I hope you all were able to enjoy the weekend! We had a really fun, relaxing weekend with my dear friend Theresa and her family. On this week’s Tuesday’s Treasures, I wanted to share a book case makeover. Here she is! 
I didn’t get many good before and after pictures because I have been busy, please don’t hate me for it. :) Here’s the best before picture I could find.
Not a great picture, I know! I read online about using gift wrap on the back of a book case instead of just leaving it one color. I found this beautiful Paris gift wrap paper and simply had to use it. I taped off the glass and painting the entire thing using Valspar black enamel paint. It came out beautifully!
I painted the knobs a very pale pink to go with the paper. For the paper, I measured what I would need and cut it to size. Then I used spray adhesive to stick it to the back of each section. The only thing I may change if I do this again is that Iwill try wallpaper instead of gift wrap paper. There are small spots that have wrinkled on the back. I know they wouldn’t be noticeable once you put anything on the book shelf, but for next time I may try it.
Then I distressed all the edges of the doors because I knew they may end up wearing in time from use.
One more time, the after shot!
I had originally put that this one was for sale, but it sold yesterday. Thanks Kim and Shannon! :)
Happy Redesigns,
Sarah
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sarah i keep checking in on this site! i love seeing all the pieces that sold and all the pieces your doing. It makes me SO happy that this has become a successful venture for you! my favorite piece is the bird in a tree dresser. i have a thing for birds and it is the first thing i look for when i visit the site i can’t believe nobody has snatched it up! keep up the great work!
Ruthy
Hi Ruth! So good to hear from you. Thank you for checking in and letting me know you like what you see. :) It’s always so encouraging to get positive feedback. The bird dresser is actually the 2nd one that we’ve done. The first one sold right away. I do have someone who is very interested so I don’t think the second one will be here much longer either. :) If you come home to visit, you should come see where we do what we do. Miss you, friend. :)