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My Color Inspired by Pantone Paint Party: A Dresser with Hand Painted Chevron Knobs and Yellow Gossip Bench

October 17, 2012 by Cassie 63 Comments

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Whassup, party people!?!?  We’re about to get all sorts of paint crazy up in here!  (Don’t mind me- Chris has been getting up super early the last two weeks for early morning meetings…. I think the sleep pattern changes are affecting me).

Today, I have a special treat for you!  I am participating with 5 other bloggers today in a My Color Inspired by Pantone Paint party!  Each of us us going to share a new project with a tutorial just for you!  You will be able to visit all the other participating bloggers, learn some new tricks, and even win a prize! I am going to show you my project and then tell you where to head for more inspiration!

First of all, when the team at My Color contacted me to participate I was so excited!  However, I had NO idea what project I would create, so I just chose 3 complementary colors that I knew would work beautifully together on a piece of furniture.  (Let me add these samples were HUGE and I could have chosen to do a patterned wall even!)  Here are the colors I chose:

Cloudburst- the top color of my paint pyramid
Whitecap Gray- bottom left
Dandelion- bottom right

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The colors arrived and I hoped I would find a piece perfect for these colors and a fun treatment.  I took a trip to a local thrift shop and found this sweet vintage dresser which needed some TLC.

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I applied wood filler to the top drawer where the veneer was damaged.  Once the filler dried, I then removed the wooden knobs, and used my orbital sander to sand the whole piece all over.  I sanded the knobs by hand as I intended to paint them as well.

 This paint is one of those amazing low VOC self priming paints- I love that!  It went on beautifully!  I only had to apply two coats of Cloudburst to the whole piece for good coverage.

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 Once the second coat was dry, I sanded all over again, hitting the edges harder, with my orbital sander.

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After I sanded it, I went over it all with a golden oak stain just to give it a slightly antiqued look.

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Now onto the knobs!  As I said, I sanded them to prepare them for paint.  I used the whitecap gray for these, which is a warm white with gray undertones.

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Once the white dried, I used a small artist brush to hand paint (free hand) with the Dandelion paint a small chevron pattern.

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Once the yellow dried, I used some 160 grit sandpaper to lightly distress the knobs to coordinate with the dresser.  Again, I wiped a golden oak stain over them to slightly antique them.   Then back to the dresser they went!
And here is the final result!

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 It’s hard to see those knobs in those pictures, so here are a couple closer looks!

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I love the way it came out and I think I see more knob painting in my future- they add a nice fun touch!

And surprise!  I started this project and didn’t think I would finish in time, but I did.  So you get a twofer!
Last Friday I went yard saling with my pal Rebecca.  We both got cute little gossip benches that day.  I usually pass these up, but I had seen one that Angela, who is one of the participating party bloggers today, had done and loved it’s fun and warmth.  Here is hers… isn’t it adorable?

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And here is the one I picked up before I painted it….

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I sanded this piece as best I could with my sander.  I then used a spray oil-based primer because of all the spindles.  Finally, I gave it 3 coats of My Color by Pantone in Dandelion.  It was still a little see through in some areas as yellow is a clear based paint, but I planned to distress and antique so it wasn’t a big deal.   I sanded it with my sander to distress, and then went over it all with golden oak stain.  And here is is now!  I love it’s sunny look- it makes me happy!

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Both of the pieces I have shown today will be available this weekend at the barn sale.  If you are local come on by and say hi!  I will be working on Saturday, and Sarah will be working on Sunday!

This was my first experience with My Color by Pantone and I can honestly say that I will happily use it again.  I loved the finish, coverage, and self priming factor, and love the beautiful array of colors it comes in!

And guess what!?!?!  Pantone is giving one of YOU 3 samples as well.  These samples are ample… he he…. and you will take you through several furniture projects or paint a wall or something large!  You have three chances to enter, and I will notify the winner via email next Monday, so please make sure I have an email address for you.
Leave me a separate comment for each entry….

1. Leave a comment here and tell me what project you would like to tackle with My Color and which colors you would use.
2. Tweet @mycolorpaints using the hashtag #PassItOn with your color choice and project idea.  Leave me a comment saying you did that.
3. Like the My Color Inspired by Pantone facebook page, and leave me a comment saying so.

So there you go- three chances to enter to win three samples of paint!

Now,  from here head on over to visit Holly from Life in the Fun Lane to see her amazing project!

And if you want to be inspired 6 times over today, visit all participating blogs!

Courtney at A Thoughtful Place
PJ at Blog-A-Dazzle
Me.  Duh, you’re here.
Holly at Life in the Fun Lane
Angela at Number Fifty-Three
Heather at Paper Princess Studio

Have fun being inspired!

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Disclosure:
MyColorâ„¢ inspired by Pantone® reached out to me to participate in the MyColorâ„¢ inspired by Pantone® Painting Party. My post represents my honest experience with MyColorâ„¢ inspired by Pantone® paint. I am not being paid for my answers, but I did receive MyColorâ„¢ inspired by Pantone® paint to use for this project.

