Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Metal Drawers in Color

The last couple of years, anything with drawers, small cabinets or cubbies have been very good sellers in our shop.  I picked these up at a flea market about a year ago.  They were the standard issue library card catalog drawers in that drab army green.  I only sold one of them so I decided to give them a makeover with some spray paint.  I like the result.  They now have a very fun look to them and I can think of so many ways to use these.
The first drawer was painted with Krylon Teal spray paint.
The second drawer got a coat of Krylon Jade, sort of a green blue.
The third drawer received a coat of Colonial Red from Rustoleum.  When they were all dry, I wiped them down with Minwax Jacobean stain, finished them with a clear coat and they have a whole new look.  These would even be great with plants in them.
I'm happy to announce the winner of the Ramsign give-away did get back to me.  Congratulations, Marilyn.

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8 comments:

  1. Art and SandFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Love those metal drawers and the colors you chose.

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  2. Vickie @ Ranger 911February 6, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    I can picture that army green color. I think I have a metal box in the garage in that sad state. I love the new colors you chose. The drawers even have a little spot for a label!

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  3. DonnaFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    I really love those metal drawers, Maggie! The colors are so pretty, and the stain you gave them is perfect. Much more exciting now!!

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  4. PendraFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Love, the drawers and the color. You're about the 3rd person today I've heard about Jacobean Minwax. I think I'm going to have to check it out!
    ~ Pendra

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  5. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️February 7, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Those are very pretty draws. I love the colors you painted them.

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  6. sparklegemFebruary 7, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    What a great idea! They look really nice and the colors you chose are wonderful.

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  7. White Lace and PromisesFebruary 7, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Love little cubbies, drawers, and boxes. Great job!

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  8. karen@somewhatquirkyFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    These look great! The colors are great. You're right they would make awesome planters.

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