Sunday, April 17, 2016

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.


Stag Art on old cupboard door.
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.

Stag Art on old cupboard door.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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28 comments:

  1. wow these cupboard door upcycles are amazing! Is that Tom Selleck? I love the elk, so lifelike! thanks for sharing with us!

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    1. Tom Selleck? Let me guess who thought Tom Selleck was the bees knees. No that is Freddy Mercury.

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  2. Darlene, My husband would love the elk! These are really nice and make for some wonderful decor options! Sharing :)

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    1. Thanks Laurie. I think the elk is pretty awesome.

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  3. These are great and so unique. What talent! And what a wonderful repurposing project.

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    1. Thanks Beverly. With all those kitchens being renovated there are plenty of cupboard doors to make art.

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  4. Very nice Darlene, the art looks very modern and cool. A great idea, amazing what people do with jigsaws. I have not heard the phrase, curb shopping before. Great idea.

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    1. Thanks Kathleen. The doors really do make the jigsaw cutouts look modern especially when you see them up against other cut out pieces.

      Haven't you ever noticed people driving around your neighborhood picking up furniture or truck loads of electronic appliances (scrappers looking for metal to take in to get money) ?

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  5. This is really impressive Darlene. I have such respect for people who can create art like this.

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    1. You know Mary, you create impressive art all the time - through your crafts, DIYs and photography.

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  6. Darlene, I don't have the nerve to go curb shopping either! I know there are some great finds out there! I often watch people riding through our neighborhood and picking up neighbors stuff on trash days. Your friend Mike possesses a great talent! His refinishing and artwork on the doors are amazing!

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    1. I have had the nerve to snatch something up quick but nothing big. And I'll let Mike know how much you appreciated his work.

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  7. These are so cool! What a great idea, and wow, so talented! I'm chicken about curb shopping, too, though I know people who have found some treasures that way.

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    1. Ya, some people just don't care who sees them picking through garbage. My Mom and her boyfriend love curb shopping and go any chance they get.

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  8. I see people curb shopping all of the time. I love the pics!

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    1. Curb shoppers are everywhere and unless you're paying attention you might miss them.

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  9. Clever, clever idea, these look brilliant (and I recognise Freddie Mercury!! I went to college with his 2nd cousin - claim to fame!)

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    1. Hi Julia, Freddie Mercury was a very talented man. I saw Queen in concert once when I was a teenager. So cool you went to college with his 2nd cousin.

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  10. A great way to reuse. Thanks for sharing it with Creatively Crafty #CCBG http://tryit-likeit.com/link-party-it

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  11. I love that term - Curb Shopping! LOL! I'd like to feature this fun post at Tuesdays with a Twist today! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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    1. Thanks for the feature Marci. I'll be sure to hop on over there to check it out.

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  12. I'm grateful for curb shoppers. They have saved us many trips to the dump and I'm happy someone is able to find use for something we no longer need or want. I'm impressed by the cut outs...I would have to go with the overlay :) Thanks for sharing it with Creatively Crafty! Hope to see you again soon!

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    1. I'm with you Lydia. Curb shoppers save us time and money. I like to see how long an item takes before it is picked up.

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  13. Neat idea! Thank you so much for sharing this on the #HomeMattersParty

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    1. Hi Jeanne. Mike is always looking for wood for his hobby so the cupboard doors is just one of the many ways he collects it.

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  14. Hi Darlene! I'm a little late but wanted to let you know that I chose your post as one of my Monday Special Features this past week. Thanks so much for sharing :) This is a very unique project!

    If you'd like to take a look here's a link to the post:
    http://lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com/2016/04/monday-special-features-8_25.html

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    1. Hi Paula. better late than never. Thanks for the feature. I running over there right now to promote! :)

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