It was pretty dirty so after cleaning off the ick, and sanding it lightly, I mixed up some DIY chalk paint with Sherwin Williams Watery (which I had left from my first ombre dresser), plaster of paris, and warm water. I chose this color because when I asked Emmy what color she wanted, she replied "Aqua! Aqua! Aqua!" Yes, there is no doubt that she belongs to me. :) I gave it two coats of the paint, and then distressed it lightly by hand. I waxed it and buffed it and here it is...
And here it is in her room! Not staged beautifully, but she has lots of books.
And the funny thing is I was so excited about it and emailed it to my friend, Ali, who told me it was the exact same one that her Hayden had in her room! And it is- exactly! Here is Hayden's...
Anyhow, let's see what you've got! PLEASE REMEMBER THIS PARTY IS FURNITURE ONLY!! I hate deleting crafts, so don't make me do it.
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60 comments:
What a fantastic colour! That model of yours is just too adorable.
Thanks for hosting.
Beautiful!!!! Love the color.
Love the bookcase! Perfect size & color! - Susan
That is such a sweet little bookcase. Love the color!
Thanks for hosting, Dee from My Painted Stuff
They are twins! How funny. And I think the tall bookcases are big sisters to Olivia's small bookcase.
Love all the woodland creatures on it as well!
Cassie such a great find for an even better price! You did a beautiful job and it truly fits her girly room perfectly, love it.
Perfect! And I love Sawyer's room too! (I've been away from a computer) I think I picked up the matching end table to that bookshelf last week. And I think it will be aqua too :)
That bookcase is gorgeous Cassie, and it IS funny that your friend has the same one!
xx Karen
The bookshelf if beautiful! Awesome color! Thanks for hosting...
Love painted bookcases! Thanks for the party!!
$5 score! And Emmy has good taste...I think the aqua is fun.
Love your deal on that shelf. It looks fantastic. Megan
Emmy looks very happy. The color is perfect for her room. Thanks for hosting.
Love that bookcase. I would've snatched that up for 5 bucks. Looks perfect in her bedroom.
What a sweet bookshelf and a great deal. Emmy looks so cute!
Hi Cassie, what a cutie! And the bookshelf is gorgeous too. ;) Love the colour. And that is funny your friend having the same one! Thanks for hosting! x Julie
The bookcase is the perfect color! Great piece to encourage Emmy to keep reading!
what a sweet little piece. love the aqua. i can't style june's bookshelves either because the books take up all the space. if you're gonna have too much of something, books aren't bad though.
That's such a cute bookcase! I love the legs on it! Have you had any problems with your chalk paint changing colors when you sand it? I had an unfortunate mishap this weekend and now have to redo two projects because of it. Just wondering if it was just me!!
How cute is that little bookcase? Love the curves of it.
Love that bookshelf! It has such pretty little lines. Perfect for her room!
I want to join the club! I need a bookcase like that for MY room ;-)
Five bucks?! It turned out so cute!
wow! This is so fab, I LOVE the color your chose, super cute!
What a super deal you got! I've had trouble finding bookcases like that. Love the Watery color!
Deb
Cassie, that bookcase is perfect! Thanks for hosting!! ~L
I think Lauren at West Furniture Revivals just found a similar bookcase too! Apparently it's the bookcase to have. Lucky Emmy! :)
I took a double take at your bookcase....my neighbor just found that same one last weekend at a thrift shop for her daughter's room! I love it in aqua! It looks great and how cute Emmy is!
How cute! And I see Emmy has your color sense too, great choice.
What a great find! Cute color too. Your daughter is adorable!
So darn adorable, the bookshelf and Emmy. Love the color and, of course, I love the price tag!
That turned out so cute! Love the color, love the distressing!
I seriously LOVE that our girls have matching bookcases :) AND - If I remember correctly, Hayden's bookcase was what actually started our love affair. You featured it on POWW and BAM! Instant friends after that :)
Matching bookcases - too cute!!! I love the color u chose! Awesome xo
What a cute bookcase!
I so love that color. It just the quintessential vintage color. $5 for that adorable book shelf? I would be hugging it too. How fun you have the exact same taste as your friend! Thanks for the party. -K
What a cute curvy bookcase! And Emmy chose the perfect color! ... She looks taller! Your kids must be having growth spurts!
That bookcase is adorable. And, I think it's quite funny that your friend had the exact one, it's obviously a unique piece! :)
What a darling bookcase. Thanks for hosting... I'm excited to link up for the first time.
Awww...Emmy looks so happy! It turned out really cute!!
Beautiful! I love that bookcase and $5, what a steal! How funny that they have the same one, twins!
Emmy is so darn cute next to the book shelf. She is your best project so far, EMMY that is!
Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD
love the book shelf i did one the exact same bookcase but i did it in red and white. i like the way yours turned out and your daughter looks happy!
Oh, I love it! It is such a pretty color and I love how the paint brought out the back paneling. Your little one is darling too :)
~Amanda
Cassie,
LOVE that bookcase.What a thrifty find and an amazing transformation!
Thanks for hosting.I don't think I have shared this on here before?
Anne
What a great transformation- cute little legs on the bookcase, and cuter little model. :) Thanks for hosting the party!
I feel like i haven't been here in forever and it's only been a week. Lots of catching up to do!! I missed you!
Little Emmy is cute as a button! The bookcase is pretty cute too. Nice job. Thanks for hosting.
Gorgeous bookcase Cassie! That's so cute that she picked aqua for the color!!
Thanks for hosting!!!
I'm so glad to see the young generation hugging inanimate objects, too...
It's awesome, Cassie!
Love it! I think I love that she asked for aqua by name even better :D What a hoot! And, I'm totally picturing her in the workout gear you mentioned earlier :D
What a great addition to the woodland wonderland!
that is soooo cute!!!! Adorable shape! :) I wish I knew what a completed room felt like LOL
I love the bookcase...especially the legs and the detail in the rail across the top. The color is lovely :)
Such a beautiful bookcase - and for $5?? That's too good to be true :) Love the new color; it's just perfect.
Hey Cassie! Love the bookcase! The colors look great in the pictures. Thanks for the party!
I can never find deals like that!!! Beautiful - and thanks so much for hosting!
Hi Cassie...love the bookshelf!!! What a score for $5 :-)) julie
Oh geez I swear I thought I read the rules .. I was reading to fast I guess lol .. I linked up my painted walls ugh sorry about that ..
Brooke
That *is* funny that Emmy and Hayden have the same book cases! Great little transformation. :)
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