3.04.2010

Emma's Dresser

I finished Emma's dresser!

Here is the before...



She asked for a blue dresser. I picked up some oops paint from Lowes, thinking it was the blue that I wanted. Well, it ended up being pretty bright.


However, as I started distressing, I noticed the paint was turning a beachy-green as I rubbed the sandpaper on it.


I decided I liked the brighter blue/beachy green/white primer look with the natural wood showing through...



I think the antiqued brass handles added the perfect touch with the distressed paint!



I am linking up again this week:

16 comments:

  1. The blue is super fun & reminds me of Nags Head : Love it.

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  2. Nice job! Did you have to prime it first, or did you just paint over the wood?

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  3. Thanks, ladies! Yes, Amie, I sanded and primed it!

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  4. Turned out great! Love the color of blue you picked.

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  5. Wow, that's great...a little paint and it looks new again!

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  6. This is just the inspiration I needed! I'm painting a blue dresser this weekend that is very similar to Emma's. I've been worried about how blue would look, but not anymore! Great job!

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  7. That's a great color! Not an oops color at all!

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  8. I love, love, love the color and you did an excellent job on your technique. I post alot of dressers on my painting blog. Stop by and see me sometime! Jennifer

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  9. That colour is really beautiful and the finished dresser is gorgeous. You must be so thrilled with these results!

    Best wishes and happy week,
    Natasha.

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  10. Ahhhhh...luv the color that you used...so PRETTY! Hope you have a FUN Monday:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  11. Nice job, the dresser looks fantastic!

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  12. So pretty! Nice job on the dresser.

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  13. I really like the color and wouldn't change a thing. An oops turns into your score! Great job!

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  14. The color and the distressing is great! Emma's dresser looks fabulous. Thanks for the tutorial!

    Cheers!
    Tina

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  15. Great job! Love the color!

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