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My Impossible: Complete! (and Last Chance at Giveaway!)

January 29, 2012 by Cassie 71 Comments

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First of all, today is your last chance to enter the giveaway for the Welcome Home E-book!!!!

As you can see in my sidebar, I am taking part in the “Imagine the Impossibilities Challenge”.  My impossible was the tast of painting Emmy’s closet doors.  This may not seem that bad to some of you, but I can’t stand painting trim or doors- especially cheap brown hollow doors.  In our last house, it took me forever to paint any doors (the trim was already painted), and even then I only ended up painting the doors to our master bedroom and then grew tired of painting doors!  I wish it was more fun, but oh how those doors daunt me!

Emmy’s closet doors are those ugly hollow doors, and to make matters worse, someone had thought it would be a good idea to shellac the crap out of them so they were nice and shiny.  I thought I had a proper before picture, but I do not have one that shows them closed, so here you get the idea.  This picture was taken the week we moved in and shows that they are brown brown brown.

I was inspired by a fabulous idea I saw on Pinterest to give them some life!
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How fun is that with the chalkboard grass?  Of course, Emmy’s room is headed more in a woodsy direction, so lions wouldn’t work for me.  And her bedding is very patterned and floral so I wanted to keep the doors free of pattern.  I ordered a fawn vinyl in light brown from the etsy shop tweet heart because I loved the style and the size was perfect and the price was very fair.  I also cut out two shimmery gold vinyl mushrooms by hand with some vinyl I got in a Pick Your Plum giveaway I won from my friend Anna.
So I had the vinyls on hand, and now came the unfun task of painting!  I sanded the doors by hand since they were so shellacked, and then primed them with two coats of Zinnser BIN water based primer.  I then put n two coats of Benjamin Moore’s Palladian Blue as that will be the wall color.  Then I drew a chalk line of where I wanted the grass.  I used an angle brush to follow that line and then painted under the line with Rustoleums chalk paint tinted in Pea Pod Green.  Once it was all dry, I added my vinyls, and it was DONE!

NOTE: Before you see these pictures, please note that the room and trim will be painted soon.  I know the trim is ugly.  Yes I do.  Also, her room has one window at the north end of the house, so we don’t get  the best light.

The rest of her room is a little more “big girl” so this side is all fun for her!  I am really happy with how it turned out and happy to have one set of doors checked off my daunting list!

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  1. Amy ~ "A Perfect Tin" says

    January 29, 2012 at 11:53 am

    I love how it turned out! My jaw dropped when I saw it! I also hate painting the trim and doors. We’ve been here for 9 years and I painted some of the trim when we moved in. I really need to touch it up, but can’t bring myself to do it. One tip that I’ve found that works is to use a large putty knife to hold up against the bottom of the trim where it meets the carpet so that you can paint a “straight” line, but also protects your carpet. Just wipe it off every now and then or you’ll get paint on your carpet. I’ve also used a sturdy piece of cardboard. Can’t wait to see the rest of the reveal!

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  2. Renee says

    January 29, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    Adorable idea! Don’t you just love Pinterest? Emmy looks so happy in her big girl room. Great solution/

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  3. Beverly Pennington says

    January 29, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    that is awesome. the gold mushrooms make it for me 😉 I love the idea of dressing up the doors to make them part of the room.

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  4. A place 2 call home says

    January 29, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    It looks beautiful! And I love the little table beside it too, it looks so whimsical! Great job and I’m sure Emmy will have a great time with her new chalkboard : )

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  5. m e g a n says

    January 29, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    it looks so cute! I’ll have to keep this in mind in case we ever have doors like that in a future home. Did you freehand the deer or is it vinyl? Adorable!

    Meg

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  6. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    January 29, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    That is such a cute idea for Emmy’s closet! The door go perfectly with the woodland theme. Olivia loved seeing the pic of Emmy in her room too.

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  7. Megan says

    January 29, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    What a great solution!! I love love love that deer, freaking amazing! Fits perfectly into the rest of the room!

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  8. Lesley says

    January 29, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    The closet door are adorable, of course. But my favorite part of this post is the expression on Emmy’s face. I think I would like your kids… a lot. 🙂

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  9. Paulette says

    January 29, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    The closet inside and out looks amazing!

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  10. Designing Domesticity says

    January 29, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    So, so, so cute. Great idea and loving the woodland theme. Love the table too. What a great room for your little girl. liz

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  11. Sabrina says

    January 29, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    I love the woodland theme!! That little deer is so cute and the little shrooms too! You did such a great job painting and getting the closet to look like a whole new closet! Amazing!! Your daughter is so lucky! 🙂

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  12. vintageshabbychicks says

    January 29, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Cassie..how precious! Emmy is one lucky little gal…wish I would have had that when I was a kid :-))

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  13. [email protected] says

    January 29, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    That’s adorable! I love it.

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  14. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    January 29, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Love the closet doors! Emmy’s room is really coming together.

