Restoring an old Wood Dresser is always a thrill, Sweet Friends.  This Wood Dresser is so pretty, but it was very damaged on one side. A can of paint was the solution to a problem dresser that almost became landfill. This Wood Dresser Makeover was done for Blue Line Pizza in Burlingame.

Furniture Makeover!

I’m always asked, “Why do you always paint everything?” It really is an easy answer, “Painting old wood furniture preserves the wood.”  

There are a few benefits to using Chalk Paint on a Furniture Makeover. Chalk paint can be applied to any surface. There is no priming or sanding need. Chalk paint is also very easy to distress. Try it, you might like it!  For this project I used DIY Chalk Paint and A Maker’s Studio Matte Sealer.

I found this wood dresser on Facebook Marketplace and instantly fell in love with it. The price was right for a furniture flip project that I was asked to do from Blue Line Pizza. I loved the piece in wood, but the side of the dresser (which I forgot to take a picture of) was a mess.  The wood was peeling and very rough to the touch. You can also see some of the wear and tear it withstood on the front of the dresser.

I really loved the bottom spindle legs and the detailing under the bottom drawer on this dresser. I considered changing out the knobs on the dresser but my client was interested in a different look.

Blue Line Pizza in Burlingame was my client for this project. They had an old dresser they were using as a hostess station, but they needed a new one.  I asked the manager’s what color they were looking for and they said Red.

If you’d like to see the dresser I did for Blue Line Pizza in San Carlos you can read about it here.

For this project I used Debi’s Design Diary Chalk Paint in Marquee, because I had some on hand.  I do enjoy using the chalk paint because it can be easily distressed without using sand paper or a sander.  True Chalk Paint takes about 30 days to completely dry and harden and therefore distressing it with water is super easy.  

I finished this dresser with two coats of sealer to ensure a good durable finish. With most chalk paints it is necessary to seal or wax for a finished look.

As you know, I am a Maker Boss with A Maker’s Studio and prefer to use their products.  At times, it’s just easier to use paint that you already have.  I used the A Maker’s Studio Matte Sealer to finish the dresser.

When I sent a picture off the completed dresser to the manager at Blue Line Pizza in Burlingame, her response was, “I Love It!”  I was so excited to deliver it.

Another furniture makeover complete. This project took a couple days and was super easy.

Now go out there and Create Something!

Cynthia

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I love flowers, Sweet Friends. In fact, if I could wear flowers in my hair every day I probably would. I love having flowers in my home, so much so, I do at times, settle for faux. Are you a flower lover?

I love real flowers and faux flowers and I love incorporating them into my home decor. In today’s post I am going to show you one way to add flowers into your home decor.

Trash to Treasure Furniture Makeover!

Trash to treasure furniture makeover’s are my favorite and this dresser was such a mess. The picture above really doesn’t give the mess justice, but if you can imagine an old wood dresser that has been alive for probably 50 years, I am sure you understand what I mean.

Incorporating painted flowers on a dresser is the perfect way to include flowers in your home. Bringing flowers in from the garden is always bliss but if you don’t have a garden you may need to find other solutions.

Now, in years past when our home had a huge garden I spent most of my time out there. I’d plant sunflowers and peonies and dahlia’s and iris’s and morning glories and flowers in every color of the rainbow. I really love planting bulbs, as watching them emerge from the ground is always a fun and surprising thing.

With this furniture makeover, I originally painted it a two toned look where I left the drawers the wood color. I loved how it looked but then.

Then I got inspired by Josie and Sally, the Iron Orchid Designs Sisters to take it a step further.

You can watch how I completed this project on my You Tube Channel here.

Sallie and Josie inspired me with a project that they worked on. I thought that the dresser would look so beautiful with a vase full of flowers on the front of it.

On this project I used Iron Orchid Designs Air Dry Clay, Decor Stamps and Decor Transfers to create an image that looked like a vase full of flowers. I also used DIY Paint on the project. Here is the dresser at TreasureFest last year.

I hope this project has inspired you to go out and create something you love. Make it a Great Week!

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Rocking Chair Furniture Makeover!

I love ice cream and this project reminded me of ice cream because DIY Paint “Dark and Decrepit” looks just like Hershey’s Chocolate Sauce.

For this project I used the following Debi’s Design Diary, DIY Paint products:

To finish the Rocking Chair, I sealed it with two coats of Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch 2X Ultra Cover in Matte Clear.

Here is the Before and After on the Rocking Chair Furniture Makeover.

Dark and Decrepit takes Wood to a whole new level.  I hope I have inspired you to try it out.

Make it a great day!

Cynthia

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Here is the Video on You Tube, Handmade DIY T-Shirts!

On this project I use A Maker’s Studio products; Gel Art Inks and Adhesive Mesh Stencils.

I know, I’ve been using ALOT of “A Maker’s Studio” Gel Art Inks.

I guess I’m a little addicted! But look at those colors!

If you haven’t seen my other videos’s on You Tube, you should subscribe to my channel here.

Stay tuned because next week i’ll be showing off more Furniture Restoration projects!

Now go out there and Create something!

Cynthia

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Furniture Make-Overs on Transformation Tuesday!

Today on the blog I’m sharing with you about my move back to town.  I left the Woods in Northern California at the beginning of June and moved back to town.  I spilled the beans about the move on the “Furniture Chest Make-over for my Bedroom” post.  The video is on You Tube here.

Upcycling Furniture for your Home!

When I finally settled into the new place I decided to stop buying new furniture pieces to make-over and focus on what’s in my home.  It was hard leaving the amazing beautiful redwoods that I woke up to each morning, but the view out my bedroom window is a little similar.

And Sofy loves siting on the chest looking out.

The new place is nice and spacious and the boys are happy to be close to their school! I’m excited about starting fresh in a new space and working on my projects!  I talked about my project list a couple weeks ago here.  I’ve been true to my word and still have not purchased any new furniture pieces!

I’m excited about working on the Rocking Chair above that sits on my patio.

In the post on “Time Blocking” I showed off some of my finished home projects, like the desk below.

This week I’m hoping to work on the Rocking Chair, the Chest above or the Sewing Cabinet turned Desk below.

Make it a great day!

Cynthia

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DIY Paint Color Recipes!

DIY Paint – Clay Based Paint!

One of the things I love most about DIY Paint is the Blending and Mixing abilities.  Debi, from “Debi’s Design Diary” created this fun and easy worksheet for creating new paint colors.  If you subscribe to her membership group on You Tube, here, then you can also take advantage of all of her knowledge and free printable(s).

Clay Paint / DIY Paint Color Recipes!

Here are a few more recipes that I came up with. This color recipe below was used on my

newest Gossip Bench.  You can read about that here.

I used a color recipe of Petticoat Pink, Cowgirl Corral and Golden Ticket for my Angel Artwork.   You can read about that here and watch the video on You Tube here.

My final color mixing recipe was Skeleton Key and White Swan which came up with a beautiful light colored blue.  The You Tube video project is coming soon.  Subscribe to my You Tube channel here so that you’ll be notified when I post the video.

I’d encourage you to purchase 3-5 sample size colors of the DIY Paint and play around with the colors.  The Paint can be purchased on my website www.CreateWithCynthiaShop.com or by visiting my space in Redwood City, 615Woodside Road, Suite 3, Redwood City, California.

Now go out there and Create Something!

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