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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

My Redo


Do you remember my curb side pick-up piece of furniture?


It was in pretty bad shape and I wasn't sure I could save it.


The back was off and two drawers were missing.


A friend helped me to put a new wooden back on it.


That made it much more stable.

TA DA!!!


I am so tickled at how it turned out. 


I found two baskets for $5.99 each that I sprayed black.  They fit perfectly in the top space where there use to be a drawer.

The second non-existing drawer space was filled in with a black/white checked ruffle on a tension rod.

I put new red hardware on it and am very pleased with the outcome.  It will be perfect to keep some items on the porch .  I figure I have maybe $20.00 in supplies.


Picked Laynee up after school today.  We folded paper and made paper dolls and then colored them.

She is so amazed at simple things like that that we do.  Things I did when I was a little girl - many eons ago,

Enjoy!

Judy








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49 comments:

  1. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsSeptember 8, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Wow! You are definitely the Queen of up-cycling!! I love your new piece!

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  2. Red Rose AlleySeptember 8, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Judy, that little desk looks great! You really did a fantastic job on it. I love how you painted it black with pops of red accents. Your granddaughter looks sweet here holding her paper dolls. The girls used to love paper dolls when they were little........and I still do. : )

    ~Sheri

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  3. JunkchiccottageSeptember 8, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Oh my gosh Judy I love it. It is a stunning piece now. You did a beautiful re love on this piece. Little Laynee is adorable. So sweet to make paper dolls together.
    Kris

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  4. Joy@aVintageGreenSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    Wow, love the black and red - so much creative storage Judy (well creative fixing), great storage. Sweet Laynee and paper dolls.

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  5. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Wow....what a transformation! I looks gorgeous in your new sun room.....hugs...

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  6. JanSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    I love it!

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  7. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Judy!! This is an amazing makeover! I love it! You inspire me with your creativity and talent. This looks so good and has great storage! I also love the paper dolls. It's so fun to share things like this with our Grands!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  8. Glenda/MidSouthSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Love the "re do" on the cabinet. The red knobs are perfect with the accessories you are using.

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  9. ClaudiaSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    It's absolutely charming, Judy! Love, love it. And Laynie is getting so big! My goodness!

    xo
    Claudia

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  10. ClaudiaSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Oh, darn it! Misspelled! Laynee!

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  11. Vickie @ Ranger 911September 8, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Amazing transformation, Judy! I love the way you've staged it, too! Your granddaughter is adorable and she looks so proud of the paper doll chain you made together. How sweet!

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  12. Sam I Am......September 8, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Judy...that is the best "redo" I have ever seen! Hometalk will be knocking on YOUR door! LOL! You did a wonderful job and I love the curtain....it's just perfectly darling! You go girl!

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  13. Terra September 8, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    Oh friend, this is brilliant. You gave it a new life, in black and red.

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  14. GARAGE SALE GALSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Wonderful "new" piece for your porch! I loved the times when my grandgirl used to craft with me! Times like that are priceless!
    warmly,
    deb

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  15. Teresa KasnerSeptember 8, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Wow, I was skeptical at what you could do with that but you really pulled it off and it's awesome! Good job! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  16. JeannaSeptember 8, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    I love your cabinet, Judy. The transformation is amazing.

    Layne looks like she had a great time making paper dolls.

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  17. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenSeptember 8, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    I love your cabinet renovation, Judy! The black and white and touches of red are charming! ♥

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  18. StaceySeptember 8, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Judy, that's amazing!!

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  19. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerSeptember 8, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    OMG it's freakin adorable! love it in the black and the checkered fabric with the red knobs are a knockout!

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  20. Blondie's JournalSeptember 8, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Judy...the cabinet is above and beyond what I expected you to do! Love it---so pretty and what a creative job!

    Your little Laynee is a doll! I hope to pass on some of my girlhood pastimes to my little granddaughter soon! :)

    Jane x

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  21. Kim September 8, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    I LOVE this piece! Talk about a wow, piece...wow!!

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  22. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestSeptember 8, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    First, Judy, that sweet little Laynee is darling. Isn't it fun to do these things with them? What memories for her and for you! Thanks for visiting me--my screened-in porch post. Your curbside find was quite the find, and what you did with it is great!! I ventured on to your screened porch post and it looks like it's going to be a great spot! I know you'll enjoy it! ~Zuni

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  23. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestSeptember 8, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    First, Judy, that sweet little Laynee is darling. Isn't it fun to do these things with them? What memories for her and for you! Thanks for visiting me--my screened-in porch post. Your curbside find was quite the find, and what you did with it is great!! I ventured on to your screened porch post and it looks like it's going to be a great spot! I know you'll enjoy it! ~Zuni

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  24. cynthia lee designsSeptember 8, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    I love how it turned out...it's so pretty!!
    ~Cindy

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  25. Ms. ASeptember 9, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Oh, Judy... it turned out terrific!!! Good job woman!

