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A Fun Little Vintage Dresser

April 14, 2011 by Cassie 45 Comments

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Last week when I went to the auction, my husband was out of town, so I figured I would only get small pieces I could unload and carry myself.  But then I saw a cute little dresser that I knew I could carry myself if I had to!  So I bid on it, and won, and it came home with me for $30.

 I loved its shape, size, and roomy drawers for such a petite piece.  I also loved its original hardware.  What I didn’t love was the teddy bear decal and the dreary color.  I was fairly certain that it was painted with lead paint because of the overall vibe of the dresser- feelin’ circa 1950.  So I sanded it lightly.  The only place where I sanded heavier was where the decal was.  I primed it with Kilz Clean Start, and then used Benjamin Moore’s Spectra Blue in Aura satin (which is more like a semigloss).  I then stenciled the two middle drawers with a stencil I found at the hob lobster.
I had seen this dresser that Nikki at Kreative Knack had done and loved it! Thanks so much, Nikki, for the inspiration!

I used DecoArt Winter White for the stenciling.  Then I gave it all a light distressing.  Before I put the knobs back on, I scubbed them with very fine steel wool so get some rusty crud off and make them shine again.  I am really happy with how it turned out!

I thought I would share this now, since tomorrow my brother and his girlfriend fly in from Los Angeles for a few days.  Sawyer and Emmy are soooo excited to see Uncle Dana, and we are all looking forward to meeting his beautiful girlfriend we have heard so much about.  I have a good feeling about this, and that’s all I am saying.

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  1. Katie says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:23 am

    This is so cute! Much better without that little teddy bear! The stencil looks great!

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  2. Julie says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:23 am

    Great job, Cassie!

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  3. Lisa @ Before Meets After says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:37 am

    oh my gosh Cassie!!! I love it!! I’m looking for the perfect stencil for the top of a coffee table and I may have to be on the lookout for that one at Hobby Lobby!

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  4. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:48 am

    Love the color & the stencil! Have fun with your family visit!

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  5. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:51 am

    makes my heart go pitter patter! I swear i bleed aqua! So glad you get to see your brother and finally meet his girlfriend!

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  6. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:53 am

    Oh sweet! I just love cute this dressers and this one looks great with the stencil design. Nicely done! … Enjoy your family time!

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  7. Kim says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:53 am

    Wow…what a transformation! Love the color and the stencil!

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  8. [email protected] Sort Of Fairytale says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:58 am

    very cute…great job! have fun visiting with your family 🙂

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  9. Simply Domestic says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:13 am

    Beautiful, as always!! Enjoy your family time!

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  10. [email protected] says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:20 am

    Super, DUPER cute!! I want to cry that I don’t have a Hobby Lobby within 2 hours of me. Have fun with family!

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  11. Chrissie says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:24 am

    Love it, the stencil and the color. You got a great bargain too. Have fun with your brother and his girlfriend!

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  12. Stacey says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:00 am

    That looks so great! I love it!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  13. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:05 am

    Love it! The color is beautiful and I adore that stencil. I didn’t see it at Hobby Lobby the last time I was there. I am going to have to check for it because I NEED to use that somewhere 🙂

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  14. Ali Richardson says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:10 am

    Well, if it were mine, I would have definitely kept that teddy bear! Hoot hoot, j/k! It looks so so pretty, you did a great job stenciling it. Oh, and tell your brother to marry that girl so you will be forced to come out to Cali 🙂 Thx.

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  15. Meredith @ Welcome to Heardmont says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:19 am

    The hob lobster? You are hilarious!
    I LOVE how this piece turned out. Great job Cassie!

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  16. Leigh Ann says

    April 14, 2011 at 4:05 am

    Enjoy the time with your brother! I posted a desk that I used the same stencil on this week! Small blog world! 🙂

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  17. Lisa Anderson says

    April 14, 2011 at 4:18 am

    Love it! The stencil looks awesome! 🙂

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  18. The Painted Parlor says

    April 14, 2011 at 4:39 am

    What a little cutie! I love it! I think I want to try stenciling, is there anything huge and important to know beforehand?!

