Repurposed Yardstick Counter Top

I found this little kitchen cabinet a couple of years ago at an antique shop and new it would be just the right size for my half bathroom, I had a little space between the wall and my vanity that needed a little something.

Here is what the cabinet looked like when I found it.


You can see the first makeover here: Before and After - Upcycled Kitchen Cabinet

And here is what the top looked like after that initial makeover, I was never really happy with it.


This was my attempt at fixing up the top. I used some leftover wallpaper I had. Better but still not grabbing me.


So when we chose yardsticks or rulers for this challenge I knew what I wanted to do!


I had a mix of vintage and newer yardsticks... almost enough already but I did end up buying 3 more from Ace Hardware.


I started by removing as much of the old wallpaper I had used but as you can see impatience won out and I didn't spend too much time on that task! 😂


I measured the top and then cut the yardsticks to that length and some for around the edge.


I used wood glue to adhere the yardsticks on the top of the cabinet.


I made sure the front edge was even, lining up the yardsticks with the edge of the cabinet.


Once I had all the yardsticks in place I put books on top and allowed it to dry.


Once that was dry I wanted to even up the back edge, you can see they are a little uneven.


I used a jigsaw to even that up.


Then I used wood glue and added the yardsticks around the edges for a more finished look.


I did sand the top a little bit, especially to take some of the "newness" out of the newer yardsticks.


And then I used Howard's Feed & Wax to darken them up just a tad.





I love how it turned out and it gives my bathroom a little added interest!


Now be sure to check out the other ladies projects!