Bold Green Dresser Makeover With Decoupage Drawers
by
Jennifer Allwood
(IC: blogger)
We just finished painting what may go down as one of my favorite furniture pieces of all time!!! Mr Magic, my better half, picked up this ornate buffet / Mediterranean dresser at a thrift store for me awhile back.
Here she is finished, but she didn't always look this magnificent.
She was a bit of a wreck in the beginning, with fading and chips and sticker residue on top. But I was obsessed with the curvy detail and the chunky handles and I couldn't wait to paint it.
I decided to go with an amazing, bold, green apple color. I had one of the girls who works with me stipple the first coat on the piece. (I have links to all these colors and products in a list for you on my full blog post at www.themagicbrushinc.com as well as a coupon code, so come on over! )
I decided I needed to have fun with the recessed drawers on the piece by decoupaging them. I was debating on these 2 patterned tissue paper (yes, the kind you put in a gift) and decided on the white and gold because the scroll-y nature of the paper went well with the architecture of the piece. If you are interested in seeing a video of my decoupage process, head over to the blog to watch that. I talk about sarcasm, performance anxiety and Eminem all in one video while painting. Classic.
I used Rub and Buff in "Gold Leaf" to add some gold to the old handles. See the difference in this top and bottom handle?
I loved the gold accents so much that then I rubbed some of the Rub and Buff over a lot of the details.
And there is she in all her glory!!! Seriously, my new favorite piece.
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Published March 13th, 2016 8:32 PM
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Are there wheels or feet under this beauty? She is truly amazing to look at. A wonderful project with good use of the old pulls being used. Love It?