Making A Fantasy Inspired Cabinet Thrift Flip (Surprise Interior!) | It’s Magical!

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In this EPIC diy diary, I thrift-flip a large paper cabinet into a beautiful fantasy inspired piece for my office space. While I set out to make something more modern, my nerdy inside guided my creativity to turn this into something far more magical and far more fantasy inspired - I am obsessed with it.
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00:00 - 01:11 - Intro
1:08 - 2:38 - Let’s go to the beach!
1:21 - 2:57 - Meet the Cabinet
2:58 - 4:19 - Sketchup
4:22 - 5:56 - Take Apart Cabinet
5:57 - 6:48 - Sanding + Staining
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9:44 - 10:26 - Home Depot Hardware Pick Up
10:27 - 11:06 - Aluminum Star
11:07 - 12:49 - Testing Spray Paints
12:50 - 13:00 - DIY Mercury Glass Effect
13:01 - 14:03 - Painting the Interior
14:04 - 14:45 - Adding Hardware
14:46 - 15:31 - Add brass detailing/ Attach star
15:32 - 16:49 - Adding Final Details
17:20 - 19:32 - THE REVEAL!
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[@jnbeneski]

This may be an odd comment but it occurred to me today that it's actually a lovely thing the way certain DIY decisions of Dani's have been more controversial lately. Like I would never cover up the natural wood with a pink like that, but she loves it ☺️ I think it really shows how her work is evolving to be deeply authentic to her and she is finding that KZbin vs real life balance that's so critical for sustainable creativity. So congratulations Dani on further evolving your fabulous voice and style 😄 this corner of the internet is lucky to have you 🎉

[@mattikarosenthal3298]

I couldn’t have said it better, excellent comment.

[@sazennonumber]

That is so funny, I love that pink! We definitely all have different taste, but we all love her DIYs. :)

[@kateapple1]

See now this is a genuine comment and not someone comment farming

[@pamstrunk5264]

Amen! Couldn't agree more! I love that color!

[@bleugaze]

I had a moment with that too. You just have to remind yourself it is someone else's project and give it a chance until the end. She's done so many natural wood projects its not like she's missing anything

[@k.i-e]

"Please don't unsubscribe" No way! I'm here for all the craziness, I want MORE! GO Danie, again you made my Saturday!

[@Minxable24]

Love it. I would have added tiny golden nails in the star instead of just glue, though.

[@susanprendergast7384]

Thinking the same! I have teeny copper nails!

[@sashac7002]

I look forward to this every Saturday morning.

[@lisaschreiber2893]

lol me too!! its like cartoons and cereal when i was a kid but now coffee and danie

[@chelsoinked]

Sameeee. First thing I do in the morning is to watch her videos.

[@diyhuntress]

This cabinet is PURE MAGIC and I’m here for ittt! 🤩

[@irinayonova5841]

Also the black T-shirt with Gothic white letters, I hope Danie will reveal where she got it from....As Spanish say: "Aaaaay".

[@kirstinedybergalbrektsen4802]

I was hearing cat-nip the whole time😭😭

[@philkerr6860]

"Editor roll the tape, boop"! These words make my heart sing! 😁❤

[@julesoyler4306]

Exactly!

[@mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb]

Adding the stardust was genius! Takes it up a huge level. Yes, the Harry Potter vibe is strong with this one.

[@mellissarondinelli9682]

It def looks like it would be in an office in Harry Potter. My niece is about to go to Harry Potter camp. She's 11 and just read all the books this year for the first time and ended up with the most reading points at her school. Next Lord of the Rings.

[@DIYDanie]

I feel like it could live in Dumbledore's office for sure! I just love it!

[@Murph-a-lerf]

Mellissa - if she likes Harry Potter, I'd recommend everything by Tamora Pierce! :) Strong female leads for the win!

[@lindseywalsh]

My 12 year old daughter who adores Harry Potter moved on to the Percy Jackson series next. Similar magical feel and adventure.

