Sports Themed Drawer Pulls

We all like that taylored look that comes from having the little touches "just right" in a room. In a child's room for example, detailed drawer pulls really make the dresser or desk look fancier, and personalized to their taste (the great thing? you can change them out easily when tastes change!). You can also

These particular knobs to the left are from Pier One Kids. They run $5 for a set of two and the cost for these doesn't even cover shipping. After those costs we're talking a minimum of $10-12 (depending on shipping costs) for two drawer pulls! For a set of six, which is the MINIMUM you would need for a standard dresser, you'll be paying around $22.

at VanDykes.com you can get the same knob for 49-cents a piece if you buy 10 of them. If you want to buy less than that, they're still a steal at 59-cents each ($3.54 for 6) http://www.vandykes.com/product/02221919/ - STILL - i would reccommend going to your local hardware store like Home Depot or Lowes so that you dont have to pay for shipping ($6.50 from VanDykes.com!)

Next, pick up a small 2oz bottle of acrylic craft paint from your local craft shop and a black sharpie marker. Together this should cost you no more than $3 and will be more than enough for this project (and plenty to use later on other projects to save more money!).

You'll need to pick up a pack of screws (measure the width of the front panel of the drawer you are adhering the pulls to, and buy a screw that is approximately 1/2" longer than that width). This should be around 50-cents for a packet that will work for this project.

Once you have your supplies, you'll need to coat the wooden pulls with the paint you purchased. Make sure to do a second coat to get a really crisp look! After it has dried, use your sharpie marker to draw designs on the drawer pulls to fit the "ball" you are wanting to mimic. Once you've completed this step, place the drawer pull on the outside of the drawer, over the drilled hole, and then place the screw through the back of the drawer, and screw into place until the pull stops turning and is flush with the drawer face. Repeat with other pulls and vuah-lah! You now have a tailored decor for any little boys room or any sports enthusiast.

At a cost of just over $7 for 6 pulls, you more than beat Pier One Kids at their price of $22!