Okay, there's really no "tale"...just a before and after...and a pic of my cute little Care Bear.
This is how the $2 dresser began. It was haunted by mouse poop and spider webs. I was so anxious to get started, I took all of the drawers out and then realized I needed a picture.
I just decided I am done with painting with a brush. It takes too long and is really just a hassle. I'm not sure why I ever strayed from my beloved spray paint. This whole project took less than 2 cans of Krylon satin black.
Here is my new absolute favorite product. It just finishes things off perfectly and I love how it brings out the distressed areas. LOVE it! You hardly have to use any so this bottle will last a long time.
...after distressing and applying poly
Here it is...right when you walk in my front door.Not bad for only $2 at a garage sale and about $5 for paint and poly.
Plus my mom bought it at the garage sale so I didn't even spend the $2.
Maybe I'll pay her $2.
I'm loving the added storage. (Nate says I can hoard more things now.)
This could be my best distressing ever.
Did I mention I love it?
Care Bear countdown 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...The End.
16 witty remarks:
Awesome job. The Care Bear isn't too bad, either. : )
That looks great. Can't go wrong with black. I love the distressing. Your daughter is suuuuuper cute. I love care bears.
Very cute! I love that wipe on poly stuff. You did a fabulous job!
XOXO
Jen
looks awesome!
So cute!!!
The dresser is nice, also...
Seriously, you did a great job!
Some say "hoard" I say collect treasures! Very cute re-do!
great job - looks like a much more expensive piece I saw at the furniture store not long ago!
I LIKE IT! Thumbs up to spray paint! I love that too!
Great job.
Lisa
WOW, incredible! i am currently in the process of staining not one, but TWO dressers and it's becoming quite a hassle! i agree, why did i ever stray from the spray paint i have grown to know and love? :) oh well, hopefully my project will turn out as awesome as yours! and i need to get wipe-on poly....
i love it too! great job.
That looks great! Not too shabby for $7 well, maybe it is shabby...you know what I mean! : ) Love the bright colors you've used!
I love the distressing and that red rack on top of it! Care bear is adorable too. :)
The dresser looks great - and the distressing is perfect!
Chelsea
Wow! The dresser looks fabulous. Only $2? Nice. You did a great job with the distressing!
Thanks for stopping by Jen and Juice and commenting on my PB Pin board! Your dresser turned out fabo! I'll have to get some rub on poly and give it a whirl. Your "about me" is so funny! I can def. relate!
Isn't it funny how we come upon someones blog through 500 other blogs that we happened to pass threw.
I really really really, did I say really, love your dresser and how you distressed it. Maybe if I find one like this I'll come back and ask you for step by step instructions!!
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