A while back I picked up a small shelf that was scratched up and was in need of a little TLC. I took it apart and filled the scratches. A bit of paint...
and I have a beautiful display shelf for my teacup collection:
Cost Breakdown... Shelf: $3.49, Expressso paint from my stash (love that color!), Silver paint from my stash, and a bit of labor.
Well, you’ve done a great job on the shelf Meari, it looks totally different now it’s had a face lift. Loving you collection of cups too. They remind me of the bone china cup mum used it give me my coffee in when I was little.
Just fabulous!! Love your cups - I was thinking of collecting tea cups for a while (on Ebay) until I saw the price of some of them - they are soooooo pretty tho.
Who would have thought to do that?!! Not me - not to taking it apart then putting it back together - I'd probably just spray paint the whole thing white - lol
I swear girl! I am going to get you, your own tv show! I will think up a great name too....LOL.....the shelf is positively gorgeous. I am going to look up the cup, saucer, etc. I told you about. If I can locate it, I will bring it in October to MB so you can carry it home with you. You can wrap the pieces in your clothing to protect them!
Have not been blog reading in a bit, went back and found your shelf ReDo --- Seriously, how do you do it? You have such a great eye for making things beautiful.
Wow! Talk about complete transformation. It looks wonderful as well as your pretty tea cups.
ReplyDeleteGood job! What a nice display for your teacups.
ReplyDeleteI love the shelf and the teacups
ReplyDeleteWow Meari...you are so very talented....I dearly love your Shelf and your Teacup Display. That is so awesome looking :)
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Happy Stitching Meari :)
Wow it is looking so pretty x
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation, and it is just perfect for your tea cups. It takes vision to see the potential in things like that. CJin OK
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Meari!
ReplyDeleteWell, you’ve done a great job on the shelf Meari, it looks totally different now it’s had a face lift. Loving you collection of cups too. They remind me of the bone china cup mum used it give me my coffee in when I was little.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week
Sue
x
ReplyDeleteWow!
How clever.
I love the new look of the shelf and the pretty china.
Kay.
Great finishing job! It is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis came out beautiful. Wish I was handy like you are. I'm all thumbs and no patience when it comes to things like this.
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous!! Love your cups - I was thinking of collecting tea cups for a while (on Ebay) until I saw the price of some of them - they are soooooo pretty tho.
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought to do that?!! Not me - not to taking it apart then putting it back together - I'd probably just spray paint the whole thing white - lol
PattyS
What a great save, Meari!! It looks brand new and your teacups are showcased beautifully...
ReplyDeleteYou amaze me with your DIY talents Meari!!
ReplyDeleteThe shelf looks fantastic and it is a gorgeous focal point for your beautiful collection.
You have some gorgeous cups. I have my great grandmothers collection of cups. Looking to add to them everytime I go thrifting.
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Lena Mock
Wow! What an awesome job no one would know it was so beaten up.
ReplyDeleteLovely shelf and very pretty collection of cups. They go along very well
ReplyDeleteWow! Very beautiful, you are such a talented lady, came out very nice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Meari!
ReplyDeleteKarin in CA
awww that is lovely ... all you need now is a kettle and a tea bag and we are all set heheheheh :) love mouse xxxxx
ReplyDeleteAt leat you had a productive weekend Meari- lovely collection and great finish on the shelf!
ReplyDeleteTara
Looks wonderful Meari! I love your teacups.
ReplyDeleteChristine
That turned out very nicely!
ReplyDelete- Lisa
Great DIY I love it! :-)
ReplyDeletepam
You did a great job on the shelf and your tea cups are lovely.
ReplyDeleteMarl
You did a great job with the shelf Meari - I love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lynette
I swear girl! I am going to get you, your own tv show! I will think up a great name too....LOL.....the shelf is positively gorgeous. I am going to look up the cup, saucer, etc. I told you about. If I can locate it, I will bring it in October to MB so you can carry it home with you. You can wrap the pieces in your clothing to protect them!
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Sue
Well, I'll be blessed! That is the cutest thing. Meari, you never cease to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish, Meari! I envy anyone who can do that!
ReplyDelete*Hugs*
DJ
Great job! It's beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Meari!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job, Meari
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Meari. What a great project.
ReplyDeleteSandy in NM
How totally frustrating! At least you were able to fix it yourself. On a happier note, I love your tea cups.
ReplyDeleteHeidi-ILCS
Have not been blog reading in a bit, went back and found your shelf ReDo --- Seriously, how do you do it? You have such a great eye for making things beautiful.
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