Updating a Old Hutch

New post here today folks.  I feel I've been in hiding but really I've been working on many projects and I found myself with too many things going on at once. I hate when I do that to myself. I work best with a list. Checking off as I go. Too much here and there and I get flustered big time.

My wreath making is going great and little by little I'm getting my craft room the way I want it. That's what I'm talking about today. I finally finished another piece to the plan.

I bought this Hutch about a year ago off Craigslist.  It's a old Hutch that was in pretty good condition. But I like to paint. Crazy I know....but I LOVE the difference a coat or two of paint can make on just about anything.

Normally I would take this out to the garage but decided to just do it in house. I put down some paper and a drop cloth and got to work removing the hardware. I didn't realize how bad the hinges on this thing was until I tried removing them and several screws broke in the process.

I only sanded a little bit on this piece. Mainly the grimy dirty areas under the drawer pulls. Then I used a good coat of primer. Ahhh...already better.

 
After priming I started painting using a small roller on the big surfaces and a good quality brush on the smaller areas. This took a couple coats of paint. I let the paint cure for a couple of days then scuffed up some edges for a shabby chic sorta look. Then I put a coat of Poly over that and let her sit for a good 4 to 5 days. If you don't do this your piece will be sticky and when you sit things on the wood it will leave indents and that'll make you sick. Don't ask how I know this.
 
I painted the inside white then covered the back of the cabinets with a pretty contact paper.
 
 
 
I had planned to replace the hinges but had no luck in finding them after searching several stores. Mike was able to do a amazing job cleaning them and making them look new again. It was incredible! Thanks honey! I couldn't believe they were the same ones and again I'm sorry I should have taken a picture. I promise I will get better. The only problem was they were brass and I hate brass. Sorry brass lovers but I just don't like it so I gave them a quick coat of paint. New knobs from Hobby Lobby and pulls from Lowes and she was done.
 
 
I'm really happy with how it turned out. I love trying to make things look prettier and I think she does. This room isn't complete yet but its getting there. I love to having a pretty place to keep my supplies and a pretty place to CREATE.



Football Ready? What's your favorite team?

I've been extremely busy the last few days working on some new wreaths. It's almost football time around here and we love college football. Everyone in these parts are talking about South Carolina Gamecocks (me and hubby) and Clemson Tigers (sons). Our home is split but it definitely makes for some good fun and at times "nameless" people might get mad and even cry.

No, not really.

Everyone knows I love making wreaths and I got a request the other day about a LSU spiral wreath. I haven't made one before but knew I wanted to get started right away. Here's the one I made.

Which do you prefer? With or without the football?

You know I had to make another Gamecock wreath. This one is huge and I love it! This wreath measures a whopping 33 inches wide.  It definitely would make a statement at those football parties.

Every fall I make a new wreath for my door and this year is no exception. I love Sunflowers and Burlap and think this is a simple yet pretty wreath to hang on any door plus its so easy to change it up for other seasons.


For a even simpler look, I can take the bow off and I still think its very cute.
So that's what I've been working on along with a very neat addition to my craft room that I plan on sharing in the next few days. I can't wait for it to be finished. I'm also wanting to do a giveaway for one of the 12 inch Team Wreaths. You would have a chance for several entries. I'll be posting more about the giveaway a little later.

Let me know what you think? Do you have a favorite team or teams? Would you take the time to enter a giveaway to receive one? I can't wait to hear from you.

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