Repurposed Cupboard Doors and Curb Shopping

I think the best part about curb shopping is you never know what you will find. So much inspiration just sitting there and people are just giving it away for free!

Now that the weather is nicer I'll be seeing loads of stuff sitting out. People do a bit of spring cleaning and chuck out things they no longer want or need. So on Sunday night and even Monday night, the store is open for business. You know, because a lot of the cleaning is done on the weekend.

I also find garbage night good for shopping. That is another popular time to people to get rid of their stuff and a good day for me to pick up a bargain.

I just wish I had the nerve to jump out of my car and grab the goodies off the curb. I am still pretty shy and won't pick up something during the day or if their are people out and about. I have to wait til it's dark and the coast is clear.

That is unfortunate because I have missed out on some great bargains. The brave ones will jump in there and grab it before I get a chance to do it. Aw, such is life of a painfully shy person.

But then again, others miss out on great deals cause they don't have the vision to see the beauty sitting beside the bag of dirty diapers and the recycle bin full of cardboard. So in this way I am the lucky one.

Curb shopping is a great resource for inspiration and free raw crafting materials. Check out these repurposed cupboard doors - a direct result from curb shopping.

This amazing art was created by a friend. He first finds an image he loves then draws it out on paper to perfect the cut out. He has to be careful to leave enough wood in place otherwise chunks of the picture will fall out.

Once he has a plan he transfers the image to the cupboard door and he is off to the shed to use his jigsaw to cut out the design.
He finishes off the piece by placing black bristle board to the back and voila the image becomes pronounced.

Mike has plenty of experience with a jigsaw and can cut out even the finest details. And he has the specialized tools. But for those of use that don't have the skill or a jigsaw we can create the same look.

Once we have a design chosen we can draw directly onto the cupboard door then color in the silhouette with a black marker or paint it.

If that makes you too nervous draw it on black bristle board, cut it out and apply with glue.

Which ever way you decide you will end up with this awesome custom art for your walls or for a friend.

Well that's it for now. So go curb shopping and get you some inspiration and a new project on the go.

Bye for now. 

Wishing you the best, Darlene

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