I found these babies at a yard sale. People sometimes have no idea what they have! I knew this dresser set was worth the purchase as soon as I opened the drawers and saw this:
Dovetailing makes me HAPPY! And so does original hardware. Jackpot!
So, even though the dressers are in great shape as far as structure, they need a bit of cosmetic work. The insides of the drawers are a bit rough, so I decided old fashioned drawer liners with a twist might be a fun project. Here's the before:
And the glorious after:
Thank you Amanda for the great wrapping paper website!
I am so happy I actually finished something! If you ever decide to do this for yourself, I have a few pointers. Use thick paper and cut your paper a quarter of an inch smaller than the actual inside dimensions. Thin paper wrinkles and bubbles (I had the hardest time smoothing out all those out). Paper also expands a bit when it hits the decoupage glue.
Next step...paint.
love these drawer liners! so festive. & i am seriously looking forward to your post about your frame/photo wall. those twitter pics are so exciting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy! I'm afraid the art wall post will have to wait until I get some prints made. I'm itching to show everyone though!
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