As I stated in my post a few days ago, I have a dozen kitchen cabinet doors leftover from my remodel from a few years ago.  The first thing I did was make memo boards for my office from the two of them.  I am completely thrilled with how those turned out. 

Next, I wanted to dabble in a bit of wall art for the master bathroom. So I had a crazy idea to take metallic wrapping paper and use it to make three artsy wall panels.  I know, totally crazy. 

But I went out on a limb with this one, all the while tapping into my inner struggling artist.  Perhaps I should blame the 100 degree heat.  Maybe it was the late night margarita.  Most likely, this madness comes from my third day of sleep deprivation, thanks to my three year old who has, all of a sudden and out of the blue, found his way into my bed.  Again.  And he kicks me.  In his sleep.  All night.  But I digress.

Here’s a peek at the cabinet door, Before and After:   

If this project is not your thang, kindly tune in tomorrow for my Festive Fourth Flower Pots.  But if you’re remotely interested in this project, read on.  Here’s how I pulled this one off. 

Step One:  Remove all existing hardware, and give your cabinet door a good sanding. 

Step Two:   Fill any holes from your knobs with wood filler.

Step Three:  Prime your cabinet door with spray primer to prep if for your paint treatment.

Step Four:  Attach your new picture hanging hooks to the back of your cabinet door.  Enlist help, if available. 

Gosh darn it, why does the little guy have to be so cute, after torturing me so?

Step Five:  After primer is dry, use painter’s tape to mask off the stripe. 

Step Six:  Choose your paint color for your stripe. I added some black acrylic paint to my gray craft paint for added depth and drama.   Apply your stripe effect with two coats of paint.

Step Seven:  When your stripe is dry, remove painter’s tape.  Use Modge Podge to adhere your wrapping paper to the cabinet door.  You could also use spray adhesive here.  And you could also use wallpaper, instead of wrapping paper.  I chose the more inexpensive version.  You’ll notice I used shimmer Modge Podge, because I ended up using it on top of the paper on the middle panel to blend the metallics together. 

Little Side Note:  Because of my uncertainty about the success of this project, I decided beforehand that it would hang in a non-public area, in my master toilette room, where only myself and the Mister would see it.  I was delightfully surprised when Mr. CG came home tonight, and he proclaimed that he really and truly loved these.  And he’s very picky when it comes to art. 

I, on the other hand, am not sold on this yet.  But for now, it will hang here in the toilet room until I come up with another better idea, which might be never.   

Here they are: 

So who do you side with, Him or Her ? 

**********  Afternoon Update, After Your Comments ****************

I followed Allie and The Neppers suggestion to add the monogram. 

It’s a hint better, maybe.  I think it’s the font that’s wrong.  Perhaps the color too.  Still not crazy about that middle panel.  I’ll keep working on it.  Thanks for all the feedback !

Kate

Tags: art

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