What pieces of furniture do you have laying around waiting for a new purpose?
@karanseraph4726
2 жыл бұрын
I have the bottom of an old hutch and a nightstand which are not a set but both are off-white with metal accents and have white plastic laminate tops. When I finish some other projects I'm going to redo them in blue with gold metal accents and make the white hardtops a feature. I think they could work as living room pieces.
@cynhiacations9879
2 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of 2000s tv units that I plan to turn into side tables. I'll take the doors off and put on legs. I hope this will work.
@deanna777
2 жыл бұрын
Too many to list 😏. I'm with you on distressing. It definitely depends on the piece.
@lauralake7430
2 жыл бұрын
I have book shelves that are too short, but can’t be stacked because of how the bottom is made,? And that doesn’t seem safe. Also a lovely armoire, but it’s an actual antique so I don’t want to hack up the inside, I just don’t need an extra closet…plus uts part of the bedroom set, so….
@terriepriest4789
2 жыл бұрын
I have a shelve unit I have my plants on. It's blk and top is sagging. Needs to be brown and no more water spots
@gailbutler3310
2 жыл бұрын
I detest distressing. Your husband's enthusiasm for transfers made me laugh! Glad you're feeling better.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
It's fun to feel like a kid again! Thank you Gail
@Lizzardward
2 жыл бұрын
Me too! 😂
@coinkydink3984
2 жыл бұрын
Me too, I have lots of old furniture and have repainted some pieces. I like the paint to look nice not chipped. I'm currently decopodging some papers from Zazzle in some painted furniture.
@michaelsnider2484
2 жыл бұрын
Distressing and/or gray paint on anything: no, no, no for sure!
@melaniebishop480
2 жыл бұрын
I detest decoupage.
@aot9644
2 жыл бұрын
Wait, turning the glass doors into dry erase boards is genius! It's touching to see how helpful your husband is. Actions speak louder than words and his say he clearly loves you tons.
@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a new subscriber - the foster care donations sold me because that's where my heart is, using my talents to help others, but I adore that you pack so many projects into a single video. Your prolific amount of projects are so gratifying and I enjoy seeing an ensemble unified for a purpose along with the stand-alone pieces.
@mhfarmgirl1969
2 жыл бұрын
Those chairs are gorgeous!!! And the hutch turned out great! And the idea for the dry erase was awesome!
@karebieringer7003
2 жыл бұрын
The red & black window piece would also be great for holiday decorating -- Christmas, Valentines Day, and maybe some others.
@joannjackson6417
2 жыл бұрын
Love how you and your husband work together on projects. Enjoy your channel.
@juliestone7558
2 жыл бұрын
Bless your husband for helping! Awesome upcycle!
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Julie
@kayhenry6293
2 жыл бұрын
Years ago, there was a sunflower farm between where I lived and where I worked. It tickled me to no end to see their heads follow the sun. In the morning, they were leaning east and in the late afternoon, they leaned west. Love your ‘projects’! They should be quite handy, what with a growing family.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Wow I bet that made being at work so much easier with a view like that
@kimhough7753
2 жыл бұрын
Loved how everything turned out! Especially liked your hallway organizer…what a great idea! Cory you have a pretty great husband! Well he has a pretty great wife too! Glad your feeling better!
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Kim
@lisaboardwine5633
2 жыл бұрын
You have blown me away! I love all of these pieces but my favorite is the magnolia dry erase.♥ And I loved seeing your husband enjoying helping!
@rebeccaherrera6006
2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t been on much anymore but saw this video. I absolutely love what you’ve done to the pieces especially the glass doors. I despise anything going to waste and have some of my own unfinished projects I need to get done. Thanks for the inspiration!
@charlenelord2628
2 жыл бұрын
You and your husband are so cute together working on a project and waiting for the new baby to come! So lovely!
@leadingladyau
2 жыл бұрын
Looks lovely and such a great idea. As for distressing, I hate it. I just can’t understand why anyone would get a piece, put all the work into a good paint job, then decide they want it to sort of look like they couldn’t be bothered making it look perfect. Just my opinion 😊
@debehmann8791
2 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@bmarie8965
2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised distressing is still in style , I don't like it either
@kristadixon3272
2 жыл бұрын
I love that you're wearing fuzzy pink slippers! My kind of furniture refinishing footwear for sure! My husband just rolls his eyes now when I head out to the garage. LOL! Love this video! Beautiful make overs!
