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Cabinet-Door Crafts

TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-911 -- More Projects »
Crafts expert Sharon Schuster demonstrates how to transform old or mis-cut cabinet doors into decorative art.

Materials:

cabinet door
screwdriver
wood putty
100-grit sandpaper
tack cloth
masking tape
sea sponge
assorted paintbrushes
acrylic paint
tape measure
cut mirror
wood glue
picture-hanging hooks
prepasted wallpaper border
water-based varnish (optional)

Mirrored Center Panel

Steps:


  1. First prepare the doors for painting. Remove any old hinges or knobs with a screwdriver, and fill in any holes with wood filler. Let dry.
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Figure A
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Figure B
  • Lightly sand the surface of the cabinet door (figure A) and wipe with a tack cloth. (You can make sandpaper last twice as long by placing a layer of masking tape on the back.)

  • Use a sea sponge or paintbrush to paint the entire cabinet door (figure B). You may layer colors if you wish. A combination of bronze, copper and gold works well for this project. Allow to dry for about 15 minutes.

  • Measure the inside dimensions of the door panel, then buy a mirror (available at most frame shops or craft stores) and have it cut to the measured size.

  • Add glue to the door and place the mirror on the inside of the wood panel. Let dry.

  • Add a picture-hanging hook onto the back of the wood panel and hang on the wall.

    Wallpaper Border Center Panel

    Steps:


    1. Purchase a prepasted wallpaper border in the color and style of your choice. Floral designs work well for this technique.

    2. Paint the cabinet door in a coordinating color. Let the paint dry completely.

    3. Measure and cut the wallpaper border to match the dimensions of the raised center cabinet panel.
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    Figure C
  • Place the border in warm water and let sit for two to three minutes. Squeeze the water off and place onto the center of the door panel (figure C). Make sure the edges are lined up, then wipe dry with a dry sponge. Let the border dry completely.

  • Attach a picture-hanging hook to the back of the door.
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    Figure D
    Yet another option is to paint or stencil onto the raised center panel of the prepainted door. Paint on a vine with flowers, for instance (figure D).
    Guests
    Sharon Schuster
    Crafts Expert, Michaels
    Burnsville, MN
    Phone: 651-894-4119
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