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I managed to finish several pieces of furniture this week. This one has been my favorite this week.
This dresser started out white, with so many coats of paint it was difficult to open the drawers. I apparently missed the sound of the sander running. Before I knew it my husband had grabbed the sander, and it was too late for a true before shot. So the picture below is a half way photo.
The style of the dresser reminded me somewhat of a shipping crate, so I went with a Carte Postale theme. I added lettering, and beautiful French written postcard images from The Graphics Fairy. Images found here, here, here, and here.
A little more sanding and some coats of wipe on poly.
I am working on a transfer technique for painted wood, that is fairly foolproof. So far the one I used here has been the most promising. After I get the bugs worked out I will share it with you. As in all my tutorials I will share what works, and what doesn’t. Basically the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Linking to :
Sat Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Brag Monday @ The Graphics Fairy
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between naps on the porch
Have a Wonderful Day!
Sherrie
I had to pop back and see what the teaser was. Sherrie, You did a fantastic job. I LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool !!! I love it !
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait for you to share your transfer technique !
xoxo
Lori
Sherrie I can hardly wait for the tutorial to go with the dresser - the stamped postcard is amazing (well the whole dresser is amazing but the stamp really caught my interest).
ReplyDelete- Joy
YUM!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, I love how you just did alot of sanding a little poly and transfers and I too cannot wait for your tutorial. You are so kind to share you techniques with us all. I will be using your tutorial for something to put in my hall and am excited with eyes awaiting!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Oh my, what a lot of work you have done! You are so sweet to share these things with us, the good, the bad and the ugly! But what you have done is the good!
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with it Sherrie. It's beautiful.
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I love what you are doing in your bedroom. It is giving me a lot of inspiration to get at my painting projects for my home. I am waiting for the warm weather which has not really arrived as yet. The only place I have to paint and create is in our garage which is not heated. I am keeping an eye on your projects; thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKim
http://kim-lettersfromtheshore.blogspot.com/
That looks absolutely brilliant Sherrie! What a splendid idea to place those postcards on your dresser, LOVE it to pieces!
ReplyDeleteWOW!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!!!
You are so talented!!
That is wonderful! I love the theme. What a great inspiration piece. I am a new follower and invite you to visit my blog. So glad to find yours.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you distressed the dresser!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, love this piece! And those unique elements are really creative. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteDonna
Really love this! And your special touches of postcards are just ingenius...so unique and pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing.
~Pam
pamspaintparlor.typepad.com
Hi - visiting from Funky Junk. Love this! Can't wait to hear more re: the transfer technique. Oh, and I'm also a new twitter follower. thanks!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh my gosh this is so ADORABLE!!! Looking forward to hearing about your technique.
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! The postcard transfers make it so unique. Can't wait for you to share your technique! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous dresser! Can't wait for your tutorial.
ReplyDeleteJust became a follower, wandered over from Funky Junk, love your style can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteI'm back! I liked this so much I shared this on FJI Facebook for SNS 80. :)
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Donna
Your work impresses me so I became a follower. I just finished painting and posting on an eastlake style mirror frame that would have come off of a dresser in the same style as this dresser. Check it out on my blog...it's called Eastlake Surprise.
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeleteLove the postal transfers...and Graphics fairy!
Great blog!
xoxo~kathy @
sweet Up-North Mornings...
what a beautiful dresser. Love those antique postcards
ReplyDeleteIf I give you my address, you can mail this great looking piece to MY home!
ReplyDeleteCathy -- your newest follower via The Graphics Fairy
Absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDelete~Heidi
Love what you did with the dresser. The shabby chic feel to it is just great.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteKristy @ 4 the love of WOOD
hey dear friend, congrats on being featured on Brag Monday!!!! Love this piece!
ReplyDeleteI just popped over from GF to take a closer look. This is awesome I love the detail.and the finish.You inspire me.
ReplyDeletesooooo gorgeous! found you by way of The Graphics Fairy. I'm your newest follower. nice to meet you! )
ReplyDeleteI popped over from GF too. This piece is just beautiful and I love how you used the graphics. I'm very curious as to how you transferred the graphics on the piece....I'm now following along!
ReplyDeleteJane
Can't wait to see how you did it! Your hubby did a nice job sanding. I hopped over from The Graphics Fairy.
ReplyDeleteOMG - I LOVE your vintage dresser. Looking forward to your tutorial.
ReplyDeleteHow much is the dresser Sherrie?
ReplyDeleteSherrie, I love your dresser so much that I just did a post about it on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI came here via Donna @Funky Junk Interiors - just want to say that I LOVE how you finished this dresser. Fantastic!! I love anything French, old, junky/artsy furniture, and I also love old writing - you combined all three!! Beautiful.
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