Re-purposed Farmhouse Style Drawer Shelf
April 11, 2019
I found this old drawer at a local consignment shop.
I think I paid $5 for it.
I repurposed the drawer front into this farmhouse style wall hook board. Details for that project can be found HERE.
Here's what I did with the rest of the drawer...
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After I removed the wooden knobs and drawer front, I was left with this part of the drawer.
I brushed two coats of my favorite black paint, Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in CAVIAR
. I used my Zibra 2" Stubby Handle Paint Brush
. Zibra brushes eliminate problem brush strokes.
. I used my Zibra 2" Stubby Handle Paint Brush
. Zibra brushes eliminate problem brush strokes.
I then distressed my painted drawer with both 100 and 220 grit sandpaper. I wanted it to look distressed.
I planned to use one of the four farmhouse style Prima Marketing Redesign Transfers from the Always Fresh design.
Three were cow prints, and one was a rooster.
Three were cow prints, and one was a rooster.
I chose this one. It fit pretty well in the drawer.
I taped the clear film and transfer to the top of my drawer with blue painter's tape. With the transfer taped down on top, I carefully lifted the transfer to remove the white paper backing. Then I even more carefully lowered the transfer into my drawer.
I used the wooden stick enclosed in the design transfer tube to begin rubbing the transfer. I started in the upper right corner, and little by little began pulling up the clear top layer.
Everything was going so well. In fact, I thought that I was going to complete the whole transfer without a boo-boo.
BUT, when I got down to the lower left corner, just a little part of the edge was still attached. I guess I jerked it off too quickly. There was no putting it back down. It was curled up.
I was upset.
After I regained my composure, I decided to do a little sanding with 220 grit sandpaper, and not a lot of pressure to distress the transfer. Make more boo-boos along the edges and a few in the middle. Make it seem planned!
After all my paint was distressed, right? I just couldn't lie to you and tell you I planned the boo-boo...
I waxed the drawer with Dixie Belle Best Dang Wax in Clear
.
I waxed the drawer with Dixie Belle Best Dang Wax in Clear
. 
Since the top of my drawer had two big holes where screws used to attach the drawer front, I threaded some 1/2" Twisted Sisal Rope
through the holes and tied knots in the ends.
through the holes and tied knots in the ends.
A sawtooth hanger was added to the back for hanging. I used a larger one.
I was hoping to find a small glass milk bottle for my flowers perched on the bottom of the drawer, but the thrift shops weren't having it today!
I used a small jar.
DON'T let me scare you off on transfers. You just need to take your time. It's really not that hard.
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I love these! You really are so talented, Carlene!
ReplyDeleteOh I love both of these! I wish that I had your creative vision for upcycling.
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