    Julie ~

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  19. Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack says

    April 14, 2011 at 4:41 am

    This turned out beautiful! I love the stenciled design and the detail of the top drawer. You just breathed new life into this piece! Enjoy the time with your family!
    XO,
    Michelle

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  20. Allison says

    April 14, 2011 at 4:51 am

    I love this piece! You brought this one from drab to fab! Great job with the stenciling…you’re a pro with that. Love the color, too. Have a wonderful visit with your brother and his girlfriend.

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  21. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    April 14, 2011 at 5:06 am

    The dresser turned out beautiful!!! I love it. And my favorite color. The stenciling is such a pretty touch. Enjoy your time with your brother and his girlfriend. Sounds like she could become his fiancee’. How exciting! Love & blessings from NC!

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  22. Little Miss Penny Wenny says

    April 14, 2011 at 5:52 am

    Fantastic work1 I love the stencil. I need to try that on a piece soon. Have a fabulous time with your fam!

    Jen

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  23. Meg and Mum's says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:22 am

    Looks fabulous! You certainly must have patience for the stencilling – I couldn’t do it! Have a great time with your family 🙂

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  24. classic • casual • home says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:51 am

    Awesome job. So worth your effort.

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  25. dedeetsyshop says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Ah! I love it! So much fun and so darn cute!!

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  26. Green Briar Goods says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    Love this transformation….giving me new ideas!!

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  27. becky says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    You’re a D-I-Y Queen! Congrats on the makeover!

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  28. megan @ homemade ginger says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    sooooooo cute!!!!! I’m obsessed with this!!

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  29. tale of many cities says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    great find & great job on the makeover!

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  30. Lesley Litrento says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Great re-do! Are you going to ‘do’ anything with the top dresser drawer? That center area screams for something…..can’t stop thinking about it. (Yep, I am a nut!) A word, name, or something…..still thinking…. Oh well, gotta get back to my own projects!!! Looks great!

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  31. Jenn ~ Flea With Me says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    ADORABLE!! I’m going to try stenciling and I love that you only applied on two drawers.

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  32. [email protected] Road says

    April 15, 2011 at 3:49 am

    That is FABULOUS! You gave that little dresser so much pizazz! I love the stenciled drawers, and the color is great!

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  33. aggieam01 says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Love it!!!! I painted this pattern on an accent wall in my home a while back and have gotten tons of compliments. On your dresser, it is AMAZING!!!!!! <3

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  34. Meg I am..... says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    Love it!! looks great! I’m in love with patterns on furniture – glad I’m not the only one!!!

    http://megschmitt-neveradullday.blogspot.com/

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  35. [email protected] says

    April 16, 2011 at 1:10 am

    your dresser turned out beautiful. You must be so proud!

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  36. Katie @ EyeSpyDIY says

    April 16, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Super cute! I love how it turned out!

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  37. Kristi says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:34 am

    Oh, that bear is horrid!! I redid a side table last year and halfway through, had a thought about lead paint. Oops!

    This dresser looks amazing, Cassie!

    Hope you’re having fun with your family.

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  38. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    April 16, 2011 at 4:16 am

    Men and their boob infatuation! That was hilarious.

    I love the color you used. I would love to get a stencil one day. I love their big wall ones.

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  39. Alison says

    April 16, 2011 at 4:27 am

    Wow! I love it!!!

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  40. hilary @ the upcycle furniture co. says

    April 16, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    very cool. ;0)

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  41. Trisha @ The Sweet Survival says

    April 17, 2011 at 2:43 am

    Love the transformation! The stencil looks fabulous!

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  42. Jennifer says

    April 17, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Great work! The design just on the two middle drawers helps make this piece stand out. I featured you today on my furniture round up 🙂

    http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/04/furniture-favorites-roundup.html

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  43. Lolly Jane says

    April 18, 2011 at 3:11 am

    Super cute! Would love for you to link this up 🙂

    Lolly Jane
    lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com

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  44. Jessa Smith says

    April 18, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    This turned out so cute! I love the pattern you used. I tried a pattern out on a tray I have at home and it was nearly the death of me! But it looks like you have way more patience than I do! I love it!

    ~Jessa
    http://www.jessajill.blogspot.com

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  45. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    April 23, 2011 at 6:22 am

    Putting you in the Spotlight girl!

    Reply

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