Little Curio Cabinet Makeover

When I stay in Montana…sometimes finding something to work on, is more of a challenge, than any project could dream about being for me.  Recently I lucked out, and found this darling little curio cabinet at the local thrift store.  It wasn’t exactly what I wanted…but it sure had potential. 

While I love cottage, this particular cabinet, was just not speaking cottage to me.  It was cute, and I actually liked the colors, and the crackle texture…it just wasn’t what I was looking for.  I DID NOT like the strange little applique that was attached to the front, and coming loose.  I can’t say that it hurt my feeling that it just came right out of it’s holes before I could even get the cabinet home. 

 

This is what the little thing looked like when I found it at the thrift store.

The lighting isn’t so hot here in Montana right now…and I struggle for quality pictures.

Like I said…not my cup of tea for this…and here’s what the applique area looked like.  I filled these holes with spackle…and lightly sanded.

I gave the whole thing a new black dress…you know, everyone needs a little black dress.

Of course…she needed some sheet music to sing by. 

I love that I decided to leave the crackle texture…it shows through the paint, just a touch.

 

 

I sanded back the edges just a touch…I love that look.  Mainly, because if it gets a little scuffed in use…and you know it will…it just fits the whole thing.

Once the paint had time to set…I put a coat of clear wax sealer over it.  This locks the paint…and protects it a bit.  It also makes it way easier to dust in the end.

I chose some of the verses that I liked, and burned the pieces around the edges before decoupaging them onto the door.

I really love it.  I think it’ll fit into a lot more applications in my home now.

 

 I really think she’s gonna come in handy for stashing things that I don’t want laying around in the open. 

Could you use a little curio cabinet in your home?  I think I need about ten of them. LOL