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September 2, 2019 · 27 Comments

5 Easy Upcycles Using Contact Paper

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Now we have a little privacy for our office.

I had some things around my house that I wanted to update, but was afraid to do something permanent in case I didn’t like them, got tired of them, etc. I used contact paper to upcycle these 5 items. (Tip – great for renters too!)

Here is one of my bookshelves, and I felt it was a little plain.

Here is one of my bookshelves, and I felt it was a little plain.

I added contact paper to the back panel of the bookshelf. Place the contact paper by an edge, slowly peel the backing off and slide your hand back and forth to prevent bubbles from forming. If you make a mistake, just peel it up and try again.

I added contact paper to the back panel of the bookshelf.

Place the contact paper by an edge, slowly peel the backing off and slide your hand back and forth to prevent bubbles from forming. If you make a mistake, just peel it up and try again.

Now it has more depth and dimension to it.

Now it has more depth and dimension to it.

We had this mini fridge in our room and the white stuck out and didn't fit into our room.

Here is one of my bookshelves, and I felt it was a little plain.

I added some stainless steel looking contact paper to it.

I added some stainless steel looking contact paper to it.

I cleaned the fridge, and after it dried, I stuck one edge down, peeled the back, and slid my hand back and forth to get a clean stick without bubbles. This contact paper was kind of like tinfoil and a little harder to work with.

Now it fits in much better.

Now it fits in much better.

I felt my old upcycled TV stand that we use as a charging station needed a little lift.

I felt my old upcycled TV stand that we use as a charging station needed a little lift.

I cut foil back splash wall stickers that I found at Dollar Tree to fit the trays. I stuck one end down, peeled the backing off, and slid my hand back and forth to smooth it out as it attached to the tray.

I cut foil back splash wall stickers that I found at Dollar Tree to fit the trays. I stuck one end down, peeled the backing off, and slid my hand back and forth to smooth it out as it attached to the tray.

I placed to piece of glass I had cut to fit the tray on top of each shelf to protect the shelves.

I placed to piece of glass I had cut to fit the tray on top of each shelf to protect the shelves.

Our office has french glass doors and sometimes I wished I had some privacy while working in there.

Our office has french glass doors and sometimes I wished I had some privacy while working in there.

I didn't want to do anything permanent I would regret, so I tried clear contact paper. I used a piece of regular paper and used it to measure and cut out 12 squares of the contact paper. I stuck the contact paper to the windows, peeled the backing off, and smoothed it onto the glass.

I didn’t want to do anything permanent I would regret, so I tried clear contact paper. I used a piece of regular paper and used it to measure and cut out 12 squares of the contact paper. I stuck the contact paper to the windows, peeled the backing off, and smoothed it onto the glass.

I placed a stencil on top of the contact paper, and colored in the stencil with a sharpie.

I placed a stencil on top of the contact paper, and colored in the stencil with a sharpie.

Now we have a little privacy for our office.

Now we have a little privacy for our office.

This is my grandpa's chest he built and we use it for blankets. I had painted the outside white and I also added contact paper to the inside of this chest to give it a little face lift.

This is my grandpa’s chest he built and we use it for blankets. I had painted the outside white and I also added contact paper to the inside of this chest to give it a little face lift.

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  1. Naomie Moore says

    September 2, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    All easy updates! Plus they add a bit of panache to each project, yet you can easily change when the mood strikes. Thanks!

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    • Chas says

      September 2, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      You are so very sweet, thank you so much Naomie. I’m enjoying these little updates and you are so right… you get tired, just change it up

      Reply
  2. Sylvia | Grace for a Gypsy says

    September 2, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    Cute updates! I like working with contact papers! Found you at heartsie-girls-wonderful-wednesday-171

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    • Chas says

      September 3, 2019 at 6:20 am

      Thank you Sylvia, and thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  3. Anita Holland says

    September 4, 2019 at 1:32 am

    Simple but effective ideas. Pinned

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    • Chas says

      September 4, 2019 at 6:49 am

      Thank you and thanks for the Pin Anita.

      Reply
  4. Liberty says

    September 6, 2019 at 9:10 am

    Hi Chas,
    I love the backsplash one from Dollar Treee– I don’t remember seeing that one at my store. Did you see where I used two of their backsplashes in my camper?! And I used Contact paper 5 places in my kitchen, too. Contact paper is GREAT! I hadn’t seen the stainless steel kind before.

    Liberty @ B4andAfters.com

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    • Chas says

      September 7, 2019 at 8:38 am

      Hi Liberty, I had to dig to find that little back splash one. I love contact paper too. It helped me update my laminate cabinets in my laundry room too. I will have to pop over and see your upcycles with it, they sound fantastic.

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      • Liberty says

        September 12, 2019 at 2:47 pm

        I’m also wondering how you collaborated with Hometalk? I’ve seen their things– I’ve never looked into collaborating with them….

        Liberty

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  5. Michelle says

    September 6, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    Lovely! And impressive!

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    • Chas says

      September 7, 2019 at 8:38 am

      Thank you Michelle

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  6. Debbie-Dabble says

    September 7, 2019 at 6:11 am

    What amazing transformations especially your sweet little TV cart!! Love all of them! Great job!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    • Chas says

      September 7, 2019 at 8:39 am

      Thank you so much Debbie

      Reply
  7. Antionette Blake says

    September 7, 2019 at 8:54 pm

    I love the frosted windows DIY – we did something similar at our old home for the front door side windows. #TrafficJamWeekend Linky party

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    • Chas says

      September 8, 2019 at 7:19 am

      Thank you so much Antionette, and I totally know what you mean. Many front doors have exposed windows and it’s nice to have the added privacy there.

      Reply
  8. Lisa L Lombardo says

    September 10, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    These are super cute ideas! I would love to have you share them on Farm Fresh Tuesdays!

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    • Chas says

      September 11, 2019 at 6:45 am

      Thank you so much Lisa

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  9. Sylvia | Grace for a Gypsy says

    September 10, 2019 at 10:26 pm

    Love that rolling cart makeover!

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    • Chas says

      September 11, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you Sylvia

      Reply
  10. Marilyn Lesniak says

    September 11, 2019 at 3:03 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

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    • Chas says

      September 11, 2019 at 5:35 pm

      Thank you so much Marilyn, and I hope you are having a wonderful week.

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  11. Marilyn Lesniak says

    September 12, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

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    • Chas says

      September 12, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      Thank you so much Marilyn, I appreciate the wonderful party and support. Have a great week.

      Reply
  12. Debbie-Dabble says

    September 13, 2019 at 7:20 am

    Chas,
    Congrats!
    I chose this post as one of the features that I chose for Liberty for today’s Best Of The Weekend Link Party!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    • Chas says

      September 13, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      Thank you so very much for the feature Deb, I truly appreciate it. Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  13. Julie says

    September 15, 2019 at 7:03 am

    Wow, you’ve been busy! Some great ideas here.

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    • Chas says

      September 15, 2019 at 9:37 am

      Thank you Julie 🙂

      Reply

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