The end of the relationship?
I had a rather, well just let me be honest here, ugly book shelf in our den that houses my childrens books. I wanted to change the color to brighten it up, so I threw on some ASCP in Old Ochre.
I was a little suspect at first since the material on the shelf
is veneer, BUT the paint should go over anything,
right?
is veneer, BUT the paint should go over anything,
right?
WRONG!! This is the point that my relationship was almost over.
Panicked, I
applied 2-3 more coats on the front and inside. The outside and top
did just fine.
Panicked, I
applied 2-3 more coats on the front and inside. The outside and top
did just fine.
At this point I was considering packing it up and just moving
this thing up to our shop. I clearly thought it was over, but then I had
an idea. Satisfied with the outside, top and front trim, I wanted to
focus on the inset only.
this thing up to our shop. I clearly thought it was over, but then I had
an idea. Satisfied with the outside, top and front trim, I wanted to
focus on the inset only.
The solution- I was going to line the inset
with a story. I choose one of our favorites- The Giving Tree.
with a story. I choose one of our favorites- The Giving Tree.
So I made copies of the book.
Once I had my copies, I lined the pages up and taped to the inside to see how to position the story. Once all the pages were in place, I applied some mod podge with a sponge brush. To give the story an older look (like it was hidden behind the shelf veneer for a long time) I applied some diluted water/paint in ASCP Old Ochre. I gently sanded it down when it was dry.
At first I thought my relationship with ASCP was over and
then towards the end of the project, I had a change of heart.
Overall I am pretty pleased with the results considering our tumultuous relationship during the process!
This is what I started with ( sorry about image quality)
And here is what I ended with
Even though the relationship isn’t over, not sure I would use ASCP over veneer again. What do you think?
I am bringing my book shelf and showing up at
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Oh, I like it! The clock is a nice addition, too. And I love the sign you added on top. The book pages really take this piece to another level. Nice job!
Love the change…Getting ready to try that on some chairs!
Bristol
It looks great! I like how it turned out. Funny, how things don't go as planned – usually! But those things make us be creative and try something different.
Sherry's Bees Nest
I love the Giving Tree. What a great idea to rescue your bookshelf!
Brillant idea!
Dee Dee
I absolutely LOVE the giving tree! One of my favorite books EVER! Great transformation on the bookcase!
blessings,
karianne
I think this turned out lovely!!
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-Melissa
It looks great. I love the final piece. I have had those same panic moments. Zinser primer is great for this kind of furniture.
Ruth
WoW!! You just saved ugly shelf from the curb!!! I'm going to use pages from an old spring issue of BHG–gorgeous flowers galore!! It's new home will be a corner in my sunroom that has never had just the right companion…does now!! Thanks a mill!! 🙂 Shellie
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Doreen
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I have a tall black veneer bookshelf that I’ve wanted to replace for years, but the backing is that cardboard that you tack on, I wonder if this would work or if I should just take the backing off? Any thoughts? And my sofa is red and I have a lot of black with some turquoise and yellow, any color ideas?
Any advice would be great and save me from having to buy another book shelf!
Thanks, yours turned out awesome!
I think either option could work. A neutral color would probably work best since you have a lot of color going on in your space already. Good luck with your piece.