Minimalist Kitchen Idea: Crafts

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRku9eD-39AmwrB0pPV4EeGsnyym_5aJRdlcfVFDQ0zsBNkhoZnLucsCryLFdN4MUjhRw5Re4k70kYnq7ttcGtutXKLjhhyphenhyphenTcqGmp9tyJWK4Z_loM8rpblSLUXOd9rXWa5Bc9F9gWfarD/s1600/IMG_4023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRku9eD-39AmwrB0pPV4EeGsnyym_5aJRdlcfVFDQ0zsBNkhoZnLucsCryLFdN4MUjhRw5Re4k70kYnq7ttcGtutXKLjhhyphenhyphenTcqGmp9tyJWK4Z_loM8rpblSLUXOd9rXWa5Bc9F9gWfarD/s1600/IMG_4023.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dAMMsyaHtgEeDxDztRA6YaP_bczabckQBQdL_huh9AmSvAQ2qPDqWrG_ywXtfA6otybhqsokSkV2mraU9VhauyaaniQ-fapY7HoxXap3X13DApg6ZRq9YqQftvLRLRqKOOuNu485WLyB/s1600/IMG_4030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dAMMsyaHtgEeDxDztRA6YaP_bczabckQBQdL_huh9AmSvAQ2qPDqWrG_ywXtfA6otybhqsokSkV2mraU9VhauyaaniQ-fapY7HoxXap3X13DApg6ZRq9YqQftvLRLRqKOOuNu485WLyB/s1600/IMG_4030.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>DIY Craft Hutch</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fdiy-craft-hutch-200-weekend-project.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-fsuN8ACMkXs%2FVAC-QS-yvQI%2FAAAAAAAAZPk%2FuHheDmgbwwY%2Fs1600%2Fdiy-craft-hutch.jpg&description=Easy%20DIY%20Craft%20Hutch%20%7C%20%24200%20Weekend%20Project%20%20%20%20So%20easy%20-%20made%20from%20unfinished%20%40HomeDepot%20cabinets."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Welcome to my new favorite spot in our house - my charming little corner of supplies and storage.  It is filled with all of my entertaining essentials, linens, candles and the packaging supplies that I use for gifts.  It sits right in my kitchen by a big window, where I used to keep my desk (as you might remember).  I've dreamed about having a spot just like this for years... I had no idea that it was a weekend DIY project and $200 away from becoming a reality. <br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: center;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">You might be wondering why I went to all of this trouble for a room that is going to be torn down in three weeks...  Funny, Mike asked the same question.  As I explained to him, I'll be taking this with us to our temporary home (more on that later...) while the new addition is being constructed.  It will serve as my product "home base" for the store and will be a perfect spot for me to style my photos while we're away from our home.  And then... it will be installed in our new mudroom/studio area in the new house.  Win, win.  When we install it in the mudroom, I'll be adding to it (I think) to make it a large counter area.  </span></div><span style="text-align: center;"></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IVf-rWUaPvIJ52N0eYKBWuq5e9CxFtirw409FFB0WWnH0vmykBf89JxayXG2hsVyPeCsOZdt9Vbf8JD7NJfWEU-RwQhe8dghswZyDySaHEGdbqn1voA58hPWFeet0lcPNZLBU2PLvj2H/s1600/IMG_4025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IVf-rWUaPvIJ52N0eYKBWuq5e9CxFtirw409FFB0WWnH0vmykBf89JxayXG2hsVyPeCsOZdt9Vbf8JD7NJfWEU-RwQhe8dghswZyDySaHEGdbqn1voA58hPWFeet0lcPNZLBU2PLvj2H/s1600/IMG_4025.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This peg board was a last minute addition - it used to be attached to our cabinetry and hold pot holders, but now it holds my current tea towel collection.<br /><br />*To spare you from too many product links, I've included all products featured at the end of the post.