Last week when I went to the auction, my husband was out of town, so I figured I would only get small pieces I could unload and carry myself. But then I saw a cute little dresser that I knew I could carry myself if I had to! So I bid on it, and won, and it came home with me for $30.
I loved its shape, size, and roomy drawers for such a petite piece. I also loved its original hardware. What I didn't love was the teddy bear decal and the dreary color. I was fairly certain that it was painted with lead paint because of the overall vibe of the dresser- feelin' circa 1950. So I sanded it lightly. The only place where I sanded heavier was where the decal was. I primed it with Kilz Clean Start, and then used Benjamin Moore's Spectra Blue in Aura satin (which is more like a semigloss). I then stenciled the two middle drawers with a stencil I found at the hob lobster.
I had seen this dresser that Nikki at
Kreative Knack had done and loved it! Thanks so much, Nikki, for the inspiration!
I used DecoArt Winter White for the stenciling. Then I gave it all a light distressing. Before I put the knobs back on, I scubbed them with very fine steel wool so get some rusty crud off and make them shine again. I am really happy with how it turned out!
I thought I would share this now, since tomorrow my brother and his girlfriend fly in from Los Angeles for a few days. Sawyer and Emmy are soooo excited to see Uncle Dana, and we are all looking forward to meeting his beautiful girlfriend we have heard so much about. I have a good feeling about this, and that's all I am saying.
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This is so cute! Much better without that little teddy bear! The stencil looks great!
Great job, Cassie!
oh my gosh Cassie!!! I love it!! I'm looking for the perfect stencil for the top of a coffee table and I may have to be on the lookout for that one at Hobby Lobby!
Love the color & the stencil! Have fun with your family visit!
makes my heart go pitter patter! I swear i bleed aqua! So glad you get to see your brother and finally meet his girlfriend!
Oh sweet! I just love cute this dressers and this one looks great with the stencil design. Nicely done! ... Enjoy your family time!
Wow...what a transformation! Love the color and the stencil!
very cute...great job! have fun visiting with your family :)
Beautiful, as always!! Enjoy your family time!
Super, DUPER cute!! I want to cry that I don't have a Hobby Lobby within 2 hours of me. Have fun with family!
Love it, the stencil and the color. You got a great bargain too. Have fun with your brother and his girlfriend!
That looks so great! I love it!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Love it! The color is beautiful and I adore that stencil. I didn't see it at Hobby Lobby the last time I was there. I am going to have to check for it because I NEED to use that somewhere :)
Well, if it were mine, I would have definitely kept that teddy bear! Hoot hoot, j/k! It looks so so pretty, you did a great job stenciling it. Oh, and tell your brother to marry that girl so you will be forced to come out to Cali :) Thx.
The hob lobster? You are hilarious!
I LOVE how this piece turned out. Great job Cassie!
Enjoy the time with your brother! I posted a desk that I used the same stencil on this week! Small blog world! :)
Love it! The stencil looks awesome! :)
What a little cutie! I love it! I think I want to try stenciling, is there anything huge and important to know beforehand?!
Julie ~
This turned out beautiful! I love the stenciled design and the detail of the top drawer. You just breathed new life into this piece! Enjoy the time with your family!
XO,
Michelle
I love this piece! You brought this one from drab to fab! Great job with the stenciling...you're a pro with that. Love the color, too. Have a wonderful visit with your brother and his girlfriend.
The dresser turned out beautiful!!! I love it. And my favorite color. The stenciling is such a pretty touch. Enjoy your time with your brother and his girlfriend. Sounds like she could become his fiancee'. How exciting! Love & blessings from NC!
Fantastic work1 I love the stencil. I need to try that on a piece soon. Have a fabulous time with your fam!
Jen
Looks fabulous! You certainly must have patience for the stencilling - I couldn't do it! Have a great time with your family :)
Awesome job. So worth your effort.
Ah! I love it! So much fun and so darn cute!!
Love this transformation....giving me new ideas!!
You're a D-I-Y Queen! Congrats on the makeover!
sooooooo cute!!!!! I'm obsessed with this!!
great find & great job on the makeover!
Great re-do! Are you going to 'do' anything with the top dresser drawer? That center area screams for something.....can't stop thinking about it. (Yep, I am a nut!) A word, name, or something.....still thinking.... Oh well, gotta get back to my own projects!!! Looks great!
ADORABLE!! I'm going to try stenciling and I love that you only applied on two drawers.
That is FABULOUS! You gave that little dresser so much pizazz! I love the stenciled drawers, and the color is great!
Love it!!!! I painted this pattern on an accent wall in my home a while back and have gotten tons of compliments. On your dresser, it is AMAZING!!!!!! <3
Love it!! looks great! I'm in love with patterns on furniture - glad I'm not the only one!!!
http://megschmitt-neveradullday.blogspot.com/
your dresser turned out beautiful. You must be so proud!
Super cute! I love how it turned out!
Oh, that bear is horrid!! I redid a side table last year and halfway through, had a thought about lead paint. Oops!
This dresser looks amazing, Cassie!
Hope you're having fun with your family.
Men and their boob infatuation! That was hilarious.
I love the color you used. I would love to get a stencil one day. I love their big wall ones.
Wow! I love it!!!
very cool. ;0)
Love the transformation! The stencil looks fabulous!
Great work! The design just on the two middle drawers helps make this piece stand out. I featured you today on my furniture round up :)
http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/04/furniture-favorites-roundup.html
Super cute! Would love for you to link this up :)
Lolly Jane
lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com
This turned out so cute! I love the pattern you used. I tried a pattern out on a tray I have at home and it was nearly the death of me! But it looks like you have way more patience than I do! I love it!
~Jessa
www.jessajill.blogspot.com
Putting you in the Spotlight girl!
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