Oh, how purple! Anyway, the finished product was a pretty shiny paint look. Without the paint.
Oh, how bright! So if it's not paint, what is it? Paper! Wonderful card-stock paper! Originally this was to be done with patterned paper like a chevron print. Unfortunately I didn't have that on me so I just plastered on some purple to see how it'd work/look.
Here's all the things you should need:
Mod Podge
a sponge brush
a screwdriver
an exacto-knife
your choice of card-stock paper
invisible squeegee...
1. First, of course, empty all your stuff out into a clean place. In my case, the floor. Next, unscrew the handle of the drawer and set aside in a safe place. In my case, also the floor.
2. Go ahead and wipe down the front of the drawer. After that, drizzle on some Mod Podge to the face of it. MAKE SURE TO GET THE EDGES VERY WELL! If you don't, your edges could get scruffy and unattractive looking. Next, take the sponge brush and start spreading it around the face in one direction.
4. Drizzle the Mod Podge onto the brush (not the face of the drawer) and begin to stroke it onto the paper. Already bubbles are forming but we'll take care of that later.
5. And by later I mean now. While it's still wet, press the bubbles down with your fingers and hold them there for a moment. After you lift, your fingers may leave a print. That's ok, just add a little more Mod Podge and stroke right over it. Let dry for 10 minutes.
6. Time to cut. Make sure you are on a PERFECTLY level surface before you cut. Take your exacto-knife and begin to cut as close as you can to the edges. If you want to make sure you get as clean as possible (no paper hanging off) try cutting on the face of the drawer but still close to the edges. After cutting, take a little more Mod Podge and take it around the edges to seal the cut sides.
7. If you haven't done so, go ahead and poke holes with scissors where the handle holes are. After that, begin to put all your stuff back on. Make sure the screws are in tight!
8. Load all your stuff back in...(Look at my beautiful, mismatched socks!)
9. Put the drawer back in and there you go! Lovely colorful drawers!
And this is what would happen if you didn't A) Get the edges with the Mod Podge in step one. B) Did not cut on a perfectly straight surface. C) Didn't seal the edges in step 6. It's a bad picture, but you get the idea.
