Well the sickness has departed (though Internet info says it can be contagious up to 2 weeks. Say-Whuu?!). Let us mark that grossness off our "to-do" list for the next few years! I just thought I had laundry before! Try having a 3 year old throwing up about 20 times in one night. I may never catch up with that mountain.
Sooo, it's already time for We Can Do It Cheaper again! I have been working like a mad dog the last two weeks since my oldest sister sprung a quick visit on us and had never seen my house before.
One of the projects I managed to complete is my shelf idea that popped into my head around 3am one morning. I had previously fallen in love with this one from PB....
But, since it is $350 and I don't have that saved up in my penny jar yet... weeell, I had to go a different route.
To all of you out there that also love this PB shelf, it really would be easy to make, I just chose to do my own version since I also wanted hooks.
I decided to go with a double stack, faux crown molding since I am not real thrilled about cutting real crown molding angles and such.
I already had the large board on hand, so I just purchased a piece of baseboard and another of window casing, then a plain piece of narrow trim to top it off.
The hooks are from Hobby Lobby of course, and were half off, making them $1.50 each! They were black, so I slapped some white paint on them, sanded them down then rubbed stain over them.
I still have a certain 
I wanted a very rustic, rough look so I pieced some of the trim together (ok, so I messed up! But I love it!)and didn't sand down the rough spots prior to painting.
(The "1,2,3" pictures are about to go in My Etsy Store for anyone who is interested!)
I darkened this next picture so you can see better detail and color.
I put on a coat of gray first then white and lightly sanded it to get the perfect (for me!)look.
My total cost? Approximately $17! Now that, I do have in my penny jar. Well, I did, I spent it though. You get the idea. Go Link Up Already!
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25 comments:
I'm like you with just little trinkets in the penny jar...no pottery barn for me either : ( It's ok, I like yours better!
I love your shelf. Classy, cute and shabby all at the same time!
Love it! The original is great, but your budget-friendly version is even better. Fantastic job! K xx
LOVE IT!! You did a wondeful job. I love those hooks from Hobby Lobby.
LOVE that shelf! Thanks for hosting another party :)
Gorgeous! You did a fabulous job, I love it!!
XO
Kristin
I also drooled over the PB shelf...but my penny jar is empty, all extra funds are going to pay down the house, no new additions to the decor for now. You did a GREAT JOB on the shelf. So inspiring!
I love your shelf! The hooks add so much. You did an amazing job! I'm a new follower and linking up, thanks for hosting:)
I love your shelf and the hooks were a great choice...very cute!
I LOVE your shelf it looks way better too! Thanks for hosting every week girl hope you are feeling better!
~Morgan
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I love that shelf!!
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Sarah
I have been eyeing that same shelf from PB! Your's is gorgeous and for a MUCH better price! Love it!
I've also got that pottery barn shelf picture saved in my files....love it! And love yours too! Great job! Stacey
Wow... You did a great job, and for $17 and some change! You can't beat that. It looks beautiful! I LOVE your display, too!
~ Jo :)
P.S. I came over via Funky Junks party.
found ya on fingerprint on the fridge.
SO cute, you did a great job. i esp like the part where the hubs made sure he got credit. gotta love our men!
really good lookin shelf though, good work! :)
Your shelf looks great. I like how you painted and distressed the hooks, too.
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Wow, that's gorgeous! I just clicked over from Craft Gossip. Yay for cheaper! =)
I LOVE this! It's absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful job!! :)
I love yours more than the original! So much rustic charm!
it turned out puuuuurrrdddyy!!! looks great and i love the hooks, Ive been searching for hooks for my own project and just cant find any, oh how i wish we had hobby lobby!
Had to laugh because my husband does the same thing... gotta mention him in almost every post or he "reminds" me of how he contributed. :)
I also am in LOVE with that shelf from Pottery Barn and you've inspired me to try one on my own. Probably with hooks, too. Thanks for that idea!
Very creative of you! You did a great job, I love those hooks. Hobby lobby is my new favorite store.
I.Heart.This.Shelf. It would be beautiful over a bed!
Just visiting from CSI.
I love your chippy rustic shelf. It looks fabulous.
I am visiting from the CSI project. I am numbers 86,87,88, and 89.
Cheri from www.itssoverycheri.com and www.thediyclub.com
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