Sunday, April 3

A LiTTle LoVE and a GReaT GiVEaWaY


Short Story

Before

After



Long Story

I spotted this little beauty while junk shopping a couple weeks ago. When I see something like this, my silly mind just starts making up stories for them. I think maybe this one might have had the same owner her whole life until she was adopted by me. Little does she know, I'm going to give her a little makeover.


I was a little sad when I first saw her because she had beautiful hardware but some of it was missing. I almost walked away. What the heck was I thinking?!?

Look at that cute little lock cover.
 Luckily my friend opened the drawer and found most of the missing pieces.

Time to get to work. 

I don't know what kind of wood she is made out of but she has a really coarse grain and her varnish was pealing so she really needed a good sanding.
I started with my little guy but he couldn't quit cut it.....

so it was time to bring out the big guy. I only use him when I need to do some damage.

Seriously, look at all that sawdust. I promise I did not sweep that into a pile.

She's an oldy and had quit a few cracks that I filled.

Check out this horrible battle wound.
I used wood glue and applied pressure all night. Then filled it with wood filler and sanded it down.
You can't even tell it was ever there now.......unless you look underneath 

After I cleaned all the dust off I stained her with my favorite MINWAX stain. I stained her before I painted because I wanted the dark wood look under the white paint. I use to stain over my white paint but now I think it just makes it look dirty.

I gave her a couple coats of white paint. 
I need to tell you about my favorite paint but that's a whole story in itself.

Then I gave her a quick sand to make her look her age 
and sealed her up with Polyurethane.

I painted her hardware a blue gray color.

Then I sanded them with 220 grit sandpaper 

I drenched them with the same MINWAX stain 

And then wiped most of the stain off and let them dry over night.

I put her all back together and fell in LoVE. She was supposed to be for sale but I am going to find a place for her in my home. 

Want a closer look?







I know this is a long post but I just have one more thing. 
*This GiVEaWaY is now closed*
I have 100 followers!
I want you all to know that I appreciate you checking out my blog and I ReaLLy appreciate that you want to follow my blog. I am so excited that I decided to do a GiVEaWaY! I tried to think of something that I would really really want and this is what I came up with. 

It's a $30.00 Home Depot Card
for whatever cute project you are working on.



Here’s how to enter:
1. All my  followers as of now (4/3/2011- 10pm)- 2 entries (No need to enter and ThaNk YoU so much!)
2.Become a new follower- 1 entry
3. Blog about the giveaway on your blog or post this giveaway link for me- 1 entry
4. Post this giveaway on your Facebook page- 1 entry

 And because I am trying to get more followers,

5. Refer a friend, they have to become a follower and then have them leave me a comment at the bottom of this post telling me that you referred them- 2 entries for both of you

You have to leave a comment on this post with your first name (or nickname).  Also you need to tell me all the ways you entered so I know how many times to put you name in the drawing (just one comment per follower please). As soon as I hit the 150 follower mark, I will do the drawing at random.org. 
                              
                                    Good Luck and EnJoY!


Don't forget to check out all the great link parties on my party page and as always
ThaNkS for the LiNk uP LaDiES!






56 comments:

  1. Wow what a fantastic DIY! I just did my first china cabinet, I think I might tackle a dresser next! Love what you did!

    Amanda

    http://monpetitshoo.blogspot.com

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  2. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!! Do you use a paint brush or a gun? If so what kind?

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  3. OMG what a great job! I love how it looks, I would keep it too. Congt on 100 sweet giveaway.
    I am having a 100 follow giveaway too, come by and check it out. Blessings, Vicky

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  4. Love this! Beautiful transformation! I really need to stop walking by pieces of furniture in need of some loving. I love the color you used on the hardware. It's just perfect.

    Congrats on hitting 100! Great giveaway! All of us DIYers would go skipping down the aisles with an HD gift card in hand(or is that just me.) Thanks for sharing and for hosting this giveaway.

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  5. I love the satin idea I have seen everywhere! It is so awesome, I can't wait till we have a bigger place though- then my creative juices won't be limited! (BOO! for that!)
    I'm a current follower, as MommyDoes.

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  6. What an awesome transformation! I love the white and the detailed hardware.

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  7. I adore this! I would keep this too!

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  8. Thanks for the giveaway!! Congrats on reaching 100! So exciting!

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  9. Just beautiful! I love how it turned out! Congrats on 100!!

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  10. Congrats on the 100+ following! And thanks for following me as well over at tiaras and bowties!

    Just wanted you to know that I created an impromtu blog post promoting your blog and about the giveaway! Link Here:
    http://tiarasandbowties.blogspot.com/2011/04/fearfully-and-wonderfully-made.html

    You really made my day Carrie.
    Luv, Kim

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  11. Seriously, I can't wait to get back to Iowa and start doing some redo projects! You're inspiring!

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  12. I am a new follower. Lesley @ mlt3178@aol.com
    Thanks for the chance!

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  13. This is SO gorgeous!! I have seen you at a couple parties now and love what you do! New follower!

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  14. OMG gorgeous. I love looking at pieces and making stories up about them too. Or referring to them as a gender.
    I have been a follower.