[@kebert2thumbsup]

All the books at once! Kids today will never know the pain and anticipation of having to wait YEARS for the next Harry Potter book!

[@veronikaruss9931]

can you imagine coming back from the camp to see your old cabinet transformed like this? that would be some major aunt points!

[@robsgirl7778]

That star on the front is giving me major 50's vibes and I love it

[@misshauntcouture]

Same. I love it

[@erinmoore9681]

I yeeped at the 50’s modern direction the star took it, but keeping the hand carved scroll work made it feel sort of craftsman style and the curved legs sort of gave it an Art Deco accent. But yeah the star motif dominated. Love!

[@fthurman]

@@erinmoore9681 that star motif is super common in art deco as well. It totally gave me 20s/very early 30s vibes.

[@sshh_itsaxis]

It looks like a magician's box/trunk in the best possible way!

[@madzabinga8382]

Expecting a Boggart to come flying out at any moment. I think you nailed it. So fun, and unique!

[@marvymaxee]

I would never have seen that cabinet the way you did. That’s why you’re the DIY Queen!! Beautiful!

[@mimijohnson7714]

Creative doesn’t adequately describe this piece. It’s just so you Danie! It’s got a very old school Hollywood 1930ish vibe. Perfect for your office, the interior drawers and shelves are fantastic, you did a great job!

[@susanprendergast7384]

Yes! Hollywood regency!

[@karenjohnson4433]

That’s what I thought on the 1930’s vibe, it has a very Asian feel to it! Karen Florida

[@erinmoore9681]

I just love the 1920’s Art Deco nod with this perfectly cut star. It’s giving me Jetson’s vibes at the risk of dating myself. Just delightful. Very Hollywood glam, meets adolescent magician for sure.

[@stellamantikou4978]

I still cannot understand why she hasn't at least a million subs! My initial thought when I saw the thumbnail was the dark academia style she has in her guest bedroom.. it is a very magical piece though and can fit in an office setting for sure!

[@sashac7002]

What would you have done differently? I love the magical celestial detail! Edit to say the editing and music today was *chef's kiss*

[@karenjohnson4433]

No kidding on the music. I’m so sick of whistling drum beat music in the background of so many videos. Nice to hear orchestra type music. At least I didn’t have to mute it. Teehee

[@TheGenflute]

Normally, I would bristle at covering beautiful wood, and there is some fun texture going on on the front of that thing, but that STAR IS BOMB! And it feels appropriate to the era of the piece, so good work!! 🤩❤💕

[@audreyarsenault]

I'm so happy to see you incorporate more metal into your projects these past few videos! I am a jeweller/metal artist and work with mainly silver, brass and copper. You bringing metal into your home decor is so fun to see for me! I am inspired :)

[@sandrarobinson830]

I dont have a creative bone in my body so I live vicariously through you lol. Best channel on the internet and a great way to start a Saturday

[@maryosullivan2515]

Would love this with the white tree of Gondor 😁 love it with the star.🥰

[@sabriciastrandhagen7099]

Danie you never cease to amaze me on what you can do! The cabinet is absolutely beautiful in the pop of color inside really made this piece.

[@haifaabdullah5062]

I don't really like this piece but I know a lot of people do. I really love your creativity and the way you let your thought process takes you to magical places and create fun stuff. 🥰✨

[@asiashar9076]

Omg the reveal montage and music and the cabinet itself 😲🤯🧙 perfection 👌

[@treeefrog]

Excuse me, I’m now off to find something to turn into a magical cabinet because I absolutely must have one of my own 😍😍😍

[@pobie1162]

I wish Danie did consignment work like this because I would LOVE this in my home. I have very little DIY skill which is why I love watching her “create” wonderful things.

[@cerwelt]

We would never unsubscribe because of your dancing or puntastic sense of humor. The cabinet is lovely.

[@eveybadwolf]

I love this so much. I'm going for a Hogwarts-alumni-from-the-20's/dark academia look in our living room and something like this is PERFECT.

