Easy Crafts on a Budget for Kids 4 to 104: Rustic Furniture Repair

I have an armoire that I upcycled a few years ago. I spent 300 plus hours, creating handmade leather
and fabric trims to enhance this solid wood item and change it to a Moroccan style show piece.

My cat liked the trims for sharpening his claws. He destroyed one side of the front. I decided to repair the damage, and to take preventative measures.

Cat destroyed trim.

Luckily, I had fabric remnants used for the original handmade trims. I cut out two pieces of matching fabric strips, and ironed the edges under. I ripped out the old staples, and cardboard tacking strip which had held them in place. I slipped the new fabric under the old, matching the designs,
then stapled in place.

I bought 3/8 inch plywood at Home Depot and had it cut into two pieces that would fit over
the sides of the armoire, to make "cat scratchers" for the sides. I bought jute twine to wrap around the plywood.

I spread glue on one side and let it dry.

Next, I nailed the plywood pieces to the sides of the armoire, so each one extends about

an inch on the front. Now the cat has a scratcher, and the trims are safe from being destroyed!


Panel added to side of armoire. Copyright c. 2013 Fuego Phoenix. 'All Rights Reserved.

I also made a smaller 4 x 18 inch cat scratcher with plywood and jute twine for my cat to play with. You know what's funny? My cat is no longer interested in scratching the armoire!
I like the rustic look of the jute side panels.

For family craft projects check out: Easy Crafts on A Budget for Kids 4 to 104

Easy Crafts on a Budget for Kids 4 to 104

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Rustic Furniture Repair

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