Friday, June 18, 2010

$1 Goodwill Shelf Transformation....Deployment Project #4

I found this shelf at my local Goodwill recently....it was $1.50...marked down on clearance for $1....

SOLD!

It's just your typical partical board shelf...not sure what this belonged to...possibly it once sat on a desk...or was a headboard to a twin bed???

Who knows, but for $1 I decided to bring it home and give it a little TLC.

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As you can see, there was a big front panel on this shelf.

I took the panel off and measured the inside of the shelf.

I went by Lowe's and bought a board for $2.80 to go inside to form another shelf, came home and inserted the shelf.

I painted it all with 2 coats of semi-gloss paint I already had.

After spending a total of $3.80, I now have a great shelf for storing my sewing supplies!!

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My craft room is on my list for a well due make-over......just not there yet! :-)

HAPPY FRIDAY!

33 comments:

Mandy said...

WOW!

I NEVER find deals like that at our GW!

Great job!

Restyled Vintage said...

That is awesome, what a simple but fantastic idea to make another shelf...I can't always 'see' things like that. I love your craft room, I wish I had a craft room, my sewing machine and craft stuff lives in my laundry. Have a great day, Karen xx

nillabeans6 said...

that's too cool to use an old storage headboard for a new hutch!

Cathy Epps said...

What a great idea! I would have never been able to see the potential in the old shelf like you did. I shown Jack a picture of your craft room hoping he'll get the hint I would love one too!

Good job!

Brooke said...

Wow, that is a completely amazing deal! I LOVE what you did and how cheap it all was. Found you on Tatortots and Jello and i'm glad I did! :) Have a great weekend.

Brooke

Bethany @ The Paper Pony said...

Great find! It always feels so good to organize! Looks great!

Anonymous said...

What? A buck? Wow! Amazing find!

~Lori@live,laugh,love,create :)

Pam said...

Removing that panel and adding in another shelf...well, that was pure genius! Win/win!! Pam @ Sallygoodin

Rebecca@This Present Life said...

Wow! What a steal for $1! Good for you for having the vision to turn the bottom half into something useful, too. It's perfect for your craft room!

Saw you at Metamorphosis Monday.

raggygirlvintage said...

That is perfect storage, way to think outside the box!
Tracey

N @ Cheap Like a Birdie said...

Wow, what a deal! I'm thinking my GW is over priced lol.

Anonymous said...

Yes, I think it was a headboard. Your makeover really transformed it. What an attractive and very functional piece you've created. Well done!

Anonymous said...

That's awesome! I love Goodwill finds! :)

Anonymous said...

Wow! You did good. This is a great little cabinet and looks so sturdy. Love how you've dressed it up with the little baskets and bins. Perfect for your sewing supplies.
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

Allison {A Glimpse Inside} said...

Great job! What awesome storage to have in your room now!

Donna @ The House on the Corner said...

Man I wish I had your imagination!!! I would have just walked right by that - it looks great!!

Amanda @ Healthy House on the Block said...

Um...this is AMAZING! You did quite the makeover for an unbelievable price! Great job!

Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...

Now that is a fabulous find! Looks fantastic! Thanks for joining the Sunday Showcase - I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a great week! ~Stephanie Lynn

fiberdoodles said...

Now that was a great idea! It looks awesome ~ thanks for sharing!

Leanne said...

What a great deal and a great transformation. I'm hosting We're Organized Wednesday link party. I would love for you to join if you get the chance.
http://organizeyourstuffnow.com

Joy@Thrifty Parsonage Living said...

What a great find! My GW doesn't mark things that cheap. The transformation looks great and what a lot of storage!

Vanessa said...

That's great! Only $1?!?

Melissa said...

Which makes one wonder why people ever buy stuff new...great work...

FrouFrouBritches said...

Wow! That's amazing! Your GW must be GREAT! Ours is horrible!

Judy said...

I just do not find the deals at my local GW that some of you do. I want to come shopping at your GW!
This is EXCELLENT!!

Kathy@DandelionsandDustBunnies said...

Wow a whole buck!! I can't believe it was that cheap. Great idea to insert another shelf. Just love it on your sewing table. What a great find.

My Magic Mom said...

That's a great transformation on the piece and what a swingin' deal you got on it! The stuff at my GW is so overpriced.

Becca Ross said...

I love your organization! Nicely done. I'm visiting from Fingerprints on the Fridge. I'd love it if you'd come link up at my Home and Family Friday Linky Party. I host a party every Friday.

Becca
becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com

Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking said...

What a deal! I wish we had those deals at my GW!

Staci J said...

That's so great!! I need some space like that! Very clever...
Visiting from the weekend wrapup party
justsewsassy.com

Kara @ Mine for the Making said...

A dollar?!?! You scored! I love GW! A couple of crafty friends and I do GW runs and hit all of them near us on a 50% off day! Super fun!

ShareandRemember said...

GREAT! Our GW would have charged $20 at least for that.

Cara Sexton said...

Love it! Gotta get giddy at a GW find like that. Thanks for sharing!