Sunday, February 24, 2013

A Junky Trunk

When I found this trunk at a garage sale, it was in rough shape.  No one wanted it.  We left the garage sale but my hubby thought he should go back and pick it up if it was still there at the end of the day.  Well it was still there, surprise!  Then it sat in our garage for over a year or so.  I finally decided to paint it.  My hubby didn't want me to paint over the wood so I taped it up.  I forgot to get a before shot without the painter's tape. 

BEFORE:


There was so much rust that it was starting to fleck off so I didn't want it in the house with the kids.  Painting it would seal all of the rust.  




AFTER:


I painted it a soft grey.  It was difficult to figure out where to stop painting over the hinges/metal area so I just used a small artist's paintbrush to paint part of the corner so that the top wood strips wouldn't be painted.










I loved how it turned out.  Have a great week!


Linking up to these parties this week:
Boogieboard Cottage
A Humble Creation
DIY Dreamer
Home Stories A To Z
Between Naps on the Porch
Making the World Cuter 
My Uncommon of Slice of Suburbia
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/
Cedarhill Ranch - Cowgirl Up!
Twelve O Eight
Kammy's Korner
Savvy Southern Style
Carolyn's Homework
A Diamond in the Stuff
Clean and Scentsible
DIY By Design
A Bowl Full of Lemons
Not Just a Housewife
Stone Gable
Domestically Speaking
Vintage on a Dime
Osie Moats
Snap Creativity
The Trendy Treehouse
House of Hepworths
The Style Sisters
Beyond the Picket Fence
I Gotta Create
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Live Laugh Rowe
From My Front Porch To Yours
Timewashed
House of Hepworths
French Country Cottage
Redoux Interiors
The Vintage Farmhouse
36th Avenue
My Romantic Home
Common Ground
Shabby Art Boutique
Rooted in Thyme
Jennifer Rizzo
My Repurposed Life
Craftberry Bush
Crafty Scrappy Happy
Design, Dining and Diapers
Cheerios and Lattes
Miss Mustard Seed
Tatertots and Jello
Too Much Time On My Hands
Twigg Studios
Sassy Little Lady
It's Overflowing
Finding Silver Pennies
I Heart Naptime
Finding Silver Pennies
Every Day Is An Occasion
Liz Marie Blog
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  1. Your trunk looks great.

    I had a similar one that we sold when we downsized. I sometimes wish I still had it and especially when I see what a little paint might have done to improve it.

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    1. Thanks for your comment, I was surprised it turned out good at all!
      Jamie

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  2. Great way to rescue what surely was destined for the dump! Love that you kept the wood, it makes it very unique and pretty'''great job!
    www.dimplesandpigtales.blogspot.com

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  3. I loooove how this turned out!
    So amazing! You see so many of these trunk makeovers, but yours is so unique and beautiful!

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    1. Thanks so much! I'm your newest follower ;)
      Jamie

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  5. What a beautiful makeover and a wonderful garage sale find! I love that you kept some of the natural wood peeking through.

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    1. Thanks Laurie! I'm your newest follower ;)
      Jamie

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  6. What a great find--it's beautiful! I'm so glad you went back for it :-)

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  7. You did a beautiful job on this trunk, Jamie! I like it with the wood unpainted too!

    Thanks for sharing at my A New Creation link party!

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  8. Jamie, I love how this trunk came out. So beautiful. I'd love for you to link it up at my link party - http://www.findingsilverpennies.com/2013/02/silver-pennies-sundays-link-party_24.html

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    1. Thanks Danielle! I will definitely link up to your party this Sunday! Thanks for letting me know ;)
      Jamie

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  9. OMGoodness...I LOVE it!!! The makeover looks GREAT and thank you for sharing it at my party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  10. Looks great...what a cozy little spot you've created :)

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    1. Thanks Laurel! I'm your newest follower ;)
      Jamie

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  11. Great find!! It looks absolutely beautiful now!

    Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com

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  12. I think it looks GREAT with the wood tones to break up all that whiteness - especially since it looks like a big piece.

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  13. Kudos to your hubby for seeing some beauty in a dilapitated old trunk and you did a marvelous job of cosmetically bringing out her beauty. ☺ -Brenda-

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    1. Thanks for your comment and stopping by, Brenda!
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  14. Really beautifully done. I wish I could do something like that.

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  16. Great job Jamie! I love the new colors. My parents collected trunks, now we do. I love them and think yours looks so good!

    I'm looking forward to following you.
    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  17. Tengo uno parecido, pero es tan grande que todavía
    no se que le voy hacer,me gusta.
    ♥♥♥

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  18. I love old trunks so your project definitely caught my eye! I never would have thought to leave the wood as is, but it is such a cool idea and your trunk looks fabulous! Pinning.

    Have a great day!

