularly love how the paper on the shelves looks. All that sanding/undercoating is a bit of a pain at the time, but it's so worth it in the end, isn't it? Next on my make-over list is a child's rocking chair - hmmmm - feel it might need a stripy crocheted cushion...
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Emily x
Great makeovers, what fab charity shop finds!
ReplyDeleteWow, your make overs are amazing.xx
ReplyDeleteThe bookcase bureau is gorgeous - what an unbelievable transformation. I love the different types of paper you have used too. Have you heard of Annie Sloan paint? You don't have to prep, just paint onto a clean surface. You can see my kitchen cabinets painted with it on my blog. So much simpler than sanding and priming. Now I feel the need for a trip to the local junk shop to find some furniture to paint and paper! x
ReplyDeleteOh! I have a little shelf of drawers similar to that, that is tucked into a corner because I don't like how it looks... I think I will be adding this to my loong list of "projects to try"! Thanks for a bunch of beutiful inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThose makeovers look fantastic, well done! I love that shelving unit. I just came across your blog and thought I'd stop by and say 'hello' :) x
ReplyDeleteI would love to see the rest of that childrens room. It looks adorable!
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