Monday, September 26, 2011

Spicy

I gave this spice cabinet a spicy update with rich fall colors.




Here is the before.



I shared how you can use white glue as a crackle medium here.  I used a thin layer on the surface, brushing and stippling (pouncing with the brush).  I gave the frame two layers of paint, first yellow, then a deep red. The drawers I painted a mustard yellow.  After some sanding, I had the look I wanted.






So, how do you like my spicy spice cabinet?




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40 comments:

  1. Your cabinet turned out darling.
    Thank you for the great idea.using glue. I am going to give that a try. Bobbie

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  2. looks like cinnamon toast with butter!!


    well done!
    yumm

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  3. Absolutely love the color combo! The distressing is perfect.

    xoxo
    kathleen

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  4. I think it looks just great. Wonderful job!

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  5. Love it! It looks warm and inviting and homey....love the distressing! You are truly a master!

    And you always share...which shows your giving heart :)


    Lou Cinda

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  6. I can't believe that is the same cabinet you bought! Another great transformation.

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  7. That is gorgeous Rosemary...I am digging the color combo!

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  8. The fall colour scheme is perfect to keep the spicy theme. Very nice.

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  9. I am in blog love! Everything you post is wonderful!!!

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  10. Red and yellow always make me happy! Love what you did!
    Blessings, Audrey

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  11. Oh, I love how you redid the spice cabinet. Those are "spicy" colors!

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  12. I really like those colors together. I like the chippy look too. Looks to be a perfect place to store any kind of spices or can be used to store all sorts of things that we need to find a cubby for.

    Great job!

    Kris

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  13. Glue? Who knew? You! Lol, sorry I'm feeling rhymey today. ;) I love the colors, it feels very Autumn! I loves it.

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  14. As always, you always season with just the right amount of spice!
    -Revi

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  15. Ok, I really do need to try the glue as a crackle medium technique! Your cabinet turned out awesome!!!

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  16. Total and complete transformation. It went from plain ugly to a potterybarn cabinet custom painted by YOU! It's awesome. Love it!

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  17. I see you going a little country and I'm very much impressed. Is this the first colorful piece you've done? I love it.
    Lisa

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  18. Sweet little cabinet; you are so talented!

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  19. I love it, I have got to try the crackle tip!

    Carol

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  20. Wow! You did such a fantastic job. Especially your distressing and choice of vintage colors!

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  21. Just wrote a post today about how I'm obsessing over orange- must be the weather. Your spice cab looks awesome- yet another fabulous transformation!

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  22. Really.
    Do you have to ask how we like it?
    We LURVE it!
    Geesh...some people!
    lol
    Great job Gur'friend!
    ~Mel

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  23. Thank you for visiting my blog and your nice comment. Such a charming spice cabinet and perfect colors for fall ~ love it!!

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  24. I'm so obsessed and jealous! I absolutely love it. You did an AMAZING job painting it. Love the idea to use white glue as a crackle medium. Thanks so much for sharing! Enjoy your fun cabinet!

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  25. Great job and I love your color choices. What a transformation!!

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  26. I like it! It was quite a transformation. Nice job!

    Rosemary, thanks so much for your visit to my blog and your comment, too. Loved having you stop by. Come to visit any time. Sincerely, Susan from writingstraightfromtheheart.blogspot.com

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  27. Love the colors. Glue..you have all the tricks.

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  28. The spicy colors are perfect! Very cute project, Rosemary.

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  29. I learn something everything I stop by! You ARE a "mad scientist!" This is very cute.

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  30. Hot! I mean - Spicy! I mean - I love it! What a fab makeover!!!

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  31. What a unique handle. Best place to attach it in inner doors and wood doors also. Easy to catch. Such a beautiful outdoor living furniture, which is designed with classic style wicker furniture is wearing a traditional style.
    promosyon

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  32. where have I been? I've missed several of your posts..
    what an amazing transformation as this doesn't look at all like the original look...this is so cute..!!
    I can't get over how authentic the finish is..
    beautiful..
    best,
    maureen

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  33. This is PRECIOUS..I am sure watching out for a spice cabinet on all my thrifting trips. Love this one.

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  34. I think the little cabinet is Fabulous, Rosemary! I love the colors and the paint finish. You are one busy lady transforming all pieces into beauties. Thanks again for linking to the Open House party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  35. Love the color and you always do the best aging. Looks natural.

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  36. Beautiful transformation, Rosemary! I love the colors you chose for your cabinet! You gave it the perfect amount of distressing. This piece definitely reminds me of Fall!!

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