I’m so excited to share my ‘find’ with you! This piece is by far my favorite find – EVER. The best part is it was: FREE! I have a love/hate relationship with Craigslist, the day I found this was definitively a love day!
The other reason I love this is because I have a thing for old media cabinets. Many of them are super unique and have great character. I’ve used them as TV consoles, sofa tables or even buffets. They have so much potential and the design idea’s are endless!
Good thing I have an amazing hubby who’s willing to gut these babies; it’s a huge pain in the ‘you know what’!
The front piece which held the chicken wire and fabric came right off the front which made it way easier to work with, once we got the thing off!
Using my new-found recipe for DIY chalk paint, I painted the main piece white.
I knew I wanted a 2 tone look, so I decided on a french blue for the front piece (sorry didn’t get a picture of that). I spray painted the chicken wire with a fresh coat of black to help it pop and replaced the icky fabric with a canvas drop cloth. I simply hot glued it into the front piece.
As they say, ‘It’s all in the details’ and this piece was a perfect example!
Using the Easy Transfer Method from the Graphics Fairy, I transferred a frenchie graphic to the top. I think it turned out pretty cute for my first attempt!
Thank you Graphics Fairy for the free print!
The last 2 steps were easy peasy! I sanded it down to give it a distressed look and used a black glaze to give it an old french chic look.
Drum roll please…. the finished French Chic Cabinet:
I stayed up until 3 am finishing this project and now I just can not stop staring at it!
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Hi, I'm Sunday and yes, that's my name! I love DIY projects and the thrill of making something great-for cheap. I'm here to share tips for the DIY'er at heart from a wife, mom, and pastor. What do you do with your Sunday Afternoon?
Looks great!!!
Wow-what a transformation! I’m your newest follower-stop by for a visit!
Hi Sunday! This looks fantastic! I love the black chicken wire!
That turned out GREAT! I love Graphics Fairy :)
What a great transformation it looks great. You did a great job!
isn’t it fabulous when you’re so happy with the finished product that you can’t stop looking at it?! Great job! & I’m following back :)
Have a happy Sunday, Sunday!
(couldn’t resist – cool name!!)
Thanks Anne – that made my day “have a happy Sunday, Sunday” :)
This is so beautiful! I love the transformation. Visiting from MMS
PS I host a linky party every weekend. I would love if you could stop by, open until midnight tonight!
Thanks Karen! I missed the cut off this week, but I’m for sure gonna try and hit it this weekend. I’m heading over :)
Absolutely beautiful Sunday! This is why I also love DIY projects!!
Thanks Jenny!! DIY is just the best!
Was this one of those record player/radio combo things? I remember those from back in the day. This looks so cool, I’m jealous!
Yes, I was – they are favorite pieces to transform and there are SO MANY different ones :)
Hi Tina! Yes, it was an old record player – one of my favorite things to find FREE on Craigslist!! Thanks for visiting :)
Would you mind sharing how you made your black glaze for this beautiful project?
Of course! I used Valspar Mixing Glaze and added it to black paint – usually it called for 4 parts paint to 1 part glaze, but I usually add a little more – it’s totally personal preference on how thin you want it :) Thank you!
SUNDAY!!! I love it!!!! R you keeping it or is it going to the shop?! I would have a hard time parting with it if it was me!
Sunday just curious how do you plan on using this beautiful creation?
I’m using it as a sideboard right now, but I have to sell it:) If I were keeping it I’d probably put it in my bedroom as a TV console :)
Gorgeous cabinet. I love the French detail and colors you chose.
Thank you so much! I think I have a “thing” for blue right now!
Thank you so much – I love the colors too!!
I love this I especially love the top. Just beautiful.
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Thank you Cynthia!! I was so excited when I finished it!
It’s gorgeous, Sunday! I find parting with things I worked on so hard to do! Beautiful job!
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Thank you Roeshel – I will be so sad too see her go! HUGS
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that looks amazing, sunday! i love the color combo and graphic! looks like a lot of work, but it paid off! :)
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Thanks Cassie – it was alot of work, but so fun to look at :)
Sooo cute! Love love love it!
Thank you Karissa, have a great week!! HUGS!