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Monday, October 24, 2011

Hand painted Dogwood dresser

I have been so excited about this dresser. It was another one of those, "you don't know what you are gonna do with it until you start" types of projects.

We have had this dresser forever and it served its purpose, but now it needed a new purpose...a repurpose!


So I started by priming and painting in one of my favorite colors, steeple gray.



When it was done it looked like this. Cute, but I wanted it to have more UMPH!



I love the Dogwood tree and have done a couple paintings of them. So I thought what if I do a big version. So I started painting.




and painting and then distressing.



Until it looked like this. I love how it turned out. I know I have heard other fellow bloggers say they don't like to
do different things to furniture because it makes it hard to sell. But painting my furniture with my paintings
makes me SOOO happy, that it doesn't bother me that it takes a while to sell these items. I know that when they
do sell they go to just the right person. Where the personality matches the furniture.


I hope someone else will enjoy her as much as I enjoyed painting her. I hope you all have a BEAUTIFUL day!!


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49 comments:

  1. KatieOctober 24, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I swear I click on your stuff at every linky party I visit. I always end up here. Clearly I love everything that you do :o) But this is A-MAZ-ING!! You'll find the right person for this quickly I'm sure!

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  2. Good Time CharlieOctober 24, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Kkarin, this is amazing! I am so inspired to try something differnt like this. Just gorgeous!

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  3. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersOctober 24, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    It's absolutely beautiful! I love craft projects like this.

    www.geekettegazette.com
    www.thegirlieblog.com

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  4. reFresh reStyleOctober 25, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I love it! It turned out great! One question--what brand is the steeple gray?? Very pretty color!
    Debbie

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  5. KristyOctober 25, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Gorgeous! Inspires me to do something with this old dresser I've had sitting on my back deck for the last two years :)

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  6. Artsy VaVaOctober 25, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    The dresser looks beautiful. I love the big dogwood graphic! You did a great job!

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  7. CSzemOctober 25, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    well done! it's beautiful!

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  8. StephanieOctober 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Nice job--I'm impressed!

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  9. SherriOctober 25, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Being a Georgia gal, LOVE the Dogwood! Amazing work.

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  10. SherryOctober 25, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous. I found you on the Project Queen. I'm now a follower. http://decoratingwcents.blogspot.com

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  11. jess@balancing the dreamOctober 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    beautiful!!! i love the personal touch!!

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  12. Cassie BustamanteOctober 25, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    awesome! i love the shape of dogwood and you nailed it!

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  13. RebeccaOctober 26, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Love this makeover!

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  14. Multi Level LifeOctober 26, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Found your link on Restored it Wednesdays.

    So nice! Your painting adds a lot of personality to the piece.

    Sara
    http://multi-level-life.blogspot.com/

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  15. KahliOctober 26, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Found you on Restore it Wednesday. Love this makeover! And love the dogwood on it :)

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  16. The Bold AbodeOctober 26, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Love the super huge BOLD dogwood! The right someone will LOVE that dresser when they come along...

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  17. Inspired By JuneOctober 26, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Your beautiful dresser will go to just the right person! Its uniquness is part of what makes it so special!

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  18. EvieOctober 26, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    This caught my eye cause the dogwood flower is the provincial flower for my home province. Great job...I love it! :)

    evie @ brown paper packages

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  19. Youaretalkingtoomuch.comOctober 27, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    This so cool and brave! I can't wait to try my hand at painting something pretty on a piece.....Ok, maybe I had better leave this to the pro's like you. I really LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing this at the "Meet Me Monday" linky party! I can't wait to see what you come up with next week! Love, Me www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com

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  20. Fowl Single FileOctober 27, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful work! This caught my eye at Crafty Soiree and I just had to investigate. I love dogwoods in bloom and you've done a fantastic representation!

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  21. KatieOctober 27, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    seriously you have some amazing talents hand painting that! great job!

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  22. A Vintage VineOctober 27, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    The is just so inspiring! I love dogwoods!.....Great job!