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  26. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeSeptember 9, 2015 at 4:03 AM

    Wow! What a transformation ...I love it!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  27. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresSeptember 9, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    That is an amazing redo! And Laynee and the paper dolls are precious. :)

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  28. Carol- Beads and BirdsSeptember 9, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    OMGOSH!! That redo is just amazing. I absolutely love the picture of Layne and the paper dolls. Gosh, she is at that perfect age. So much fun.

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  29. Busy Bee SuzSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Holy moly...that redo is absolutely gorgeous!! I'd put it anywhere in my house. :)
    Love that your little angel loves the simplicity of cutting paper dolls; so sweet!!!

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  30. TheresaSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    OH JUDY, that is BEAUTIFUL! Great job on the re-do! Cute little one with the paper dolls:) Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

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  31. debSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Perfect!

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  32. BoopnutSeptember 9, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Absolutely so cute! I love it! Love the paper dolls. I will suggest it to my bff for her grands, especially when they are scrapbooking. It would make an adorable border!
    Deb

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  33. Andrea at Opulent CottageSeptember 9, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    WOW, Judy! You really transformed this! I'm in love with your colors, and with sweet Miss Laynee :) xoxo!

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  34. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesSeptember 9, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    That turned out so great, Judy! A beautiful, useful piece! Your granddaughter is a sweetheart...how fun to make paper dolls!

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  35. arkieSeptember 9, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    I love what you did with the TV cabinet! I need to do the paper dolls with my grand girl!

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  36. Celestina MarieSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Judy, WOW what a transformation. Now this is darling. Love it and the colors with the pop of red for the knobs is perfection. I adore the little skirt on the tension rod. You are so talented. You even staged it adorable!!
    Thanks for the inspiration! cm

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  37. SusieSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Judy, I am in love with that make-over. Awesome. Your little sweetie is adorable. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  38. Cheryl @ TFDSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Oh wow, Judy! It is beautiful! I love it. The black and white check and the red knobs really make it a stand-out piece! Great job!

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  39. Helen PhilippsSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Your redo is just amazing, Judy!! How you have transformed it! Love the picture of Laynee with her paper dolls too, such a sweet thing to do together.
    Helen xox

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  40. TriciaSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    I LOVE it! You are so very talented. Love the paper doll cut outs too.

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  41. MelanieSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Fantastic re-do, Judy - I love it! You are so talented and creative. How darling that you made paper dolls with Laynee.

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  42. FlowerLady LorraineSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Love, love, love how your curbside find turned out. You did a great job.

    Love that little string of paper dolls too. Sweet, as is the little one holding them.

    FlowerLady

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  43. Susan FreemanSeptember 9, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    I am crazy about your redo! It is so adorable I just want to hug it. The way you have staged it is so Mary Engelbreitsih. Cute, cute, cute!! This old crafting ideas are the best and how lucky you are to have your adorable grand baby to teach them to.

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  44. LindaSeptember 9, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    What a transformation!!! I just LOVE it!!
    Paper dolls! I haven't thought about those in YEARS and YEARS!!! I will have to try my hand at it next week when I have the quads over!

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  45. KellySeptember 9, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    That little desk turned out so cute! I love the choice of colors you used on it. Your granddaughter is so cute. I haven't seen paper dolls in ages. I bet that was a fun project together.

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  46. Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper CottageSeptember 9, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Could you give us a step-by-step walk through of how you paint your furniture? It looks so beautiful! I have a couple of pieces I'd like to paint white or off white, but it scares me as to what to do first or in what order. Do you sand first? then to you primer it or just paint it? I need instructions and help! I love the black with the checkered little curtain.. and that cherry sign with the checkers is so perfect. What a great job you did!

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  47. DebbySeptember 9, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    Oh wow, that is amazing. I hope you are well my friend. I am trying to get back to blogging. Layne is so cute.

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  48. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysSeptember 9, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    I love the cabinet. Great job! And that baby girl is just adorable.

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  49. Oliva OhlsonSeptember 12, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Your granddaughter is so cute...love her smile!!!
    OMG!!! The cabinet turned out so gorgeous!!! I love your transformations!!!

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