A family dinner kept me from finishing my project yesterday.
**Btw–as I told my sassy nephew about my [satanic] red squirrel issues—5 down, at this latest count!— he went for a drink and came back with THIS. Told ya’ he was sassy!
Anyway, as soon as it got a little warmer out this morning, I headed out to finish the bottom section of my craig’s list dresser project!
Just to recap~~
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I cut the dresser into 2 sections and the bottom section is becoming this bench
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I cleaned it, repaired it, then primed it–
I needed to neutralize that awful, glossy, chocolatey brown to figure out a direction for this piece. Now, ordinarily, I would agree that—
—but not in a dresser, please!
I primed it white, thought about WHO this bench might be purchased or used for–and decided to go really girly-girl!
I dry-brushed an old muddy pink I concocted for a previous project, then dry-brushed white back over the top so you can see layers of color looking at it. And I didn’t have to distress it to get the layering effect! It reads really soft. I did, at the end, give a light sanding to distress a few edges!
You can also see in the pictures that I built up the sides and back with some plywood since this “dresser” will have to bear weight now as a bench.
Here it is propped together after the muddy pink dry-brushing. Yeah, needs to be more on the “white side.” OH! I forgot to show you that I padded and upholstered the top/seat from an old pillow sham!
And now after some more white dry-brushing.
I seal-coated all the parts, and added the authentic leaded glass handles—except, dang it! I over-tightened one side and cracked the leaded glass. Thank goodness I had found 3 handles!
Did I mention that I painted and wallpapered the drawer–?
And the final touches—some lace skirting!
I was still in the sewing spirit!
And, I said I decided to go Girly-Girl!
**But I have to ask—is my project “half” done, or,
because it’s the bottom third of the dresser, is my project only 1/3 done—?? ; D
Catherine
**Hey, don’t forget that I’ve done this before~~~The Former Dresser!
I’m sharing this re-invention with these FABulous linky parties!
Oh my goodness – this is the most adorable little bench I’ve ever seen!
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Oh So Pretty, Very Very Pretty!!!
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Wow, so very pretty! You gots talent, girlie! 🙂
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Oh. I think this little project is done well!
I can’t believe it looks so darling? What a great idea. I have to remember to come back here and see what else you do with the dresser.
Pat
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Oh–that is just adorable! Love the ruffled lace added to the bottom. It is so feminine and pretty!
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Sweet. You are a genius.
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What a lovely idea!
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Very pretty and a wonderful job you did. I would have never thought of doing that. take care, Darlene
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ADORABLE! LOVE it!
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just LOVE 🙂 you have done a great job…..
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Håkan ( The Roseman)
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So fun and frilly! I have a couple little girls who would adore it.
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That bench is so pretty! I’m loving the color and the skirt.
rita
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How yummy!
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What a beautiful job with the color and lace!! Very creative!
Shirley
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Better than chocolate! Wonderful. I’m pinning it.
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Love the bench, it’s color an the fabrics and lace you used. If I were a little girl I sure would want it. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
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Oh Catherine what a beautiful job! I love the lace. So pretty. We’ve been missing you at Transformed Tuesday. Would love for you to come by and link up this beauty. Hugs, Peggy http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.com
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Ohhh Catherine, I LOVE this pretty pink bench!
way to go,
gail
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Thanks Gail–but you’re the Queen of benches!
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I just GOTTA ask. Have you ever just painted a piece of furniture and left it to it’s original purpose?! Haha. LOVE what you do. I need to go look at some dressers in a new light… not that I’ll be brave enough to pull of a “Freddy and Petunia”….. 🙂
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Kammy–you are so funny, and thanks!
And, I have to admit–I don’t just paint furniture very often.
My mind goes in so many directions with ideas and possibilities,
and THEN I think about paint! ; D
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pull *off*
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adorable!!!! i love it! i have been wanting to make a bench from a dresser if i find the right one- this looks amazing!
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This is SO not my style but what you did is pure genius! Really impressive job.
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Sooo cute!!
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You are absolutely amazing ( so is that bench ) !!!
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What a totally cool idea to rework a dresser into a bench–so creative! I love it–love the pretty fabric on the top and the paint colors you used and the fun little skirt on the bottom of it–well done!
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What a fabulous transformation! Thanx for sharing at THT!
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Catherine,
I just love it when you link up with air your laundry friday. Another beautiful transformation. I’ll be featuring tonight. love, jami
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oh my gosh, I’m in LOVE!!! how adorable, love the pink and lace, flirty skirt!!
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This seat/dresser is beyond gorgeous. You are my inspiration! How did you EVER think of it…???
hugs x
Crystelle
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Very pretty! Thanks for linking up to Its a Party!
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I love your bench so pretty. I’m featuring you tonight at Transformed Tuesday. Hugs, Peggy
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Found this on Pinterest, what a beautiful bench! I love your work and can’t wait to spend time looking at all your projects and get some great ideas! Truly an inspiration!
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