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxolQ3jDs3MBUrkl6tzEa7imZjTF4sukDFGX7qhQNVmyVhYKSYGQSd3vdRoLt5GePIBKbB8dEWzDFpntwZaEfMA8XlpoGXsTjjqPsN7eQwGRlySx7h-m3-IsOokrr6WeRHgbAssqVqxho/s1600/IMG_4045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxolQ3jDs3MBUrkl6tzEa7imZjTF4sukDFGX7qhQNVmyVhYKSYGQSd3vdRoLt5GePIBKbB8dEWzDFpntwZaEfMA8XlpoGXsTjjqPsN7eQwGRlySx7h-m3-IsOokrr6WeRHgbAssqVqxho/s1600/IMG_4045.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-CvEeVloy7onl5c10rYWq5bgcdTGI7AfAL2CRYLmp9eFJgSCzlRI5Dd7EE4pk-8mgH8lVsTHngcx-x674grvOutjgtjG00dl-EEBNKOp2ORAfSCTy85pRK3FdMdzONZgss5d7IrsdTmE/s1600/IMG_4024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-CvEeVloy7onl5c10rYWq5bgcdTGI7AfAL2CRYLmp9eFJgSCzlRI5Dd7EE4pk-8mgH8lVsTHngcx-x674grvOutjgtjG00dl-EEBNKOp2ORAfSCTy85pRK3FdMdzONZgss5d7IrsdTmE/s1600/IMG_4024.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used two <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/b/Kitchen-Cabinets-Cabinet-Hardware-Quick-Ship-Assembled-Cabinets/Unfinished-Wood/N-5yc1vZary9Z1z0u91t">unfinished cabinets from Home Depot</a> (not sponsored) and screwed them together.  Then I sanded and painted.  It took all of an evening to do.  More details and photos about the process at the end of the post.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used the same <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Martha-Stewart-Living-3-in-Bedford-Canopy-Cup-Cabinet-Hardware-Pull-P20633C-474-CP/202241351">Martha Stewart Living Bedford Antique Brass Pulls (from home depot)</a> we used in our current kitchen and plan to use in the new kitchen.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You might recognize the wood top - it was on my old desk that sat in this same spot.  More DIY details about how I refinished the top at the end of the post.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X7_KwqATp0ACHAA34hG5lxUoT99EDsGH4ejh0ZiTc1TuRcwYfBzbouaD6MZaoNwMUoxB-LPym7ovFtQa71GJzG9yO5VJetEBp3kJPS7bv2b11kQB3quPpJPZ3Mx0IX88xvSW695llesz/s1600/IMG_4033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X7_KwqATp0ACHAA34hG5lxUoT99EDsGH4ejh0ZiTc1TuRcwYfBzbouaD6MZaoNwMUoxB-LPym7ovFtQa71GJzG9yO5VJetEBp3kJPS7bv2b11kQB3quPpJPZ3Mx0IX88xvSW695llesz/s1600/IMG_4033.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Why didn't I do this 2 years ago?!   With very little storage in our kitchen, I had been keeping my  platters, candles, packaging, etc.  in the dingy basement.  No more!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVBngCQtIXfJWHb_jUm98zWB8UeuXwgsdlaqBFQ24PaoRrOKAgBq7HaiRl9gK2S7HfcS1Nwz0RWk9XypwcXd_mHmJxrOWe2lEbulBmVXhcZYqj1d-iLDnQ5YmXoAZLjU5Sdla1SDHb_46/s1600/IMG_4038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVBngCQtIXfJWHb_jUm98zWB8UeuXwgsdlaqBFQ24PaoRrOKAgBq7HaiRl9gK2S7HfcS1Nwz0RWk9XypwcXd_mHmJxrOWe2lEbulBmVXhcZYqj1d-iLDnQ5YmXoAZLjU5Sdla1SDHb_46/s1600/IMG_4038.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fdiy-craft-hutch-200-weekend-project.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-fsuN8ACMkXs%2FVAC-QS-yvQI%2FAAAAAAAAZPk%2FuHheDmgbwwY%2Fs1600%2Fdiy-craft-hutch.jpg&description=Easy%20DIY%20Craft%20Hutch%20%7C%20%24200%20Weekend%20Project%20%20%20%20So%20easy%20-%20made%20from%20unfinished%20%40HomeDepot%20cabinets."