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  23. JacquelineOctober 27, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Wow you did a wonderful job hand painting...I really need to do a interesting piece like this! Hope you will stop by mysimplehomelife.com and share this at my link party..starts tonight.

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  24. HeatherOctober 27, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    This is fun and unique! Never seen something handpainted like that!

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  25. Shabby MarilynOctober 27, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Great talent, looks fantastic! New follower and love your work! I will be back to check on your art! Hope to have you visit and follow. I wish I could hand paint one of my dresser redo's like that!

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  26. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestOctober 27, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    This is beautiful! I wish I had a spot for it...I would lover her in my home as you much as you loved paiting her! What talent!

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  27. Terriea KwongOctober 27, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    VERY pretty remake. Clear and lively. I love it.

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  28. PammaOctober 28, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Oh, I just love this! So gorgeous. Beautiful.
    ~Pam
    pamspaintparlor.typepad.com

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  29. AshleyOctober 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Love this - dog woods are near and dear to my heart as they are the provincial flower of British Columbia, where I grew up (I live in Ontario, now).

    P.S. I came here from A2D's link party!

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  30. AmandaOctober 28, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Looks wonderful!

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  31. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetOctober 28, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Gorgeous!

    Jenny
    http://simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  32. Honey at 2805October 28, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    This piece is a real beauty! Love the artistry of it! You do beautiful work.

    I am delighted you linked to Potpourri Friday! Many thanks!

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  33. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    This is lovely! I only wish I could paint that well!

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  34. JennOctober 28, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Amazing!

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  35. Handy Man, Crafty WomanOctober 29, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    What a dramatic piece! Thank you for sharing and linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  36. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateOctober 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    You've done it again! Just stunning. Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House!

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  37. KeiOctober 29, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Wow that looks beautiful!

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  38. JoselynOctober 30, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    What a beautiful one-of-kind makeover. I think it's going to be a quick sale.

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  39. micheleOctober 30, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    i really think you achieved a modern chic look--lovely!

    visiting via TTJ and so glad to find your post! would love to have you stop by for my shabby chic giveaway!

    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2011/10/rachel-ashwell-on-creating-authentic.html

    best to you.

    michele

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  40. SamOctober 31, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    That is such a beautiful piece! It's definitely distinctive, but some people like me love having things that are unique! Wish you were closer so I could have it!

    Found you through Follow Fest, come check out my blog if you're interested!

    My Growing Obsessions

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  41. fromgentogenOctober 31, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    This is absolutely breathtaking. Great inspiration!

    I am just beginning to blog about my furniture upcycling at www.FromGentoGen.com --- hope you have a moment to stop by!

    Blessings, Becky

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  42. LesleyNovember 2, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Oh my gosh...come over and do this to every piece of furniture I own!!!!

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  43. Honey I'm Home BlogNovember 3, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Another beautiful one-of-a-kind piece. Wonderful job!

    Warmly, Michelle

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  44. CarrieNovember 3, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Leave it to you to think outside the box once again and create another interesting and stunning piece of art! Thanks for linking up to Refresh Your Nest Friday!

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  45. Adrianne SurianNovember 4, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know you're featured this week at Freestyle Friday. On another cool note... I'm sure I have been to your booth! I'm in the Grand Rapids area as well. So funny that in all of blogland, you are so near by!

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  46. Nikki MonetNovember 6, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I featured your beautiful dresser from Bedazzle Me Monday!! Thanks for linking! Stop by and grab a button :)

    http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/you-dazzled.html

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  47. SherrydNovember 8, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Wow, That's truly gorgeous! Great job!

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  48. Natasha Mairs - Serenity YouNovember 9, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    GORGEOUS!!!!

    Would LOVE it if you could share this on my link party at www.serenityyou.blogspot.com

    Natasha xxx

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  49. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    This is an amazingly ingenious idea and an excellent way to refresh a good piece of furniture.

    http://whichmewillibetoday.wordpress.com

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