Tuesday, February 23, 2010

a little patriotism...

Kind of jumping the gun on the ol' holidays, but I'm trying to prepare for a sale in May.  
I painted another one of the Ikea cabinet doors.

Step 1:
Sand

Step 2:
Paint

Step 3:
Blow dry the paint in between coats because I'm impatient.

Step 4:
Sand again

Step 5:
Wipe on Gel Stain 

Step 6:
Make a vinyl star stencil

Step 7:
Paint the stencil the same color as the board to seal the paint. I like my lines extra crispy. 

Step 8:
Paint the star burnt red




Step 9:
Add some patriotic numbers.





Step 10:
Hum the National Anthem and dream of bbqs and fireworks.
HUM HUM HUM HUM HUM HUM 

Happy Tuesday!
~Andy 

DIY Day @ ASPTL

14 comments:

  1. Just stumbled on your blog! Love your ideas! Adding you to my reader!

    Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
    party inspiration

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  2. I like, I like, I like!!! Love the added "1776"!

    Kristi
    Punkin Seed Productions

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  3. Perfect use of the cabinet door. Love the white washed look.

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  4. I love it! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. That is so cute! I never know how to decorate for the 4th and this is perfect.

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  6. fabulous i must share this with my mom it would look great in her bedroom!!

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  7. Very nice--cabinet doors are a favorite of mine!

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  8. I love it and can't wait to see more of your cabinet door art.

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  9. So pretty! Love the tip about painting the star the same color first! No more runny lines for me!!

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  10. That is lovely!!! Thanks for the tutorial.

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~Andy