Craftynest » Sneak peek http://www.craftynest.com As a compulsive crafter and decorator on a budget, I launched Craftynest to share practical and pretty DIY ideas. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:01:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Sneak peek: Bistro table and chairs http://www.craftynest.com/2009/08/sneak-peek-bistro-table-and-chairs/ http://www.craftynest.com/2009/08/sneak-peek-bistro-table-and-chairs/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:20:17 +0000 monica http://www.craftynest.com/?p=3800 Bistro table and chairs - before

I haven’t finished this week’s project yet, so here’s a sneak peek. I picked up this table curbside last year. The top was weathered and warped, and the base was rusted but sturdy. Then I found these French bistro chairs at Ikea, a replacement tabletop at The Home Depot, and exterior paint on Freecycle. I decided to paint the set to match—but not just any paint job. Problem is, the oil-based paint is taking forever to dry, so please check back next week to see the reveal.

]]> http://www.craftynest.com/2009/08/sneak-peek-bistro-table-and-chairs/feed/ 6 Sneak peek: DIY rolling tool cabinet http://www.craftynest.com/2009/05/sneak-peek-diy-rolling-tool-cabinet/ http://www.craftynest.com/2009/05/sneak-peek-diy-rolling-tool-cabinet/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 07:00:42 +0000 monica http://www.craftynest.com/?p=3363 DIY rolling toolbox - before

I know what you’re thinking: Where’s the “after” photo? Well, I’m in the midst of finals this week, so no time for crafting. This is a project that I’ll be working on during the coming weeks. Here’s what I plan to add to this dilapidated $10 dresser: paint, new drawer pulls and side handles, casters, wooden drawer dividers, and lift-out trays. The result? A rolling tool cabinet. Can’t wait to finish it. Next week: I’ve got another wooden window frame, and I know how to use it. Hint: It’s not a mirror.

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I’m finishing up a pretty exciting project today. But right now, I’m waiting for the finish to dry. Then I’ll have to wait for the glue to dry. So…look for this week’s post tomorrow night. I think you’re going to love it.

UPDATE Thurs 3/5: The glue isn’t holding. Time for Plan B. Sorry peeps, this may take a few more days. Wed 3/11: Ok, just a few more hours, and I’ll post this TODAY! … OK, here it is »

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