Paint it RED, Baby!

My mom gave me this rolling file cart a while ago.  I knew I wanted it, but wasn't sure why...I don't need a rolling file cart...where am I gonna roll files to?
But, I took it and shoved it in a corner in the garage until my brain could think of something...


I LOVE the new red.  I plan on using it outdoors for our summer barbeque's and birthday parties (all 3 kids have summer birthdays!)


I think holding all of our paper products on top and storing all the extras down below will be handy



Here is the before...nice, but utilitarian looking



After, Red and Fabulous!
Now that I am looking at a picture of it, should I paint the rims?  Maybe a different color?  hmmmmm......



This spray paint was a breeze.  It was a bit pricey ($6/can), but worth it.  It has a primer mixed into the paint and the nozzle is so easy to use!  You don't get that hurting, indented fingertip AT ALL! 


My plan is to have hubmeister make me some of these to put on the bottom for stability.  Anyway, I love our new red cart....can't wait to put it to some good use

29 comments:

Rustown Mom said...

Now that's it's so cute and red and fun I'm sure you will think of all kinds of ways to use it1

becca said...

my philosophy is this: everything looks better painted red. great job!

Susan said...

The cart looks amazing! Well done on the color too.

Stephanie Lynn said...

Can you say FABULOUS! Love the red and now I am on the hunt for a cart like that. The baskets look gorgeous inside. Love it! Thanks for joining The Sunday Showcase. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

What a fabulous DIY transformation~well done!

I hope you have stopped by to enter my giveaway.

Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! said...

Nice project. I would love it if you would link this up in Modern Craftswoman Monday. Very well done. Rory

Kaysi said...

So cute, I love red!!

Jennifer Juniper said...

I love the red cart! Spray paint to the rescue again!

I'm slow on the draw, but you won my prize from Tutorial Tuesday last week :) If you email me I can set you up with Janet and you can get your art print!

Jen

Jill said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the red.

I think I would have put something it in to make it into a planter to have outside. Maybe for herbs or something that doesn't root very deep. Then I could roll it into the garage when there's a frost risk early in the season!

Kenzie said...

Love it! Great idea!

Kristy said...

Such a difference the red makes. Looks great! Perfect for 4th of July too. :)

Susan @ Entertain Exchange said...

I love it! Everyone needs a beverage cart...this looks great!

Roseanna said...

Love it. Red was a great choice! I am on the lookout now, this would be great near the pool!

Always Nesting said...

Woo Hoo! Now that's a cart with personality. I love it and it will surely come in handy and look great! Thanks for linking this post to Woo Hoo! Wednesday and joining the fun.

The Thrifty Designer said...

That is cute!!! Love the red color. I found a coke crate for $6 at a flea market - keep your eyes peeled, you might just spot one for a steal.

Emily {Frilly Details} said...

What an adorable cart! That will be so handy to have outside while entertaining. Love the red!

Crystal said...

Awesome cart!! It looks great in red!

Cheryl said...

Good idea & thanks for the tip on the Rustoleum. Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)

Fawnda said...

Beautiful! I love the red! :)

Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! said...

Thanks for linking and making this the most successful Modern Craftswoman Monday so far! Rory

Laura said...

Adorable. The color is awesome!

Laura @ along for the ride

Orange Peanut said...

I LOVE red!!!! Nice transformation!!!

Funky Junk Interiors said...

This is so darn cute! The red made it instantly have a vintage feel. LOVE the baskets and jars too. And those crates?!? Lemme at'tem!

Thanks for linking up to SNS!
FJ Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

gongyandsquish said...

OMG! That is SO cute! I must find one! TFS!

Katie said...

What a great idea! LOVE the red!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

She is looking good in RED!

Blessings,
Linda

andrea of ffft said...

SO freakin' cute! I never would have looked at that cart and thought to do this... brilliant! Good eye :)

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

What a fun little cart. I love the red color that you used! So great!

Will you come link it up over at The CSI Project's 'Hardware Store' challenge? I would love people to be able to see it over there!

www.thecsiproject.com

XOXO
Jen

SuzyQSparkles said...

LOVE it! I too am all about red accents. ;)

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