Helen Nichole Designs: ombre furniture

March 25, 2013

Abby's Dresser Makeover & Faux Embroidery Art

My newest client contacted me about painting a dresser for her daughter Abby. She saw the pink ombre dresser I did for my daughter and wanted to do the same on this piece.

Unfortunately, there isn't a before picture because I misplaced the cord for my camera.

It's easy to picture the before....imagine it white with a shiny manufactured finish. Oh, there were also burns on the top from a flat iron.

I mentioned DIY art so the above is just a teaser.

AFTER

Even though the dresser was already white it was a little beat up so it needed a fresh coat of paint.

I used chalk paint (as usual), lightly distressed the sides of the drawers, and sealed with paste wax.

The shades of pink are (from light to dark): pink chintz, springtime bloom, and fuchsia kiss.

All are by Behr paint and are on the same color swatch (100B).

The pulls are from Hobby Lobby.

If you have ever looked online for ideas to decorate a little girls room or a nursery you have probably seen the embroidery hoops with scrapbook paper.

source

This is just one example but there are many.

Well, money is a little tight sometimes and I didn't want to spend money on embroidery hoops or fabric or scrapbook paper....etc.

I used things I already had on hand. I used a diaper box for the backing, ribbon to hide the cardboard, scrapbook paper, and the rosettes I used to make for decoration.

If you would like to see a tutorial let me know in the comments or on my facebook page.

Here is one more after picture of Abby's new dresser

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February 14, 2013

Pink Ombre Dresser

Happy Valentine's Day! I painted a sweet little dresser in three shades of pink and white for my little girl and I think it is a great piece to share on Valentine's day. I have had this dresser for a while now but I don't think it ever sold because it's so short. This dresser is perfect for a four year old!

BEFORE

Seriously, does this thing have enough knobs???

AFTER

I distressed the edges because I know it will get a lot of wear over the years and having it distressed will lessen the blow when it gets beat up.

I used Swiss Coffee for the white and I found a color sample with three graduating colors so it would be easier to make a color selection. I also used homemade chalk paint with each color. I use chalk paint more for the durability and less for the look.

I filled a few extra holes (from the gazillion original knobs) and used clear glass pulls.

Here are the names of the different shades I pink I used.

I love this little dresser and I'm so glad I finally found a use for it. You wouldn't believe it, but my house only has about three pieces of painted furniture. I never have time to paint anything for the house or my family. I'm glad I finally get to do something for my daughter.

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