My sons' dresser got a little makeover this weekend.
Here's what it looked like before. I liked the existing color but it just needed a little something.
I wanted to add some number detail similar to what I found in an old Anthro catalog.
I used some letter stencils from my scrapbooking stash for the "st" etc. I used my homemade number stencils from this project but then realized the numbers were too small and getting lost in the whole look. I needed them bigger but was feeling too lazy to have to go make new ones.
I decided to just freehand some larger numbers in pencil first, then filled it in with black acrylic and a small paintbrush.
Once I got everything painted, I made sure it was completely dry and then went over everything with fine sandpaper.
The sanding gave it an aged feel and helped to conceal the boo boos I made when painting.
A little bit of paint and an hour's worth of time really added a lot of character to a room that just needed a litttle "something".
What a great update to the dresser! I think it needed that last little touch with the numbers!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I like the rustic look that the sandpapering did! Looks 'lovely' to me!
ReplyDeleteYep...that's cuteness right there. Good on ya!
ReplyDeleteI love it! You took a plain dresser and turned it into something very special. It would be perfect for my son. When he tells me he has no clean socks, I could say, "Yes you do. Go look in drawer No. 1.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great extra touch to an already cute dresser. Good job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea! I love numbers.
ReplyDeleteThis was a wonderful update. So simplebut what a difference!
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I love the update! I actually have a small nightstand that I have the exact same plans to update that way with. Nice to see it worked out so well!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
looks great! it's funny because i saw the thumbnail and wondered if it was anthro inspired! i love that anthro dresser, too. :)
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This is adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! If you get a chance, I'd love for you to link to this on Not "Baaad" Sundays with LambAround :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! The numbers just totally changed the look. :)
ReplyDeleteLovin' those numbers!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteThe numbers turned out fantastic
Jenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
VERY cool. :) What a difference just those bit of graphics made. You certainly got the swing of the numbers thing!
ReplyDeleteDonna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
Love the numbers! They make a quick and easy difference!
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