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  1. Jennifer {The Chronicles of Home} says

    October 17, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    I have a drop leaf table in my garage just waiting for a makeover! Love the way your dresser came out here, Cassie and that gossip bench is so adorable. I’m such a sucker for benches.

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  2. Kylie McGowan says

    October 17, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    I bought a cute little side table at the thrift store for $3. I would love to throw some fun color on it 🙂

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  3. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    October 17, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    I’m loving all the yellow!

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  4. throuthehaze says

    October 17, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    The chevron knobs are so cute! I have some bookends and frames I would like to paint with Carrot, Majesty, and Honeysuckle
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  5. throuthehaze says

    October 17, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    Liked the My Color Inspired by Pantone facebook page: Rae Pavey
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  6. Our Pinteresting Family says

    October 17, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    Cassie your talents continue to inspire and amaze me! I’m in love with that dresser!!

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  7. Rachelle Falcon says

    October 17, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    I’d love to paint my sons bedside table with Pantone products!

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  8. Rebecca says

    October 17, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    LOVE the bench, that color is great! I hadn’t decided if I should paint mine, but now I definately am! Also, for your readers information, I used the Pantone My Color Paint to do my bathroom vanity in black. First of all, it lasts forever (well, black does because you don’t need as many coats!)and the bonus for me was that it was a bit more “thick” than the paint I’ve been used to, I loved that because, since I was painting cabinets, I literally had NO drip in waiting for each side to dry. Plus, (if I do say so myself) my cabinets look professionally done. I’d love a sample of the Gardenia color, I’m thinking of doing my kitchen cabinets that color…I don’t “tweet”, but I liked them on Facebook!

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  9. Allison says

    October 17, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Love your fun and sunny pieces Cassie! Great job on both of them. I would like to paint a dresser for my niece for Christmas. Bright White, Barely Pink and Honeysuckle would be perfect for her. She is a pink person.

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  10. Allison says

    October 17, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    I liked MyColor on FB!

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  11. Twice Nice says

    October 17, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    What great colors and I’m lovin’ those knobs a lot!!
    I would paint on a chevron dresser if I won! I’ve got a fear of the math involved, but for free paint I WILL conquer it! Thanks for th tutorial.

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  12. Twice Nice says

    October 17, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    I “Liked” the colro pantone fb page!

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  13. Jamie says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    There’s a bookcase I’d like to do in Goat (of course!) Majesty and Bright White!

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  14. Jamie says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    liked on fb!

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  15. Rachelle Falcon says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Liked on FB

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  16. Rachelle Falcon says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    Tweeted the giveaway! @aicreating

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  17. Cathy Wall says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Cassie the chest is darling and not overdone. Love your color choices too! I have a lingerie cabinet that is in my daughter’s room which I painted when she was a baby, now that she is 16, I think it is time to change it up! My Color Paints would be perfect for the project!

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  18. uniquelyyoursormine.com says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    I love the yellow! The chest came out great! – Susan

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  19. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Wow! I LOVE IT!!!! You did such a great job. Beautiful colors, too.

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  20. The Far Fifty says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    Love those knobs! I’ve got a nightstand or two I could use some Honeysuckle on.

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  21. 306758ac-188f-11e2-b3d2-000bcdca4d7a says

    October 17, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    I have end tables that have been night stands and reverted to end tables and really need help at this point. I would choose two shades of beige and a soft coral color for accents.

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  22. Maury @ Life on Mars says

    October 17, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    Love what you did with this! Such a fun piece now!

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  23. Maggie says

    October 17, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    I am on the lookout for a little telephone bench just like that, and would probably mimic your color exactly! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

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  24. Richmond Thrifter says

    October 17, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    those knobs are too cute for words!!!

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  25. Kelly says

    October 17, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    I have some pieces of furniture taking up valuable space in the garage that could use some sample paint! Hook it up!

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  26. Bella says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    That dresser is SO pretty! And I adore the knobs.

    I have been on the hunt for a telephone/gossip table. I have yet to find one in my area. The bright yellow is such a great color. If I ever get my hands on one I will be painting it this color!

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  27. Dear Emmeline says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    you know I’ve done several projects with MyColor paint!! we all know I love the Capulet Olive! I’d love to try out some other colors. I need the perfect color for a little end table of my MIL’s!

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  28. Dear Emmeline says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Liked My Color on Facebook

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  29. Dear Emmeline says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    tweet sent!

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  30. Michaela says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Clearly I’m obsessed with the knobs. Such a cute touch! All-around great project. I’d take that for my room any day! 🙂

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  31. Ali Richardson says

    October 17, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    LOVE both of those!! Oh Cassie – don’t pass up a spindly gossip bench, k!? they make me happy 🙂 I think I would pick the 2 shades of gray that you picked, and an aqua color (of course). Hee hee.

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  32. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    October 17, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    You nailed it! I love how we both did dressers. Love that yellow bench, too.

