Dresser Makeover & New Signs

by | Oct 23, 2010 | Before and Afters, Furniture Makeovers, Hand Painted Furniture, Miscellaneus, Painted Signs | 48 comments

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Oh, I have so much to share, I’m about to burst!!  We had the glitter letter workshop today, I have an exciting event with The Graphics Fairy coming up, I have been using every spare minute to make Christmas ornaments and decor to sell, and I scored some awesome furniture on Thursday.  I’ll share it all soon, but tonight, I’m tired, so I’m just going to show my dresser makeover and the two new signs I made for the shop.
Do you remember this dresser?  I bought it at a yard sale a few weeks ago.  It was in great structural condition and someone had even sanded it down for me!  That might be a minus for some people, but it was a huge plus for me. 
I painted it with a brush (the old fashioned way), sanded it heavily, and followed it with a rub of dark walnut stain. I waxed the top with Johnson’s Paste Wax to seal and protect it. Glass knobs add a little sparkle and balance out the “shabbiness” of the piece.  (By the way, the color is Stolen Kiss by Sherwin Williams.)

I also painted two new signs.  One with a sheep on it, advertising “Spun Wool” and…
…I made a second Pig Powder sign, since the first one sold so quickly at Lucketts. 

 

I can’t wait to share everything else with you, but I’ve got to get back to work on my ornaments! 
Just a reminder, please vote today for my entry in the True Value SOS Contest.  You can vote once a day. It will take you about five seconds and it will be so huge for me to win! 
Click HERE to vote now!
Thanks a bunch.
Miss Mustard Seed

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    48 Comments

    1. mapleandmagnolia.com
      mapleandmagnolia.com on October 23, 2010 at 5:24 pm

      That red dresser is fab! Love the color and the finish! The signs are great too. Can't wait to see your ornaments!

    2. Michaela
      Michaela on October 23, 2010 at 5:26 pm

      I love the red dresser! I bet your ornaments are great…can't wait to see! (:

    3. Chrissie
      Chrissie on October 23, 2010 at 5:34 pm

      I love the red! I have an old washstand I was considering doing in a similar finish. Your signs look wonderful, I love the sheep!

    4. jzemanek1
      jzemanek1 on October 23, 2010 at 5:34 pm

      GREETINGS FROM TEXAS,

      I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I STARTED VOTING FOR YOU…
      I VOTED TONIGHT AND WILL CONTINUE EACH DAY… GOOD LUCK , JEANNE

      PS I LOVE TO READ ABOUT YOUR EXCITING PROJECTS….

    5. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style
      Kim @ Savvy Southern Style on October 23, 2010 at 5:50 pm

      I love that red chest. Of course I am a red lover. Both signs are awesome.

    6. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.
      Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. on October 23, 2010 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks for sharing, the dresser turned out just delicious! Love the burnt red look you gave it!

      XO
      Lenore

    7. gina
      gina on October 23, 2010 at 5:54 pm

      Love your new signs and that dresser is GREAT!! I voted for you too.

    8. Holly @ Roller Coaster Life
      Holly @ Roller Coaster Life on October 23, 2010 at 5:56 pm

      dresser looks fantastic!! so do the signs!! of course!

      I love that you did the dresser in a different color! Look at you working out side of the box! =)

    9. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
      marty (A Stroll Thru Life) on October 23, 2010 at 6:06 pm

      The chest is just wonderful and I love the signs. They are just fabulous. Hugs, Marty

    10. Allison
      Allison on October 23, 2010 at 6:16 pm

      Love the red dresser and the signs. I think the sheep sign is wonderful! I can't wait to see your ornaments. For some reason I am already in the Christmas spirit! I voted again today.

    11. Amy R.
      Amy R. on October 23, 2010 at 6:41 pm

      The dresser and signs turned out great! Just letting you know I voted for you!
      Amy

    12. lori diane
      lori diane on October 23, 2010 at 6:52 pm

      voted for ya—your video is great—they must love that every where you turn could use some work. the window is the best. Love your dresser make-over too! You are sooo inspiring to me! I'm an artist but LOVE decorating and finding treasures and your are living one of my dreams…that and being a full time artist.

    13. Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas
      Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas on October 23, 2010 at 7:17 pm

      Oh Em Gee!!! I love all three!!! The dresser just took my breath…I LOVE it that much!

      And the sign with the lamb!!!! LOVE that!!!!

      I am on my way to vote now!

      Lou Cinda 🙂

    14. Anji Johnston
      Anji Johnston on October 23, 2010 at 7:18 pm

      My vote is cast and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all three of these amazing creations!

    15. Laura
      Laura on October 23, 2010 at 7:40 pm

      I noticed the dresser drawers have those awesome ld key holes on them. What did you do about them when you painted? Did you just paint around them?

    16. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage
      Courtney ~ French Country Cottage on October 23, 2010 at 7:55 pm

      I adore your dresser!! That came out just beautifully!! Reminds me of a dresser I painted red a few years ago and sold… so pretty! Love the sheet sign too! 🙂

    17. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here
      Sherry @ No Minimalist Here on October 23, 2010 at 7:57 pm

      Hi Marian, I love the new signs and the dresser looks wonderful! Good luck with the True Value contest and I am voting for you.
      xo, Sherry

    20. Arlene
      Arlene on October 23, 2010 at 8:08 pm

      I love that you painted the dresser red!!! The signs are so neat. I voted for you again tonight. Goodluck!!!!!

    21. Stephanie
      Stephanie on October 23, 2010 at 8:33 pm

      Love the color of the dresser. If it doesn't sell soon, it will look really good for your Christmas display. I doubt it will be around by then. Thanks for the reminder to vote, I hope you keep reminding us so that we can remember to go over and vote.

