I found this awesome MCM side table/dresser on the side of the road.
My eyes almost popped out of my head when I saw it. It was sitting there all alone... It was begging me to put it in my car to bring home!!
I had just picked up my little one from Pre-K, and I asked her "do you think I should stop and pick it up?". Of course her response was "yes of course mommy...well if it is free".
All the way home (the full 5 minute drive) she was so excited repeating "Mommy you got a really great piece of furniture, yay mommy, way to go mommy"...
As soon as I got home I wanted to start painting it. I knew exactly what I wanted to do.
I ended up needing to take my father to the doctor on Thursday, and then again on Friday morning. But, when we got home on Friday, with my dunkin donuts coffee (because I so needed it), I started on my transformation!!
Adding the first details -
First thing I did was use my Silhouette Cameo to cut out Subway Art Stencil. I have been dying to make something over using subway art. I just love it, and feel this was the absolute perfect piece.
I then painted the drawers with Americana Decor Primitive for the reverse stencil effect.
While the paint dried on the drawers, I painted the entire dresser in Maison Blanche Wrought Iron.
Using transfer paper I added the subway art to the drawers.
I then painted over the top of the stencil with the Maison Blanche Wrought Iron.
Prior to going over it in the Wrought Iron, I went over lightly with the Primitive. This helps to have cleaner lines when you remove the stencil.
Once dry I peeled of the stencil!
It looks pretty darn awesome if I say so myself....
But...
I wasn't done just yet...
It needed just one more added touch -
I decoupaged (free) NYC Subway maps to line the inside of the drawers...
I gave it a nice wax, and one coat of wipe on poly...to seal it!
It needed to show the maps of the art on the front... I think it is now complete!
Someone else's trash, will now become someone else's treasure!!
I seriously still can't believe I scored this sweet thang... It was in perfect shape, just needed a little love & it was good to go.
Until next time
Much love, peace & happiness
~Lynn
Great piece Lynn! and I love that you have your own cheering section!!
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Thank you Cheryl!! I love that I have my own little section as well...helps push me along :)
DeleteThat looks great! and I hope your father is ok and feeling better :-)
ReplyDeleteLove it.
ReplyDeleteThe maps are the perfect finishing touch.
This is so awesome! I am so glad I found your blog! Are you in the blogger group on FB? Do you have a FB page I can follow? I don't want to miss your next creation! -M
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I've learned a few things thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteHow perfect! Makes me wish people around here put free furniture out on the curb :)
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable! Thanks for linking with HSH!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love it. Subway Art looks perfect and what a great idea with map liners! Pinning:)
ReplyDeleteI do hope you will share it with my Big Autumn Bash Link Party!
http://milaslittlethings.com/2014/10/big-autumn-bash-the-link-party.html
xx
Mila
milawayable@gmail.com
I can't even begin to tell you how much I LOVE THIS DRESSER MAKE-OVER! I love NYC! Coming to you from Treasure Box Tuesday! Pinned and Stumbled!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ronda!!
DeleteThis is so awesome...JUST LOVE IT !!
ReplyDeleteI have a piece that I want to do this on...I don't have a cutter thingy that you have to make stencils but am wondering if I can BUY large stencils and use your method of doing it all..? Wonder where I might find the large letter stencils?
I am pinning....:)
Really, really cool! Love the touch with the drawers lined with maps!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cher-Ann!!
DeleteHi Lynn. Over the weekend my son's girlfriend and I were admiring your subway dresser and pinned it. She brought over a very similar dresser for me to do a makeover and we were gathering inspiration for her design plan. Love what you did with yours!
ReplyDeleteMarie@The Interior Frugalista
Oh Marie thank you! I am happy you guys liked it. It was a fun one to do and I am loving that it is such a hit!
Deletethe maps are the perfect finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteThank you....I thought so as well!
DeleteHello cute lady! This looks so cool. Pinned. We couldn't think of anyone better to party with. We hope to see you tomorrow at 7 pm.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls
What a fun makeover! Found you on the Natasha in Oz Link up =)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kyla!!
DeleteGreat idea! I love train related things.. Thanks for linking up to Think & Make Thursday. I'll be featuring it on Petitemodernlife.com !
ReplyDeleteAww thank you!! Glad you liked it!!
DeleteOh I just LOVE this piece! The graphics are gorgeous, but then you went and added the map liners too... gah! Super cool!
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