Frugal Friday – Black and White..
I am kind of fickle – guess that is something you should know about me. I mean,
I can be all snuggled up and warm fuzzies with some area of decor in my house,
and a few months later be bored with it and ready to end our relationship….
Take, for instance, my entry way console table that I got all decked out for
spring a month or so ago.
Cause I was all caught up in a blue and green frenzy.. At least the makeover
was only around $15 – you can see how I did it HERE.
And actually – since the console started out as an ugly bed frame, there was no
where to go but up! You can go see how I redid this HERE. But come right back!
Anyway – I have been dreaming of black and white and numbers lately – craving
them actually. Anyone else get this way? It’s ok – please admit it and make
me feel better!! I decided I wanted to redo the entry in black and white -
crisp and cool and classic – like me. (or would that be- wrinkly, hot flashes, and old.?)
I found at glass canister jar at Walmart for $7.00, and that was where I started.
It was also the most expensive item involved! I bought some black and white toile
wrapping paper and got to work.
I laid the jar out on the paper to get a measurement of how much I needed.
Then I cut it out and placed it inside the jar – using double sided tape on to hold it down at the seam.
I found some ribbon I wanted to put around the top. I used the double sided tape again on it.
I put it down the length of the back of the ribbon, and then used a piece to close the end.
I wanted to put a number on it – just because.. I love numbers and letters, and pretty much
words in general.. My favorite number is twelve. And no, it has nothing to do with the
quarterback’s number when I was a high school cheerleader and I can’t believe you
would even think that… anyway…
It isn’t that easy to just go out and found a number sticker around town. Who knew?
I looked all through Michaels and found a few mixed in with alphabet stickers, but they
were few and all really small. It finally dawned on me to go somewhere that sold
mailbox’s. Aha!! Numbers! Of course these had white squares around them so I
had to cut them out – but hey, it worked!
Too adorable!! Be still my heart!!
My ultimate plan for this piece is in my master bathroom redo, and I plan on using it for
hair accessories.. which I seem to have oodles of.
So now I begin to redo the console – using a couple of interesting items.
I wanted to put some molding on the front of it – but I have never used a saw. And I so didn’t want
to ask my husband to do it. At some point I plan on buying a handsaw and miter box. But as usual I
was in a hurry and not wanting to spend much! I decided I would try a frame! After all, it’s just a square of
molding right! (I was super proud of myself!) I found the perfect one in the as-is bin at Michaels.
I laid out the wrapping paper again ( I am telling you – paper is such a great resource! )
And drew a line around the inside area of the frame.
Then I cut it out a little larger than the lines.
The frame was metal and super lightweight – so I decided to put it up
with the double stick foam that you can use to put plates on the wall.
(seriously girls – with double sided tape and safety pins – we could build a house, or take over the world…)
I taped it up and then I popped that thing on the front of my console!
So cool! And nary a power tool in sight. The white foam peeped through in a
couple of places, I just touched them up with black paint.
Then I placed the piece of wrapping paper into the frame.
Have I ever told you how much I hate electrical cords? Well I do.
Now I get to “shop my house” and put together some black and white magic!!
(once again, I crack myself up..)
I added the paper to two of the shelves too.
Uh oh – maybe I need to replace the clock on the wall with a black one…
So there you have it - my black and white makeover!
Super frugal and easy to put together – I will tell how I made a
couple of the other items displayed on Wednesday – so come on back!
Hope you enjoyed your visit,
and thanks for stopping by The Little Brown House!
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jessy
660 days ago
my goodness, am I even going to recognize your house next time I’m there? Looks great!
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Dawn
660 days ago
I absolutely love this!!! Everything turned out beautiful!!!
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Hootin' Anni
660 days ago
Me? I love decorating in black hues….I’ve done our hallway bath in blacks and golds…Love the boldness of it. Your make over is absolutely wonderful.
My New Doll -my Show n Tell. I would really enjoy your company if you can drop by to visit me. Hope you’re having a terrific Friday!!!
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Franki Parde
660 days ago
How ingenious! (genious being the key here
I’ve thought of this same concept in the back my bookcase to “change it up” a bit…I think it will work! Wrapping paper is just incredible…the BEST color combinations. Your clock would look great with a “pop” of color…sunflowr yellow…cherry red… Good job! franki
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gail
660 days ago
I liked your console before, but now it is fabulous! I love how you put everything together. Yep, I noticed that clock right away, partly because I used to have one just like it, but mostly cause of the color. Take that puppy off the wall and PAINT it!
have a great weekend!
gail
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patti
660 days ago
Love this transformation….I love Bl and Wh and I decorated a similar jar this week, too…Stop over to see patti
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Cindy Conner
660 days ago
Sharyl, you are a genius! I love it all!!!! Oh I love what you done with the jar! Your console re-do is so pretty. I’ve been looking for a narrow headboard to re-do for my hallway which is narrow and make me a console! WOW! Girl you got my thinking vibes going here! Be blessed. Cindy
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Tammy
660 days ago
I started to say “you are a genius” and just saw the comment already made. Well, you really are. Thanks for the inspiration! Everything is just lovely!
