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February 14, 2013

A Sweet Little Curio Transformation

I love when I find these cute little curio cabinets with glass doors


This is how it started out....Please make me beautiful!!!


The first thing I do is take the back off, it makes it much easier to paint the inside.

The black flowered paper is drawer liner from the dollar store...I loved it so I bought 4 rolls


Then after I taped it off (Tedious) I painted it and added a water slide decal...Tutorial HERE.  The graphic is from Graphics Fairy





I put it in my booth and Orange Tree and priced it at $48.00. 

 The series "What sells and what doesn't" will return next Thursday with an antiques vendor from Minnesota.  I didn't schedule a guest blogger today thinking I would have some fabulous Valentines project post....OK, so that didn't happen......So, what have I been doing instead of making Valentines???   Redoing my whole craft room, I'll show you monday!
Happy Creating!
Carol
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45 comments:

  1. Laura BissonnetteFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    I love the jars with the bronze lids! If I were in Winter Park, I would buy all of them!

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  2. Jan HermannFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Looks beautiful!

    Happy Valentine's Day to you, too!

    Jan ♥

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  3. mail4roseyFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    You cannot even tell it's the same piece, it looks great. I love that paper too.

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    śliczna witrynka :) wesołych walentynek :)

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  5. farmhouse-storyFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    this is a wonderful re-do, carol! can't wait to see your new craft room-have a happy vday!

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  6. BenteFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Sooo beautiful. Love it.

    Happy Valentine

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Whenever I see cabinets like this now, I think of you Carol! : ) I loved that paper from the dollar store, too, and also bought some. It looks great in the back of this little cabinet. Looking forward to seeing your craft room. I always like seeing where others create. Happy Valentine's Day!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    wow, thats beautiful, never thought of taking the back off, you are a pro at this for sure!

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  9. Spittin-ToadFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Lovely...Perfect for Valentines Day!! It's so much better than a card or a box of chocolate. ;)
    Denise

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  10. CynthiaFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day, Carol! You are so awesome. I love reading your blog and getting all these tips for fixin' up old stuff. I used to have one of those little curio cabinets and got rid of it because it was so tired looking. Of course, that was many years ago, but I sure wish I'd kept it and fixed it up like you have, here. Now I'll be on the hunt to find something like it. AND, I need to work on convincing "the man" that I really, really NEED a dress form! After your tutorial on making a new one look old, I now want one more than ever.

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  11. Cindy The Victorian JourneyFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    So Cute Carol. Your so talented. I love this curio with the new update. Happy Valentines Day, Cindy

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  12. Celestina MarieFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Hi Carol, Oh I just love this redo of the sweet curio. Love the paper in the back wall. You did a gorgeous redesign as always.
    Funny thing, I have the same style curio only in the life size version and have a post for it tomorrow for Country Whites Weekend. LOL
    I may just have to add this paper to mine too. I picked up several rolls of the same thing at the Dollar Tree before I got the flu. Now I need to get busy with it.

    Can't wait to see your finished craft room. I know it is going to be gorgeous. That Heirloom lace is going in my kitchen too. I just love this paint color and the coordinating chips on that same card.

    Happy Valentine's Day.'Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  13. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Wow this is beautiful! What a difference!

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  14. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Carol,
    Now that is one grand transformation!!

    Stunning!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  15. Betty@SouthernGraceFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    That is always one of my fav transformations you do :)

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  16. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Somebody will buy that precious thing...it is too cute!

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  17. WandaFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    I love this I would buy it in a New York Minute,any idea how much it would cost to send it to Oregon? TTFN

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  18. NanaDianaFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    $48? Are you kidding me? You would pay triple that around here for that piece! I just love it- you did an exceptional job. xo Diana

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  19. Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~February 14, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Love it Carol-

    Hugs~

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  20. BrendaFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Carol! Found your blog a couple weeks ago and have been through the archives enjoying every post and photograph! This cabinet redo is wonderful -- whata talent you have for transformation! (I like to re-purpose interesting pieces - but I have to admit - I'd never have thought to remove the back! Brilliant!!!!

