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LisaTwo
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Lisa
Hampden
Maine
USA
127 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 07:07:40 AM
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I paid $1.00 for this dresser! I have it by my washer and dryer. I think the pulls were $1.50 each and $6.00 in paint.
 
I love this one...The cabinet was $2.00 and the doors I bought a few weeks ago for $4.00. I did have to frame a bit to make them fit. I haven't decided what to do with this one. I am thinking extra pillows in the top and antique quilts on the bottom.
 
Don't you just love auctions!
Smiles!
http://pinkporches.blogspot.com/
*And you know when the truth is told-- you can get what you want--or you can just get old.* (Billy Joel) |
Edited by - LisaTwo on Jul 27 2009 1:58:33 PM |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
233 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 08:30:57 AM
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Beautiful! How creative!
I love the pulls on the black dresser. Did you luck out and find doors that perfectly fit the other piece?
Auctions are the best!
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 09:07:26 AM
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Oh my gosh Lisa are you my twin?? I love what you did with both of them. Now I could see cookbooks in that little cabinet. Really great job!!!!
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 11:12:21 AM
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That is Wonderful Lisa! Way to go!
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2318 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2318 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 11:19:30 AM
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Oh Lisa, they are so beautiful, You would never guess the chest could look that elegant!! Great job!
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Farmers Daughter
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
DiAnn
90 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 04:45:10 AM
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| They both turned out great. Don't you just love when you can makeover something that no one wants and then it becomes something everyone loves. |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 3:15:18 PM
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oh wow, that dresser looks great! Your such an inspiration
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
http://claude09647.blogspot.com/ |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2899 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2899 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 7:39:24 PM
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Lisa
Those both are FAB!
What type of paint did you use on the black dresser & how did you paint it??
Whenever I do things like that, it always LOOKS painted.. |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 04:40:18 AM
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Lisa, you inspired me. I went yesterday and bought a antique wardrobe. It was in a big need of a makeover. I have a question. What exactly did you do? I am supposing you sanded it down. Did you put on a primer before you painted it? Any helpful tips would be great!
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"==Cinderella |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 05:21:21 AM
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I just keep coming back to look at the cabinet again and again!! I have never thought to take before and after pictures like you did. I just love what you saw in that cabinet other than sending it to the dump. And to think you had the doors already. Once again "really great job on both pieces!"
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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LisaTwo
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Lisa
Hampden
Maine
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 06:43:18 AM
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I'm inspiring? Wow thanks, you don't know how much that means! Questions...ok. Did I scrape the cupboard/armoire down? No. It was covered with wallpaper, really. I just peeled like four layers off. I did lightly scrape the loose paint off, but I wanted that old chippy look, so I did not prime. I lightly covered the front with one layer of acrylic outdoor paint to "seal" the chippy paint and make everything match somewhat, but it is light so that the chips will show through.
The chest of drawers, I did sand lightly to roughen up the finish. I then primed with BIN and then spray painted the black on, using three or four very light coats so that it wouldn't run. If you prefer not to use spray paint, you can paint and sand with very fine paper and get a pretty consistent, brush stroke-free finish. Lots of elbow grease though!
Please post pictures of all your projects, I can't wait to see!
Smiles,
Lisa
http://pinkporches.blogspot.com/
*And you know when the truth is told-- you can get what you want--or you can just get old.* (Billy Joel) |
Edited by - LisaTwo on Jul 30 2009 06:44:57 AM |
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 07:08:12 AM
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Oh man, am I glad I ask you about sanding! I would have just sanded away. I would not thought you could spray paint and get that kind of result.
I will look for BIN (whatever that is) and spray paint!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"==Cinderella |
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ranchmama
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Elise
Rosebud
MT
USA
360 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 08:21:42 AM
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Yes, what is BIN? I'm re-doing a dresser for my daughter, but I've got everything sanded off. Except for the groves and tight spots. I have an electric palm sander so there wasn't too much elbow grease! But I'm afraid I'll have to use it for the small stuff. I'm going to brush paint tho..
Every Child Deserves Our Love &
A Bear of Their Own
http://ATeddyForKeeps.org
http://ranchmama.blogspot.com/ |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
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LisaTwo
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Lisa
Hampden
Maine
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 4:44:01 PM
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BIN is a spray primer, I think KILZ makes a similar product. Just primer in a spray can. They have it in a can also, but may leave brush strokes if you spray paint over. Good luck!
Lisa
http://pinkporches.blogspot.com/
*And you know when the truth is told-- you can get what you want--or you can just get old.* (Billy Joel) |
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Hosanna
True Blue Farmgirl
466 Posts
Hosanna
Alton
Virginia
466 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2009 : 07:13:20 AM
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| Oh wow. These are coooool. What lucky finds, and creative improvements! I love the white cabinet!! Wanna sell it??:) |
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