FIRST DIY ATTEMPT

So everyone this is my first attempt to do a DIY project! I decided to start with something easy and small. I found a $4 shelving unit at an antique store. The shelving unit was old and banged up with loose nails, but what makes this shelving unit so great is it can be used for multiple purposes while being art on the wall.  Its great either square side up or turning it so they make diamond shapes.


Please ignore the clump of dog hair in the corner that was neglected to be picked up! My boyfriend and I have a giant 120lb. dog that requires vacuuming the house every other day.

My first steps were to hammer the nails securely back into place. I then lightly sanded the entire unit including the edges and wiped it down with a damp towel. Then the painting began! 

A week before starting this project I had picked up a bunch of $2.50 paint testers and decided they would be great for this project. I picked two different colors to paint the unit. 

Colors: Glidden Blue-Grey Slate and Teal Lake

To make it more difficult I chose to paint the different squares opposite colors with the exterior of each square in the opposing color. YIKES! However, what made it easier was to map out each side by marking it with the chosen color. Then I just went for it!  The next day I taped off the edges and finished painting.

Perfect for over my desk in order to clear up some free space.

That ends my first DIY project, which may I add was completed for under $10! Thanks to everyone who read about my first project and hopefully it will keep getting better and better!