Once again, I can't find the before picture of this cabinet, but it was similar to the one below.
I bought three of these vintage 70's end tables at the DAV for 89 cents apiece
about two years ago. I have just had so many other projects, these got pushed
back to the end of the line.
So finally, it was time for one of them.
I painted it with a mistint from Wal-mart called brown sugar.
It looks more like latte to me, but either way it sounds yummy.
I used one of my daughters stencils, a quatrafoile one, and did the top only.
I dry brushed a burnt umber craft paint over the stencil and then sanded it down in areas.
I also distressed the paint and sprayed the hardware with oil rubbed bronze to add more contrast.
It sold the first week it was in the shop, so I apologize for not getting better pics.
I have to admit that I frequently criticize my own work alot, so it makes me
feel much better when it sells quickly. Do you ever get that feeling that what you
have done looks stupid. I wish I could get over that.
Oh, by the way I sold it for $59.00, so that was a nice profit!
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First of all you got that for .89!?! That is incredible. I like how it turned out and the stenciling on top gives it some extra personality.
ReplyDeleteooh i love that stencil! it looks fabulous!
ReplyDeletegreat idea. Looks so much better. I'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for an end table like the one pictured, not having any luck :(
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