DIY Project: Girlie Bookshelf

Heya Nesters!  Well I have to admit, I kind of forgot to post about this DIY.   It's not entirely done but I thought it was dramatically different enough to show you the "during" portion. A while back {so far back that they were taken in the old apartment!!} I introduced you to this bookcase that my dad and I made when I was a kiddo. It hold sentimental value and I am a total sap so there was no way I could get rid of it. But at the time I made it I LOVED pink, flowers and Hanson. {I know... I not only dated myself but I made myself "that girl"}

And while I'm totally sappy and struggle with change... I could not have that hangin' around all pink and flowery.

Not bad stencil handy work for a pre-teen!

So I did something about it. First things first, I called my dad and got his approval for the modification.  His only caveat: That wasn't allowed to paint over our signatures on the back {Sadly, mine reads "HANSON RULES"... I wish I was kidding *hangs head in shame*}

Thank you Mr.  Masking Tape.

And I started sanding to remove some of the finishing coat. Once sanded and wiped down with a damp cloth, I started priming with Latex primer.  And I primed and primed and primed.  I learned my lesson with Buttercup.  Prime it evenly and fully!

Once fully dried, I used a white semi-gloss spray paint and sanded between each coat.  Again be sure any gunk from sanding is wiped away with a damp cloth.  I was very happy with the results.  Those stencils covered without a problem!

Here it is, back in it's place! HUGE difference, right? Again, it is only in the "during" stage. The leather sitting on top of it, is a discount hide that I picked up at Tandy Leather and I plan on making into a cushion for the top.

This is an essential piece in my room because it houses all the things that gussy me up!  The basket inside, holds all my headbands, and the other half holds make up and jewelry with some additional junk of course.  So I would like to hide it it much the way Three Men and a Lady did.

{Via Three Men and a Lady. She is just spectacular at what she does isn't she?}

 

 

A girl can dream, right??

So there you have it Nesters! My latest and greatest bookshelf! I can't wait to finish it up after the holidays.  Sorry for the lack-o-projects lately! I will make it up to you after the holidays I SWEAR! So dish, guys.  Do you have something that you struggled with changing or maybe you just can't do it and it stays as is?  What is that thing for you?  I can't wait to hear all about it!