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Skinny Armoire Makeover

DIY, home decor April 4, 2012

About a year ago I scored an old skinny armoire for $40. It’s a great piece of furniture because it doesn’t take up much space. Although I loved the dark wood, it felt a little ho-hum to me. After all the fun I had painting and decoupaging my desk (check it out here), I decided to apply the same technique to my skinny armoire, using a blue script paper from Michael’

The desk is in a different room so I didn’t think this would be decoupage overkill.

 

I snuggled it between my tulle and dropcloth curtains in the family room (which you can see here).

 

Hubby removed the door and hardware.
I brushed on two coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White.

 

Mod Podge was applied to the door insets and the paper placed in a haphazard pattern.

 

I added some French graphics from who else but the The Graphics Fairy.

 

Hubby likes this post card graphic best.
After all paper was applied, I spread a coat of Mod Podge over the top.
(Honestly, I didn’t even know about Mod Podge until just a few months ago. Love it!)

 

For the top, I decided to do something different and added a wooden applique from Lowe’s.
I used the same Pure White ASCP, applied clear wax followed by just a touch of dark wax.

 

I chose spray adhesive to apply it.
The spray adhesive allows opportunity to move it around as needed.

 

After the Mod Podge was complete, I rubbed Annie Sloan clear wax over the painted areas.
Just a few more things to re-do in the family room.
Working on another cabinet, a blanket chest, and a wall of vintage mirrors.
Photos of the finished room will be posted in the near future.

Filed Under: DIY, home decor37 Comments

Comments

  1. Julie @ Knot All That I Seam says

    April 4, 2012 at 2:28 am

    This is gorgeous! What a wonderful result. x Julie

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  2. Bliss says

    April 4, 2012 at 3:12 am

    A tall cabinet to redo is on my wish list for this summer. I have a spot I always wanted a grandfather clock for, but I have given up on that.

    Bliss

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  3. Meg says

    April 4, 2012 at 3:18 am

    SO pretty! I love how you are using the script paper. I want some!!

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  4. Charm Bracelet Diva says

    April 4, 2012 at 4:00 am

    Love love love that robin’s egg blue script paper! It goes so well with the ASCP white. I’m in the middle of a bench redo and I’m afraid I’ve taken on too much…you give me confidence! Can’t wait to see the rest of the room!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

    Reply
  5. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    April 4, 2012 at 10:49 am

    What a cute cupboard! It adds a bright airy look to your corner just in time for spring.

    Reply
  6. Sherry says

    April 4, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Nice! I love how it looks!

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    April 4, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Hi Jennifer,
    It looks so cute! I love how you used the scrapbook paper for the inserts, it really makes it pop.
    I totally forgot it was Flea market weekend. I went to Genoa for the day to some shoppes. Did you go, how was it? Have a blessed Easter.
    xoxo

    Reply
  8. Bridget Hedger says

    April 4, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    I love this mom! Looks so much better :)!

    Reply
  9. Keeping it Cozy says

    April 4, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    What a gorgeous redo! I love skinny cabinets but I always have had a hard time finding them. I think you scored a winner!

    Reply
  10. Anne says

    April 4, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    sweet look and you’ve inspired me with the French script! Thanks for sharing!

    xox

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  11. JoAnne Weisser says

    April 4, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    That’s a great cupboard Jennifer! The blue script paper is so pretty too. You have such great ideas for transforming old pieces!!

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  12. A Southern Rose says

    April 4, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    It turned out so pretty! I love the paper you used. Everything you touch turns out beautiful. 🙂

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  13. Heather says

    April 4, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Jennifer, your cabinet looks great! I have got to get my hands on some chalk paint. I just inherited a small maple desk, and I was thinking about using white latex, but white chalk paint would definitely be a better look. Love your decoupaging too!

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  14. Ivy and Elephants says

    April 4, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    This is such a beautiful piece. I will be on the look out for a skinny armoire. Who knew it could be so gorgeous. It’s the perfect touch. Thank you for this wonderful post! I would love it if you would share this at our What’s It Wednesday blog party. Hope to see you there.

