A few weeks ago I organized a few of my kitchen cabinets but didn’t have time to get to this, most visible one.
It doesn’t look so bad from the outside but this is the cabinet that I stick all those little things in…receipts I want to save but haven’t had a chance to file away, box tops, needle and thread, tweezers…you get the idea. I needed to get it all sorted and put away.
Once that was done, I emptied out the cabinet and was inspired to try a little something I’ve seen on blogland. Remodelaholic had lined a hutch with wrapping paper to add color and design. I really liked the look but was unable to find any wrapping paper that I liked. I tried to find some scrapbook paper to try in there but no success there either.
Then the thought came to mind to use some leftover material from my kitchen awnings and canisters. Yes, the material is a wee bit different because I mistakenly bought this when I bought the other material for the awnings and I couldn’t return it. It’s been nice to have! I had just enough material left and didn’t have to spend a penny.
I measured and cut the pieces of material to fit and then used spray adhesive to attach them to the back of the cabinet.
After I got the material in, I decided to add some more decorative pieces to this cabinet. Then I tried to decide if I should leave the door on…
Or take it off…
I took it off. I like it this way…what do you think??
Another little, simple project was this frame.
I just cut a piece of material to fit in the frame and then used a dry erase marker to write on the outside glass.
I can change up the word or write a new phrase by just erasing and starting again. I got this idea from this neat menu board over at Joyful Homemaking.
This is the cabinet’s finished look. I love the change…it was simple, free, and now it’s organized too!
If you need some more organizing inspiration, be sure to check out the other posts from my Organizing Challenge in the side bar.
hmm
we have a few things in common
i also homeschool my 4 kids
(3 boys and 1 girl)
and this year will mark
my 18th anniversary
i also love to decorate
and like what you did with this cabinet
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and hope that you’ll visit me too!
alison
I like the doors off. It looks so nice.
Looks great! I may have to try that.
Great idea! Such a simple trick with a big impact!
I would LOVE it if you’d link this up at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL going on right now!
http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/02/feature-friday-free-for-all-6-little.html
Hope to see you soon!
P.S. I’m a new follower. : )
~Abbie
Nice! I like it both ways. The first thing I thought of was the dust and floating oils in the kitchen and the cloth on the back of the open cabinet. It looks great though!
Looks great and don’t you just love opening it up ! Great post.
Looks good to me! What a fresh, pretty update. I have been contemplating trying this with one of my cabinets and leaving the door off.
Stopping by from Nifty Thrifty! What a fresh and pretty new look. It’s amazing what the fabric did. I’m such a fabric girl. I like it both ways, but right now doors off is a big fashion statement. You could always add them back when you want a new look. I’ve got my fingers crossed that you’ll share on Sunday’s Best Party this evening! Sharing is a good thing!
Love how you used fabric, the cabinet looks so nice and I’m glad you left the door off because it really shows up great!
Rondell
This looks great. Very creative use of materials. I like that you used the same fabric that you did with your kitchen window. It ties it all together nicely! Great job!
I like your cabinet with the door off. Nice change and great place for pretty displays.
I'm your newest follower, Mary Alice
Wonderful transformation! Love how you used fabric. Hugs and Blessings, Cindy
Very clever idea and a perfect choice of fabric. It turned out so well! No one ever has enough display for pretty things. This was a brilliant idea.
Blessings, Dana
looks great — nice job!!
It looks great — very nice job!
HOW.. what a change!! It looks stunning!
Would you PRETTY PLEASE post this on my Linky Party please?
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2012/02/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-3.html