Jan removed the single shelf inside, and replaced it with two shelves, dividing the space into thirds, which is a better height for doll-size props. He's also built up a new base underneath to raise the cabinet to the proper height for my dolls. He's 'faked' additional drawers with knobs.....
Last week, at Value Village, I spotted this old spice cabinet with some really nice scrolled metal door inserts. I figured it could be turned into a cabinet for Santa's workshop, so bought it. Jan removed the single shelf inside, and replaced it with two shelves, dividing the space into thirds, which is a better height for doll-size props. He's also built up a new base underneath to raise the cabinet to the proper height for my dolls. He's 'faked' additional drawers with knobs..... Now the new wood needs to be stained to match, and then I can varnish it.
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Dorothy
11/27/2018 10:32:46 am
What a clever idea. You have such a great eye for doll things!
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Martha
11/27/2018 03:41:50 pm
Well, it's so much easier to just modify something, than to make it from scratch.
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Donna
11/27/2018 02:28:04 pm
I love how you see the possibilities in almost anything! And the team work you and Jan share to turn those possibilities into realities.
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Martha
11/27/2018 03:42:50 pm
Thanks! I thought the rustic look would be perfect for Santa's workshop. Now I'm thinking I should fill it with bolts of fabric.
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Jane
12/1/2018 01:47:47 am
Brilliant makeover and it will be so useful in so many of your setting too, depending on what you put inside.
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Martha
12/1/2018 04:23:45 am
I have a whole collection of miniature copper pots that would look great in there - that's why I had asked Jan to make it three shelves inside instead of just the two it came with.
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