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Jelly Cupboard

 
BEFORE
Today, I decided to tackle a project that I have been wanting to do for a while.  We have the jelly cupboard that belonged to my MIL.  When we were going through her things and moving the items we wanted to bring home with us, hubby let the hand trucks hit the cupboard and broke the glass in one of the doors.  I always photographed it with the doors open so it wasn't noticeable.  But it was always staring at me when I would go into the sun room, so today, I decided to break the glass out of the other door and add chicken wire instead.  It was really easy to do.  I purchased a 10 ft roll of chicken wire at Lowe's for a little over three dollars.  After unrolling the wire a couple of feet, I held it up to the inside of  one of the doors and started stapling it.  Then I just snipped the remainder of the wire off and did the same thing on the other door.  It only took about 10 minutes and I love the way it looks now!  What a change! 

AFTER
Green McCoy Pitcher from a co-worker.
I will be joining Susan's Party at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday!  Thank you Susan for inviting us to join you.  Come by the party to be inspired!
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  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I think that the chicken wire looks better than the glass! It's a great piece with wonderful treasures inside.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. Natasha in OzJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I have always loved the look of chicken wire on these types of cabinets. You did a great job!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  3. Confessions of a Plate AddictJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I love it! And I also love that rooster plate! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  4. ChrissieJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    The chicken wire is great! I love the cabinet.

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  5. Rose H (UK)January 31, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I love the look of the chicken wire too - but the practical side of me thinks of extra dusting!

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  6. Pam KesslerJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    That looks cute. I was such a cute cabinet to start with, the chicken wire just kicks it up a notch.

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  7. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    That looks GREAT! Nice work. I love the chicken wire.

    Have a great day!

    Pam @ Our Adventures in Home Improvement

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  8. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I love the chicken wire "dishes in the chicken coop hutch". Thanks for your sweet visit last week - I'm a bit late in getting around.

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