Friday, September 10, 2010

Cabinet Door Plaque

I went to the Habitat re-store a few months back and picked up all sorts of goodies. I bought these really nice cabinet/drawer fronts for only $1 a piece. They are the long, narrow rectangular ones. The ones I purchased are normally used for the false drawer/cabinet that are installed under a kitchen sink.


Anyhoo, I used the green one above to make this plaque. I am thrilled with how it turned out, and it honestly took me about 30 minutes start to finish. Curious to know how I did it? Let me share with you my secrets!


First off, all the lettering and trim is from my scrapbooking stash. They are all rub-ons! Yep, how easy is that?!? I love these things, they are wonderful for all sorts of other applications besides scrapbooking.


Right now my favorite bible verse that I've memorized and have repeated thousands several times a day is Romans 12:12. "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer". It's a good one!

I just left the drawer front as is. You can see it's kinda dinged/scratched up and that is fine by me. I decided to keep the sign simple, so that the words are what you focus on.


I hope you like my fast and frugal idea for a easy project. Please click on "Linky Parties I Love" on the right to see where I'll be linking up my idea. Thanks for stopping by!
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19 comments:

  1. THE.PAINTED.STUDIOSeptember 10, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    I have a sample drawer at my house from when we bought our cabinets. this is a good idea! thanks

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  2. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 10, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    What a great idea. I thought the trim was real and not a rub on....that's the way to go, so easy. Love the paint color too. I'm going to be keeping my eyes open for some of the long drawer fronts...don't see them too often:)

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  3. MelissaSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I do like it. I like the simplicity of it. You did a great job, and I don't think I would have pegged it for the front of a cabinet.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Oh I just love this! How very creative! Turned out beautiful. Great work!!

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  5. Laura @ House of Thrifty DecorSeptember 10, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Very cute! I just made a cabinet sign for my laundry room. Stop by my blog on Sunday for my Show Off Sunday Party. I would love for you to share this project with my followers. :)

    http://houseofthriftydecor.blogspot.com/

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  6. Ali @ Honey and Maple SyrupSeptember 10, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Don't you just love all the things you can do with cabinet doors? I love the green!

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  7. Anji*September 11, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    I like the way you transformed that door plaque.. simple and effective.. I have some drawer fronts here awaiting transformation!

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  8. KatieSeptember 11, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Wow, I would never have known how it started out if you hadn't told me. Great idea to use the cabinet front, it has such interesting detail already carved into it. You're right the quote is an excellent one and you did a lovely job focusing on it's meaning.

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  9. aliceSeptember 11, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    I love cabinet doors too! They are so fun to use! Yours is great!
    smiles, alice

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  10. EmSeptember 12, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    This is great!! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Simple Stitches AZ ~ Rachelle S.September 12, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    This turned out so nice! I have been meaning to try this for a long time.

    Visiting from Bunch of Scrap's link party!

    Rachelle S.

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  12. coastal cavegirlSeptember 13, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    So cute!! I need to get me some of that rub on lettering :)

    Stopping by from Motivate Me Monday!

    http://thesimpler-life.blogspot.com/

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  13. The Decorative DreamerSeptember 14, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    I love,love,love this idea! I have been wanting to make some plaques of my own but just can't seem to find the right wood that I want to pay for. This is an excellent idea and with so much beautiful detail! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. debSeptember 14, 2010 at 4:47 AM

    Simply love it!!! You did a fantastic job!
    *hugs*deb

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    What a great idea! I saw one yesterday in a shop I was in that I would love to re-create as well. They used an old paneled window and put a burlap bulletin board in 2 spaces and a chalk board in the center space. People are so darn creative! Great job, Marcia

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  16. Happy Mom's DailySeptember 14, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    What an amazing transformation! I'd never have guessed how simple it is =)

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  17. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comSeptember 15, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    that turned out so great! I love the size of it and the color. It looks great on your wall!

    xox
    Jen

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  18. KaraSeptember 16, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Great bible verse, and great cabinet. I love that it was so easy to do...the easiest ones sometimes have the most impact!

    Great job!

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  19. Crafty Mommy DivaSeptember 16, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Clever way to use rub-ons. What a great verse to display. Thanks for linking up to Scrappy Saturdays! Featuring this tomorrow!

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