Thursday, May 17, 2012

Dresser Redo

I have been wanting to get a dresser for the baby's room for a while now, but I just couldn't find one that was the right dimensions for her room. Then I came across this little guy at a thrift store the other day.



It wasn't exactly a beauty to start with but I saw potential.
So, First step : Sand it down. Just enough to get the finish off so the paint will stick.

Next : Paint! Brynt is the one who chose this wild green, but the rest her furniture is very colorful as well so it works. It took about 3 coats for it to really be covered.

For the drawers I had decided that I wanted to cover them in different colored fabrics. 
I found squares of fabric at the store meant for quilting that worked great. I made sure to Iron them first.

Then I removed the handles and applied Mod Podge to the drawer face.
 I then smoothed out the fabric onto the drawer, and covered with more Mod Podge.
To finish it off I trimmed the excess fabric, painted and re-atatched the handles and it was ready to go!
And I love it! It goes great in her colorful and crazy room :)


2 comments:

  1. So cute Alix! I love your crafty-ness :)

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    1. Thanks!! I have so much fun :) we should craft together sometime and you can teach me your amazing coupon skills!

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