From Butterface to Butterfly

Have I ever told you how glad I am that you come to visit my blog? Because I am. Thank you. I appreciate that you take time out of your day to come here and hang out with me, and I feel a responsibility to make it worth your while. That’s why everyday, with every post, I aim to show you something new or unique, introduce a fresh technique, or share with you a valuable little tidbit of information.

So here comes today’s knowledge-bomb:

Butterflies don’t poop.

Did you know that? Apparently being a butterfly requires so much energy that they never have anything left to waste. Now you are smarter.

And speaking of poop, that’s what this before sewing cabinet looked like.  NO! I’m kidding. It was fine. A little worn out, missing a knob, nothing special.

But, like our butterfly friends, it experienced a metamorphosis as well …

 

Now it’s a colorful showpiece, sure to catch the eye every passerby.  Guess what, you’ll never guess. I’ll just tell you. Shanna created this look with paper napkins! See more on her blog Restoration Redoux.

 

This bombe dresser also emerged triumphantly from its heavily lacquered cocoon:

 

Super cute right? Those soft colors are doing so much more for its curvy shape.

And if you were worried that it doesn’t fit in with this butterfly-centric post, (I’m sure you were SO worried), check the drawers out:

What a beautiful little surprise.  See more details from Kandice at Just The Woods.  

 

Finally, you’ll never guess what Sharon added to this dresser/nightstand set to give it a whole new life. Unless you guessed butterflies.

 

How did you know??

But did you guess inverted butterflies? White on teal, teal on white? Who could have seen that twist coming?!

Head on over to Sharon’s blog I Restore Stuff to see more. The finish she achieved on this set deserves a close-up look.