A couple months ago, I painted a big dresser white, with black handles and a big free handed design on the front.
(If you're like me and have a bad rememberer or are new to the Korner, click here for the before and after of that beast of a freebie from Craigslist!) I couldn't believe how popular it was on Craigslist, especially after a message from a sweet friend who said he normally likes everything I do, but wow NOT the black and white dresser!! I really razzed him about gettin' with the styles after all the emails I received about it! Anyways, someone loved the design so much she wanted to buy a peice of furniture for me to redo similar. I was gone when she came and dropped it off, but when I opened the door to my shop the next morning I couldn't wait to get started on this adorable little secretary desk!!!
Here she is before. I think it was actually a "he" before. Let's not even get into gender identities right now, okay? The news has been killing me!
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I really didn't want to take my chances with free handing this time, plus it's so challenging for my barely-there fine motor skills. I cut out a stencil of a design I liked instead. I'm so glad I learned how to make my own stencils - SCORE! (No pun intended.) nyook, nyook, nyook.... |
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Pardon the grainy, dark, dastardly photos. I'm trying to learn a new camera. Unsuccessfully. |
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I used sandpaper and slightly distressed the edges for a Shabby Chic look. Why do we pronounce "chic" as "Sheek" anyway?? I'll never forget the first time I searched for "shabby sheek" on Ebay. Apparently a thousand other people thought the same way... or learned to read with Hooked on Phonics. |
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Now, hopefully the unmet Craigslist lady that sounds oh-so-sweet on the phone is just as pleased with it as I am!! |
I think it looks LOVELY!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Kammy!
ReplyDeleteThat stencil is really cool looking!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is so unique -- gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJenny
http://simcoestreet.blogspot.com
This is quite a stunning piece! Love the way you applied the stencil off to the side like that!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great makeover! I love the black & white.
ReplyDeleteUnlike your friend...I LOVE it! I'm SURE your customer'll love it too. I just refinished a secretary desk too...aren't they FUN!?
ReplyDeleteDeborah (visiting happily from http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com...hope you'll stop by and say hi too...) ♥ ♥
First of all, your writing cracks me up! :) Second, this piece is way cool. Love the stencil. I'd also like to follow you...but I can't find the link over there --> I've bookmarked you as a fave instead. :)
ReplyDeleteooh kammy! love this one- so dramatic!
ReplyDeletehot-damn...it worked! I'm your newest follower! thanks, Kammy! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my that is gorgeous! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It is so pretty!
ReplyDelete-Bonnie @ Revolutionaries
http://bonniegetchell.blogspot.com