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Bliss Bloom Blog
660 days ago
You did a great job– pretty and chic, yet welcoming too. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Linda
660 days ago
Great job, I love black and white combo. I have been making, saving etc. black and white or cream things for my craft/larger laundry room ,when we get it built in.
Linda
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Charo
660 days ago
Love your transformation!!!!
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Joni
660 days ago
The black and white works for me. I love your console or sideboard too! Joni
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Baba
660 days ago
Wow… I love your make over ..you can’t go wrong with Black and White.I am not good at decorating , how do you think of such great ideas?? I will visit you often … enjoyed my visit.
Hugs, Baba
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Carol Harlow
659 days ago
You did a great job! I love decorating ideas on a dime! Thanks for sharing!
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Adrienne
659 days ago
Love it! I can’t wait to have my own house someday so I can steal all your fabulous ideas! And I think the clock looks fine. It matches your lampshades! But what do I know? I clearly do not have your creative genius.
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Stephanie Cameron
659 days ago
I love it!! My master bedroom and bath are in black and white damask…so I will definitely have to use some of these ideas!! fyi…I did the coffee filer wreath, and my bff did too. I will get a pic over to you soon. I like yours better, but way cute and a super cheap gift idea!!
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Joy
659 days ago
It looks great! I love the black and white. Where did you get your paper?
Joy
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Kendra
659 days ago
Love this!! Love the pattern you used! What’s funny is I used to have this kind of headboard growing up… LOL! But now I wish I still had it! Great idea!
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Katie
659 days ago
It looks great! I love the black and white!
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Kim
659 days ago
It turned out fabulous. I just adore black & white. And I too want to know where you got the black & white damask paper. I need me some.
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Stephanie Lynn
658 days ago
Loved it before but REALLY love it now! Simply gorgeous! Tha black and white are stunning! Great job!
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jamielyn
658 days ago
wow what a great job! I love damask! Ihttp://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/2010/04/sundae-scoop-2-link-party.html’d love for you to link up to sundae scoop
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Linderhof
657 days ago
How clever! I love it! It’s a great job!
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Jerri
656 days ago
I love this stuff! Black and white are so bold yet classy! Great ideas here!
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Amy Kinser
598 days ago
It looks great. Love the black and white.
Partying with you tonight. Stop by for a quick visit.
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Jojeana ~ Secret Garden Cottage
598 days ago
I’m so glad you stopped by and joined my Feather Your Nest Thursday’s link party! I’m loving all the black and white!! It looks great!
I didn’t notice a link to my party among the list of blog parties your participating in. I was hoping you could add it to your list to help spread the word about Feather Your Nest Thursday’s.
Thanks again!
Enjoy your evening!
~ Jo
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Jojeana ~ Secret Garden Cottage
598 days ago
I’m loving all your black and whites!! You did a great job…it looks fantastic!!
Thanks for joining my Feather Your Nest link party!
Hope you’re having a great day!
~ Jo
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Alaina
598 days ago
I love the changes. A headboard, great idea. So great for sharing all the details. I definately like the black and white more than the blue accents.
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Martina
597 days ago
Love Love Love the table with the black and white accessories.It looks fabulous!! Why not paint the clock instead changing it,and I love what you did with that jar. Great Job!!
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nannykim/spindlecottage
595 days ago
Well, that was so very clever!!! Pretty amazing!
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Sunny's Life in Rehab
571 days ago
I’m plundering your site from CSI, and this is just ingenious. I love it in black and white, and I’m not even a black and white person.Wonderfully done.
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Michelle @ Thrifty 101
373 days ago
I’m thinking of re purposing a bed when the weather gets warmer. I can’t believe you used patterned paper! I thought it was material! Very thrifty. You should drop by DIY Thrifty Thursday @ http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com I found you on Thrifty Chick Decor, I was featured there too! SO MUCH FUN!
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AmberG
372 days ago
How brilliant are you? I have been looking for a thin/inexpensive table for my front entry and wasn’t having much luck. I have passed these types of bed frames in the thrift store hundreds of times and never thought twice about them. I will be on the look out for one the next time I go to copy your idea (now watch I won’t find one LOL). Simply awesome!
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Jeanne Bell
364 days ago
I am enjoying your blog and love your pillows. I heard you mention the silhouette machine, what is that? I am new to a lot of this.
Thanks,
Jeanne Bell
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Cathy
164 days ago
Hi,
Just had a thought! (I know! It’s frightening!)
Anyhoo, instead of taping the frame on the bottom and the top maybe only do one of them. Then you could change the paper for the seasons. Slip up from the bottom or down from the top and, Presto Chango you have Christmas, Easter, July 1 (or 4th for you), Thanksgiving, Halloween, whatever. As for the paper in the small shelves you could put the paper on form core board and just push it in or pull it out to change it as well. This way you have the original paper(s) and could just put them back or get more paper whatever works for you.
Great makeover! Had the opportunity to get one of the head boards like yours but turned it down. I have no imagination and couldn’t think what I could use it for. Darn, darn, darn! Oh well, if another should wander on by now I’ll be able to use it.
Thanks for the thoughts,
Cathy
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