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What I Created Out of an Old Drawer

Remember this drawer I found for a buck at the resale shop?

Well, I got to thinking how this would make a great candle holder!

Then my instinct was right, and stumbled upon this lovely color of spray paint…

Ohhh Catalina Mist, how I love you!   I saw this shade at Hobby Lobby and knew it would be perfect for my little drawer.  And by the way, this was my first time using Krylon.  Oh my goodness!!  I would totally be a Krylon convert if it came in Heirloom White.  The spray nozzle is amazing, turns all sorts of directions to spray, and doesn’t give any finger pain!  I could go on and on, but I’ll stop.

So first I primed my drawer.  Then I spray painted it with my new favorite shade.

Love that color!!  It’s the perfect shade of aqua blue/green.  Then I put on a new knob from Hobby Lobby.

Next I put in some rocks from the dollar store and added my candles.  And now is where it gets really cool.  I busted out my stamp that I recently used on my book makeover and just stamped both sides of the drawer.

Cool eh?  Now I’ll just show you a bunch of pictures because I was having fun taking them.  I put this new candle holder in our master bedroom since the color matched perfectly.  :)

Whew!  Okay, that should be enough. :)

What do you think of my new candle holder?  I like it even better that it was a dollar. :)

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Comments

  1. Faith says

    Well, at first I couldn’t imagin..that is where you are the crafty lady that you are,,you see the picture ahead of time. I am working on that special gift. But I like how it turned out….the color is beachy, and vintage and shabby chic, and with the ivory candles…very cool..Thanks for sharing.

  2. DogsMom says

    I have been thinking about doing a project with similar stamps – beautiful cursive writing, foreign languages, etc.
    You may have given me the push I needed.

  6. mle says

    I haven’t used my stamps in quite a while but it may just be time to unretire them!! Your drawer looks fantastic!

  9. TurleyTimes says

    Oh, that is too cool. It really adds to the peaceful and serene atmosphere in your bedroom. I will have to look for that shade of spray paint the next time I’m at Hobby Lobby. We don’t have one in the city nearest my house – can you believe it?! Every city should have Hobby Lobby! :)

    Hannah

  12. Carol says

    So Krylon Catalina Mist goes with SW Rainwashed–good to know. Thinking of doing Rainwashed on the walls in our new-to-us master suite. Much 1993 wallpaper to remove first, though!

    • Decorchick! says

      Yes Carol it’s a nice compliment. Oh yuk…wallpaper. That’s gonna be a chore! Check out SW “Sea Salt” too…I’ve heard great things about that color also but never used it.

  13. Joy says

    What a great transformation! I love the color you chose and adding the special added touch of the stamp on the the side…very cool!

  17. Anonymous says

    I wish I could see something this beautiful when I see an old drawer! So creative and cute!

  18. Nancy says

    Oooooooh, I love that color! That is such a neat idea for your little drawer. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Nancy

  19. rebecca says

    ugh. love. that might be my favorite color. this gives me inspiration on what i can do for a dog treat container. okay i’ll probably use a different kind of container and stamp… that might be too pretty for dog treats? :) but i love this stamp idea. brilliant.

    • Decorchick! says

      Thanks Desiree. I don’t know what ink it is, just a big ink pad I got from Hobby Lobby. There is a picture of it in my book makeover post…

  21. Sara says

    I totally L-O-V-E this project! I have been looking for something fun to do and I think I may have just stumbled upon your blog at just the right time! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and creative-ness with everyone!
    When I first saw the drawer I was thinking that would make the most divine flower box! I might have to go search for something at the second hand store here where I live and find something! What a great gift idea! Thanks again for sharing! OH, by the way, can I sort of “copy” your idea?!

  25. decorating diva says

    w.o.w.!!!! i love it ! what a fantastic idea! and i WILL be buying that color-i’ve never seen that one! the candle drawer is romantic and beautiful! have a great wkend!

  26. Becky K. says

    I’m loving it!!! So sweet and the stamping on it just made it awesome!!!

    Congrats on a job very well done!

    Becky K.
    Hospitality Lane

  35. jennibell says

    TDC sent us this way and I am browsing. . .I could comment on EVERYTHING featured on her page b/c you have incredible taste. Wanted to let you know I was browsing on my own, though, and will totally be coming back as time permits to continue to draw inspiration from you!!!! Thanks for sharing.

  39. imriz says

    it’s not cool…IT IS AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEE! you have just given me tons of ideas where to put my candles. super thanks for posting the photos. super like:)

  41. Gretchen Seefried says

    Oh this is wonderful! You are oh so clever! Please come over to Midchix and link yourself and this project up in the Crafty Mamas Flock. My members will LOVE this! So happy to find your blog! Awesome!

  46. Jacqueline says

    Tre chic. I love, love, love it. Who would even think to do this? You are amazing and the color is gorgeous. I really like the stamping, it gives it such a finished look.

  48. La says

    Cute idea. I just used Krylon for the first time yesterday and I loved it.

    Have a great week! La

  53. Nikki says

    Just clicked over from The Inspired Room. Love your drawer … I could totally do that! Thanks for a great idea.

  55. Amanda says

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  56. Sandy says

    Oh this is great. I love the color too. And I especially like how you hung the plate directly behind it. Gives it a good accent and I imagine the candle light reflects nicely off of it.

    Sandy

  64. Steph says

    You are a girl after my own heart! I love buying cabinet doors & drawers t our resale shop too. This is gorgeous! loooove the color! I could totally see it selling in a retail store for big bucks. :)

  65. Sue says

    Love this color! This is so simple and pretty, yet so practical. I gotta find me a stamp like this.
    :-) Sue

  67. Sandra says

    I just found your blog today…became a follower and joined the party! I love what you did with the drawer…now I am on the lookout for those too. Great project.

  68. Meg says

    I love the color and the detail on the drawer! I just bought that same knob from HL and I have no idea what to do with it, but I love it! Great job.

  74. Helena says

    Ooh, nice! Those candles look perfect inside your newly revamped drawer. I never would have thought of this.
    Thank you for participating in the Therapy Session with Life in the Pitts!

  77. amy says

    i love that color! what a great idea! i will definitely be visiting your blog more often!

    Thanks!
    Amy
    apronsandart.blogspot.com

  82. Ashlee says

    This is really cute! Now just to find a small drawer~ I need that stamp too. I’ve seen it around at a lot of crafts lately. Super cute! thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesdays!

  86. J. Hill says

    This was one of my favorite projects from last week’s Mad Skills party, so I will be featuring it tomorrow morning!

  94. Julie~ My Bella Home says

    I absolutely love the color! I am totally going to get that at Hobby Lobby, I have been searching for it in spray paint! Finally! Such a cute idea for a candle holder, totally love it! Thanks :)

  96. Lynnsey says

    I found you on the CSI website. I love what you did with the old drawer. I have an old metal tin I found in the barn. I’m going to do something much like this for my half bathroom we are redoing this week. Thanks for the idea.

  97. Homepodge says

    Love the color and stamping and (kind of random but…) the design on the drawer front is really great! Do you think you’ll ever let the candles burn below the top of the drawer? I’d be afraid of starting a fire, but I’m a bit of a worrywart :)

  98. Emily says

    Love love love this!!! I have a drawer like this that Ive have sitting in the garage for awhile and couldnt think of what to do with it! Genius! This is also my first time to your site and I love your quote for your website!

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