@gwenthomas1549
2 жыл бұрын
That hall tree turned out so good! I was having a stressful day until your little "project manager" walked into the frame, giving two very authoritative taps with his hammer! That made me smile! Loved the dry erase boards, too!
@diysbydar
2 жыл бұрын
Cory, awesome job! I have 20 old doors and window panes, and wanted to put transfers on or paint them, thanks for showing me the way on this project!
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I bet you are going to make some AWESOME stuff with all those windows and doors
@marlenomahony8649
Жыл бұрын
I agree, it really depends on the piece when it comes to distressing. Some piece once painted look flat and you can lose all the lovely details. If appropriately distressing then those details will pop. I find the main problem is that many don’t distress the pieces they do in a natural looking way. You are one of the few who do it really well. Love how all your pieces turned out.
@zonyasvintage7859
2 жыл бұрын
Great teamwork on flipping the pieces! Your husband did excellent at deconstructing and reconstructing the hutch! Creative and great learning video. I always enjoy your videos and I love sunflowers too!
@CopperCactusDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I'm so glad you finished this off. What a beautiful transformation. You two worked so well together to complete the entry cabinet. And seriously love the dry erase boards, clever!
@tommymckee3829
2 жыл бұрын
LOVED SEEING BOTH OF YOU WORKING TOGETHER
@judymertens6760
2 жыл бұрын
I just love that hair style on you. You look so pretty!!! I also love this project, the repurpose of the hutch turned out amazing 👏 The dry erase boards is such a cool idea, I will be using that idea for sure!! Love it!! You have a wonderful husband, he sure is a great help to you. Stay safe and healthy 🙂💝
@almachapman5409
2 жыл бұрын
I love how your husband was enjoying the transfers👍🙂
@candacewalsh8726
2 жыл бұрын
Repurposing the China hutch into a mud room storage is genius. Very creative
@elizabethbooth8794
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the little teaching on the sprayer- made perfect sense to me regarding something I didn’t quite understand 😘. Tell your husband all of the regular viewers send him kudos for standing in the gap. Elizabeth
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elizabeth! He has been so great
@shawnas464
2 жыл бұрын
Loved watching your hubby enjoy those transfers!
@ashleyadams6803
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in between when it comes to distressing. The hall tree turned out really nice! The dry erase boards were a great idea! Love the transfers! Once again fabulous job! You two are so lucky to have a common interest that you can do together! You look great! Hope the morning sickness is gone soon! Take care and stay safe!
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ashley
@gemigirl5521
2 жыл бұрын
Love the dry erase board idea. Really cute! For the chair project, I’m really intrigued by painting fabric. I haven’t tried it but I want to.
@terriepriest4789
2 жыл бұрын
I loved all 3 pieces and yr hubby helping congrats on the new baby
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terrie
@rebeccavinyard2899
2 жыл бұрын
Some super cute pieces. I love the use of the window doors used as wipe off board! I love the sunflowers too! 🌻♥️
@jend2862
2 жыл бұрын
The entryway cupboard turned out great...and I love seeing your two helpers. I hope you're feeling better each day!
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Jen!
@angelabstractart6168
2 жыл бұрын
Love you creations! All are so useful and I think I'll order some decals, those are fabulous! I think you'll dye the chairs and paint the legs, they're quite a lovely design to work with.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Dye sounds interesting! Thank you!
@lizh1988
2 жыл бұрын
I especially love the green/magnolia dry erase board, that is just a brilliant idea to repurpose a small door like that. The bard red sunflower 🌻 is good too!
@samanthagalvan4977
2 жыл бұрын
What a great partner! I love that he's so willing and ready to help you ❤
@toddylu6869
2 жыл бұрын
So cute that he joined in to help you. It would be hard to watch someone do something fun like the transfers and not step in to help. He is a great burnisher! They look really cute and the entry way piece is very nice.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@grammybear4226
2 жыл бұрын
🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀 l don't care for the destressed look.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nancyscottartprojects7848
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, yeah, Grammy, but what about that Cotton Bowl game?!
@marywest2896
2 жыл бұрын
I think it's wonderful that your husband has joined you in your diy journey....to create together as a couple will bring you even closer together...it looks like he got "bit" by the diy bug....looking forward to seeing him help you more. and of course the diys are wonderful, but really that's no surprise, you make everything look good....
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mary. I think he does enjoy some diys now!
@rayjones1029
2 жыл бұрын
You've been a huge inspiration from the moment I watched. I'm attempting to convert a pine 3 piece entertainment center into a changing station with storage for a granddaughter we're expecting during the holiday season. Hopefully, it will be Cory approved. (Lol... that's my son-in-law's name. 😉)
@Lizzardward
2 жыл бұрын
I loved this video so much! The organizer cabinet turned out lovely and the dry erase boards are so fun and beautiful! I love how you husband dove in and couldn’t wait while you cut the sunflower transfer to fit. 😂. Sunflowers are my favorite flower too! Thanks for the great ideas!
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I guess I finally found something that inspired him!
@kajlove1
2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel it’s so inspirational. I LOVE distressing although I’m always tentative before I do it, but I always love the result. I’m kinda good at it! The pieces you did turned out so great. I can’t pick a favorite!
@lindap9079
2 жыл бұрын
Years ago I made a chalk board from a Goodwill Picture frame. I have never been happy with its quality . Thank you for inspiring me to make it into a dry erase board instead.
@antonianovoa6416
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you working through your morning sickness! I think I am over distressed items....keep up the good work...
@MariaReyes-jc4mz
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Gorgeous I Love the flowers they add a special touch
@lynettebrown1801
2 жыл бұрын
I like the glass doors a lot! Also your organizer hutch was pretty and both were a great idea. I have a cedar chest that. Friend is going to make over.
@furnitureduchess9103
2 жыл бұрын
Love this video! Great tips on the sprayer, thanks! While I can appreciate some of the distressed pieces, it doesn't fit my personal style...yet! I really love the Magnolia Garden transfer and use them all the time, but didn't think about glass. I'm currently painting an upholstered love seat, so that chair at the end would be a great piece to paint the fabric!
@terrileyda5346
2 жыл бұрын
Chairs are a beautiful shape! Can’t wait to see what you do with them!
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terri
@aok2727
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a rare time I appreciate distressing. Never never in my house. My friends love it so it is what it is.
@coloredcaboosecreations
2 жыл бұрын
Noting went to waste and you made such versatile new pieces love it all!!
@angelahickson3947
2 жыл бұрын
I love the Sunflowers! They are my favorite flower too for exactly the same reasons!
@lydiakinnaman1106
2 жыл бұрын
Love the color. Alll beautiful...love love the dry erase boards, sooo cleaver. I will look at those "big" furniture peices NOW !!
@karenbutcher5921
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite part of the video are your pink slippers! You are so cute!
@janetbyrne7765
2 жыл бұрын
Just watched this again and I like it even better the second time!
@kristinaanderson8644
2 жыл бұрын
Paint the fabric on the chairs! I use Rethunk Junk to do it but would love to see what you use! I love your channel! You are so down to earth and I love that your family always helps out. I work on my own or sometimes with my grandbabies.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kristina I'll look into that brand!
@nancyscottartprojects7848
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, instead of beating weapons of war into plowshares, you cut out the middle man, going right to the source! You turned a gun cabinet into a kids cupboard. You rock. 👍🤫
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
These old cupboards aren't exactly safe for their original purpose, especially with kids in the house. So to me they are obsolete in their original state. But, the storage space is still there just needs to be reimagined
@catty2chatty
2 жыл бұрын
For the chair, I would paint the fabric a black or very dark grey color and paint the wood on the chair a silver. I saw an old style living room set done like that and it was absolutely gorgeous. You could always paint it in the colors to your liking though.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
That sounds very dramatic and classy!
@barbaralamoreaux328
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder how painted fabric feels…is it crackley?
@janiceleckie2060
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! You are so creative! Your hubby is a rock star way to pitch in!
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Janice
@susantabone1570
2 жыл бұрын
As always you, your make overs and videos never disappoint. Love the idea of using the glass doors as a dry erase board, didn't know you could do that. How about painting those chairs with fabric paint? Can't wait to see the finished product!
@celiammc1411
Жыл бұрын
I love distressed furniture! As always your work is fantastic! Sending hugs from Portugal! 🙏
@mclemay6703
2 жыл бұрын
You look so cute with bangs! Not everyone can pull it off. You definitely can! Enjoyed the show. 👍🏼
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that! I have been self conscious about the bangs since I haven't had them since I was a little girl.
@nannykat1057
4 ай бұрын
New Subscriber here....a very impressive upcycle of that gun cabinet. Having a helpful, knowledgeable hubby is definitely fantastic! 😎😎 Blessings from Texas! 🤠🤠
@DesertDIY
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Kat! I am so happy to have you here! A fellow Texan
@yvonneschermerhorn866
2 жыл бұрын
I have an old gun cabinet that my husband had made for his dad years ago. As the one you repurposed in your video, this cabinet has glass doors, but no lock. ( In this era it no longer acceptable as a gun cabinet, of course, but it is too well made to discard.) The wood is beautiful, the lower cabinets and drawers are sturdy and functional so I could picture putting shelving in it and perhaps using it in the small entry way for shoes. Your video was perfect for showing me that my idea is possible! Thank you!
@Vk-mm4lf
2 жыл бұрын
I loved the doors ery erase upcycle. Little light bulbs are going off in my head. All the pieces in the last two videos were great and how nice to see a husband getting involved.
@lindanorris6177
2 жыл бұрын
I agree about distressing. I used to overdo it and had to do pieces over again. In general I like it for a few pieces.
@barbaraa6098
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a great job you and hubby did. Love those doors.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Barbara
@sheliaberry877
2 жыл бұрын
All your projects turned out Great! You certainly are talented! Thanks for sharing. God bless
@lauralake7430
2 жыл бұрын
Crafting with your slippers on! You are my girl!
@heartslessons6243
2 жыл бұрын
I think it the way you want to decorate your house. I like both ways.
@margrigden353
2 жыл бұрын
Love both your enthusiasm.. Love your eraser boards.. So creative... and well done..
@joannehickey7047
2 жыл бұрын
Those chairs would look fabulous in leather... great shapes are timeless and leather is durable and very nice.
@courtneyhowe8832
2 жыл бұрын
The pink slippers are awesome!
@DeanFurnitureArtist
2 жыл бұрын
Dry erase board was genius. What a great idea for reusing those!
@ReginaPellegrino
2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see what you do with the chairs.
@robincivis9501
2 жыл бұрын
Love distressing....this color is gorgeous!!!
@jodij5072
2 жыл бұрын
Shower curtain. BRILLIANT. I've been using thin plastic that blows everywhere.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Good eye!
@lilywrinkle4306
2 жыл бұрын
All the pieces you showed turned out great 👍🏼 I especially love the hall tree. I’m so glad you saved those two chairs, I have a thing for old chairs 😉 they look like they’re in really good shape. why would anyone toss them 🤷🏻♀️ I cant wait to see what you do with them.
@avrilcox4442
2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see you reupholster those chairs. But a little clean and they would be great the way they are.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Avril. I really want to redo them but feel the same way about possibly leaving the fabric there since it's in good shape. Since they were free I wouldn't have to worry about ruining them if I use them to teach myself how to reupholster
@barbaralamoreaux328
2 жыл бұрын
The tufting on the chairs looks complicated but oh so pretty. I love the lines of the chairs.
@chanaheszter168
2 жыл бұрын
The chairs have great lines. What about chalk painting the upholstery? Would be a lot easier that pulling them apart, and you'd keep the nice texture. On another tack, if you are still having morning sickness due to fatigue, have the doc run a thyroid test. Get a full workup, with T3 and T4 as well as TSH. My thyroid quit on me during pregnancy #3, Had morning sickness for 6 months, so been there. Being gluten free helps...stay well, keep making great content and cute kids.
@ginahernandez3219
2 жыл бұрын
They all turned out very nice. Thanks for sharing.
