Well, I finally finished the mail organizer! Last week, I began painting it after my husband did the shop work.  Inspiration was a bit lacking at first. I had to watch a couple of videos to get me started, but I think it worked out fine in the end. This one by theartsherpa was so pretty that I had to copy it. One thing about me is that I love bright, vivid colors. So, I went for a sort of bold statement. After all, I will be seeing this every day and want it to be pleasing.

After finishing the floral parts, I began painting the outside of the organizer. Since the sides are symmetrical, I thought it would be wise for me to keep it simple. When I was a kid, my grandpa got a shelf for me that had been painted in a similar style. I know he really liked it and joked that he was the artist. So, in a way, this reminds me of him.

Finished Mail Organizer

Once I finished the faces, I painted the edges a cheery pink color. Then I added little flowers on the side edges in a darker pink. After painting, my husband took it in the garage and used wood glue to lock everything in place. Once the organizer is through drying, I will put it on top of my counter. Hopefully, my three cats will leave it alone once it is in use. They really enjoy sniffing, chewing, and batting at things so it will be interesting to see how they handle the new item.