    Angela

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    1. Thanks so much Angela! Love your blog ;)
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  19. I can't believe that is the same trunk! You did a fantastic job! I've nominated you for the Liebster Award. The details are in this post on my blog - http://newhousetohome.blogspot.com/2013/02/last-month-april-of-fabulous-blog-house.html

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    1. Thanks Cheryl! I'll be sure to check it out!
      Jamie

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  20. Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a painted trunk with wood. It looks fantastic. great makeover. Thanks for sharing, liz

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    1. Thanks Liz. I didn't think it would turn out good but I like the wood too!
      Jamie

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  21. Hello,
    I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for Liebster Award. Please check my post today.

    http://www.curiositaellya.blogspot.com/2013/02/liebster-award.html

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  22. It looks just great! Thanks for sharing your creativity. Blessings, Patti@OldThingsNew

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    1. Thanks Patti. I'm your newest follower ;)
      Jamie

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  23. Jamie, This is so pretty! Great job, so much better then that lovely green color!
    I just started a new link party and would love for you to come over and share your post or any social media sites. Talkin’ About Thursday http://designeddecor.com/talkin-thursday-link-party-9/
    DeDe@DesignedDecor

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    1. Thanks Dede! I'll be sure to check it out ;) Have a great week!
      Jamie

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  24. I absolutely love this...so so pretty and can be used in so many rooms for many purposes. Great job!

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  25. Amazing transformation! Please share your project at www.creativecraftsthursday.blogspot.com each and every week and check out what other creative divas are up to.

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    1. Thanks Jennifer! I'll check it out! I'm following you now ;)
      Jamie

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  26. so pretty painted. great job. I have that same pillow!
    Laura@Top This Top That

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    1. Thanks Laura ;) I love the pillow too!
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  27. I nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award! To read all about it go here: http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/03/liebster-blog-award-again.html

    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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    1. Thanks so much Jenna! I'll check it out now ;)
      Jamie

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  28. It looks wonderful and I love that you left the wood unpainted. So pretty! Thanks so much for coming out to the party at Clean and Scentsible. I will be featuring this on Sunday. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Jenn :)

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    1. Wow, thanks Jenn!! That's awesome!! You've made my day ;)
      Jamie

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  30. You did a great job freshening the trunk and still keeping some of the rustic feel.

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  31. Love how that looks! I love old steamer trunks like that. The white contrasts nicely with the wood planks on it. Love the cute "To the Moon" pillow too. I've got one on order and waiting to get it! It's good to see what it looks like in someone elses home.

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    1. Thanks Kelly! I just checked out your sweet blog. I'm your newest follower!
      Jamie

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  32. I love what you did with your trunk. I have a huge one that I want to do something with soon. After the 47 other projects I've started. ;)
    Looks wonderful! New follower.
    Enjoy your evening!
    Tina

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    1. Thanks for your comment, Tina. I'm following you back ;)
      Jamie

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  33. I just love this. I would bet with blue it would look super in a playroom.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Pam! I think blue would look great too ;)
      Jamie

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  34. What a fabulous trunk!! Love the color you chose. Wondering where you got your Love you to the Moon pillow?? Would love to get one too!

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    1. Thanks Sherry! You have such a sweet little blog! I live in Canada so I got the pillow at Chapters-Indigo. I bought it in store but I think you can purchase it online? www.chapters.indigo.ca
      Have a great week,
      Jamie

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  35. Jamie this trunk is amazing!! Such a good reminder to go back at the end of the day, sometimes the best deals are yet to be had. You are featured tonight on Pretty Things too :)

    xoxo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

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  36. Jamie, it's perfect! So nice of you to give this old trunk new life! Garage sales are the best! Thanks so much for linking up to Every Day is an Occasion! SMiles, Jill

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  37. So in love with this one! Thanks for taking the time to share this at Silver Pennies Sundays x

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  38. I love this, Jamie! The white really brings out all the pretty details and leaving the natural wood keeps the cool aged look. I'm working on doing...something (??) with an antique steamer trunk I've had for several years. Wish me luck!

    Jeanette @ Creating a Life

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    1. Thanks Jeanette! I'm sure the trunk you paint will look great! I'll be looking for it:)
      Jamie

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  39. I always adore the white / wood combo... what a great transformation of that trunk. I'm featuring it in the Power of Paint Party this week... thanks for linking up.

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  40. Oh, I wish I could find a trunk like this!! Yours is beautiful and definitely my style!! :) Thanks so much for sharing... I found you through the Everyday is an Occasion Linky Party and am happy to be your newest follower!! Hope you'll come visit me too :)

    BIG HUGS,
    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

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    1. Thanks Amy!! I just visited your sweet blog and became your newest follower!
      Jamie

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  42. What a great find! You did an amazing job bringing it back to life.

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  43. what a great find! love how you painted it and left the wood bare.

    catching you

    gail

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    1. Thanks again Gail! I put a post on my FB page about you featuring me ;)
      Have a great week!
      Jamie

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  44. It looks great! I think I might have the SAME trunk! I use it as a coffee table in my living room.
    -Revi

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    1. I LOVE trunks. I used to have another one I used as a coffee table too and I love that look. This one just had too much rust so I'm glad I painted it. Thanks for stopping by!
      Jamie

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  45. Really funny. I also have this trunk, and I have totally let it go to waste in a closet. Thanks for the nudge.

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    1. Yes, go for it! It was honestly super easy. Good luck!
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