Little details

I'm one of those semi-detail oriented people.... I say semi because it really depends on what it is that I care about. So, when it comes to measuring before I hang a shelf.... yeah, I just eyeball it and call it good. Do I have a million holes in my walls, yeah I do! Now, when it comes to little cute details like ric rac on pillows, pleats on baby dresses, buttons on baby shoes, ribbon on wall hangings, birds on lamp shades, yoyo's on pillows.... well you get the idea, I am super detailed! I LOVE little details that make something special. So with that in mind, here's a quick little project that has a cute little detail.

I started with a 2 dollar shelf from Goodwill- it was raw wood. I primed it white- see it there laying long and diagonal?- yeah, that's the one.

Then I painted it this froggy green color and sprayed it with a clear coat.

I had picked up these little drawer pulls at the craft store because I like shabby chic, vintage looking stuff- and these look old to me. So, I whipped out my trusty hot glue gun, took the screws out of the drawer pull and went to work! (suddenly I'm hearing Bob the Builder say "can we do it?" and I want to shout "YES WE CAN!!!"... clearly I have a toddler!)

Another shot of my supplies- :) Now all you have to do is put gobs and gobs of hot glue on the back of the drawer knob and stick it where ever you think looks good on the shelf...

Smack dab in the middle is where I wanted it- so there it is!

I hung it on the wall, threw a couple little things on it and - there you have it- a little shelf with a sweet little detail!

 
This is a little up close- see that adorable little frog on the block? He looked a little plain, so I decided to add a little detail to him too.

Grabbed some scrapbook paper, scissors and double sided tape- whipped out an initial and stuck 'er on! It's like kindergarten art time all over again- LOVE it!!!

So there you go- little details that can add charm, fun or fancy to plain objects.