I Did It Again!

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Yes, another dresser has been transformed by decoupage.  
I found this one on a garage sale site and it was not in the best of shape:
So, out came the sander and what did I find? Poplar, not the best wood. In case you missed it the last time...
Poplar is and inexpensive hardwood. The tell-tale green tint gives it away.  It is usually painted because poplar is notorious for being 'blotchy' when stained.

If you'd like to see the last poplar dresser I found, you can click HERE.
I began this project with new napkins.  That's right, the drawers are done with napkins.  I have a full tutorial HERE.
In the interest of full-disclosure, this dresser started out with pink paint but it fought me every inch of the way.  The final result was this chocolatey (that's a word, right?) brown with the pink showing through the distressing.  

I made sure to paint the edges of the drawers to give it a 'finished' look.

All in all, I'm pretty happy with how she turned out.  I think I'll call her 'Rose'.
Rose is going up for sale this weekend.  She belongs in an old house in a bedroom with a brass bed, don't you think?

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  1. DebraFebruary 24, 2018 at 8:57 PM

    This came out so pretty.

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    1. AnnFebruary 25, 2018 at 9:51 AM

      Thank you, Debra...thanks for stopping by!
      Have a great week.

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  2. Audra @ Renewed ProjectsFebruary 25, 2018 at 9:37 PM

    I never knew that about poplar wood. It might explain a difficult wooden dresser I had a while back that I just couldn't get to stain evenly so I gave up and painted it. I really like the chocolaty finish with the pink peaking out. Sort of like Neapolitan ice cream.

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    1. AnnFebruary 26, 2018 at 8:53 AM

      Neapolitan Ice Cream - great analogy, Audra! And, yes, poplar can be difficult to work with. I think that's why they put such dark finishes on it back in the day.
      Thank you for visiting the Cottage - come back again soon!

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  3. Pam RichardsonFebruary 26, 2018 at 8:05 AM

    Wow, that turned out beautiful! Very creative!

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    1. AnnFebruary 26, 2018 at 8:54 AM

      Thank you, Pam. I'm really enjoying finishing drawers this way!
      I'm so glad you stopped by...

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  4. Rhonda Gales February 27, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    I love how it turned out. You're very skillful. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best.

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    1. AnnFebruary 27, 2018 at 10:25 PM

      Thank you Rhonda, you are so sweet to say that!
      Have a great week.

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  5. KathyFebruary 28, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    I love it! I think it could go in a room with some French Provincial, as well as a brass bed, too! What a wonderful finish for a tired piece of furniture!

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    1. AnnFebruary 28, 2018 at 6:57 PM

      French Provincial is a wonderful idea, Kathy. So glad you like it - thanks for visiting the Cottage!

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  6. My thrift store addictionFebruary 28, 2018 at 9:33 AM

    And I LOVE it, again! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! Pinning!

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  7. Sum of their StoriesFebruary 28, 2018 at 5:13 PM

    Rose is just lovely, great job.

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  8. LeanneMarch 2, 2018 at 1:36 AM

    Decoupage makes such an enormous improvement on old furniture that can't be restored back to anything really attractive doesn't it? It just lightens it up and feminizes it - and you're right, it needs to go with a brass bed!

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  9. AnnMarch 2, 2018 at 5:00 PM

    I couldn't agree more, Leanne. It's such an easy, inexpensive way to transform a piece!
    I'm so glad you stopped by. Come back again soon, won't you?

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  10. KathleenMarch 3, 2018 at 5:09 AM

    You did a great job with the decoupage, I hope it sold well for you.
    Kathleen
    Blogger's Pit Stop

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    1. AnnMarch 3, 2018 at 11:05 PM

      Thank you Kathleen...no sale yet, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

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  11. ErleneMarch 4, 2018 at 9:32 PM

    That's a great transformation. I've never tried to decoupage furniture, but I can see how it could hide a lot of flaws. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.

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    1. AnnMarch 5, 2018 at 5:11 PM

      Decoupage is becoming one of my favorites and I plan to try it on a few other things too!
      Thank you for stopping by...

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  12. Mary K.April 17, 2018 at 1:32 AM

    This is so lovely Ann. Once you get the hang of decoupage it can become addictive.

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    1. AnnApril 17, 2018 at 8:48 AM

      Thank you, Mary...and SO true. I keep looking for new pieces to decoupage!

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