    22. Cindi @ Rustique Art
      Cindi @ Rustique Art on October 23, 2010 at 9:09 pm

      Love the dresser! I have a red dresser in my bedroom with…glass knobs! Great minds….! right?

      mine needs to be shabbied up a bit…on my to do list now. This is why reading blogs is so wonderful…great ideas abound.

      btw…what is Pig Powder? Is there really such a thing or does it just make a great sign? 🙂

    23. Tricia @ A Rosy Note
      Tricia @ A Rosy Note on October 23, 2010 at 9:16 pm

      Your dresser turned out great. Love your signs too, especially the one with the pig 🙂

    25. Kirra Sue
      Kirra Sue on October 23, 2010 at 10:21 pm

      Gorgeous!!

    26. sissie
      sissie on October 24, 2010 at 4:53 am

      Absolutely no one can transform old furniture the way you do!! I love the dresser. And, the signs are wonderful. Love the paint technique you used on the wood.

      hugs
      Sissie

      I voted for you.

    28. Karen M.
      Karen M. on October 24, 2010 at 6:50 am

      Marian, thanks again for the fabulous workshop!! My brain is working overtime thinking of all the creations I can make for the holidays. It was fantastic meeting you, and I look forward to future workshops! 🙂

      Voted for you too…good luck!

    29. Modern Country Lady
      Modern Country Lady on October 24, 2010 at 7:15 am

      great colour- and great signs! Voted again for you- hope you get the bathroom you drrrrream off!!!!

    30. barnscrapper
      barnscrapper on October 24, 2010 at 7:50 am

      Love the country red of the dresser. I just voted for your bathroom make-over. I will cast a vote for you daily. Would love to see what you would do with a bathroom. I'm in the process of trying to decide on a style to redo 2 of my bathrooms in my house.
      I need some inspiration!

    32. kpaints
      kpaints on October 24, 2010 at 8:53 am

      You got my vote, I have lived in a bathroom just like that one…including the pink and burgandy plastic tiles! Good luck.

    33. Carriage House Antiques
      Carriage House Antiques on October 24, 2010 at 10:13 am

      Just voted!! Good Lord you DESERVE to win,with all your beautiful talent I pictured you living in a country estate! Good Luck I will vote again tomorrow!!!
      Natalie
      p.s LOVE LOVE LOVE the red on the dresser,I gotta say I am getting bored of white :S maybe cuz it's Fall i don't know but that is stunning!!I wish you had a booth in MY shop 😛

    34. Bella Dio
      Bella Dio on October 24, 2010 at 11:37 am

      I always look forward to seeing your work. You never let me down. But, I have to ask. How do you come up with the what you will put on your signs? Pig powder, really?!? I would have never come up with that. You are the best.

    35. Sharon@Sharon at Home
      Sharon@Sharon at Home on October 24, 2010 at 12:17 pm

      Love the red. It is so nice to see a dresser not painted white or blue!!! Very pretty.

    36. Lili
      Lili on October 24, 2010 at 1:45 pm

      What a beautiful color with those crystal knobs. I hope you win the bathroom makeover, I would love to see what you could do with the place! With all the inspiration you provide for us, it's the least we can do to vote for you!! ~Lili

    37. About Vintage French Hen
      About Vintage French Hen on October 24, 2010 at 3:24 pm

      Great job on the red dresser, it's so cute! Did you free hand your signs? I wish I could draw so badly! Instead; I draw, so badly! I voted for your bathroom…and really? A window to no-where? I guess you don't have to worry about "peeping Toms". Marcia

    38. Gypsy Heart
      Gypsy Heart on October 24, 2010 at 3:59 pm

      LOVE the red! Of course, that's my favorite color but the dresser does look dynamite. I really like the sheep sign too. I've been voting ~ so hopefully you will win. 🙂

      Can't wait to see more ~ especially if it's red.

      Pat

    39. Barbara
      Barbara on October 24, 2010 at 8:33 pm

      I love the red dresser! You did a terrific job. The signs are awesome, "pig powder"? hehe

      Hugs XX
      Barbara

    41. Alyssa
      Alyssa on October 25, 2010 at 6:37 am

      The dresser's great! I have to admit my favorite thing as a knitter is that sheep sign. Love it!

    42. Sarah Lynne
      Sarah Lynne on October 25, 2010 at 11:13 am

      Great makeover!

    43. Elizabeth
      Elizabeth on October 25, 2010 at 5:02 pm

      Love the dresser.. Got a question??
      what type of finish is the paint??do you use flat,satin,etc… ???
      thanks.
      Elizabeth

      edickerson at dishmail dot net

    44. Jayne B.
      Jayne B. on October 26, 2010 at 10:28 am

      I voted for you and I don't even know you. I hope you win! Your blog is great!

    45. diane
      diane on March 3, 2011 at 8:28 pm

      I LOVE your dresser makeover!! I just picked up a dresser and a child size desk from an auction. I am going to cut the desk off and turn the desk into a bedside table!! You have inspired me… Thank you!!!

    46. Wendy B.
      Wendy B. on May 20, 2011 at 10:30 pm

      i really just want to congratulate you on all of your hard work and the inevitable joy that will be a secondary blockbuster… an empty stall at the show. i am sure you will have so very little to re-stock your pavilion with.

      waiting to hear all the news. good luck… wendy

    48. Jody Balfay
      Jody Balfay on June 26, 2012 at 8:06 pm

      Love the red dresser. I am about to paint a small desk/table. It is already a maple color. I have sanded it some to remove the varnish. Alot of people paint black as a primer. I’m not really crazy about it. Do I need to put a stain on it before I paint it red? Thanks for including the name and brand of the red paint! I had bought some barn red and it was too dark and too brown.

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