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:
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
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!
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!
My friend, you are so talented. This drawer looks wonderful. You have added personality and gracefulness to her.
Such a difference you made in that little drawer!
She looks amazing!
Have a wonderful evening!
Aledia
It is wonderful! I think the handle really makes it so!
~Trisha
I find your Blog and your ideas miraculous. Thanks for your compliment. I visit you regularly.
kind regards
That's such a beautiful transformation! I love the handle on it also:) What a great way to display lavender.
Love the added dimension and ornate handle!
Just beautiful -- I passed several of these drawers by not too long ago at the thrift store, what was I thinking??
What wonderful planters they make...beautiful Rosemary!
Lorraine
does it EVER end? (please say NO!!) Gorgeous!! (still finding JUST the right spots for my treasures. will share soon!)
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...
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
Love this sweet drawer. Yep, I think you need to make more:-)
That is so beautiful! I love what you do to these drawers and boxes.
xox
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.
Love it Rosemary, the stencil and handle are just beautiful.
Beautiful transformation!
Very pretty! I have a few of those drawers too. Maybe I should get my paint brush out and get to work!?!?! LOL
~Des
Hi Rosemary,
This sewing machine drawer is the nicest sewing machine drawer that I have ever seen.
Beautiful flowers!
All the Best,
Christine
I think old sewing machine drawers are wonderful, but you took this one over the top! gorgeous!
goodness, can I just run around with you while you find all these wonderful things?
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!
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
those drawers are handy for just about anything!
I went thrift'n on a thursday today ... thot of u
Gorgeous work. I love it. Such elegance.
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!
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!
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
Wood filler insted of dimension paints and one of my favorite stencils.After design and paint this look nice.
lasik grand rapids
I love your awesome looking technique for adding dimension to these boxes! I'm a Linky Follower now!
I'm always so honored when you join
thrift'n on a thursday ...
have a great weekend
Cute drawer! I love the little handle on one end. That turned out very pretty.
Your boxes are wonderfully charming! Are any of them going to be in your etsy shop?
Mary Alice
I love this! You really inspire me!!
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
This is a great idea! These drawers can be used for a number of things. Pretty.
I just love it!!! great work.
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
Soooo beautiful, Rosemary!
Love your flowers and the handle.
Thanks for sharing your techniques!
Cheers!
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)
Beautiful, Rosemary! Thanks for sharing your lovely art at Potpourri Friday!
I love old drawers. Such a nice makeover!
Do you know you have become a term? It's called, "Give it the Villabarnes treatment"! Thanks. ~ Maureen
This is Genius!!!! I adore everything about it. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.
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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ohh geeze! this is so pretty. I have some sewing drawers. hmmmm
gail
i think i love you! lol
this is fabulous.
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