Welcome to my blogspace! I invite you to join me on an adventure that can only end happily ever after. Now, before the project starts, things may not be looking so hot! But I'll explain step-by-step so your project can end happily as well!
Happy Crafting!
The project that inspired this blog:
BEFORE
Nasty old rotting bookshelf. Bought it for $5.99
AFTER
Bright and cheery bedside bookshelf! Wouldn't sell it for the world!
How did I do it?
- Peel off that awful backboard that was already warped and coming apart. I got it wet to make it easier.
- Clean the shelves with Lysol! And let dry.
- Apply 2 coats of turquoise blue glossy finish spray paint and let dry between coats.
- Measure twice and then cut upholstery fabric in coordinating fabric to the size of the back of the bookshelf.
- Use upholstery tacks to tack the fabric into the frame of the bookshelf as well as the backsides of the shelves to keep it taut.
- Decorate with candles, pictures, books, and a music box :)
Want to try it?
Here are some tips to make sure your bookshelf turns out happily ever after!
- Find a smaller bookshelf to start with so it's more manageable to keep the fabric flush with the back of the shelves.
- Use a bookshelf that has fake wood on the back that is easy to remove with a hammer, cat's paw, or crowbar.
- Look for a high-gloss spray paint to disguise any irregularities in the surface of the shelves.
- Try bolder, bigger prints such as upholstery fabric because smaller prints can look jumbled or crowded on a piece like this.
Share your happily ever after bookshelf below:
