Well, I finally got it done. It took about 3 days to finish up the pantry. I learned a few things on sprucing up the pantry. One, paint does not dry fast enough for me. I was lucky to get some sunshine and a few breezes to help out but still not fast enough for me. Two, glue guns are a lot of fun to use! I have always had one, just have not used it in awhile. Missed that little glue gun! Lastly, I have a great husband. I already knew this actually, but he keeps on proving his greatness time and time again! Love that guy! Okay, well, here is the before and after:
I am pretty pleased with how it turned out. Here is what took place to get to the super end!
I cleaned everything out, wiped down the walls with a damp rag and began sanding and painting the shelves. I thought the paint on the walls looked fine, so I just painted the shelves. I sanded each shelf just some on both sides, to get off some chipping paint spots. I used just a white paint with the primer already mixed in. Super easy and convenient. Got all the paint and supplies from Home Depot. I am a Home Depot shopper and they didn't pay me to say that one!
There is everything out and the glue gun isn't plugged in! My little one loves to pick up everything.
This is the ribbon I used on the shelves. Just a little detail that I wanted to see. I cut the ribbon so it would just fit around two ends of the shelves and hot glued it on. No reason to go all the way around the shelf where no one can see it.
Little details. Got this tray at Hobby Lobby for half off! Got the
idea from thesunnysideupblog.com. Awesome!
The cupcake holder jar used to be a pickle jar. No pickle smell now! Got this idea at Tidymom.com. Her jar was nicer than mine! The cookie cutters are in a vase that I have not been using. I like it!
Used Command Hooks for water bottles. Will hang two more when I get kids new bottles.
Labeled jars. I already had the jars, just washed them and put in dry goods.
Expand a shelf organizer. I have had this for a long time too. Still awesome!
I got the white baskets at The Container Store.
The green buckets are from Dollar Tree! Love it!
I made my own labels with leftover ribbon to match shelves, scrapbook paper and my label maker.
This idea came from Domestic Imperfection. I already had the wire baskets, so I just added some paint and my husband hung them for me with an anchor and screw. The baskets sit on the ledge just enough. Pretty awesome!
Here are a couple of pictures taken from the side. I think everything goes together nicely.
One last view! It was worth every second! It does take time to organize, but it is a wonderful feeling to walk by my pantry and see this really pretty view. Everyday!
