Inspired by Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces, I added a bit of design to our kitchen cabinets. And best of all, the project was under $5. Here's how I did it:
Got a white cabinet? Perfect! Got a wooden cabinet? That works too! In fact, the original project in the book used a wood laminate cabinet & white contact paper. I did the reverse.
I purchased this roll of wood design contact paper at our local walmart for about $5. (Contact paper is also carried at most home improvement stores or online.)
I first measured the space I wanted to cover on the cabinet. Then, using the book as inspiration for my design, I went to work, sketching on the back of the contact paper.
Using my x-acto knife & a pair of scissors, I cut out the image.
And then carefully placed it on the cabinet. I was actually pretty surprised how very easy this project turned out to be! And I have a huge roll of contact paper left over, so I'm thinking maybe a playroom decal of some kind? hmmm..
Wow! You are an incredible artist - I love how it turned out!
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ReplyDeleteWow....love this idea...would be so cute to do in a playroom! Thanks for the wonderful idea. I am new to your blog and following you back!
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hmmm. I think I may try this as a psuedo headboard! I had tried it with paper and restickable adhesive, but it didn't stay so well. Much better idea! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat is really lovely! I have a roll of woodprint contactpaper lying around here...
ReplyDeleteGreat idea...thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletehow cute! you sketched it just like this!? that's amazing!! wish i had mad artist skills like that! xx
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