This is trunk #2 in my attempt to save the ugly old trunks of America...for some reason I have a whole trunk collection piling up in my garage. I don't have a particular love for them over any other pieces of furniture. I have at least 3 more that I know of that need some love (if you could see my garage right now, you'd understand why I said "that I know of"). So, to recap - Trunk #1
And on to trunk #2...unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of the "before" - but this was a big old green trunk/chest that I found at a yard sale for $6. When I get a chance to paint without children running amok, I often forget everything (like taking pictures) and focus on getting as much painting done as possible. I did a layer of light gray, and then a couple coats of black. The writing is in white.
And on to trunk #2...unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of the "before" - but this was a big old green trunk/chest that I found at a yard sale for $6. When I get a chance to paint without children running amok, I often forget everything (like taking pictures) and focus on getting as much painting done as possible. I did a layer of light gray, and then a couple coats of black. The writing is in white.
Sorry for the poor pictures, I was wrangling toddlers and trying to make room in the garage to take pictures because it's raining outside. It was good fun, if you can't tell by my tone!
I like how it turned out much better in person than in these pictures.
The lid is a little crooked, but I like the dove-tailed corners.
"Emerson" is my daughter's name.
I had to do a lot of cropping to cut out our insanely messy garage.
I'm sharing this post at these fantastic link-ups:
Very Merry Vintage Style
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The Shabby Nest
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Remodelaholic
The Charm of Home
kojo designs
The Shabby Nest
Serenity Now
Miss Mustart Seed
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Hope you have a great week -
take care -
11 comments:
What a great find for $6! I love the idea of adding you daughter's name to it. I would love for you to link up to my weekly Tuesday linky party sometime. It's for projects $10 or less. :-)
I love the addition of lettering on these old chests...you really turned this one into something special.
What a great find Erin! You did an amazing make-over. I love that you added your daughter's name to the chest.
P.S. I've enjoyed my visit and have become one of your newest followers!
Have a wonderful day,
Gail
I LOVE this!! What a great idea...I love what you said about "that I know about" ...That is my shed..I walk in and go...oops forgot I had that...:) I am stopping over from Savvy southern style and am now your newest follower. Would love if you stopped over some time.
Thanks,
Karin
www.artisbeauty.net
What a great chest! You aged it very well. I'm following!
♥Linsey @ Farmhouse Porch
Your did a great job. I love it.
Now that is charming! I love it. :)
~Liz
Great find--great makeover!
Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday; hope you'll be back this week. Mary
I featured your trunk on this week's Terrific Under Ten!
http://athomewithk.blogspot.com/2011/11/terrific-under-ten-tuesday.html
That looks great! Thank you for joining the Home Sweet Home party!
Sherry
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