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  15. [email protected] Sort Of Fairytale says

    January 29, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    It is sooo cute! I love that fawn!! What a great idea to put it on the closet doors and the chalkboard grass is so perfect with it too. Thanks for joining the challenge (I’m revealing mine tomorrow)! We are having a challenge linky party on Tuesday, so be sure to link up on my blog that day!!
    🙂

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  16. Polly says

    January 29, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    awwww, that is cute!! by the looks of that big old smile on Emmy’s face, she likes it too!! nice job!

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  17. DecorandtheDog says

    January 29, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    You may be the coolest mom ever. Seriously. Look at that smile on her face!!

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  18. Starr @ The Kiefer Cottage says

    January 29, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    We have a house full of hideous dark trim that has been well varnished. I have considered pawning the piano so that I can afford to hire a painter for it because I, too, hate painting trim and doors.

    You did a great job on the doors!

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  19. Rita says

    January 29, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    This is Perfect!! This totally fits her room and it looks so pretty!! Awww precious!

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  20. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    January 29, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    I sooo understand. I have been putting off painting things like this forever! I am thinking of doing chalkboard paint on David’s closet doors, but all black. I love how yours turned out. She looks so proud sitting in front of them. 🙂

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  21. The Bold Abode says

    January 29, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Oh, that is just adorable! Do you feel like Rocky Balboa? Yay for you!

    {bum.bum.bum. another one bites the dust…}

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  22. Between Blue and Yellow says

    January 29, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Cassie! That’s so awesome, I really love that idea. I had those same doors in my room as a kid, too bad we didn’t have chalk paint back then.

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  23. Sara @ Russet Street Reno says

    January 29, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    That is so cute!!! I love how it turned out.

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  24. April @ A kitchen table for two says

    January 29, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Oh my goodness, this is just about the most adorable thing. Great job!!

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  25. Jacqueline says

    January 29, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    It looks amazing and I love the deer!

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  26. Brooke says

    January 29, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    That is adorable Cassie!! Way to take an eyesore and turn it into an amazing focal point!!
    http://www.inside-outdesign.blogspot.com

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  27. Katie says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    It’s so cute Cassie!! Miss Emmy looks so pleased in her woodland corner!

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  28. cranny + b says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Absolutely amazing! Beautifully done:)

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  29. Andrea says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    ADORABLE! Just adds to the overall awesomeness of her room. Love the green chalkboard paint.

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  30. jeannie maxwell says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Wow! You are very talented. That looks great!
    I was looking for your email address but didn’t see one. You won my Fish Foam giveaway. Could you contact me @ [email protected] to chat. Thanks!

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  31. Ali Richardson says

    January 29, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Woohooooooooo!!!! It’s amazing!!!! I love it oh so much! She looks so cute sitting there in her sweet little cafe 🙂
    xoxo

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  32. Twice Nice says

    January 29, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    That is so darned cute! I LOVE it. What a great way to make a plain old closet door come to life.
    Deb

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  33. [email protected] Not Included says

    January 29, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Absolutely adorable!! What a great way to bring some fun into the space. She looks so happy with it too.

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  34. Jed and Ivy says

    January 29, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    lucky girl!!

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  35. judi says

    January 29, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    love the palladian blue…same as my bath upper wallcolor!
    the doors are adorable…just like emmie…too cute and a great transition from boring brown to be.e.a.utiful.

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  36. Sarah says

    January 29, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    I LOVE how this came out! Seriously, it is adorable! It goes with her little chairs and table so well, and I honestly think the trim doesn’t look so bad for now. It kind of matches the “woodsy” theme- unlike if it had been a princess room or something. I’m sure it’ll look even cuter though once painted. 🙂

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  37. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    January 29, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Yay!!!!! I love it! That little deer turned out looking perfectly in that brown color!! And you did an awesome job on that grassy knoll!! So fun and whimsical and perfect for her adorable room!! 🙂

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  38. 17 Perth says

    January 29, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Wow! I love the green chalkboard paint for the grass–such a great idea. And that deer is too cute! The doors really turned out great. I know you must be glad to have it completed. 🙂

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  39. Kara @ June & Bear says

    January 29, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    clever you are. love it. i just painted june’s closet door insets with chalkboard paint today! ours isn’t so fancy though.

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  40. Judy says

    January 29, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    So cute. Almost makes me want those ugly panel free doors to do something similar in my middle daughter’s room.

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  41. Upscale Downhome says

    January 29, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Great job on the closet doors. I love them and they are so unique!

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  42. lily field furniture says

    January 29, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    Cassie- SO cute!! And what a good little poser that cutie is!

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  43. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    January 29, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    I love it! SO cute! The green chalkboard paint for the grass is pure genius!

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  44. andrea says

    January 30, 2012 at 12:18 am

    And now her space is all her own and slowly getting perfected with your charm! SO sweet! Perfect little lady bug table! [email protected]

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  45. Catherine says

    January 30, 2012 at 12:57 am

    so cute – I love that deer! Feminine without being overly so… hope Emmas’ room turns out so lovely!

