Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Make-Over Party


Sweet Jen at Sanctuary Arts at Home is having a make-over, trash-to-treasure party. I had a hard time deciding what to show you (I have shared this before, but hopefully it is new to some of you). Not because everything I do is so wonderful, but some projects do become like babies to you--it is hard to pick your favorite! But this is one of my favorites I guess because it was made from objects found roadside or for free at garage sales. I started with a desk that was sitting on the side of the road with a free sign on it.

I took out the drawers on one side because they were broken. I also took out the center drawer because it was broken and turned it around to make a shelf.

I added a metal oil drip pan (I think that is what it was), letting it overhang on the backside for seats and beadboard.

I used a board across the bottom, put wheels on it , a wine rack, hooks on one side and chalkboard paint on the other, and painted it red. It was fun to come up with the different components and it sold right away! Go to Jen's site to check out more fabulous make-overs.

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37 comments:

  1. JanelleFebruary 25, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Oh MY--that is an astonishing transformation! I love it!!!

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  2. RueFebruary 25, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    That is sooooo cute! I never would have thought of using a metal drip pan. Great idea! I love the hooks and the bead-board on it :)

    rue

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  3. Vanessa GreenwayFebruary 25, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Great transformation!! Love it! :) Vanessa

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  4. MichelleFebruary 25, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    I LOVE it!!

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  5. Free Art PrintablesFebruary 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    That is sooo cool! What a great transformation! You have a fabulous eye! What a great color! I am so glad you could join the party! :) Jen

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    This is beautiful and makes for a great kitchen island!

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  7. pedalpowerFebruary 25, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    goodness, you never cease to amaze me. That's a great t2t!

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  8. TeresaFebruary 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    I would have never thought "kitchen island". That is brilliant. Love that finish too.

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  9. Tinta's TreasuresFebruary 25, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    What a great piece!!!!! Amazing transformation!!!! So much talent.
    Cindy (tinta)

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  10. MindyFebruary 25, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    I LOVE this! You're good! ~Mindy

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  11. Cynthia Holt ZiemianFebruary 25, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Hey all!

    I've decided that I'm going to jump onboard with the latest, greatest way to share junk and have an ONLINE GARAGE SALE! Thanks Margo and Mindy for this great idea and it sounds like a lot of fun!

    So This Sat and Sun, check out my blog: www.rustandsplinters.blogspot.com for some great bargains!

    Spread the word and be sure and say hello!!!

    cynthia

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  12. trishFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    You had me at road side find! :o) We would be fast friends! :o) Your island is awesome! What a great vision to pull all the different pieces together. :o) It looks super!!
    Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

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  13. The Texas WomanFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    I can't believe it's the same piece! Very nice!

    The Texas Woman

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  14. Magic BrushFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    What imagination you have! That is wonderful! Fantastic job!

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  15. AmandaFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    All I can say is WOW! I adore what you did with the piece. :-)

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  16. BrendaFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    I love that! Wow, to think that was just a piece of 'junk' on the side of the road!

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  17. KrisFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    wonderful makeover. It is a beauty.

    Kris

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  18. Hideaway GirlFebruary 25, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    I can see why it sold right away - it looks AMAZING! A makeover & then some.

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  19. Cecelia---Sis---MomFebruary 26, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    Wow, what an awesome transformation. I am in a phase of loving beadboard.

    Cece

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  20. A Southern RoseFebruary 26, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    This is the best idea that I've seen! I just love it! No wonder it sold so fast! You have the best eye for turning trash to treasure!

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  21. Beth at AuntiesFebruary 26, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    What a sanzzy idea. You hit it out of the ball park!

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  22. BlueCastleFebruary 26, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    That's beautiful! I love the drip pan on top! It looks amazing.

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  23. Angie LessardFebruary 26, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    That is about the most creative thing I've ever seen!!! Love it! I'm currently looking for an island for my kitchen, but since I have a small area I'm going to have to "create" my own. LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!!

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent!

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  24. UnknownFebruary 26, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Oh, wow, that is fabulous! What a trash to treasure transformation. You've got a great eye for a diamond in the rough.
    Thanks for visiting my blog and choosing to be a follower.
    I'm going to "follow" you too!

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  25. arahFebruary 26, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    i love this. i want it.

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  26. Tymes PastFebruary 26, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Really cool makeover--very creative!

    Thanks for viewing my "party" posting. I never thought I would like black, however, it has grown on me and I love it now--as long as it's primmed up.

    Smiles and sunshine...Bev

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  27. SusieFebruary 26, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    That is awesome!! I love the repurposing!! Great job:-)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog today and leaving such sweet comments! I hope to see you back there soon:-)

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  28. kari and kijsaFebruary 26, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Okay...where do we start...this is truly incredible...great, great job...congrats on being featured in such a great magazine!

    Have a blessed and wonderful day!

    smiles, kari & kijsa

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    That is really really awesome, no wonder it sold so quickly!

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  30. Mary RuthFebruary 27, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    WEll, this is a GREAT transformation! Love all the texture and things you combined! I wouldn't have thought of it!
    GREAT resourcfulness you have... AND a good eye!

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  31. Rebecca NelsonFebruary 27, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    This is absoultey FABULOUS! I wish I had something like it for my kitchen makeover!!!!

    Sooo inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing! LOVE IT!

    Rebecca

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  32. The Peacock PearlFebruary 27, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    THAT is TOO cool! my brain just doesn't picture what something "could" be.

    thanks for visiting my blog! :)

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  33. EricaFebruary 27, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    Love it! the red looks so good, well done

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    FANTASTIC redo. You should feel very proud of that peice of art now. Well done!!

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  35. GordostyleFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Um.... Ok... that is about the cutest darn thing I've EVER seen! I llllllloooooooovvvvvveeeee it! Caaaauuuutttteee!

    Smiles,
    Jen

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  36. Redesign DivaMarch 1, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Thanks for doing a repeat of that. it is sooo cute! I love your reds!

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  37. UnknownMarch 3, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    I looooove this!! I have finally pulled myself out of my "pity party", decided to give my unemployed status over to my Daddy God to carry and have emerged ready to hit the thrift stores, sew, paint and be creative!! I always envied those of you who had time to do your projects.....well guess what....I've got loads of time now!!!

    HUGS!
    Tracey

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!

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