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />You can see the top is very distressed and worn - I like it that way.  It came from my old desk that I bought in college for my first apartment.  I've used it since then all through each new adventure and project.  I'm glad to have reinvented it in a new way that I can still use.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaqhmmZqauqPXlZxGyPk2aB4-KMfph8OBndeYBXNrD4kB936KahPyfqWIRCQGKXs46s6iNF3xTikK86aLqAtuIlvA96PFMSkmgqkcTi7tp9Mp1T84_K8UeyAERo3eTEAm4mS_ttREah8x/s1600/IMG_4064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaqhmmZqauqPXlZxGyPk2aB4-KMfph8OBndeYBXNrD4kB936KahPyfqWIRCQGKXs46s6iNF3xTikK86aLqAtuIlvA96PFMSkmgqkcTi7tp9Mp1T84_K8UeyAERo3eTEAm4mS_ttREah8x/s1600/IMG_4064.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Now for a look inside :<br /><br />I have all of my Wood Candle Holders lined up ready for my next table setting, Linen Tea Towels & Napkins in a basket so I can take them in and out easily without messing them up, Kraft Boxes for packaging cookies and Kraft Bags for last minute gifts.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2kQmWXx_PLU2wljshfHyUuGpKfweo09WH4E4N5euR5PIwpbDUmBTWeIZQ6k4PZ-AcGK-Es8gQxMGlUchy4CPSjdg4H0Pdr4j8LSte3Spr5504hoeOBD8XZUxqJ5cNDn4Q_NhDTFRdUHv/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2kQmWXx_PLU2wljshfHyUuGpKfweo09WH4E4N5euR5PIwpbDUmBTWeIZQ6k4PZ-AcGK-Es8gQxMGlUchy4CPSjdg4H0Pdr4j8LSte3Spr5504hoeOBD8XZUxqJ5cNDn4Q_NhDTFRdUHv/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-3Vl2twnmNP6GfcltGawrYAxQI6NVB3XlJfvU46R2SPFg9BNWnf4UyZgSjSVLu0qPgjfBV01talK-qKoi5KQmwMaiouLTAWKKo1c6QUfblXWRbfcTliopt3351J26BfyissZX8iijvNt/s1600/IMG_3818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-3Vl2twnmNP6GfcltGawrYAxQI6NVB3XlJfvU46R2SPFg9BNWnf4UyZgSjSVLu0qPgjfBV01talK-qKoi5KQmwMaiouLTAWKKo1c6QUfblXWRbfcTliopt3351J26BfyissZX8iijvNt/s1600/IMG_3818.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>In the drawers, I keep all of my gift tags and cards, ribbons, scissors, twine, etc.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlICVuCht37r1tTkOInOuXkd0mFgfnJbxK1gOythd_0CHKh6-PU-m55-irmjE1n4Qpy-aqHOe0W61iCcFT1eE7dRc8XyvsRxjyDgJLrIlMQ9GfzPrWu9G0ZQfw-MmoZdALOufDv6vzSPq/s1600/IMG_4068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlICVuCht37r1tTkOInOuXkd0mFgfnJbxK1gOythd_0CHKh6-PU-m55-irmjE1n4Qpy-aqHOe0W61iCcFT1eE7dRc8XyvsRxjyDgJLrIlMQ9GfzPrWu9G0ZQfw-MmoZdALOufDv6vzSPq/s1600/IMG_4068.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also keep a stash of Cello Bags, Labels and Tablets that are sold with my Le Pens (restocked today!).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXwOMbDFZCDqqaBv_c55FiCLPJNXYE6umcQFRSXn8gYz8R097sO8YvUdRWmnHZJW_R63oLE3dgEaAxlAlq3tXdDfPmd9FPEcqB2D9Mpw5ThQYmBRcs5WtJlAoKVSqLptV7y0yoSbgFwcM/s1600/IMG_3823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXwOMbDFZCDqqaBv_c55FiCLPJNXYE6umcQFRSXn8gYz8R097sO8YvUdRWmnHZJW_R63oLE3dgEaAxlAlq3tXdDfPmd9FPEcqB2D9Mpw5ThQYmBRcs5WtJlAoKVSqLptV7y0yoSbgFwcM/s1600/IMG_3823.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I got this wooden organizer in the silverware organizing section - storing my Everyday Cards & Tags, Le Pens (added a new Brown color for Fall), Bakers Twine, Scissors & Everyday Tin Candle.