[@annaanna6411]

I love this so much. It totally looks like it could be an antique magician's trunk. (Even that pink inside is kinda fitting) Houdini would approve.

[@Aiko2-26-9]

The cabinet is wonderful. I love that one of the drawers is labeled "wands". Like she has so many she needs a drawer for them.

[@julesoyler4306]

And she's dancing and singing about doing a test! She brings me joy!!

[@OspreySoul]

Hm, I think this is the first project I'm not feeling. I love the stars and the dry brushing on the details, but I feel like the whole piece was flattened by the black stain and the interior color. I applaud you for taking chances and trying different approaches, though!

[@tracygarrett3952]

Agreed. Not everything needs to be matte black. I think it relies too heavily on magic and also skews a bit young.

[@lexymcavinchey7147]

The music today made me feel like I was in a Game of Thrones/Stranger Things fantasy video game. And I LOVED that the subscribe button came up when you were at your weirdest, Danie. That should happen in every video. It's why we're all here in this corner of the internet.

[@bananainpjs]

The exiting and music in this episode were delightful!

[@denisepaul7274]

Danie’s Magical Mystery Tour is waiting to take you away, waiting to take you away! Roll up. She’s got everything you need. Satisfaction guaranteed! Roll up for the Mystery Tour. Danie’s coming to take you away!!!

[@kristenjensen7264]

And the music and editing on the reveal is AWESOME!

[@jane.c.c]

Congratulations on saving a piece of furniture in a beautifully magical way!

[@judyshort38]

This cabinet is a work of art. Great job, Danie!

[@breakfastsewingclub1170]

My son gets so excited when you upload. He is 8 and we watch you while my husband puts the 3 year old to bed. He has said before "Oh is there a new video of the really smart girl who makes cool stuff on tonight!!"

[@angeladroesbeke415]

You are my beautiful, bubbly, sunny and magical fairy and I just so love what you do, who you are and how you express your creativity. I often think that we are asked to fit in boxes and all do the same, look alike and have the same interiors and prints on the wall… you have shown us that we are all special and we should express all our craziness and uniqueness without minding if it fits to standards or not. Thank you Danie! And a simple « thank you » is actually nothing in comparison to all you have given to us all! May the force always be with you!

[@katelynnnguyen8787]

Those glitters on the black make it look like that big star is burning off its hydrogen and helium. Beautiful!

[@NitrosMom074]

And Danie hits another one out of the park!!!! This one is a grand slam!

[@vintagecameragirl]

I'm so glad you decided to elevate this piece and give it back some of its original charm as its probably from the 1930s

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

You’re editor did an amazing job!!! Love that cabinet.

[@pattymcshannock770]

You are a real character, and I love all of your videos. I can’t believe that you don’t have your own show. Love it all!

[@Liza03V]

My lord this cabinet took a lift beyond imagination. Wowwwwwwww girl you have to have your line of furniture. Just think over it. You can create magic. Keep going. Wowwwwwww

[@therockinwomanify]

RADICALLY COOL!! A few years ago I found a curbside free cabinet. Took it home and redid the whole thing. I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do, sooooo, I just decided it would come to me in a dream, and it did. Because that's how I roll :) Did a lot of dry brushing with a multitude of colors, added gold leaf, cool glass knobs, aaaaannnnnddd, Bob's you uncle! It's one of my favorite pieces. Thank you Danie for always staying you and sharing your passion with us :) Peace out!

[@Messy_but_magical]

I was surprised when I found your channel. I don't see many diyers or home renovationists that speak my style. But hunny you scream it! You've given me a lot of inspiration for our 120 year old house we purchased over the pandemic. Thank you 😊

[@jesseniarafay]

LOVE this end result. Makes me want a whole room of custom magical furniture.

[@lisahook7978]

LOVE THIS! I wish you would have shown more of the fix on the front - it came out BEAUTIFULLY- the fixing of things that don't go perfectly is my favorite part of your videos. It happens to us all and that is where the tru magic lies. You are so very talented!

