Wednesday, January 14, 2009

desk makeover

I'm cheap. I can admit that. I do not like to buy things new. I L-O-V-E deals.
And free is even better.

During fall clean-up week, the kids and I were out walking and we came across this discarded kid's desk. Sure, it doesn't look like much....but I saw potential: sturdy, real wood, flip-top, compartments on top...

The kids walked home, and I brought this baby back in the red wagon.

BEFORE

Nothing a little paint and decoupage can't cure.

AFTER

Yeah, I found this in the fall and just got around to pretty-ing it up. Too many projects, too much to do and so little time. I'd love to tell you about my "secret laundry ingredient," but it will have to wait. I'm being kicked off the computer.

(This post can also be found here on Family Crafts)

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16 comments:

  1. Ms DebbieJanuary 14, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    This is BEAUTIFUL !!!!!

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  2. Jerri DalrympleJanuary 14, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    You are SUCH a STINKER!!! That is GORGEOUS!!!! Now, how come I never come across those "deals" or creative thoughts, for that matter? Hmph!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    Very nice job.

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  4. TrishJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    So, so cute! It looks like it almost matches your curtains. Love it.

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  5. AdeliaJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Wonderful!! I figured you'd be creatin' and paintin' up a storm with the weather as bone chilling as it is. Gotta produce happy hormones somehow!!! Yea! It looks wonderful!

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  6. ShirleyJanuary 15, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Very cute! Good for you!
    Oh - and you can't do that - leave us hanging about a secret laundry ingredient ... :)

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  7. RachelJanuary 15, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    That is gorgeous! Gotta love those deals!

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  8. LoveandadoorJanuary 15, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Fabulous.. and inspiring!! Nice job.

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  9. ShanJanuary 15, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    YOU!!! Why do I want to be mad a you right now?! Hee HEE- AWESOME!!!!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    And I thought I was doing good just to sand and re-stain a piano bench! When you paint you really paint beautifully!

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  11. Just what are those Woods up to?January 15, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    It looks great!! Good job!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    You do amazing restoration of furniture. That desk is such a work of art--and I am sure your little artist loves it. Thanks for posting it!!!

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  13. WendyJanuary 15, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Jerri and Shan, wow-- had no idea that a desk would bring out such feelings!! Tsk, tsk. ;-)
    Thanks, guys. You flatter me. It was an easy deal: slap on the paint, decoupage the sucker, let dry. I'm all about short-term projects! And I love doing FAST things that turn out well. Those week-long projects just sap me. heh heh

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  14. Crafty Mommy DivaApril 25, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    sweet find! The paper even goes with the curtains. Thanks for linking up!

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  15. Shelly @Crafty Creative StudioJuly 2, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    This desk make-over is FANTASTIC! (Just found you via a comment on poppies-at-play. Am having fun looking around your great blog!)

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  16. UnknownMarch 1, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    I love it ... amazing

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