I used a heat gun and paint scraper to lift off the veneer and then sanded it down as it was course plywood underneath. I then painted it with BM Elephant Tusk, taped off some stripes, used a little black, then glazed with Provencial stain. And here is the finished product:
I so need a tripod.
I love the faux hinges!
Thanks for stopping by today!
~Allison
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24 comments:
That turned out great! I'm loving those stripes.
I love the stripes too! You are a stripe genius. You always do such a great job of making the stripes look just right!
Love it! Great job!
you are totally rocking the stripes lately! i LOVE it!
Love the stripes Allison! And that is just a really great color, I love the name of it too!
That really turned out awesome. I am loving those stripes. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.
The stripes were a great idea! They really make it something special. Well done!
Love this transformation! And faux hinges??? That is genius! The stripes really compliment the overall color and I like the way you've accessorized it too.
BTW I'm stopping over from Primp Your Stuff linky party and am your newest follower! I'd love for you to stop by and check out my blog, if you have time.
Xoxo,
Sarah
www.adventuresofourfamily.com
Oh my gosh it doesn't even look like the same piece. Loving the stripes. I would love for you to come share this at my first linky party today!
Amy@homehappyhome.blogspot.com
The stipes add extra character. Really well done.
That is absolutely gorgeous! I am your newest Linky Follower and hope you will follow me back :) Found you via the blog hop.
Looks fantastic.
Following via linky blog hop :)
Mandy
Very cute! I love your mix of stripes and stain!
Samm @ LittleHouseintheBigD.com
It looks fantastic! That is my favorite color combo! Great inspiration, thank you!
Hi I am a new linky and GFC follower linky party hop of so cheri. Hope you follow me too @Pandoras-craftbox.com
What a beautiful transformation. You did a fantastic job! I'm visiting via the Linky Follower Party Blog Hop. I am now following you on Linky and GFC.
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your cabinet came out gourgeous. I am now a follower with linky will you please do the same. hugs
Well done....love the stripes on the top!
Hi! I'm a new follower through Very Cheri's LinkyFollower blog party! Hope you can follow back :)) I love your cabinet! Turned out fabulous.
Thanks!
Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com/
Love the stripes. If you get a chance share here:
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xo...mONICa
It turned out lovely. I'm really liking the stripes.
Allison you are just too much! Here is a little something I just whipped up in five minutes LOL!! I love the stripes. Have a great weekend, be sure to checkout my giveaway!
Wow! What a change! You did a gorgeous job! I love it! :)
Wow! That is fabulous! What a great job! Saw you at Homemaker on a dime and am you newest follower.
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