When I first bought the dresser, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do with it..the idea came much later..I bought it from an estate sale, after seeing it’s picture on a Craigslist ad..I woke up at 5 am. and drove 70 miles, because I had to have it..Yes, I know, call me crazy..
It was structurally solid, but it needed a tone of repairs..all the bottom drawers had to be replaced because the wood was thin as a sheet of paper..it also had numerous layers of paint and lacquer..
I stripped the top to reveal the gorgeous and very heavy solid wood underneath..The top was stained with Minwax in Dark Walnut color..
Finding the knobs were an adventure, I’ve initially saw some at Hobby Lobby but when you need them you can never find them..so then I happen to find this gorgeous knobs in sale at Anthropologie..Clear is the way to go with the knobs, because I didnt want to distract the attention from the flag..
Once the flag was painted and dried, I sanded the edges to give it a worn look and antiqued it.
I used Fiddes wax in Light and Rugged brown, to create the antique, worn finish..
Anyway, I’m only showing tight shots of this dresser, but more details and tutorials will come down the road and I’ll let you know where you can find them.
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What a gorgeous dresser – I would drive, too! It looks great – all the lines are so clean and so color so vivid. It is perfection!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Looks awesome! You did a great job and I love the worn look.
xoxo,
Melissa
What a beautiful job you did!!! Love it
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amazing! love the worn look – adds that extra wow
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Love it!!
Thank you Stacey! It was love at first sight, and I am so glad I drove all those miles.
Thank you so much Melissa!
Thank you! I will follow back for sure! I love your work!
Thank you!
Thank you!
You couldn't have picked a better way to paint that dresser! It looks AMAZING! Great job
Wow, it looks absolutely stunning!!!
You did an amazing job!
Hope you have a beautiful weekend.
Sincerely,
Melinda
This is so cool! You did an amazing job! I'm a new follower. Can't wait to see some other projects!
I've been wanting to do a union jack on something and this is inspiring! I would love for you to link it up at my party at … http://www.doodlesandstitches.com/2012/06/another-fab-friday-thank-you-to.html
It's really amazing. I just think my math skills aren't up to the challenge and mine would turn out lop-sided or something. Very cool!
Thanks for sharing.
I also posted my Union Jack stuff (a whole bunch) tonight at Miss Mustard Seed, so I decided the theme of my blog-hopping would be the Union Jack. Your chest is to die for. The glass knobs are perfect. I even think that the shape of the chest was just right for the flag design. I am your newest Linky follower.
Distressed Donna Down Home
I love it! It is just perfect and lovely! Union Jacks seem be on the brain lately (maybe the London Olympics) I just pinned some Union Jack bunting. I love it all!
this is just an amazing transformation! the piece had the perfect lines for this rendition
and your exection excellent! love it!
Thank you so much!
I think you are absolutely right about everyone wanting to paint a Union Jack — I have certainly got the fever!
Your piece turned out so beautifully, so stylish and smart. I will be looking forward to hearing about how you did it.
Wow…love it! You did an amazing job lining everything up so well! Just beautiful!
Thank you Susan!!!
Deny!!! This is ah-mazing girlfriend!!!
Yey!!!!!!!!Thank you so much!
Amazing job. I would love if you came and linked up some of your great posts to my link party @ Show Off Monday on Kampen Lane. http://www.kampenlane.com/2012/06/show-off-monday-9.html
~Taylor-Ann
What an awesome paint job – I LOVE all the perfect shades and the fine lines! Funny that you mentioned the Union Jack as the Mecca of DIY-ers – I just sanded an old nightstand and I wanna paint a Union Jack. Just to mark “check” on my to do list and to get it out of my system.
Thanks Meeha! I wont say it wasnt challenging doing all the measurements, and making sure I am getting close to the original Union Jack design…also, I am not sure if I will attempt another one anytime sooner..But it was so much fun..I can’t wait to see your nighstand! I am sure it will turned out perfect!
Love your Union Jack – I too, have been dying to paint the symbol on something, anything… but have yet to do it! Great job- Visiting from POPP.
That is awesome! The UJ makes anything better! Love it!
I so love your dresser! I think I would have drove 70 miles for that beauty too! Thanks for sharing with us at tip toe thru tuesday!
Kim
Thank you Kim!
love it! and the new knobs are awesome!
Thank you Cassie!
This looks lovely! I know what you mean about having the need to paint the Union Jack. Right now I am trying to decide whether I am going to do one on a wood chair or dresser. Thanks for the tip about clear knobs so it won’t distract from the design.
just pinned this! so cute!
Thank you!
Nicely done – very nice finish.
I love your dresser, it is fabulous!!! Now following you
Hugs, Tanya
It turned out amazing! I love that you did a union jack finish on it. I think I might have to try it on a piece of furniture.
Love this! There is something about the Union Jack Flag…
It’s like a magnet…You are automatically just draw to it..Thank you!
now that is awesome! love the distressing and the knobs! thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday!
Thank you! It was such a fun project!
Love, love, love. I think this is one of the best versions, and I love so many of them! Love the stained top. It is crisp, perfect and I want one! Yes, I am going to have to get this out of my system soon too. Pinning yours next!
Thank you Karen! Cant wait to see your Union Jack! I am sure it will be awesome!
your dresser is perfect, what else can i say? perfect.
Thank you Rose!
I totally adore your dresser. It is stunning. I also love your knobs (can I say that?). You just hit this one out of the ballpark! I want to leave work right now and go create something – I am so inspired!
Thanks for sharing!
STacey of Embracing Change
Oh Stacy, you are way to nice! I think we are sharing the same love for the knobs, and it seems that they came out on sale at Anthopologie right on time..Thanks for stopping by!
Looks FANTASTIC! Just shared this over at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/-FOCAL-POINT-/352417951888# … soon to be pinned! Great job!
xo Lynda
Oh that’s just gorgeous! What a fantastic job!!
Thank you Jeannine!
What a great job. I will be featuring it tonight at my Swing into Spring party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks.
Thank you so much Judy!
Thank you for linking it up with us at http://www.FineCraftGuild.com .
Hi Deny,
As said before: the dresser is just perfect!!
To be featured on our blog ~ steps:
I know you have a new WP blog and not everything is set up…
Please take a moment to link back to the party.
Link/logo to do so is here: http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/
You will be featured today (if linking back)
Love it. Absolutely beautiful! Sharing it at the party tonight~thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
Thank you Courtney! I can hardly wait for the next party!
Thank you so much for sharing!! I am featuring at my party today which starts at 2:00 PST. Thanks!
Thank you Karen! YEYYY you know how to make a gal happy:)
oops, I meant EST!
I really like what you did with this dresser. Saw you on French Country Cottage.
I’m a new subscriber as a result. Looking forward to details on how you painted the dresser.
Welcome Beth! I appreciate the new follow!