[@jennifergross3506]

You cannot even call that pink! That raspberry is so beautiful ☺️

[@Cestreparti]

We will not unsubscribe after seeing you dancing or screaming or just being crazy cuz that's the exact reason we subscribed to your channel 😚 You are a ray of sunshine 🌞🌞🌞

[@alicejump7245]

Words cannot describe how AMAZING this piece turned out! Your creative approach and processing combined with work knowledge while not easy, works! Blessed and safe days!

[@zephiel70]

Kenobi's big ole ears are the cutest

[@brbauerlotr]

Gives me a vintage circus vibe actually! And I'm loving it

[@deelirious]

I respect very much your vision and your creativity. I loved the original wood piece, the color, the warmth… I would have tried to preserve it but then again that was your vision and the results are lovely.

[@Thatsinteresting363]

Well that’s got “DIY Dani” written all over it! So magical ! Well done !!

[@UnclejHolio]

Danie gurl! You’ve totally outdone yourself on this flip! I love the star, the cherry color, the stain, and that you added the “brass” flecks onto the doors giving thee star more dimension! Just Wow! 😍😍

[@kathywalsh9312]

"Please don't unsubscribe" Danie you crack me up - I watch for the DIY & the comic relief!!!

[@suemacalpine7006]

This may be the best thrift flip ever! The only thing I would have done differently is left and polished the wood inside. But I am not as magical as you, so I totally get your choice!

[@kerrysmith973]

You are officially the DIY Queeeeeen!!!! Absolutely gorgeous as always!!! Love how you show that things don’t always go to plan but it can always be fixed. Chefs kiss needed here!!!

[@RobinGKT]

I love the color you painted on the inside. It adds character and something most people miss. I also love that you added the brass tone color to the edge pieces. Thanks for sharing.

[@re_animatedabby6791]

I'm living for your cabinet dance

[@lindab424]

Oh Dani, I LOVE that raspberry pink colour. It absolutely rocks with the black. I love how you do the star too. Well done you.

[@donnafranquemont4206]

Another well spent Saturday morning with Dani! And that cabinet!!! Love it! Want it!

[@Lastochka_Iuliia]

Amazing! You are the univers Danie! Love Love love!

[@myrtle1234]

Sick in bed with fever for a few days and got confused about which day of the week it was. Started looking for Danie’s video on Friday, believing that it was Saturday. Naturally, no video. In my fever addled state I began stressing over the absence of her video. Is something wrong with Danie? Is she sick? Technical issues? It took hours to realize my error. Anywhooo...thanks for coming through with another fab upflip, Ms. Danie.

[@DIYDanie]

Hope you feel better! Thanks for watching! Xx

[@topiatransformations2387]

Your editor was FEEEEELING the music on this one! Loved the choices. I was like, where are they going with it... then I realized, ahhhh stars, fantasy... Yup I'm here for it. Another win Danie!

[@ericaromeo6210]

Yes yes yes yes yes! This is the kind of inspirational material I truly need! I have an entire empty room set aside for my dark arts and crafts and it absolutely want you to continue making witchy items that I can covet!

[@annimackenzie]

I love it, I really feel the extra touch, with the splatters on the doors, finish it perfectly and make it truly magical. Also it helps us other diyers to show how to cope when something doesn't go to plan and how to fix and improve things xxx

[@terrioakley2250]

Dani you’ve done it again I love the cherry colour inside it’s so beautiful. I would never unsubscribe your crazy fun personality is exactly why I watch . You are a joy x

[@ErinH83]

Oh! It's beautiful. I think a fun painting on the inside of the doors would just up that magical experience.

[@kennaharrison603]

This cabinet is perfect love the addition of gold specks on the black!!!!

[@kacieruggieri4986]

If I would've done anything differently I would've used rub n buff on the stars! But, looks amazing! I love all your projects.

[@kristenjensen7264]

The Chinaberry is AMAZING!

[@sternentigerkatze]

What a gorgeous cabinet! It made me think of an old magician's prop storage it has such a magicky and antique vibe. I love it!