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  46. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    January 30, 2012 at 2:02 am

    Cassie – you are amazing. that is fabulous. and yes i hate shiny brown wood also. the doors look amazing now. Emmy is one lucky kiddo to have such a creative mum. (mom!)
    cheers Fiona

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  47. Kelly says

    January 30, 2012 at 2:20 am

    This is SO fabulous! Is she loving it? Such a sweet alternative to solid painted doors!

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  48. Cara Moran says

    January 30, 2012 at 2:22 am

    Suuuuuper cute!

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  49. Melissa at HOUSEography says

    January 30, 2012 at 3:41 am

    OMG – Love it !!! Fantastic job as always Cassie!!

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  50. Allison says

    January 30, 2012 at 4:32 am

    That is darling, Cassie! What a fun idea for the closet doors! Emmy is precious and looks so proud of her room. You did a fantastic job! I love it.

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  51. lemondropdreams says

    January 30, 2012 at 4:46 am

    That is so stinkin’ cute!!

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  52. Chrissie says

    January 30, 2012 at 5:08 am

    That is adorable!The best idea I have seen in a long time. Now I’m wishing I had some closet doors like those to paint!

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  53. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    January 30, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    How totally adorable! And the chalkboard paint puts it right over the top! Emmy looks very pleased!

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  54. Maury Kilgo says

    January 30, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Holy cow, that is the cutest thing ever. So much fun.

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  55. [email protected] says

    January 30, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Oh, I love the deer and chalkboard! So cute.

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  56. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:22 am

    All I can say is “SWEET”!

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  57. Tonya says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:44 am

    Cassie, this turned out SOOO CUTE!! You did an amazing job! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

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  58. {northern cottage} says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    ohhhh how darling – love the deer dear! looks like we were both closetizing as of late! xo

    LINKY PARTY NOW OPEN if ya wanna come play!

    http://www.northerncottage.net

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  59. Cathy Wall says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Cassie, this is just darling and so original, great job! When is the next tea party?! I am inviting myself!
    Cathy

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  60. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    Cassie,

    What a fabulous idea and fabulous execution! I too dread painting my cheap doors! And the ones in my bedroom are louvered! Ack!

    Thanks so very much for joining our impossibilities challenge … and for stopping by and offering words of encouragement! So greatly appreciated!

    Linda
    [email protected]

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  61. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Holy cow! This came out so great!!! What a fun idea and you transitioned it to a cute girls room just perfectly. She looks absolutely smitten! I’m so thrilled that you joined the challenge. Thanks so much for linking up!!
    Karah

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  62. thistlewoodfarm says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    Chalkboard grass! Seriously. You are over the moon fabulous! I love how it turned out! It looks like you conquered your “impossible.” Thanks for joining the party!
    blessings,
    karianne

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  63. Misty says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    This is a great idea! Great job! Thanks for sharing your “impossibility”! <3 from your newest follower and fellow {brand-new} blogger! Check out my “impossibility” and follow back!

    ~Misty
    http://www.413sparrowlane.com

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  64. Eclectically Vintage says

    February 1, 2012 at 5:07 am

    Your daughter is one lucky gal!! That is so cute and really makes the doors disappear and look more like a great piece of art! Love the little mushroom table too!
    Glad you linked up to our Impossibilities Challenge.
    Kelly

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  65. Fat Dormouse says

    February 1, 2012 at 8:14 am

    How lovely is that?! Your little girl is lucky to have such a talented Mum! I would have loved those cupboard doors when I was young! Well done on achieving your impossibility!

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  66. Tammy @ Type A says

    February 4, 2012 at 1:13 am

    it looks amazing, i love it! she looks pretty happy too, what a good momma!

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  67. Erin says

    February 5, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Such a fabulous detail in what’s sure to be an adorable room. 🙂 Love Emmy’s pleased-as-pie expression, too!

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  68. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    February 24, 2012 at 5:49 am

    I missed this post and just saw a picture of it in Jen’s blog and had to come check it out.

    The doors are soooo cute! I love them. Also that little pock-a-dotted table is adorable! I want that room!

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  69. Erin @ Simply Frugal Mom says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    I’m dropping by as the guest judge on The CSI Project this week. I could not love this project more! I love how you took the inspiration from Pinterest and really made it your own. Fantastic. And the red polka dot table is gorgeous!

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  70. Zane Wooder says

    November 12, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I think drawing designs on it was a great idea. Sometimes solids color just don’t bring enough life into a room. Designs bring detail to the room. It’s more work but the effort is well worth it.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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  71. Zane Wooder says

    November 12, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I think drawing designs on it was a great idea. Sometimes solids color just don’t bring enough life into a room. Designs bring detail to the room. It’s more work but the effort is well worth it.

    -Zane of ontario honey

    Reply

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