Monday, September 9, 2013

Small Navy Dresser

Good afternoon everyone!  I hope that you all had a fabulous weekend.  We had an extremely lazy one.  On Saturday, I took a shower and got back into my PJ's.  It was just what I needed to get ready for the busy week we have ahead of us!

I bought this little dresser at a local thrift store.  I love small dressers.  They are by far my favorite thing to work on.  This little guy didn't have much detail.  I thought he would be cute for a little boy's room. 

Here is the before.



And the after.




I gave it two coats of homemade chalk paint in a blue that I had on hand.  It was an oops sample from Lowes.  I added the stars to give it a little punch.  There are absolutely no details on this dresser, so it needed a little something.  Then I put a black glaze on it, and sanded it down with a 320 grit sandpaper.











This little dresser was fun to do.  It was kind of out of my comfort zone.  I think sometimes it's good to try new things. 

XOXO
Wendy
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10 comments:

  1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsSeptember 9, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    I think it looks great! I love little dressers too. And navy is always the best color. Fantastic job.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    This turned out great! It's not a piece I would have considered before but I would snatch it up now!

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  3. Christy JamesSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Wendy, you really gave this plain old dresser a new life! Found you at Kammy's Korner. If you have a minute, I'd love for you to share this at our Get Your DIY on Fall Link Party. This week's theme is blue! Perfect! :)

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  4. Christy JamesSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    A link would help: http://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/get-your-diy-on-fall-party-challenge-week-1/
    Hope to see you there! XO

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  5. Mandy HankSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Wendy I love the stars you added! It's perfect! Thank you so much for linking up to our Get Your DIY On Challenge this week. Next week is Fall Themed Wreaths, I hope you'll make it back and share with us! Have a great week!

    Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog

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  6. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    This looks amazing! You did such a great job! I found you on Miss. Mustard Seed! If you like to link up come over to Craft Frenzy Friday at www.craftdictator.com!

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  7. Simply SimplisticatedSeptember 15, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    This is really Fabulous! Love the color as well as the stars just makes it POP!!

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  8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.September 15, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Really cute - love the blue and the stars!

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  9. micheleSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    haven't seen anything like this with the stars--it's awesome. this is my favorite blog party to visit. omg the power of paint and its ability to charm! bravo to you!

    hope you can hop over when you have a chance to read my interview with a hero of mine, rachel ashwell.http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2013/09/couture-prairie-interview-with-rachel.html

    smiles.

    michele

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  10. Kim's ConfectionsSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Adorable. What tupe of glaze did you use, if you don't mind me asking. I'm painting a cabinet navy right now and am tossed between a dark glaze or a whitish wax?

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