[@kayingthao5072]

You’re video gives me so much joy. I love whimsical stuff and you’re not afraid to do that !

[@pw4075]

Love this-the Chinaberry paint was to die for and your "Do-a-Test" dance --- sublime!!

[@christinacreatesau]

My fave is that Berry - loved the room Alexandra did in that color. Looks great Dani! Giggled at all the tins holding it down while glue set.

[@danielharmon15]

The cabinet also giving me old magician/illusionist vibes. Like a dove is going to pop out

[@mindi.m]

I love the features of this cabinet. What you did to embellish the ornamental woodwork was perfect! I love the end result, very cool, indeed!

[@angelgirl8544]

I might have added a few decorative brads around the legs of the star but, Danie, once again you are amazing. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

[@thistledewcreations]

I would use crystal knobs and some stick on jewels for added sparkle!

[@dhenukita]

That Game of Thrones/Pirates of the Caribbean-esque music at the end is just 😚💕 So yes, either of those worlds for me. This cabinet is marvelous. Also, the star (when it was being made) reminded me of the star on Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman tiara.

[@apinupaweek]

This looks like a magicians trunk. Someone is going to go into there, and then when your re open the doors they’ll be gone. Lol.

[@tracygarrett3952]

What she said.

[@tonyascott602]

Love the way the stars turned out!!

[@vanillaskye55]

I am obsessed 😍... when you did the cranberry color on the inside I was getting my teenager bedroom vibes because I had a hot pink and black room. But with the brass and the finishing touches it didn't end up feeling that way. It is magical and amazing 👏

[@aimeehodgin6359]

I am a thrifter. I love the vibrancy the raspberry color adds to your amazing redo on your cabinet! The star is awesome! 2 Thumbs up Danie!!! Happy Saturday!

[@MissBanks612]

this is a super cool looking piece. after you painted the inside i had a brief flashback of when you painted that cabinet and absolutely hated the color. I was holding my breath. so glad you loved it!

[@myxochi]

Wow! You never disappoint! I think that cabinet is an Art Deco piece from the ‘20s. Your added detail and colour makes her shine again. That is so lovely!! I wish I could imagine like you. 🎨Thank you for sharing. 😀

[@DIYDanie]

Thank you! It was so much fun to make!

[@barbiezwicker3227]

What a thrift lift indeed! Your creative mind blows me away, to take a blah cabinet and turn into such a stunning piece 🤯. Love love love that pink on the inside ❤️❤️❤️

[@lovefaith6285]

WOW!! That came out sooo cool!! My ideas wouldn't have been this bold and creative. This is just magical!! ✌🤓🐕🎆👏👏👏📐🛠🎶🎧👾🎮🖌🎨👽🖖💜

[@shelliew1123]

I love how this turned out! When you showed the inside colour it took me back to a small jewelry cabinet my mom had when I was a kid and how exciting it was when she opened it and took out the drawers. Same colours!

[@emilyb4865]

I love this one I think it's one of my favorite Thrift flips you've ever done

[@thebitchycrafter339]

That is amazing. It's perfect. I love it so much, I want it in my house.

[@carodeux]

Love love love! Love thé raspberry interior- love the star- love the speckled exterior- love the details. You keep getting better.

[@alyssataylor2338]

I’m now trying to think of something I can copy the star detail on in my own home. I LOVE this. I was unsure about the pink at first, but ended up loving it.

[@heyyheyypaula]

Oooh!! I love it! This is one of my favorites you've ever done!

[@lisaschreiber2893]

adulting… grabbing a coffee on saturday morning and watching diy danie 😁

[@kitrinnasabino1701]

Girl!!! Take a bow, outstanding job

[@vickinoeske1154]

Love this transformation💜💕 The interior color is like a fabulous tube of lipstick. The star is fab.

[@PheonixShadow]

The epic music during the Big Reveal just completed the entire video.

[@lisamartin704]

What a wonderfully witchy cabinet! On my goodness, I just love it.