I had the best time with this TV makeover!
Here is the console TV that I found on Craigslist in the "FREE" section...
(I don't know how I convinced my husband to pick this up with me, but he must love me a lot because he did.. and then only teased me a little about our "new tv").
See? and then he tried to take it apart (but gave up and watched the race instead).
So I took it apart the next morning (with helpers, of course!).
Here is Penny reporting the news for me.
The actual glass television part was SUPER heavy.
I ended up rolling it into a pink tote for my husband to take to the curb.
Once I got it cleaned out, I painted two coats of aqua on the outside and two coats of yellow inside. And here's a secret... this was originally supposed to be a dog bed, HOWEVER- the dog wouldn't get in it and the kids wouldn't get out!
Above, you can see how I took off the back and covered it.
I used a tablecloth and cut a hole for the "window" (Also, the Radiation warning. eek!)
Play date!
During the play date, I made a curtain out of an old pillowcase and hung it with a tension rod.
The girls haven't gotten out! So far, it has been a reading nook, a house, a bus, an airplane, a puppet theater, a *very* brief dog bed, a hideout and a store.
During the play date, I made a curtain out of an old pillowcase and hung it with a tension rod.
The girls haven't gotten out! So far, it has been a reading nook, a house, a bus, an airplane, a puppet theater, a *very* brief dog bed, a hideout and a store.
-Sarah
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Too cute! How creative - I LOVE the free section on Craigslist!
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ReplyDeleteI just shared this on my Plaid Punch page... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Plaid-Punch/174522122593178
So cute! I'm seriously impressed!!
ReplyDeleteI love this SO much! The idea, the colors... the whole caboodle! It's fantastic! Just shared it on my FB page! https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Turtles-Life-for-Me/212508615444255
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. I actually saw the dog bed about a week ago and emailed the link to my son for his dog. I think I love it for the kids more. Good Job. Love your color choices!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is awesome! I'll have to keep my eye out for a big tv like my grandma used to have! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so absolutely adorable. What a creative idea and fabulous design choices. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - and looks like your girls love it!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Strut Your Stuff~ Rhonda @ home.made.
This is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think my father-in-law has an old TV!! I'm going to ask him about it!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll come and link up over at The DIY Dreamer :)
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2012/03/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-6.html
Sarah, This is BEYOND awesome! You guys did such a great job on it! I would love to have you share this on my blog's Sharing Time Linky if you're interested! http://www.raisingmemories.com/search/label/sharing%20time
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~Heather
Hi Sarah! Love love love this. I'm sure your girls will have endless fun playing in there. I featured this post on my blog today! Come check it out and grab a button if you like http://www.missloviecreations.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-favorite-things-thursday-spring.html Have such a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! It must be tons of fun, oh to be a kid again ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a seriously amazing idea!!! I can't get over how clever and creative this is! :-) Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Inspiration Friday this week~
ReplyDeleteVanessa
What a great idea!! I love it...must go searching for one of these asap. :) Megan
ReplyDeleteThat was so fun to see that ugly TV go from THAT to THAT really cute play cubbie for the gurls! Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteI commented on AT but I love this so much I just needed to let you know again :)
ReplyDeleteSaw this on AT and had to come over to tell you how fabulous your remake is! Such a great idea!!! I am pregnant right now with my first but am definitely pinning this so I can whip up my own version in a couple of years. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGood on YOU! It has always fascinated me how little kids love hidey-hole cubby houses! Mine (now 16 and 18) used to love making cubbies in the lounge with all the pillows and throw rugs off the couches.
ReplyDeletei loooooove this! I want to make one for my kids! Now I have to hunt for an old tv :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration. I found an old drawer, removed all the drawers and turned it into a similar looking play house for my daughter :)
ReplyDeleteBest idea ever! My husband would think I was insane if I tried to do this. Haha.
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