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Upcycled Cupboard Door Garden Sign

All good things come to an end, right? If you have been following me for a while, you’ll know that I was blessed with a huge gift. As a matter of fact, back about a year ago a cabinet installer gave me a portion of his seconds cupboard door stash…like 75. {{GASP}} Further, I have reworked many, but also given away several to those who needed them. However, for most of them I have created upcycled cupboard door projects.

Upcycled Cupboard Doors Before Upcycling by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Here are two of the last four I have left. Today, I’ll be giving the one on the right a new life. Meanwhile, I’m saving the one of the left for next week.

DIY TIME

First, for a project like this, I wanted to dive into my junk stash. All good junkers have a #trashure stash.

Reclaimed Garden Spigots for Farmhouse Upcycled Cupboard Door Fun | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Since the spring season is upon us (hallelujah!), I’ve got garden fever. Do you? So, that means we’re going to kick it off garden style and have some fun. I have a few reclaimed spigots and rusty garden tools.

Beautiful Spring Jonquils | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

For the purpose of making holes for the spigots, I grab my drill and use a forstner bit that is just a hair smaller in diameter than the pipes. That way, I can thread them in nice and tight.

Next, I attach keyhole hangers to the back for safe and flush mounting to the wall.

Keyhole Hardware for Hanging Upcycled Cupboard Door Sign | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

TYPOGRAPHY

And so, if you’ve been around me for awhile, you know that I adore typography. It’s so fun to create my own designs, but even better is to hand-paint them.

To begin with, I create my typography graphic in Photoshop sized to the correct dimensions. I’m using a favorite quote by Audrey Hepburn. Secondly, I cut it up into “pieces” to fit onto office paper so I can print. In addition, see my tutorial HERE or watch the video below.

Tracing Graphic Transfer on Upcycled Cupboard Door by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Upcycled Remote Control Holder from Sewing Box by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

After this, when I have the transfer applied and tweaked to my liking, I begin to paint. I use basic artists’ brushes of various sizes and fill in.

Afterward, once my paint is cured I apply a spray poly topcoat to seal it all in.

GARDEN SIGN

Finally, it’s time to reveal the first of my duo upcycled cupboard door fun.

DIY Garden Sign Coat Rack from Upcycled Cupboard Door by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #farmhouse #garden #diy #upcycled #art #home #homedecor

Upcycled Cupboard Door into Garden Coat Rack Tool Rack by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #salvaged #art #spring #farmhouse #home #homedecor

Woot! Isn’t that fun?! Actually, I’m a tad stoked with it. tee hee.

To Plant a Garden Sign Coat Rack from Upcycled Cupboard Door by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #garden #diy #upcycled

Handmade Garden Sign Coat Rack from Upcycled Cupboard Door by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #garden #diy #farmhouse

I hope that inspires you to have at the projects that you’ve been hanging onto. Incidentally, it’s fun, great therapy, and totally inspires others.

By the way, if you’d like to make this sign/rack your own, you can find it available in my online shop. There’s oodles of other goodies too!

  • Magic Linen Beige Waffle Blanket available at Prodigal Pieces | shop.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #bedding
    Magic Linen Waffle Blanket ~ $130

Upcycled Garden Sign Coat Rack by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #garden #farmhouse #home #homedecor

Additionally, do pin and share my upcycled cupboard door fun. I’m sure there are stray doors laying around that can use a new purpose.

Upcycled Cupboard Door Garden Sign with Coat Rack by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #farmhouse #garden #upcycled #home #homedecor

Up next, I’ll be taking this misfit ash tray stand and giving it new life. The second cupboard door will follow that. See the new look and life HERE.

Ash Tray Stand Before Makeover by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

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Also, more upcycled cupboard door projects:

Whoa...these upcycled cupboard door samples make for awesome jewelry cabinet organizers! Full DIY tutorial by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces at prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #handmade #home #homedecor #homdecorideasDIY Upcycled Cupboard Door into Farmhouse Wall Decor Created by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces using Cast-Off Finds | Video tutorial at prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #home #diy #farmhouse #homedecor

Comments

  1. ColleenB.-Tx. says

    Absolutely Love your sign door; not only the garden saying but that you left the door natural instead of painting it. Great job.
    Wishing you & your family a very Happy & Blessed Easter.

    • Larissa says

      Oh yes, wood is my joy when in great shape such as this. Thanks! You too. He is Risen!

  2. Pauline says

    Thank you for explaining and showing keyhole hangers. What must seem absolutely obvious to you and a lot of others was a mystery to me ? Just how do you hang things on walls without drilling through? Thanks to you I now know !!!!! I am going to buy a stash of these and start practicing.

    Stay safe, everyone.

    • Larissa says

      My absolute pleasure. Knowledge is power for sure. 😀 Have fun with it!

  3. Becky Fischer says

    I love what you did! You are a genius when it comes DIY & upcycling. I now know what I’m going to do with the cupboard door that I purchased. I’m planning on painting and decorating my kitchen with a coffee theme. I’ve got some coffee themed stencils & I will use one on the cupboard door. I got my door at Habitat for Humanity Restore.

    • Larissa says

      Sweet idea! Did you see the coffee one I did a few months back? Super fun. See it HERE.

  4. Kaycee says

    Hi Larissa, What a sweet sentiment and a beautiful sign. I just love your typography projects. Have a happy and blessed Easter friend.

  5. Marie says

    Such a lovely cabinet door repurpose, Larissa. The quote makes me smile. Happy Easter to you and your family!

    • Larissa says

      Sending you huge spring hugs, Marie. Thank you! 😀

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