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  15. I'm a new follower. Found you on BNOTP today. Your dresser is gorgeous. Come visit me and follow me as well. I'm just getting started. Are you going to do a post on your favorite paint?
    http://cottageatthecrossroads.com

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  16. I love this piece of furniture... I'm teaching myself how to refurbish now. I have a couple of pieces I'm trying to gather ideas for :)
    I'm following you from the Dittle Dattle bloghop.
    Please follow me at:

    www.daughterbydesign.blogspot.com

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  17. Hi, Carrie! Love your dresser re-do. I'm following you now & would love a chance for the gift card! thanks

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  18. Wowza... THats a great furniture makeover. Thanks for linking up to my party!

    Toni
    A Bowl Full of Lemons :)

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  19. Newest follower because I came over from Between Naps on the Porch (:
    congrats on 100 followers and now +1

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  20. Hi! I am a new follower and I posted your giveaway on Facebook. I hope I win!

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  21. hiya carrie , i love what you did with this piece and what great detailed step by step instructions tfs i am visiting from amaze me mondays and am your newest follower hope you will stop by mine and follow me too
    xmaggiex

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  22. I love what you did with the hardware! It looks beautiful!

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  23. You did a great job on the little chest gives me an idea to paint a small chest I have

    Say give a way and here we all come. i could use that card so add me to the drawing

    Janice

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  24. PS
    I found you over at Transformation Thursday

    on the Shabby Chic Cottage

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  25. Hi, Carrie! I love what you did with that hope chest! Can you add a list of supplies you use for each project? (Including colors) I love it!

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  26. Carrie, Thanks for following my site! I added your blog as well! I'd love to win that giveaway! It would be great for my new projects :)

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  27. Gorgeous! Visiting from HOH. Come visit me sometime!

    http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com
    xoxo
    Ginger

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  28. You did an amazing job!! And can I say I am totally jealous of your sanders!!!

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  29. I think I would have to keep this one too it turned out really beautiful! Newest follower here!
    Sherry

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  30. beautiful job...of course i'm following you back and i'm so glad you linked this to ff.


    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  31. Wow, I love your work! I just subscribed and can't wait to see more!

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  32. I'm here from FFRiday and i love your blog. I decided to follow evenbefore I knew there was a giveaway, but count me in! Congrats on your milestone. Your dresser transformation is amazing.
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  33. Carrie! This is just all kinds of fantastic! She is beyond beautiful now, great job on her makeover! I would keep her too. Thank you for linking up to Inspiration Friday and for your sweet comment! It made my night last night seeing it! Congrats on the blog growth, that is so exciting!

    Heather

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  34. I am anew follower! Yay. I love this dresser. What a unique piece. I love how the drawers are smaller on the right. Very nice job fixin her up!


    Kim
    www.kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com

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  35. Love your makeover. What a fabulous piece and you did such a wonderful job. Great tutorial also. I am a new follower and so happy I found your blog. Hugs, Marty

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  36. I love what you can do with just a can of paint.
    So glad i found this blog!

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  37. Wow! An awesome redo! I would definitely keep her too!! I'm a new follower and loving the blog!

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  38. I follow google connect "anash"
    Thank you kindly.
    anashct [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  39. I blogged your giveaway: http://mommilitary.blogspot.com/2011/04/fine-handy-little-love-and-great.html
    anashct [at] yahoo [dot] com
    Thanks!!

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  40. I am a follower! You have no idea how bad I wish I could redo furniture. I have no clue, but I am amazed at people like you that can turn something old into something amazing. My favorite piece of furniture I own is my coffee table. I bought it at a place that sales re-done furniture. It looks exactly like the piece in this post (antique looking white). I have a big dresser with a mirror that I have had since I was a little girl and I would love to have it re-done (I wish you lived by me)! By the way, you do not look old enough to have a 17 year old girl!!

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  41. HI i just became a follower!
    Love the furniture and love home depot~

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  42. I am a new follower and I LOVE your dresser!

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  43. this is such a fantastic project!! I can't believe how much work you did with the hardware alone- I'd definitely be keeping it as well. Too cute!! Thanks so much for joining in at Transformations and Treasures!

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  45. It‘s so nice that I have found your blog about your link on "Under The Table and Dreaming". So I have scrolled a little and like what I see. Now I’m your new follower! ;)

    Take care
    Tine

    P.S. Sorry, at the first attempt I have forgotten the most important :-))

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  46. Wow, that's a great tutorial. Your painted crown project has been featured in this weeks Sunday Party Linky! Check it out here :) http://petitehermine.blogspot.com/2011/04/sunday-linky-party-10-goodies.html
    Hope to see more of your posts!

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  47. I just found your blog and LOVE it! I signed up to be a new follower! And that transformation was amazing, I can't wait to check out more of your projects!!

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  48. Great Dresser!! I'm jealous, I want it... ~hollie ( one entry for me...hope it's lucky)

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  49. new follower!!! I am SO jealous of your handi-work! Your vision is amazing and your work turned out BEAUTIFUL!

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  50. This is AMAZING!! I don't blame you at all for keeping it for yourself, I'd have done the same thing! Wow, I'd love for you to stop by my blog sometime, www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  51. You have been featured on SSB! Please see the link below:

    http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/2011/04/mad-skills-monday-51.html

    I hope you'll visit again!!
    xoxo
    Ginger

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  52. Love that dresser! Such a great look. Thanks for sharing it at Fantastic Friday!

    and I am a followers. ;)

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  53. Thanks for linking up this amazing transformation to Gettin' Krafty With It! You did such a great job! Yes, I am already a follower!

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