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  21. CreateologyFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Thursdays do certainly come quickly. Lovely curio cabinet. Happy Valentine Hearts to you dear...

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  22. mizdarlinFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    I would buy it if sending it to Canada wouldn't cost more than the little cabinet itself! You did a gorgeous job, as usual....

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  23. JuneFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I love that curio! As usual, you have transformed a nice piece into something really special. What a great way to display the jars. I sell lots of those and vintage perfume bottles in my booth.

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  24. Chenille CottageFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    What a beautiful transformation. Wintry white is just perfect for Valentine's Day! I am so inspired to get out my paint brush and give a few of my pieces a much needed lift.
    Thank you for the inspiration, Carol!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xoxo

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  25. PattieJFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    You always find the best stuff! That's adorable!

    Pattie

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  26. Urban Farmhouse ChicFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Hi...I have been following you for a bit now and love seeing all of your projects! I love to make things and have just started a blog. Hopefully I will be able to post great transformations like you...

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  27. Shabby chic SandyFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    That piece is so gorgeous--love what you did with it! The price is so good too. You always sell things for such reasonable prices--if I lived near you I would have a very hard time resisting!

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  28. Little Miss MaggieFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Love this little curio, Carol, and that paper is wonderful too. I would have bought them out if I would have found this paper.

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  29. pipigirlFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    oh my!!!! ive got one EXACTLY like it. ive been staring at it for a while. paid $2 for it.. knew i was going to paint it white. but wasnt sure what else i wanted to do with it. i have about 10 or so small/medium OLD perfume bottles. most with the labels. very beautiful. they'll fit just perfect. so you've helped me out as to what else i want to do with it. i've got the transfers i ordered from you and ill put one of them on. love how you did it. got some black and white rose material i did with vanity stool. so i think i'll put it on some cardboard to fit. it will look just devine. thanks for helping me figure out what else i should do with it. think ill do it tomorrow. happy valentines day.

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  30. Perfectly PrintedFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Your cabinet is darling!!! Can't wait to hear how long it lasted in your booth. And I can't wait to see your craft room!

    chris

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  31. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Fabulous! What a beautiful transformation Carol Thanks for the tip about taking the back off before you paint, and the drawer liner backing really makes this pop!

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  32. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    You really do wonderful transformations. Looking forward to seeing your craft room redo !

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    What a great piece Carol!! I think I would have trouble selling this beauty!!

    I found some liner at Big Lots similar to yours but it is padded liner for drawers. Bought a roll thinking of you - hope to get some of my drawers relined with the pretty paper!

    bee blessed
    mary

    ps can't wait to see your craft room!!!

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  34. Heart Vintage Design February 16, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Another great idea and beautiful transformation!

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  35. AnneFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    What a beautiful transformation!
    xx
    Anne

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  36. kellyFebruary 16, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Hi Carol,
    I haven't been here for a while. I loved reading about the wedding. I loved seeing all the photos.


    Kelly

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  37. MelodeeFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    beautiful Carol!!! love this!

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  38. MaureenFebruary 17, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Incredible! I LOVE this cabinet with the curved glass... you really made it a beautiful piece. Wow!

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  39. ConnieFebruary 17, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Hi Carol.
    Well, you have done it again.
    Everything you touch turns to gold.
    Watch out, King Midas :)
    This is so pretty . . . I wish you lived in this part of the country. I really want to visit your shop :)
    Your blogging sister, Connie

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  40. TeresaFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    You used the same flowered paper before, didn't you? Can't get ogver how lovely it is.
    And you did Magic again :love:
    What a lovely piece you achieved.

    Wishing you a lovely and creative week,
    Teresa

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  41. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    That's cute as can be and a great price! I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

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  42. Into VintageFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    This transformation is such an improvement and I didn't consider taking removing the back -- brilliant!

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  43. DebbiedoosFebruary 19, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    That is sweet as sweet can be. What a difference!

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  44. Laurel StephensFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    I LOVE what you've done to this little cabinet. I bet it sells in mili-seconds!

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  45. AnnesphamilyFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    If I were there I would buy it in a minuted! So sweet! You are a real sweetheart! Thanks for sharing!

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