Sunday, July 10

Grandma's New Hutch

I'm working on Grandma's hutch this morning. I am using two different Michael's hutches and making some custom changes.


The drawers on these hutches don't open. Grandma didn't like that so I made one that does open. I used the drawer front that came with the hutch and then just added a frame to make the drawer.

Here you see that color that Grandma chose. She likes red!



The base coat is Folk Art Fire Engine Red. When that was dry, I lightly dry brushed on some Poodle Pink to tone down the red and make it look a little shabby.


I may paint some flowers on the drawer? I'm planning to add crystal knobs and maybe some trim on the shelves inside. I haven't decided how I want to finish the bottom yet.

The red really looks nice in the attic. Hope to show you soon...



5 comments:

jose said...

it is sure that you will have left fantastic as all your works

Caseymini said...

Kathi, I think that you have graduated past the hutch bashing stage! Opening drawers!!! Cool!!!

Norma Bennett said...

Fire engine red and poodle pink - way to go Grandma!!

Anonymous said...

The color turned out really pretty!

Sarah K.
GSOLFOT
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cockerina said...

oh! I like red!! :))

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