Sunday, January 29, 2012

simple makeup storage tutorial

Hello my lovelies, I apologize for a being bit MIA in the past two weeks.  I gotta admit I am kind of in a blogging rut.  Nonetheless I'm very excited to show you my latest project.  I'm really happy with how it turned out, and I hope you're impressed.

I transformed my Ikea small chest of drawers in which I am storing my makeup.  I don't know how much this retails for or if Ikea still carries this.  I got mine from Craigslist for $7.  For the longest time I have left it unfinished because I had no idea what to do with it.  Looks like everyone is using stencils for damask or chevron patterns for these types of furniture makeover.  I really want to do something different and inexpensive.

This is how a little bit of paint and a few sheets of doilies could do.  The paint color I used is Perfect Beige by Behr--I used this color on my kitchen walls.




On an unrelated note, I have somewhat of a makeup addiction.



Ikea picture ledge to hold perfumes and lotions



Step by step instructions:






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  2. so cute! I've been wanting to use doilies on something lately. thanks for sharing. :)

    ~Hilary~

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  3. You amaze me every visit, it look great! Thanks for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  5. I love this! What a simple way to dress it up! I'll be trying this soon. What a good blog with so many good ideas. I'm your newest follower.

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  6. How appropriate,, feminine doilies for a woman's makeup case. Very nice
    ( ps I have never been a chevron fan, not in the late 1960s early 70s and not now)

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  7. Love your make up center! I've got so much that I never use anymore. It's all in a banged up train case, yours is so much nicer! Love the perfume shelve too.

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  8. This is so wonderful! So glad to see that you're back in the blogosphere. I think anything with doilies is cuter. Cute and functional, my kind of project.

    Sarah@Adventures of Our Fami-Ly

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  9. I think this is such a unique look! I Love it! You're right about everyone doing damask and chevron...it's nice to see something different! I'm hosting a linky party, the theme is all time favorite post- would love it if you joined in!
    -Melissa
    www.SerendipityandSpice.blogspot.com

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  10. I love that Ikea chest of drawers, and is especially cute since you painted it and added the dollies. So cute. I guess you do like makeup! You know sometimes blogging can be so overwhelming, really takes a lot of time. So am very happy to see you back, we missed you. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best.

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  11. I love the doilies! What a pretty place to store your make up! I found you through Ask Anna. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  12. Fantastic project My.. Saw this on MIM..Loz

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  13. Saw your link on MIM.. how beautifully you have used the doilies!
    Cheers from India
    Sonia
    cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  14. What a cute $7 find! I cant believe it is just Mod Podge! I thought you painted those. . . I am your newest follower!

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  15. Ohhh that's different, great idea, saw your link at MIM hugs me xx

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  16. This is such a neat idea! How handy & clever! I saw your link on MIM! Good luck!!!
    Hugs,
    Chris

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  17. Saw this awesome make-up storage on MIM! What a fabulous idea! Perfect to hold all those little things instead of using make-up bags! And love the idea of mason jars for holding brushes! Spectacular job!

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  18. I love your creative thinking! What a great and personalized way to store your makeup. Looks so much nicer than the shoebox I have mine thrown in.
    I know, that's terrible. LOL!

    Thank you so much for sharing this altered project with us at Make It Monday.
    Lisa :D

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  20. This is so cute! I love the doily accents!!

    Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! :)

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  21. This was a great project with a great finish. Love the chest, a perfect place to store make-up. You chose a great color (bet the kitchen is gorgeous) and the doilies are so girly-girl. Love It!

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  22. What a lovely makeup chest. Love how pretty it is with the touches of lace. Gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  23. So cute! I love the doilies....I hope you will link up with me here:
    http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2012/01/sweet-saturday-link-party-v24.html

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  24. I had 6 of those chests and 2 are still unfinished! Can't wait to dress them up! Sadly the Fira line was discontinued.

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  25. What a great project! Pretty color choice to go with the doilies.

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  26. It looks WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!! I just adore it!! The doilies look so nice on it.. I would have never thought of doing that!

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  27. I LOVE this! So simple and chic! Thanks so much for the fabulous idea!

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  28. What a great little project! The doily detail makes all the difference!

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  29. Hi lovely lady.
    This looks Beautiful with the dollies great Idea.
    I also would have never thought of this.
    I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my tablescape for Valentine's Day. I hope you have a wonderful week with your family sweet lady.
    XXOO Diane

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  30. This is super clever, love it. And I ADORE your vignette below as well!! Darling!

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  31. Would you mind linking your project to my blog please???

    http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2012/02/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-1.html

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  32. This is TOTALLY darling!!! You are so sweet to leave me a little note!!! Thanks LOTS!!! I absolutely LOVE your beautiful makeup center!!! I totally could use that! I love the doily touches, too! Mod Podge ROCKS!!! XO, Aimee

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  33. What a great project!! You always do the cutest stuff!

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a sweet comment!

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  34. This is so cute! I would absolutely love it if you would link this project up to our "impossibility" party. Here's the link:

    http://thistlewoodfarm.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/a-journey-of-1000-steps/

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  35. I'm in love with this box! SUPER CUTE! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my wreath the other day and leaving a sweet comment! I can't wait to see what else you create! Smiles, Jill

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  37. Wow! So pretty! What a great idea!

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  38. Thank you everyone for your kind words! I didn't expect such small project would be so well received. Very happy I did it.

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  39. what a lovely idea come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  40. Creative idea!

    Mrs. Delightful recently posted: My Memories Giveaway @ ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  41. That is so cute!! I definitely need something like this for my make up. I love how it keeps it so organized too! I am a new follower.
    I currently have a link party going and would love for you to share this and anything you would like!

    http://twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com/2012/02/thursdays-temptation-link-party-3-some.html
    Jill

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  42. Great idea, I love the doily decor on it...
    Have a wonderful week, thanks for sharing & hope you'll stop by~
    Cheryl

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  43. This is such a great idea! Us sisters will definitely be making this!! We're so glad you linked up to "Strut Your Stuff Saturday" We loved having you! Please come back next Saturday and share more of your great ideas! -The Sisters

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  44. Sweet idea! Thanks for sharing & for visiting my blog today!

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  45. GREAT IDEA! So simple and so cute! I really haven't seen doilies on drawers before, but I LOVE it!

    Thanks for sharing it at Creatively Living!

    --Katie

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  46. Such a great makeover for these drawers and very lovely idea. Gotta love that. I saw it on MIM and had to come in for a closer look. So glad I did. TFS. Bettina xx

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  47. So cute!! I love it!! Thanks for linking up! Just checking, did you see my Lisa Leonard giveaway yet?


    XO, Aimee

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  48. Great job! I featured this tonight!

    --Katie

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  49. Love this!
    Too bad I have too much makeup even for this large storage! :-(

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  50. That is very cute and I like how you used the doilies! Thanks for linking up to the party - would love to have you come visit and follow along s I begin my first linky party next Thursday!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  51. Wow wow wow...you amaze me. I need to do this.

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  52. featured you on my shout out sundays! http://www.kimboscrafts.blogspot.com/2012/02/shout-outsbetter-late-than-never.html

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  53. Wonderful idea. It looks so classy and shabby at the same time.

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