Anotha' Stinkin' Breadbox?!?

Seriously?
Another bread box?
Yup. Its MINE this time though. . . Happy Mother's Day to ME :D

 

I really liked the way the other bread box went for my mom and I decided I was a little jealous. I found this one at the DI. . . it was marked $5.00 and I paid $6.00 for my mom's so I was already feeling better about the whole thing.

 

Uhh. . . yeah. . . THIS one needed a little more help though. .

 

I started taking it appart to sand and repaint but when I popped the the little plastic/glass window thing out, I just about lost my lunch. I actually took a pic of what was hiding around the creases but I've decided not to post it. . . .trust me. . . it was NASTY. I didn't even want to try and wash it. . . OH MY!!

 

I had some issues with the paint too. I didn't prime it (should have probably) and it took 4 coats to get the red so it was decent.

I liked the existing hardware so I washed them (BLEACH!!) really good and screwed them back in place.

 

My buddies up at Bennets Paint and Glass gave me a screamin' deal on a new piece of glass for my little goodie. They cut it right there in the shop and it seriously took all but 2 minutes. I ended up buying a glass cutter ($3.89) while I was there so I could attempt to slice my hand off doing it myself next time. ;)

Wanna know a tip? Dip your glass cutter in a little bit of motor oil and it will run across the glass easier and give you a better cut. (Bennets hooked me up with that little tidbit as well)

 

Don't mind the little finger prints on the glass. I should have cleaned it before I took the pic but I have a house full of kids and I'm sure it will be that way most of the time. Who has time to wipe everything down 50+ times a day?!?