Saturday, July 10, 2010

$3.00 Shelf makeover

My son needed a small bookshelf for his bedroom. I found this little shelf at the same thrift store I bought the enamel cart. As you can see, it is a bit dirty. It was pretty stable and for only $3.00 it came home with me! ($3.00 seems to have been the magic number that day!) There is nothing special about it, but it will work for what we need it for.

I decided that it needed a back to keep his books and papers from falling through. It also helps to add a little stability to the shelf. It was pretty solid, but had a little wobble to it. I took a piece of scrap beadboard and cut it to fit in the shelving area. I did not want the backing to go to the floor, only to the bottom shelf. Both got several coats of Krylon Satin Black Latex Enamel paint.
I used the staple gun and attached the back. (Don't notice how lazy I was.....No one will see the back, so i didn't paint it!)
Here it is completed! I took a sanding cube and distressed the edges. My philosophy is that one of my 4 boys will distress the edges anyway, I may as well beat them to it!
And another view, just because I enjoy looking at it! :)

Total out of pocket cost for this project was only $3.00!
I used paint and beadboard I had on hand! I bought a quart of the Krylon Satin Black and have used it on about 4 projects now! It was only 7 bucks, so I have definitely gotten my money's worth! I have seen a shelf similar to this one at Hobby Lobby for $49.00. I would never pay that for it, but my $3.00 knock off will definitely work for me!

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21 comments:

  1. I love that shelf, especially how you added the beadboard to the back...that took it to over-the-top cuteness! I'm off in search of a cheap shelf!!
    smiles! I'm your newest follower!!

    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  2. Great job you did with it, love it. Gerry

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  3. Good job Ginger.. Very cute... I need you to come up here and help me find some stuff!!

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  4. Very nice! I really like the beadboard in the back. Makes it look like a piece of furniture instead of just a plain wood bookcase!

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  5. Thanks! I appreciate all the kind comments!

    April, I think Suzanna and I are heading up north on a thrifting run soon! :)

    Sarah, plan on going to the sales with us next weekend!

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  6. very cute! I love that you added the beadboard. Very cool!

    XOXO
    jen

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  7. Ginger,
    Another stunning makeover!! I really love the beadboard backing!!

    Debbie

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  8. WOW! WOW! WOW! This looks fantastic! I've seen similar ones at Hobby Lobby to! You did an awesome job!
    I love the next post to with the Noah's Ark print...I can already see that as a chalkboard...it's going to look great. I love the inside arch on the frame.
    I have to also say that I think your blog name is soooooooo cute! I would come check you out for the name alone! I love little plays on words. This made me smile!

    Nice to find your blog! I'm following!

    Nancy @ Nancy's Daily Dish

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  9. That looks great!! I LovE the beadboard idea for the back, and the distressing looks fab!! Visiting from Sister Sister Sunday
    justsewsassy.com

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  10. This looks great! Thank you so much for linking up to my Upcycled Awesome linky party. I am actually quite jealous I don't have a shelf like this to redo.

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  11. Wow! I love how you added the beadboard! What a great idea! It makes the shelf look much more expensive too!

    I love how it turned out!

    Thanks for linking up!

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  12. Wow, that's awesome! I love this! Thanks for linking up!

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  13. Love that makeover! I am popping over from Trendy Treehouse Marketing Monday :)

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  14. OOOH! That turned out great -- LOVE the beadboard backing. You did a GREAT job!! :)

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  15. Looks GREAT! I love that you thought of adding the bead board on the back. It really makes the piece complete.

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  16. WOW! What a great find! I love the black and the beadboard, it looks terrific!

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  17. You wouldn't even recognize it now! I love that you have scrap beadboard around, hee-hee. We do too.

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  18. What a find...$3!? I love the transformation with the beadboard. Great job:)

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  19. Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

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  20. Makes me want to refinish one of my pieces! Thanks for linking to Sister Sister Sunday! Come back and visit us again today!

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  21. Great job! Love how it came out!

    Thanks for Socializing with me Monday til Sunday.

    Hope to see you this week! :)

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