In case you don't remember, here is the spice rack I bought recently, and this is what it originally looked like:
These are the materials that I used: craft paint ('bright red', 'ocean breeze', and a white for the base coat), a paint brush, a brown fine tipped pen, and some stick-on labels from the wedding section of Michael's. I started by covering everything in white. Then I painted the outside red, and added blue to the inside of the drawers. I hand-drew the names on the labels, based on a font called Archer. I'm debating whether or not to paint the bottom of the shelves blue to tie it together, and I have yet to put on a sealer, to keep the paint from chipping (I'll probably go with Mod Podge—it's great to use as long as you don't mind brush strokes. Otherwise, use a spray on like Shellac.)
In response to your comment on my blog: Indeed we do have flowers like that in the city! The yellow ones were especially prevalent (wish I knew their name)-- they are pretty tall and were on tiny spindly trees. The white flowers were on a bush in front of an apartment building.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I have a vintage spice rack just like that (minus the drawers) that I have no idea what to do with. I might try this!
ReplyDeleteLeilani: I will definitely be on the lookout; I don't think they've migrated out this far yet (lol) And to Atomic Chic: Yay awesome! Post picture please! :D
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