I was just like everyone else, slightly obsessed with Pinterest, but lacking motivation to actually complete any project that I pinned. UNTIL The "Ikea Spice Rack Bookshelves"...
This was my first ever Pinterest Craft/Project and it turned out so well that we even packed them and brought them to our new home!
Here is a picture when they were first finished:
Anyway, since in the new house we have a "Play Room" I wanted there to be a designated space for reading and story time. So I began pinning all the things I wanted to have in the Reading Corner, and then started searching and crafting!
First Stop was an old antique and collectibles shop where I found all kinds of goodies for more projects!
I ended up walking away with an oil lamp, some apothecary bottles and jars, some serving trays, old door knobs and exactly what I was looking for a little kids rocking chair!!
I don't want to discuss how much I paid but I got what I wanted, I was looking for an upcycle project, and let's just put it this way, I paid way too much!
I already made the pouf chairs for the reading corner so I knew what colors I wanted and got to work refinishing the chair.
It was in pretty rough shape and took a lot of sanding and elbow grease to get it looking decent. Most importantly I wanted it smooth since my kiddos were going to be sitting in it--No Splinters Please!
Then I started Painting. I chose not to stain, not really sure why I guess I just wanted some color?
Anyway here it is! Before, In Progress, and AFTER! I LOVE it.
I already made the pouf chairs for the reading corner so I knew what colors I wanted and got to work refinishing the chair.
It was in pretty rough shape and took a lot of sanding and elbow grease to get it looking decent. Most importantly I wanted it smooth since my kiddos were going to be sitting in it--No Splinters Please!
Then I started Painting. I chose not to stain, not really sure why I guess I just wanted some color?
Anyway here it is! Before, In Progress, and AFTER! I LOVE it.
After it was done I decided it needed a cushion and I had plenty of left over scraps from the poufs so I got to work and now it all matches.
So now I just had to remount the Ikea Spice Rack Bookshelves and call this project DONE!
My New Reading Corner in the playroom. Now let's just hope the munchkins love reading as much as I do.
Material and Cost:
4 Ikea Spice Racks: $3/each
White, Purple, Blue Paint: $1/each
Pouf Chair Costs: $18/each
Rocking Chair-antique store: *ahem* $40
Sandpaper-Owned: Free
READ letters: $2/each
Total Project/Corner Costs: $99*
*I know I know... paying $40 for the rocker is what KILLED my budget for this project but I still love it. And Awesome hasn't been too upset over my crafting costs lately! Thank heaven for great husbands! :-)
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