Thursday, February 16, 2012

A Little Floral Dimension

I didn't realize just how many sewing machine drawers I had till I uncovered a few I forgot about yesterday. So, I gave another one some personality.










Here's the before.






I used the same technique shared in my "Adding Dimension" post, using wood filler instead of dimension paint, and one of my favorite stencils. I decided on an all over floral pattern. My "Old World" finish was next.


















On the side with the lines, I stenciled "Create" in the center, with the floral design on either side.

















I attached an ornate handle to one side.









I love this piece. I think I may do a couple more with this design.





I'm finishing up a few furniture redesigns. I'll be sharing one in my next post. See ya soon.


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50 comments:

  1. I've just popped over - Lorraine at miss flibbertigbbet has wonderful things to say about you! Thought I'd drop by and say hello! and take a peak around!

    This is a beautiful piece!

    Blessings,
    Donna

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  2. Cute! This is a great reuse of the old drawer. Beautiful piece! Thanks for the kind comments on my blog- now following you on Linky Followers!

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  3. Wonderful transformation Rosemary! I love those old sewing drawers and have a couple of them myself. I love how you added the dimensional floral design! Very creative touch!

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  4. My friend, you are so talented. This drawer looks wonderful. You have added personality and gracefulness to her.

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  5. Such a difference you made in that little drawer!

    She looks amazing!

    Have a wonderful evening!

    Aledia

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  6. It is wonderful! I think the handle really makes it so!

    ~Trisha

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  7. I find your Blog and your ideas miraculous. Thanks for your compliment. I visit you regularly.

    kind regards

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  8. That's such a beautiful transformation! I love the handle on it also:) What a great way to display lavender.

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  9. Love the added dimension and ornate handle!

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  10. Just beautiful -- I passed several of these drawers by not too long ago at the thrift store, what was I thinking??

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  11. What wonderful planters they make...beautiful Rosemary!
    Lorraine

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  12. does it EVER end? (please say NO!!) Gorgeous!! (still finding JUST the right spots for my treasures. will share soon!)

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  13. I love what you did with the drawers! I'm kicking myself because I two drawers leftover from a table and I threw them away! Ugh...

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  14. Ok.....LUV this!!!! I've got an old drawer in the basement holding some old VCR tapes. I think that baby's gonna be the guinnea pig for a "Rosemary's Dimension" make-over! :) Do you use just a regular plastic stencil, Ro?

    xoxo laurie

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  15. Love this sweet drawer. Yep, I think you need to make more:-)

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  16. That is so beautiful! I love what you do to these drawers and boxes.

    xox

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  17. You are so creative! I have four of these from my Granny and Mother's old machine, but although I use the to store giftwrap ribbon, I have never painted them. The finish has alligatored, and it would probably look pretty neat.

    Good tip about the wood filler. I have used a stencil with joint compound to get a raised design (successfully) but the wood filler might be less prone to chipping.

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  18. Love it Rosemary, the stencil and handle are just beautiful.

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  19. Very pretty! I have a few of those drawers too. Maybe I should get my paint brush out and get to work!?!?! LOL
    ~Des

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  20. Hi Rosemary,

    This sewing machine drawer is the nicest sewing machine drawer that I have ever seen.
    Beautiful flowers!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  21. I think old sewing machine drawers are wonderful, but you took this one over the top! gorgeous!

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  22. goodness, can I just run around with you while you find all these wonderful things?

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  23. I'm really loving the dimension you've been adding to thing. It looks great! I really need to try to do something myself. You are inspiring me!

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  24. Whatever you did to that little drawer has made it look absolutely enchanting. I love it. It would look great on my fireplace mantel with fresh flowers in it. I am going to be on the lookout for one of those now. Then I will come over here looking for the "how-to".
    Hugs, Cindy

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  25. those drawers are handy for just about anything!

    I went thrift'n on a thursday today ... thot of u

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  26. Gorgeous work. I love it. Such elegance.

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  27. Love it! I am definitely going to have to try your technique out on something. Now I will be stalking my house for something to transform!

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  28. Love it! I am definitely going to have to try your technique out on something. Now I will be stalking my house for something to transform!

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  29. It's FAA Rosemary! I love that finish. I found some old shutter doors at the thrift the other day and I wish I could just send em to you to make beautiful....Alas they have only me....Wish me luck *winks* Vanna

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  30. Wood filler insted of dimension paints and one of my favorite stencils.After design and paint this look nice.




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  31. I love your awesome looking technique for adding dimension to these boxes! I'm a Linky Follower now!

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  32. I'm always so honored when you join
    thrift'n on a thursday ...

    have a great weekend

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  33. Cute drawer! I love the little handle on one end. That turned out very pretty.

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  34. Your boxes are wonderfully charming! Are any of them going to be in your etsy shop?
    Mary Alice

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  35. I love this! You really inspire me!!

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  36. I cannot believe that I got rid of one of these! You are so talented and I love how this turned out with the added dimension and the stencil!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  37. This is a great idea! These drawers can be used for a number of things. Pretty.

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  38. Rosemary, every time I come here I shake my head in shear amazement. This is such a great redesign. It give the piece such a new and fabulous purpose.

    Paula

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  39. Soooo beautiful, Rosemary!
    Love your flowers and the handle.
    Thanks for sharing your techniques!

    Cheers!

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  40. You know you are a stalker when...
    you can look at a picture and know whose it is.....

    This is gorgeous! Love the technique!

    Lou Cinda :)
    (a nice stalker)

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  41. Beautiful, Rosemary! Thanks for sharing your lovely art at Potpourri Friday!

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  42. I love old drawers. Such a nice makeover!

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  43. Do you know you have become a term? It's called, "Give it the Villabarnes treatment"! Thanks. ~ Maureen

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  44. This is Genius!!!! I adore everything about it. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.

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  45. I love this look. I have been holding on to some old drawers and trying to decide if they should be painted. After looking at yours I know what to do. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

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  46. Stopping by from the Girl Creative Blog Hop! http://queenofsavings.com

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  47. ohh geeze! this is so pretty. I have some sewing drawers. hmmmm
    gail

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  48. i think i love you! lol
    this is fabulous.

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