Tuesday, August 7, 2012

My Fab new finds!

HOLA!!
I thought I posted this back in May but I have had such a crazy summer I just noticed I did not so here goes :-)

So you guys know I was hoping to find another set of bi-fold doors...well...I didn't quite find another set on the side of the road for free but I did score this old door at a community yard sale for $1!!! SOLID WOOD!! Boo-ya!!!

I am so stoked about this door because I was looking for one to make a head board for my step daughter's room/guest room. I think I am on a roll with the head board door thing ;-) 

Ok..so its got a little water damage on it but so what? The amount that needs to cut away will make it perfectly even with the top of the door. How crazy the ay THAT worked out OH yeah!!! 





In an effort to get started, I had hubby, Will,  remove the hardware and pull out his handy circular saw to cut out that nasty ole' water damage. He had a time trying to get the door knob off. 
Man they made 'em different than they do today. 

I taped off where I wanted him to cut and voila! It's ready for sanding and staining. I will be on a hunt for the right stain or paint over the next few weeks.
Full Instructional Post to follow :-)
  


But wait...that's not all! Guess what else I found! Well looky here! My new craft storage cabinet. I have been scouring Craigslist for a cheap armoire in hopes to find something I could refinish. Well...the heavens came through for me on this one. It's brand spankin' new and was custom finished by the guy who I got it from. OK so you wanna know what I paid for it??? 

$20 smackeroos!!!! YUP YUP!!! Now this one I am REALLY stoked about. Check this baby out! 



 It is fully loaded!!! 72"h x 20w x 18d, Adjustable shelves, file cabinet, pull-out shelf and just lots of storage! I don't care for the finish much but for now it is gonna work.


 

And last but not least...how about this $2 slipper chair! OOOh I can't wait to reupholster this chair! 
After I bought it, I figured I'd either try it myself of have a pro do it. Well, the guy who sold me the door for $1 (smile) told me about a place here that holds upholstering classes where you just bring in the piece you want to finish and they will show you how to upholster it. 
How ironic that I ran in to him :-) 
Now I just have to go choose some fabric and sign up for the classes.

What a good day it was for me today!!! Gosh I love finding a deal! Stay tuned to see the progress. Look like I have a lot of projects to get done.



BTW: I am preparing for an art show on June 9th and I just got a few new Buyer clients so my posts will be sporadic as a lot of my focus will be there.
But I will try my best to keep you in the loop with all I am doing.

See ya!