Here are two of the last four I have left. Today, I'll be giving the one on the right a new life. Meanwhile, I'm saving the one of the left for next week.
DIY TIME
First, for a project like this, I wanted to dive into my junk stash. All good junkers have a trashure stash.
Since the spring season is upon us (hallelujah!), I've got garden fever. Do you? So, that means we're going to kick it off garden style and have some fun. I have a few reclaimed spigots and rusty garden tools.
For the purpose of making holes for the spigots, I grab my drill and use a forstner bit that is just a hair smaller in diameter than the pipes. That way, I can thread them in nice and tight.
Next, I attach keyhole hangers to the back for safe and flush mounting to the wall.
TYPOGRAPHY
And so, if you've been around me for awhile, you know that I adore typography. It's so fun to create my own designs, but even better is to hand-paint them. To begin with, I create my typography graphic in Photoshop sized to the correct dimensions. I'm using a favorite quote by Audrey Hepburn. Secondly, I cut it up into "pieces" to fit onto office paper so I can print. In addition, see my tutorial HERE or watch the video below.
After this, when I have the transfer applied and tweaked to my liking, I begin to paint. I use basic artists' brushes of various sizes and fill in.
Afterward, once my paint is cured I apply a spray poly topcoat to seal it all in.
GARDEN SIGN
Finally, it's time to reveal the first of my duo upcycled cupboard door fun.
Woot! Isn't that fun?! Actually, I'm a tad stoked with it. tee hee.
I hope that inspires you to have at the projects that you've been hanging onto. Incidentally, it's fun, great therapy, and totally inspires others.
By the way, if you'd like to make this sign/rack your own, you can find it available in my online shop. There's oodles of other goodies too!
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Additionally, do pin and share my upcycled cupboard door fun. I'm sure there are stray doors laying around that can use a new purpose.
Up next, I'll be taking this misfit ash tray stand and giving it new life. The second cupboard door will follow that. See the new look and life HERE.
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