Vintage / Antique Espresso Stained Dresser

This was a super lucky craigslist find.  The dresser needed to be refinished but it was solid and made very well.  

I stripped, sanded and then stained in espresso by General Finishes.  I used a gel topcoat wipe on urethane in satin, also by General Finishes.

I used the existing pulls on the bottom drawers.  The top center drawer knob was missing, so I went ahead and changed out the knobs with Restoration Hardware depression green glass cabinet knobs with oil-rubbed bronze finishes.

So happy with the outcome and now I finally have that unique standout piece for my entry!

VINTAGE CHALK PAINTED DRESSER IN ANTIQUED PATINA

Still searching for the perfect vintage/antique dresser for my entry...picked up this dresser at an estate sale but it was just a bit too big for my space.  It's a solid piece but obviously needed to be re-finished.  I chalk painted it with a light-blue toned Valspar "oops" paint.  Not sure of the color but it looks like a medium light blue:

I finished off with Briwax dark brown paste wax:

http://www.amazon.com/Briwax-Central-Br-1-db-Paste-Wax/dp/B000PT191U

The dark brown paste wax dramatically changed the color, and now it's a patina greenish brown

"SEW HAPPY FOR YOU" Silhouette Cameo Greeting Card

This "sew happy for you" greeting card was made with my Silhouette Machine.  The font is DJ Thread and filled it's with a wood pattern.  

I printed it out and then sketched around it with a pen.  The frame is "thread frame" from the Silhouette Store.

Tri-Fold Birthday Card made with my Cricut Explore

This tri-fold birthday card was made with the Cricut Explore.  The card base and fountain are from the Picturesqe cartridge.  The sign is from Camp Out and the flowers are from Freshly Picked.  Also used the sketch pen feature for the "Happy Birthday".

Simple Silhouette Machine Cards Using Sketch Feature

The Silhouette Machine sketch feature is a fast and easy way to add intricate details to your projects.  I made this "Thinking of You" card using a sketch flourish design from the Silhouette store.  I also sketched the "Thinking of You" phrase.  The embossing folder is Quickutz Vines.

This "daises" sketch design is from the Silhouette store.  Even the yellow pen is bright and colorful!  The "Happy Birthday" is a regular cut from cardstock.  Paper is by Sizzix.

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This is a regular cut, "a birdie told me", using the sketch pens.  Paper is by Sizzix.

Cornice Box for Sliding Glass Door

We updated the sliding glass door to our balcony with Hunter Douglas shades.  I cased the frame and made a cornice box with an added wood filigree. 

Vintage Powder Room / Bathroom Remodel

I always forget to take "before" pictures but it was just a builder basic bathroom.  I took on my first wainscot / bead board project and went with vintage fixtures.  The toilet and pedestal sink are from the American Standard Collection. 

I also re-tiled in a white 1.5" hexagon tile with solid black daisies.