A few months ago, I found a few really awesome things at a resale store that was going out of business. You may remember the $5 school desk and the fork & spoon set. Well, I also picked up two antique sewing machine drawers. Strange purchase I know, but I just loved the details and the quirkiness of them!
This is what I started with. Check out all those great details!
But some of the details were loose, and some of them were completely broken off. So I got out the Gorilla Glue to fix them.
I applied a thin layer of the glue to the broken piece and to the spot on the drawer where it was supposed to be.
Apparently my layer wasn't quite thin enough, because this is what it looked like when I came back to check and see if it was dry. No big deal though. I just used a screwdriver to break away the extra foamy stuff and sanded it down a little bit. Though if you use this kind of Gorilla Glue, they aren't kidding when they say use a thin layer!
I painted the drawer with a coat of Krylon Bahama Sea spray paint. {Sorry about the upside down shot}
And then coated it with a layer of white spray paint.
After the paint dried, I sanded the drawer to make the details really pop. I love the little piece on the end that the Gorilla Glue helped me save.
And I love the {very subtle} bits of blue that you can see where I sanded off the white paint.
Now I just have to decide what to put inside the drawer. I think some fake grass would be really cute and add a nice pop of green in the room.
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I found some Faux Grass and added it to the drawer.
I'm loving it! What do you think?!?
But some of the details were loose, and some of them were completely broken off. So I got out the Gorilla Glue to fix them.
I applied a thin layer of the glue to the broken piece and to the spot on the drawer where it was supposed to be.
Apparently my layer wasn't quite thin enough, because this is what it looked like when I came back to check and see if it was dry. No big deal though. I just used a screwdriver to break away the extra foamy stuff and sanded it down a little bit. Though if you use this kind of Gorilla Glue, they aren't kidding when they say use a thin layer!
I painted the drawer with a coat of Krylon Bahama Sea spray paint. {Sorry about the upside down shot}
And then coated it with a layer of white spray paint.
After the paint dried, I sanded the drawer to make the details really pop. I love the little piece on the end that the Gorilla Glue helped me save.
And I love the {very subtle} bits of blue that you can see where I sanded off the white paint.
Now I just have to decide what to put inside the drawer. I think some fake grass would be really cute and add a nice pop of green in the room.
************************I found some Faux Grass and added it to the drawer.
I'm loving it! What do you think?!?
Beautiful. I love it...must my style. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteREally cute! I love that idea with grass in it, you never run out of ideas! I need to hit the flea Markets again! I'm going to find something like that! :) {althought...if you're looking for something particular, you never find it!} Great job!
ReplyDeletei love the details. gorgeous. i also love the colors you chose. your creative brain never ever tires. : )
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Great job...the details ARE great!
ReplyDeletekelli~ THIS IS OH' SO ADORABLE! love it, its so shabby cute! Have a great weekend and a WONDERFUL HAPPY HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! ;) JENN
ReplyDeleteInstead of trying to be inovative & crafty myself I should just troll blogs like yours & copy copy copy! LOVE this, what a great outcome!
ReplyDeleteI love that!! It would be really cute sitting on the back of a toilet in a bathroom too.
ReplyDeleteHi Kelli~ me again~ I just featured this darling box on my craft blog~ Craftomaniac.blogspot.com hope that is ok. ;) Jenn
ReplyDeletewhat a cute drawer. I love finds like that. You did great.
ReplyDeleteI love making quirky little finds like that! You did a super job with it!
ReplyDeleteVery crafty!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteTomorrow morning I'm off to our local thrift store and some garage sale to see what crafty treasures I can find!
Have a great weekend!
That is gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing your technique on getting the blue to show up. :) I love that pretty shabby look. Thanks so much for the visit today! :)
ReplyDeleteAlright, that's it, you're going to have to come out here for a visit. We'll go shopping and then we'll craft the days away :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great find and a great makeover! Love the details on the drawers!! :D
ReplyDeletelooks great!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so good!!! So much better than before!
ReplyDeleteYou are right - I've used that stuff before...it has to be really small - cause that stuff keeps expanding...I've got a little excavation to do on a project too.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous - I totally understand why you bought them.
I love this as well....the details are great. Happy Mothers Day..have a nice lazy day! Us moms deserve it:)
ReplyDeleteI love how the grass looks! Really fun! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat project! I have two old sewing drawers that I bought at a yard sale for a quarter each. I have three little round pots that fit into each them perfectly and they are now in my bedroom window.
ReplyDeleteThat is really awesome! Great idea putting the blue on first, love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, it turned our gorgeous! I love the finish!
ReplyDeleteHow cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Kelli. The box is gorgeous! Love the details. The color and finishing technique is fabulous! Love the grass too! Thanks so much for joining The DIY Club this month! We greatly appreciate it! ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteLove it. I just used the Bahama Sea on a desk. It is such a pretty color. How did you get your gorilla glue off, or did you just paint over it?
ReplyDeleteThe drawer was awesome to begin with and you have just taken it over the top! Love the blue beneath the white and the rescued detail and the grass and gee, I wish it was MY drawer. I'm going thrifting today, we'll see what I find!
ReplyDeleteI love all those colors! That is such a great idea. I have a link party that I would love if you participated! it is on saturdays www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHi Kelli - Your project is one of the top ten finalists. Be sure to check out the voting post on any of the four blogs. Congratulations and thanks again for joining The DIY Club.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. Love it!! I am voting for you to win. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteRuth
That is so cute! I love the grass, just adds so much to a room! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteLove them! What a great find and you are so creative with your ideas!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I have an old sewing machine case like this with the machine still in it. You've given me some inspiration about what to do with it! I think it would make a gorgeous night stand. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteHave never tried that glue before, looks like its pretty strong. I love your idea with this project and the final addition of grass.
ReplyDeleteFabulous project, I've used that kind of gorilla glue and yes they mean thin layer, doesn't take much, stop by to see me sometime.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!! I am kicking myself for not picking up the drawers I saw awhile back!
ReplyDeletexxoo
I love it. Great idea. . thanks for sharing. Karie @ karieschiccreations
ReplyDeleteReally like it. I'm kicking myself for throwing a 2 drawers now.
ReplyDeleteYou are so fortunate you found this, the one's I've seen in the antique store are quite pricey. This is seriously lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love all the detail on these! I have so had gorilla glue get my like that, ha, ha! Fab find and make over for sure!
ReplyDeletei'm loving it too! looks great!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!!!! You did great!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThere are SO many things you can do with a vintage drawer! Love the grass in yours!
ReplyDeleteThis is great...I would have to go with the fake grass too. Love the embellishment...
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Lisa