Wake up! It’s Thursday morning! We aren’t quite to the weekend yet, so in case you are having trouble getting going, in case you are in need of some visual caffeine, here is a jolt to the senses courtesy of Better After reader Susan!
This shabby, drabby old dresser had been left behind in her college apartment and didn’t exactly scream “hey, look at me!” But it certainly does now! Thanks Susan!
39 Comments
Steve and Alli
August 26, 2010 at 3:20 PMI like the concept, but I’d do it with different pattern choices.
Florida Blog Chick
August 26, 2010 at 3:47 PMI love it! I love the random pattern choices. So awesome!
Zazzu
August 26, 2010 at 3:59 PMOh, I love this. For myself, I’d do it in various red prints.
I really like the new base color of the dresser, too. Great job.
mamsbecker
August 26, 2010 at 7:49 PMI really like this dresser! Are the drawers covered with fabric or paper?
susan
August 26, 2010 at 8:27 PMSo excited to see this on here! Thanks for the nice comments everyone! It’s all fabric, gathered through the years-old clothes, a bed sheet, remnants and randoms. I used mod podge to adhere it and then went over it with a finishing spray so it wouldn’t feel tacky. The sides and top are covered as well. It’s a fun project, I highly suggest it!
Mel
August 27, 2010 at 8:51 AMLovely makeover. So cheerful.
designsimplyworks
August 27, 2010 at 6:18 PMLooks like a quilt block – of wood! 🙂 Very creative & I like all that color!
Mod Podge Amy
May 26, 2011 at 12:49 AMThis is gorgeous! I love all the prints.
kellie
May 31, 2011 at 1:18 AMI LOVE this dresser. A true inspiration.
happy crafting, Kellie
http://www.kelliebianchi.com
Jeni
May 31, 2011 at 2:14 PMSo C.U.T.E
GypsySoul
September 15, 2011 at 1:16 AMHi! Thank you so much for the idea! I had an old beat up nightstand I have been meaning to throw away, but now am “upcycling”! I was wondering what “finishing spray” you used.
Thanks!
Jodie
September 23, 2011 at 7:08 PMI had the same questions. What finishing spray? I rescued an old dresser from my neighbors trash and this would be fun to do.
Summer
November 5, 2011 at 9:46 PMLove this! I’ll be featuring it on my blog this Thursday.
Thanks!
Sumo:)
Anonymous
January 5, 2012 at 5:06 AMIs it fabric or paper that is used on the dresser? Love this idea!
jennifer
January 5, 2012 at 4:30 PMI have a dresser waiting for this – even purchased fabric for it… oh about 2 years ago! Does the fabric go around to the back of the drawer front, or is it cut, or turned and then glued down? and I will ask – yes, what finshing spray? is there one you recommend? thanks!
Anonymous
January 13, 2012 at 4:12 AMcan you post materials as well as step by step instructions? I’d love to try this out! your dresser went from drab to fab! LOVE IT@
ATK
January 13, 2012 at 8:49 PMIt’s fabric, and looks like it’s cut so it’s flat against the front. The Mod Podge will seal the edges so you don’t have to worry about it fraying. You can even do a light sanding after the Mod Podge cures to smooth any frayed edges. You can use a polyurethane spray or Polycrylic.
Heidi
January 25, 2012 at 5:10 PMWhat did you use to stick the clothe to the dresser.. what type of glue? Fabric glue, hodge podge? And what did you use to seal it tight on the inside (or sides) of the drawer? Pins, hot glue???
Thanks,
Heidi
Heidi
January 25, 2012 at 5:12 PMWhat did you use to get the clothe to stick to the dresser?? Fabric glue, hodge podge??? Also, what did you use to make it look so smoothe? And lastly, what did u use to round the corner of the drawers so tight and smoothe and to keep the fabric from popping off?? straight pins, glue, staples???
Thanks,
Heidi
Victoria
February 28, 2012 at 5:01 PMI have a horrible old dresser that I was about to chuck out the door, but I think I’ll give this a try!! Thanks for the inspiration, it looks fabulous! 🙂
storrez7754
March 1, 2012 at 10:24 PMThis is exactly what i was thinking for my daughter.. I mentioned something like this earlier this week for her old schoo dresser.. excellent idea.. PS i love the print on the bottom drawer!
Anonymous
March 9, 2012 at 4:52 PMI am wondering if this is wallpaper or borders rather than fabric. I am also wondering where the instructions are to do this. If not on this site, then where is the link?
Lori
March 14, 2012 at 9:05 AMI just LOVE this!! I have the perfect old dresser for this. And this is going to be my weekend project this weekend! Thank you for the inspiration!!!!!
Lori
March 14, 2012 at 9:07 AMWhat a great idea!! I have the perfect old dresser for this! And this will be my weekend project! Thank you for the INSPIRATION!!!
Anonymous
July 10, 2012 at 8:38 PMVery cool. And I love the idea of old clothes, etc. Memories.
Anonymous
July 24, 2012 at 2:41 PMThis looks so cool! I’d love to do this with my daughter’s dresser, its ready for an update. However, there are no directions/instructions??!! For those who have NEVER used Mod Podge and have never heard of finishing spray…can you please elaborate on how one would go about creating such a look??
Thanks so much!
megan
August 12, 2012 at 5:27 AMIs there a link with instructions or something? I don’t even know how to use that podge stuff…
Anonymous
September 18, 2012 at 5:30 AMLove the idea — and plan on trying it, but two pictures do not help people who have no idea how to do anything crafy like this,or even use Mod Podge.
Anonymous
November 27, 2012 at 1:27 AMGreat idea. I have a dresser that’s screaming to be refinished. This has given me some inspiration. TY.
Paula Schuck
December 4, 2012 at 3:08 PMLove it. Trying to pin it now so I can recall it later.
Linda
January 29, 2013 at 10:37 PMADORE this!
debra bartley
February 11, 2013 at 4:10 AMI was going to distress my cedar lined chest, but not now…I’m getting out some fabric and mod podge! I love this creation!
Anonymous
February 13, 2013 at 9:49 PMHi Susan. is there any place where we could follow instructions? This is a fantastic idea!! Thanks for sharing!
Hazel Blumberg-McKee
March 16, 2013 at 6:43 PMI absolutely LOVE this dresser. I have a boring old dresser that would love to look like this. Could you possibly post instructions on how to do this?
Hazel Blumberg-McKee
March 16, 2013 at 6:44 PMI LOVE this! My dresser is such a mess, and it’d be a perfect candidate for this kind of treatment. Could you possibly post instructions on how to do this? Thanks.
eventsheavencons
June 22, 2013 at 11:27 PMLove it!! 😀
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