Playroom Re-do: Part One (The projects)

I feel like I've been in a sauna and covered in paint for the past 2 days. That's probably because I have been in a sauna (my garage) painting furniture for Libby's "new" playroom. I got a lot of inspiration from the Pottery Barn kids website, like I posted earlier. And I also found several blogs that have such cute ideas for decorating on a tight budget. I think it's so fun to brainstorm on how you can create the same look for less! It's a challenge, but it can be done! (I've slowly figured that out).

OK- These are the things I've been working on so far-

#1 Paint wooden bookcases. The "after" is after one coat of paint. I can't believe how good it looks! I did a second coat and put Wipe on Poly on it. Which is so easy to use! I have one more bookcase just like this that I haven't painted yet. I'm waiting on Nolen to help me move it out to the "sauna".

#2  Paint Libby's chairs and table. The "after" is just after I primed it. There is no paint on it. I didn't get around to taking a picture of the real "after". I was in the garage until almost 9:15 last night finished the table and chairs. I asked Nolen to join me, but it didn't last too long. :-) I thought this Alabama heat would be better at night, but it was still pretty steamy! A little better though.

The chairs- This is just after one coat of paint.

#3 Bulletin Board. I got this cute idea from Little Green Notebook. I already had a plain cork board from Target that I've had forever, and just didn't know what to do with it. I thought it needed a little makeover before hanging it somewhere. So I found the perfect idea (for almost no money at all).

I spray painted the edges of the cork board a bright yellow. I'm going to do another coat too. This is as far as I've gotten. I still need to find some cute fabric. Then all you do is pick out a cute fabric and thin ribbon. Cover the cork part with the cute fabric, then use the thin ribbon to outline the fabric. It is sooo cute!! I'm hoping to complete this project today. If I get a chance to go to the fabric store.

#4 Fabric covered letters.

Inspiration: Pottery Barn Kids

My version. Not finished yet. I've only done the "L". This was so inexpensive too. I think the letters were around a dollar each. And the fabric was like $3 a yard. Pretty good I thought! Better than paying $15 for just one letter. There on sale for $9 right now, but that can add up if you get 5 letters! That's $ 45 dollars just for a cardboard letter wrapped in fabric. And I paid under $10 for everything! Amazing. And of course those letters don't come with a cute little assistant either. ;-) She loved spelling her name with the letters.

I can't wait to see the finished outcome of her new and improved playroom!

Happy Thursday!