How to Make a Map Shelf From a Repurposed Drawer
4:30:00 AM
Today I'm repurposing this drawer from an old hutch...
The three sectioned silverware drawer came from
another project [here].
The drawer just wasn't working on that piece so today I'm using it again in this easy project anyone can do.
I began by painting the shelf with Fusion Mineral Paint in Inglenook.
By the way... gorgeous color!
Then I used some old sailing chart maps I found at a garage sale. These were a super great find, they remind me of the maps my father had back when we went sailing as a kid.
I cut the maps to fit inside the back of the drawer.
I used matte finish Decou-Page by DecoArt to decoupage the maps to the back of the drawers. (This is my affiliate link)
Decou-Page is easy to use and has a great look. It comes in several different finishes and effects, I chose matte for this project.
I added "D" rings to the back of the drawer to hang as a shelf and I've got an easy DIY nautical map shelf of the waterways in our area.
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*Fusion Mineral Paint and DecoArt provided me with materials. All opinions are my own*
6 comments
Love it and pinned it.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out really great. Love how the colours compliments the map.
ReplyDeleteawesome xx
ReplyDeleteI love old maps, what a beautiful way to use that one! Turned out great!
ReplyDeleteI came across you on hometalk (I'm Pillarboxblue). I love using old maps to upcycle things, I've done chairs, a table and a suitcase before. I think this looks great, love the map choice.
ReplyDeleteI love how this turned out, Susan! I have bazillions of old maps and really need to start doing something with them! Thanks for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party.
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Have a nice day.
Susan