Take An Old Chest of Drawers

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Take an old chest of drawers that is on its last legs, glue the parts together that have broken


and give it a new lease of life with some old paint you find in the shed. Never mind that the lid is rusted on, you can pick the bits of rust out of the paint before you begin. No one will ever know, unless you tell them. :)


Paint the drawer knobs with a jaunty sea-side design


and there you have a nice new piece of furniture for no cost at all. :)

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Thankyou to those of you who entered my giveaway on Facebook. The winner is Mandy
Congratulations Mandy!

Sorry to have missed out my bloggy friends on this occasion. Next time I do a giveaway I'll definitely have a blog one. You can be sure of that. :)
Jess x x






Comments

Kyra Wilson said…
Very cute! I always want to paint things all over furniture like that!
31 March 2014 at 14:34
Martina said…
Great job you did here Jess - it looks so fresh and neat now! Also adore your cards below - they will send well i guess. Have a bright and happy start to your April! xx
31 March 2014 at 14:53
LeeAnn at Mrs Black's said…
It's so good to reuse items and not discard and buy new. brilliant!
31 March 2014 at 15:15
Jennifer Hays said…
It looks great! I love the painted knobs, so special and unique.
31 March 2014 at 15:16
Unknown said…
Jess, beautiful job at turning something just plain into something beautiful and sweet! I used to do a lot with furniture, too. It's so much fun and very therapeutic, too!
31 March 2014 at 23:09
Merlesworld said…
I glad I'm not the only one who picks out bits of rust out of old paint.
The chest of drawers is looking good now.
Merle............
31 March 2014 at 23:17
Dee said…
Oohhh... I love it. You did a fabulous job.
1 April 2014 at 16:39
Red Rose Alley said…
Jess,
You have restored that old chest to look like new. And what a clever idea to add the nautical theme on the knobs. You did a great job. I can't believe how much we can make a piece of furniture come alive just by adding few coats of paint.

love,
~Sheri
1 April 2014 at 18:14
Tammie Lee said…
lookin' good and how fun that you made it your own!
1 April 2014 at 22:50
Paper rainbow said…
I love handpainted furniture, what a lovely project, I have several rusty tins in my shed, I feel the need to open and use them!!!
3 April 2014 at 18:51
Introverted Art said…
Damn girl that's impressive! looks so good!
4 April 2014 at 00:28
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