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  33. pam {simple details} says

    October 17, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Love that happy yellow bench! I have a buffet that needs painting and I’d be thrilled if there was no priming involved! 🙂

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  34. DecorandtheDog says

    October 18, 2012 at 12:11 am

    I have a buffet that needs painted a fun color. It will go in my sewing room and hide my fabric hoarding problem!

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  35. DecorandtheDog says

    October 18, 2012 at 12:11 am

    facebook stalking My Color Inspired by Pantone

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  36. patty says

    October 18, 2012 at 12:18 am

    I have a dresser in my garage waiting for some fun colors!!

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  37. Robin bonvino says

    October 18, 2012 at 1:00 am

    I have a dry sink that I would like to paint a dark red with My Color Inspired by Pantone. Thanks for the chance t win such a great prize!

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  38. Robin bonvino says

    October 18, 2012 at 1:03 am

    I like My Color Paint inspired by Pantone on Facebook.

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  39. Tam says

    October 18, 2012 at 1:28 am

    Great job on your projects! I love the blithe color and have a dresser in storage that would look great painted that color!

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  40. Tam says

    October 18, 2012 at 1:29 am

    Great job on your projects! I love the blithe color and have a dresser in storage that would look great painted that color!

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  41. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 18, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Love the fun knobs on your dresser and the bright and happy gossip bench! … I’d love to try Pantone paint. I’d go with some bright, fun colors – Vermillion Orange, Dandelion and Tomato. I have several small tables in my garage that look cute in bright colors!

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  42. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 18, 2012 at 1:54 am

    I liked Pantone on FB!

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  43. Lisa @ Trapped In North Jersey says

    October 18, 2012 at 3:13 am

    I love that yellow bench, I think you should keep it 🙂

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  44. bettie says

    October 18, 2012 at 6:02 am

    My craft table could use a makeover. Inspired by your chevron knobs:)

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  45. Angela @ Number Fifty-Three says

    October 18, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Your projects came out fantastic, Cassie! Love the little chevron knobs and how you distressed them!

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  46. Debbie says

    October 18, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I am so glad you showed a close up of those knobs! They are awesome 🙂

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  47. Denise at PinkPostcard. says

    October 18, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    turned out gorgeous Cassie! LOVING that yellow! wowsa. The stain over the paint really makes it rich. Nice job!!

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  48. Jennifer says

    October 18, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    can you use it to paint metal?? Cause, if so, I’ve got an ugly filing cabinet calling out for some paint!

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  49. Meg @ Never a Dull Day says

    October 18, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    i have a bed that cloudburst is SCREAMING for!!! would love to win and try it!! but I also have chairs that need blithe. and a mirror that needs majesty!! DECISIONS!

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  50. Meg @ Never a Dull Day says

    October 18, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    O and I liked My Color on Facebook!

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  51. Linne says

    October 19, 2012 at 3:21 am

    I have several wood projects waiting to be painted; a barrel full of smaller pieces (birdhouses, decorative items, teapot birdhouses that I am turning into holders for tea bags, etc.). I would use these colours:
    Majesty, Phantom and Honeysuckle. Thanks for the chance to enter.

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  52. Linne says

    October 19, 2012 at 3:26 am

    I have liked the Pantone My Colour Paints page and left a link to your blog, too!

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  53. Linne says

    October 19, 2012 at 3:30 am

    I have tweeted, too! The tweet and facebook page show up under my full name: Linda M. Oakes

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  54. Charlotte says

    October 19, 2012 at 3:34 am

    I “Liked” their FB page!

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  55. Charlotte says

    October 19, 2012 at 3:35 am

    I just LOVE that grey color! I am definitely pining for some of that gorgeous grey to paint booksheves in my loft office!

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  56. Kristen says

    October 19, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    thanks so much for joining our “paint party”, Cassie!! 🙂 Love your projects!

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  57. Holly Austin says

    October 19, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Adorable! Love the grey+yellow combo with the distressing!

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  58. Erin says

    October 19, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    Aaahhh, such a cute dresser with those knobs! I’ve used the Pantone paint before and really like it as well. Very reasonably priced and you can’t beat the efficiency of a paint-and-primer in one!

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  59. mamabunny13 says

    October 21, 2012 at 6:13 am

    I would love to paint my bookcase with Bright White, Carrot, and Phantom.

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  60. jcamp78 says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    I’ve got a few pieces of furniture I’ve found that I want to paint.

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  61. Lisa says

    October 24, 2012 at 2:35 am

    Love the Pantone color selection! I would choose the Phantom, Seed Pearl, and Skylight. Just starting to try my hand at painting furniture and would love to use these on a piece. Thanks!

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  62. Lisa says

    October 24, 2012 at 2:47 am

    Just “liked” on My Color on Facebook!

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  63. Katie says

    October 24, 2012 at 4:03 am

    Cassie I meant to stop by earlier and tell you I love your projects! You little chevron knobs are the cutest thing! I just love your Dandelion bench as well! So cheery!!

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