Initialed

Well I saw a scrap piece of wood in my shed and thought up a project all from materials on hand! I've been meaning to use these letters I bought and finally decided to do something with them. So here's the project, step by step:

Here's my scrap of wood

I sanded my piece, especially the edges that would touch a wall and the corners too

Modge Podge the front once the wood has been prepped

Then take your piece of paper (I used wrapping paper, but scrapbooking paper would work beautifully) and place over the first layer of Modge Podge. Smooth out as best as you can. Then apply Modge Podge to the top of the paper to seal and create a nice textured look/finish.

Next (if you want this distressed look) take acrylic craft paint and paint the edges of the wood and distress the top. There isn't really and right and wrong way to distress. Whatever looks good to you. Work on the look until you are happy with it.

A shot before I attach the Initial

Take your wooden letter/initial and put a couple of dabs of glue on the back. I used liquid nails because it was available and works VERY well. You do want the Letter to stay so use a glue strong enough to keep it in place.

A shot with the letter on the piece, slowly coming together.

I used these little hooks we had in a picture hanging kit. They were perfect for this project!

I found some black ribbon and tied her up! I really love the raw edges on the ribbon too! I think I might accent this with some aqua ribbon on one side. Just to add a touch of color. After all you know where this baby is going... in my scrapbooking/craft room :))))

I love free projects. Ok but really it only costs me about $1.50 for the initial. I had all other materials on hand. Not bad, huh?

Dresser MAKEOVER!

My boss has lots of rent houses. This was left by his hold tenants and he thought it would fit the description of what I told him I was looking for. It was pretty stinking close!

Well here she is! I swear this is exactly how I got it.

As you can see it was falling apart.

The top was probably the worst part. The people who had it, had to have had it outside.

So the fun begins of sanding this baby down!

Filling in the holes and trying to patch the front of this thing. I tried I really did.

Now for the lining. Put a layer of Mod Podge down.

Place pre-cut "lining" on the layer of Mod Podge. Then Mod Podge over that to seal it all in!

A look from 3 drawers! I freakin' love it!

A side view! Can you tell I'm obsessed!

And the ALMOST finished product! I say almost because look at the finish of those drawers. I have some fixing to do on those. **Note to self when sanding make a decision to sand all or none down to the bare wood** That is what messed this finish job up. BUT for now it works until I can take a bit more of time with it. But in dim light you can barely tell.

What do you think?

Cost break down:
Sandpaper: 4.87
Spray Paint: 3.44 x 3
Knobs: 1.29 x 12
Wood Filler: 2.99
Carpenter's Glue: 2.50

Ok a little more than I wanted to spend but only cause I didn't have the supplies that I needed. But seriously I'm stocked up (other than paint) for the next project. So bring it~!