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCw2dkAeggMiKLSA6mo-86P6Pw-NYFD9kcl7lyLEWpnCYjwYIHKys2W-qIdwyg1hv3EUde_iz_0f_9CsqB5EumFkbMF1rFY8KiInwmE1XWZlUMQ36FDQfTBEKN1WN0NAhsvHEbeC7I7aq_/s1600/IMG_3822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCw2dkAeggMiKLSA6mo-86P6Pw-NYFD9kcl7lyLEWpnCYjwYIHKys2W-qIdwyg1hv3EUde_iz_0f_9CsqB5EumFkbMF1rFY8KiInwmE1XWZlUMQ36FDQfTBEKN1WN0NAhsvHEbeC7I7aq_/s1600/IMG_3822.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Ribbons, Taper Candles & Cotton and Jute Twine.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2S9cCjEKKVYHmswOsEz2jEfPC-IY_f6bm8MfCyKd4Audhi8puOEJzaoRKR251d7El7ADVT3u5RHUYY7VJPHBRRqi9vuUEFJFKyAsDGicqCz1ZVNUkGZI5wtLwalz_xYJYAPpuKwoZ0d9/s1600/IMG_4063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2S9cCjEKKVYHmswOsEz2jEfPC-IY_f6bm8MfCyKd4Audhi8puOEJzaoRKR251d7El7ADVT3u5RHUYY7VJPHBRRqi9vuUEFJFKyAsDGicqCz1ZVNUkGZI5wtLwalz_xYJYAPpuKwoZ0d9/s1600/IMG_4063.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />And, of course... all of my bakeware supplies.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHX4vOe1584SGqGILck-zCC8XI4sAxHyBvncsQkeatA3KJDwmKdlge1bOFFDnFPg6ugDair_PanB84oJFNWzpaLNSaMMVLpdgxM3ztgYR6BKSrE34pEcvkNO2bbMx96uFcNPbMPMPN_Rc/s1600/IMG_4034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHX4vOe1584SGqGILck-zCC8XI4sAxHyBvncsQkeatA3KJDwmKdlge1bOFFDnFPg6ugDair_PanB84oJFNWzpaLNSaMMVLpdgxM3ztgYR6BKSrE34pEcvkNO2bbMx96uFcNPbMPMPN_Rc/s1600/IMG_4034.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here is a look at the pulls - at only $4 each, they are the most affordable and beautiful brass pulls available.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46LL6ZPYCcS7xpj0i0K_lyT7hd63IvApuPrBOgWAUyu3XLpp7YOV-BPxmB4Yd6uimI1OlCfZzZ0TiXezSiuSiB-amD87tOCqrjaA_rs7G05_iDijbqhI5EVZ23dGkzoIsrMQQvC_nKO1Z/s1600/IMG_4039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46LL6ZPYCcS7xpj0i0K_lyT7hd63IvApuPrBOgWAUyu3XLpp7YOV-BPxmB4Yd6uimI1OlCfZzZ0TiXezSiuSiB-amD87tOCqrjaA_rs7G05_iDijbqhI5EVZ23dGkzoIsrMQQvC_nKO1Z/s1600/IMG_4039.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The Butternut & Acorn Squash are doing a great job holding up the <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/entertaining/products/pre-order-creamware-platters-set-of-6">Creamware Platters</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjzDtVMom7fmfhtbqWWvM6kGs0xHyfElBLwXCjDRsjHMmaIaibdBaILmlMoZkRFUliD_Y7HBwWz1NtMwIth9G9w397ORUqiqtw0hpWtnFCQghCRf8Y9GK3bKUmnTbzorJC30QMRLS9jGC/s1600/IMG_3274.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjzDtVMom7fmfhtbqWWvM6kGs0xHyfElBLwXCjDRsjHMmaIaibdBaILmlMoZkRFUliD_Y7HBwWz1NtMwIth9G9w397ORUqiqtw0hpWtnFCQghCRf8Y9GK3bKUmnTbzorJC30QMRLS9jGC/s1600/IMG_3274.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Okay, so here is how I made it.  It started at about 9pm at night.  I bought two 18" unfinished cabinets from Home Depot.   You could just buy one set that is 36", but I wanted to have half drawers and have cabinet, so this was my only option.  For both, it was about $170.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fdiy-craft-hutch-200-weekend-project.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-fsuN8ACMkXs%2FVAC-QS-yvQI%2FAAAAAAAAZPk%2FuHheDmgbwwY%2Fs1600%2Fdiy-craft-hutch.jpg&description=Easy%20DIY%20Craft%20Hutch%20%7C%20%24200%20Weekend%20Project%20%20%20%20So%20easy%20-%20made%20from%20unfinished%20%40HomeDepot%20cabinets."