@chriskelly9013
2 жыл бұрын
We need to purchase a sprayer for the kitchen cabinets my husband will be making for our kitchen. Being a carpenter he already has a couple air compressors so your little paint sprayer looks perfect for our needs and I appreciate you sharing the cost and the size compressor you need to use it. Also, your husbands a treasure.
@lisacarelli6636
2 жыл бұрын
Just watching 1st time. Love your work. As well as slippers..enjoy the new blessing coming soon.
@vickiejohnston3686
2 жыл бұрын
As always. Great flips. Always such a inspiration !! Keep shining
@hannahpruitt1028
2 жыл бұрын
Those decals were so beautiful
@lydialangfordjoiner765
2 жыл бұрын
I love your big hearts and determination! Happy 2022! And a joyful, quick delivery of Baby.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lydia! Happy 2022
@lydialangfordjoiner765
2 жыл бұрын
@@DesertDIY not being disrespectful calling the Baby “bump”- I may have missed a reveal or mention of Baby, so, I was being generic,🤓, but: Baby is generic, too, so, “Baby” from now on.
@ReginaPellegrino
2 жыл бұрын
What beautiful work!! Thanks so much for these great ideas for my Mom's China Closet.
@anotherdayatthefeast8100
2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see what you do with the gold upholstered dining chairs since I have those exact chairs in my dining room. They are very comfy but I’m curious as to how they turn out.
@lorraineophoff4984
2 жыл бұрын
Some pieces look nice with LIGHT distressing, I prefer no heavy distressing.
@nancypisar8854
2 жыл бұрын
Love them all and i love the way you let your littleguy help
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nancy! It would be hard not to let him. He can be very persistent when he wants to use tools! Haha
@grndmaw
2 жыл бұрын
Love the projects. For those chairs, I would clean them first to really see what you have - they look neutral and maybe that’s all they wud need
@bettyriggs8573
2 жыл бұрын
Great repurposing ideas. Another win for you.
@juanitadejager6138
2 жыл бұрын
You look so beautiful and glowing !!
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Juanita
@nukapuka
2 жыл бұрын
Hate distressing 😀. Like professional beautiful neet look.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Haha see! I knew there would be some who love it and some who hate it
@claramaldonado94
Жыл бұрын
Hi. Love your cabinet ideas. As for the two chairs paint them. They come out great. They have how to video s. Thank for sharing. Look up
@pockethole1900
2 жыл бұрын
About distressing, I'm with you. In some cases, but not others.
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Haha yes there is a time and place for distressing!
@ladawnab.5645
2 жыл бұрын
Love distressing. Only exception is some beautiful woodgrain. I want that perfect!
@Patricia-cz4or
2 жыл бұрын
I loved your idea of the window conversion to dry eraser boards. That red went so well with the black. I had just found you today, so I will be checking in on you again. I almost forgot, im not into disstressing!
@winterstorm366
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful so relaxing to watch you work. Very creative
@sarahcalderwood2750
2 жыл бұрын
Loved how you repurchased the hutch. Especially like the 2 dry erase boards. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
@AnaBanana-zw5ib
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you, depends on the pace. Love ur work and ur family, lots of love from Canada
@DesertDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ana
@sassyess696
2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see those chairs chalk painted and have some large botanical furniture transfers on the back and sides with small butterflies, lady bugs and birds randomly placed. It sounds way busy but, I’ve seen a traditional sofa done this way and it was stunningly beautiful and gave an updated whimsical beauty to a classic piece. I think you could pull off something equally beautiful with these chairs ( the seats were not covered with transfers, but the odd bird or butterfly near the top of the inner back or inner arm perhaps? for a little interest was so pretty.)
@marynapier2007
2 жыл бұрын
Loved everything you did. I would have never thought to use the doors as dry erase boards. And I loved the video shot of you and your husband's hands working together on the daisy transfers. As for the chairs--paint them. There are several good tutorials on how to do that. However, if you are really ambitious checkout DIY Danie's channel on how she put appliques on a chair--very time consuming but awesome in the end.
@debmorris9648
2 жыл бұрын
I love love what you have done so very creative and a great helpful husband wishing you a wonderful Happy New Year.....
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