Gun Cabinet turned Craft Cabinet

This gun cabinet has graced our home for the last 16 years. It belonged to my husband's father and was a hand-me-down. It's always been tucked away in a corner of a bedroom or in a basement. It was taking up much needed space behind my daughter's bedroom door, so I thought it was time for it to be repurposed (as it didn't even hold guns anymore, just a collecting spot for junk on the top!).

Once the idea popped into my head what to do with it I couldn't wait to get started (and even put a great friend's kitchen cabinet doors on the back burner for another day so I could do it!  Sorry Jeana!!).

We received a couple more inches of snow today (big BOO!) so I needed a serious dose of spring and this cabinet did the trick nicely!  Hope you enjoy her as much as I do!!

Before

 After

I used chalkboard paint (not to be confused with chalk paint--men don't seem to understand the difference-lol) on the glass door.  Ummm...I think my handwriting leaves a little to be desired, but I'm sure YOURS would look absolutely great on there!! ;)

*There are no tulips to be found anywhere in town, so I substituted parsley in my vase!  Take THAT winter!

Here it is without my scrawl and a cute wreath.

Ok--I must admit, I was so excited to do this one.  I finished the inside first (and was loving it!) and then did the yellow on the outside and my enthusiasm waned just a little.  Maybe I'm just not a yellow fan?  It is a beautiful pale, creamy yellow which I do like...I think I am still on the fence.

What do you think?

Maybe I just have the when-will-this-winter-ever-end blues....

I added a few details just to give her some interest.  I found these wood appliques at Hobby Lobby, painted them white, distressed and stained them, and then used the pinner (all by  myself!!) to pin them on.

I like that they add just a little something.

 I used the same knobs as I did on the china hutch just because I <3 the way they look! ;)



Ok---here is my favorite part (besides the cute little knob I will show you in a minute)!

Am LoVInG this!!!

I pulled the back off and used spray adhesive to adhere the fabric.

This is my little bit of spring on the inside of this cabinet!!  I wish I could just crawl in there and pretend it was 72 degrees and sunny and I was lying in the grass somewhere!

Ok-enough day dreaming :(  .....

We gutted the inside and cut 3 new shelves and a piece to cover up the bottom.  Then we just pinned the shelves in place.

 Check out this sweet little
KnOb!

Isn't it adorable?!?!

My thinking is she would be perfect in a bathroom to hold linens, in the kitchen as a small pantry, in a craft room to hold all those glorious treasures, in a little girl's room for toys/clothes, or even in an entry way to hold hats, mittens, etc.

Anywhere you use her she is sure to add a ray of sunshine!!

This cabinet was featured by Mary @ Boogieboard Cottage
Kathy @ Life on Lakeshore Drive
Julie @ The Vintage Barn
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking
Tammy @ Homespun Happenings
Ann @ Stylish Once Again

Thank you ladies!

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