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6Lik877pkdnIgaEiPsPvMywW7P4MFFjdsQ-GFHMegWkQHdDAEQNVQ2542NUdjAf2iIDKf3UyEGzWFU1pjpEh1kc2j6wlzn1EJaMJ2UI6dmMr4yr6KkTUdFudSFrJfNTAM-1s1vVg7xm7/s1600/IMG_3279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6Lik877pkdnIgaEiPsPvMywW7P4MFFjdsQ-GFHMegWkQHdDAEQNVQ2542NUdjAf2iIDKf3UyEGzWFU1pjpEh1kc2j6wlzn1EJaMJ2UI6dmMr4yr6KkTUdFudSFrJfNTAM-1s1vVg7xm7/s1600/IMG_3279.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I sanded, then painted them my favorite - Benjamin Moore Navajo White in Satin.  It is the same color our cabinets will be in the new kitchen.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPwhyW_3mdkfm9niTPKRb_ixva28f9e-Xz7GUojIjR4PToEmk8wb2cmJsOHDoIijlEw6BHXVFOA7tc9UAX7TouvOkf5an-3Yh4eMbf82-f-dKOaBgchC1eqGJ5R_BuA7DjKA4qgdHQTac/s1600/IMG_3282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPwhyW_3mdkfm9niTPKRb_ixva28f9e-Xz7GUojIjR4PToEmk8wb2cmJsOHDoIijlEw6BHXVFOA7tc9UAX7TouvOkf5an-3Yh4eMbf82-f-dKOaBgchC1eqGJ5R_BuA7DjKA4qgdHQTac/s1600/IMG_3282.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see how the paint really transformed them.</div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9cwbJ0C-b2BaWbzWRzzcmSVZ5na1p4QpYTUE8XsOi5b6ibMvLhQ46km7Jz_0acGeJBjY-lErSoAR1ZkjVr_3t-xEuMnivMuiMDDtAMuo4gtLZcEGXl-2ZPBwks0bhDhgCe_k6O1hBs5c/s1600/IMG_3293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9cwbJ0C-b2BaWbzWRzzcmSVZ5na1p4QpYTUE8XsOi5b6ibMvLhQ46km7Jz_0acGeJBjY-lErSoAR1ZkjVr_3t-xEuMnivMuiMDDtAMuo4gtLZcEGXl-2ZPBwks0bhDhgCe_k6O1hBs5c/s1600/IMG_3293.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Then, I added the top.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgHmkELmpNG5zoWGS0xTqx5Q_4HqFGqN7eMdFbqk4NNFDxyKTKYg897-xD1yjUJsIOtLxs6CE1vBKTXdP-84x9nxqjNQ81U1i4_moWGkdagzANZdIFku5t7T4YIvjPTaURFlToMNgmkcP/s1600/IMG_3296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgHmkELmpNG5zoWGS0xTqx5Q_4HqFGqN7eMdFbqk4NNFDxyKTKYg897-xD1yjUJsIOtLxs6CE1vBKTXdP-84x9nxqjNQ81U1i4_moWGkdagzANZdIFku5t7T4YIvjPTaURFlToMNgmkcP/s1600/IMG_3296.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I had recently damaged the finish, so I sanded the old finish down, then stained it with Special Walnut Minwax stain.  I finished it with Tung Oil for a soft, matte luster.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dAMMsyaHtgEeDxDztRA6YaP_bczabckQBQdL_huh9AmSvAQ2qPDqWrG_ywXtfA6otybhqsokSkV2mraU9VhauyaaniQ-fapY7HoxXap3X13DApg6ZRq9YqQftvLRLRqKOOuNu485WLyB/s1600/IMG_4030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AcqJCx2bsWC_Xy_MzrvaXJE7qqmrGWw_7fGS2GUfNURyWgyz5__UhYL1Q-EL4-7snCet8GPR0G0wC1YPtZxsBLAZ3vvWnYcAp3TaoiiTTKm2V49j82Yjm-PyetPwb9_vQGuDi9hoIV0l/s1600/IMG_3715_2_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AcqJCx2bsWC_Xy_MzrvaXJE7qqmrGWw_7fGS2GUfNURyWgyz5__UhYL1Q-EL4-7snCet8GPR0G0wC1YPtZxsBLAZ3vvWnYcAp3TaoiiTTKm2V49j82Yjm-PyetPwb9_vQGuDi9hoIV0l/s1600/IMG_3715_2_2.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>In other store news, I've received a small restock of <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens">Herringbone Throws</a>.  I should receive even more in 2 weeks or so. <br /><br />Hope you have a great holiday weekend - ours is packed with visits from out of town friends, brunch at our house and date night for me and Mike tonight. <br /><br />Happy Friday!<br />Jenny<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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