My hall bathroom makeover is almost done, but I really wanted something to go on the top of the toilet tank. You know, something that was flat and you could sit things on. This is a small bathroom and the vanity isn’t really very big, so there isn’t a ton of room for accessories.
I need all the space in here that I can find, so the top of the tank is space I need to use, but see all those curves, it’s hard to sit something on the tank and not have it slide around. A shelf is what I needed.
I found this piece of wood at Michaels that is just the right size, so I am going to embellish it a bit.
First a coat of white spray paint. (Yes, my lawn is looking really bad with all this hot weather.) Here’s a tutorial of how I did mine.
When your piece is thoroughly dry,you need to sand it down lightly and then steel wool it for a really smooth finish.
Next up is my trusty stain and rub’n buff. You have to work really fast with this, the stain will be way too dark if you leave it on very long. Of course you can always sand it if it is too dark, or even repaint it and start over.
I just wanted a light antiquing effect. So I applied a really light coat, wiped it off really fast and then used some steel wool to sand part of it off in spots.
Next, I applied some rub’n buff around the edges. I did a really sloppy job so it would look like most of it had worn off with age.
I added a couple of knobs I found at Hobby Lobby. They are always on sale 1/2 price, so only $6.48 for both.
Be sure to countersink your knobs. You want the back to be totally flat.
To help hold the shelf in place I used some of the rubber bumpers. These things don’t let anything slide around.
Fits perfectly and it is stable.
Looks good and a fun accessory.
So what do you think. It’s a little bit of fun and glam all rolled into one.
I think it looks great and definitely creates another place to display things, and keeps the vanity clutter free.
If you missed my Show Off & Inspire yesterday, be sure to check it out. We got a home tour of one of our fabulous blogger friends from down under. Carolyn at Desire Empire has graciously shared her home with us and it is to die for. I want to live there.
I am linking to the following parties:
A Vision to Remember Craft Linky Party
Classy Clutter for Spotlight Saturday
Pieced Pastimes for Saturday Sparks Linky
Aimee at It’s Overflowing for Overflowing with Creativity Sat.
Debbie at Debbiedoo’s Blitzed on Pinterest
Danielle @ Silver Pennies for Silver Pennies Sunday
Aimee @ Twigg Studios for Sunday Showoff Party
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions for Creative Home & Garden Hop
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday
Stephanie Lynn for Sunday Showcase
Three Mango Seeds It’s Party Time
A Cultivated Nest for Creative HomeAcre Hop
Roeshel @ DIY Showoff for DIY Showoff Party
Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
Katie @ Creatively Living for Monday Funday Party
Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life for Sunny Simple Mondays
Mod Vintage Life for Mod Mix Monday
Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Cindy @ Dwellings-Heart of Your Home for Amaze Me Monday
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof for Give Me The Goods Monday
Let’s stay in touch, click below to follow A Stroll Thru Life
