I took out the drawers and spray painted the cabinets a light blue. Then I removed the hardware from the drawers and carefully cut up 2 maps of the sister states: Vermont and New Hampshire! Then I decoupaged the maps onto the drawers and put them back into the painted cabinet shells. Voila! Your fancy sister state file cabinets are complete!
File Cabinet: Free
Maps: Free
Spray Paint: $3.98
Mod Podge: $7.49
Project Cost Total: $11.47
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These look so great! What a terrific idea. I'm about to go scoping out some file cabinets because we could use some adorable storage like that! What kind of spraypaint do you use? Do you scuff up the cabinets or anything beforehand?
ReplyDeleteI just wiped them down with a damp rag. Don't try to sand them, it will just leave scratches. And I used Rust-Oleum spray paint, but any kind will do! Good luck and let me know when you've completed your DIY project, I'd love to see and share on my blog :)
DeleteNow I just love these! What a great idea. I have a tall and also a wide file cabinet that would look good with a similar make-over.
ReplyDeleteMaps! What a great idea! This totally helps to make the most of the space you have in a room too. I'd love if you'd link this up to Titus 2 Tuesday on Cornerstone Confessions. Hope to see you there.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Thank you so much :) Linked up!
DeleteThey are fabulous! I have to do the next A Crafty Soiree post ahead of time and wanted to let you know I've featured them this coming Thursday. Thank you for linking and please come by and see your feature when it's up!
ReplyDeleteOmigosh thank you so much! I'm looking forward to it :)
DeleteOh my goodness these look AWESOME!!!! I made over a file cabinet a few weeks back, and have been looking for maps for another project, why I didn't put two and two together,is beyond me! Check it out here: http://chase-thestar.blogspot.com/2012/05/file-cabinet-makeover.html
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower--fab blog!
XO, Barbara @ Chase the Star
Cute filing cabinets. Great idea. Thanks for linking with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
ReplyDeleteDebi
WOW! I can't believe those are filing cabinets - you made something ugly super pretty - great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up this week-
Stacey of Embracing Change
These cabinets turned out so cute. Love the idea!
ReplyDeleteMarcie @ www.IGottaTryThat.com
So cool! There just might be hope for the scratched black monstrosity in our family room after all.
ReplyDeleteHaha! I just picked up a free black file cabinet yesterday! I am thinking of spray painting it with a fresh coat of black and decoupaging the drawers something fun... let me know if you do decide to revamp your cabinet! I'd love to see how it comes out :)
DeleteBeautiful! Just found you at Look What I Made.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea--and they look so much better!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Such a smart idea. I might have to try it.
ReplyDeleteVery nice,I love the transformation!
ReplyDeleteOne of the best transformation for filing cabinets. I never knew that these maps can be used to revamp filing cabinets. I can use this design on my 3 drawer filing cabinet too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteFabulous :) Good luck and let me know how it goes!
DeleteCool!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome!! We're always needing more storage and this is a great way to make cheap storage look fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
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