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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  15. Pamela Gordon says

    April 4, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    What a beautiful job you did on this armoir. I like the pale blue script paper. Very pretty.

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  16. Lori says

    April 4, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    Great redo! I did somthiing similar to an old armoire on my site foxdowney5.blogspot.com. Love your use of paper and script.

    Reply
  17. Sharon @ mrshinesclass says

    April 5, 2012 at 12:21 am

    I love the size of your armoire. It’s perfect for the corner of a room…something I’ve been wanting for my dining room for years. The makeover you gave it really gives it a fresh and modern look. Who would ever guess it originally cost $40?!

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  18. All Things Chic 2 says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:20 am

    An amazing find at a great price and an even better transformation!!!
    Happy Holy week!!!
    Blessings Lori

    Reply
  19. Danielle says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:44 am

    This is gorgeous. I love your little cupboard.

    Reply
  20. Anne says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    That looks amazing.I love this look.And fits perfect there too.
    Anne

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  21. Roselle says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Wow…love everything about this! The shape and size the white and blue, the blue paper….fantastic makeover!

    Visting from White Wednesday today.
    Roselle

    Reply
  22. Tina says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    OH! How pretty. You did a great job.

    Happy Easter

    Reply
  23. Debra says

    April 6, 2012 at 2:33 am

    So pretty! Isn’t mod podge wonderful? 🙂

    Reply
  24. Shannon says

    April 6, 2012 at 2:39 am

    Another excellent use for script paper!!!!!
    Shannon
    (www.akadesign.ca)

    Reply
  25. Shabby chic Sandy says

    April 6, 2012 at 2:42 am

    I love it-that looks gorgeous! What a awesome deal on it too. I could think of so many things to do with that!

    Reply
  26. Heaven's Walk says

    April 6, 2012 at 3:00 am

    Jennifer…..this is gorgeous! What a creative way to make it pretty!!! LUV it!!!!

    Have a blessed Easter!!

    xoxo laurie

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  27. Cyndi ✪ Blue Star says

    April 6, 2012 at 5:10 am

    Very pretty! I love blue and white! Found you from French Country.

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  28. decoratewithalittlebit.com says

    April 6, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Love it! super cute…is the blue script background paper you modge podged too? Little Bit

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  29. Taylor says

    April 7, 2012 at 4:51 am

    I love the look of this piece! It’s so romantic looking! And shabby chic!
    I would love for you to share this with my Unveil Your Genius Link Party! (New linky every Thursday). Here’s this week’s linky link:
    http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/04/unveil-your-genius-link-party-5.html

    Happy Friday!

    Reply
  30. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    April 7, 2012 at 5:45 am

    SO pretty! Love all the layers of loveliness to it. I’m featuring your armoire in Domestically Speaking’s PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for linking up & sharing with us!

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  31. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    April 7, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    I can’t believe I almost missed this beauty! Thanks to Maryann, I saw you were featured from at POPP party. So pretty, love the mod podge effect. It looks wonderful.

    Reply
  32. Joselyn @ The DIY Spot says

    April 11, 2012 at 1:31 am

    Love the piece and love what you did with it. I want one too!

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  33. LadyV says

    April 11, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Fantastic job! I love the applique and decoupage. What a great idea.

    Vee

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  34. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    April 14, 2012 at 4:28 am

    This turned out PERFECT! I love the extra love you put into making it so pretty! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  35. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    April 20, 2012 at 12:07 am

    Gorgeous! I have to feature this on Facebook right away!!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall

    Thanks so much for sharing it at The Mother Lode linky party over at I Gotta Create!

    <3 Christina

    Reply
  36. THE FARMHOUSE PORCH says

    April 25, 2012 at 12:13 am

    Very pretty. I love that pale chippy blue!
    Linsey

    Reply
  37. Kim Santini says

    May 7, 2018 at 1:33 am

    Love love love!

    Reply

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