Cutting Edge Stencilled Dresser
Finding affordable furniture that matches your style can be challenging, but sometimes, all it takes is a bit of imagination and a thrift store treasure. I found this dresser for just $20, and while it wasn’t much to look at initially, I saw a world of possibilities. With some paint and stencils, I embarked on a fun DIY project to give it a brand-new look. The transformation was nothing short of amazing, turning a plain old dresser into a stunning, eye-catching piece. Follow along as I share the before and after photos, and show you how you too can create a stylish update for your home without spending a fortune.
I found the dresser above for just $20, and while it wasn’t much to look at initially, I saw a world of possibilities. (It was actually a really big messā¦)
With some paint and stencils, I started a fun DIY project to give it a brand-new look. The transformation was so much fun! It turned a damaged, scratched up old dresser into something totally different. Here’s what I did:
1.Prime and Paint the Dresser
I first primed and painted it (Cottage White by Behr) one warm summer evening and have been using it in my Dining Room to store craft supplies. It moved downstairs when I got all inspired to create a āCraft Studioā.
Itās creamy color wasnāt working with the scheme I had in mind. (And the distressing I tried on it didnāt really work with this style of dresserā¦)
2. Paint it a Fresh White Color
So, I painted it a fresh, crisp whiteā¦(completely untinted out of the can in a semi-gloss finish by Behr).
Thenā¦the fun partā¦
3. Stencil the Drawer Fronts with Cutting Edge Stencils
Cutting Edge Stencils contacted me months ago asking me if Iād like to try out one of their products for review. I didnāt hesitate in answering yes! ~ Except, I had a terrible time choosing which stencil I wanted. Their selection is huge. You can check it out here.
In the end, I chose āNagoyaā in the medium craft size.
After impatiently waiting for the paint to completely dry, I lightly sanded the drawer fronts and stencilled following the video directions here with āGreen Teaā acrylic paint by Americanaā¦{**The kind lady from Cutting Edge strongly encouraged me to watch the video before starting to prevent any frustrationsā¦I highly agree.}
Here it is before:
And after:
The lighting in that room is beyond frustrating to take pictures in. But, really there is a difference in the main colorā¦
And although the stencilled color looks a little yellow in the pictures, it is in reality a lovely green colorā¦
I had that old hardware from a previous project. It shined up really nice and adds a fun little vintage āsparkleā.
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- Stencilled Curtains
- Stencilled Entryway – Before & After
- Herringbone accent wall using a cardboard “stamp”
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I would stencil my laundry room. Thanks for a chance to win the gift certificate! I love what you did to your little cabinet. What a great transformation!
Oooo, I love giveaways! I have a really ugly chest of drawers in my room that I've been thinking of giving a makeover…a stencil would be just the thing!
I would stencil a cabinet door that I am planning on leaning on my fireplace mantel. Love your dresser transformation!
I have a couple projects I've been looking for stencils for–one of them is a serving tray. Love the dresser, by the way.
The dresser looks fabulous and I agree taking pictures and having them look "real" is terribly annoying…thinking of taking some photography classes to help….anyhow I digress if I won a stencil I would use it on a wall in my new craft room I am moving into.
One wall in my kitchen. I want those giant utensils.
I already like them Cutting Edge on FB.
LOVE Casablanca, Kobe and Rabbat!
I liked Cutting Edge on Facebook
I have a dresser in my bedroom I'm looking to stencil and this would be perfect.
Hi! I'd stencil my balcony wall!
I've liked cutting edge stencils on fb!
I would stencil the toy chest in my son's room!
I already liked Cutting Edge Stencils.
I liked Cutting Edge on Facebook and would stencil a wall in the half bath we want to build!
And for my second entry… I might stencil a dresser too… i've neen doing some dresser makeovers too at http://www.migonishome.com
I LOVE this dresser transformation! I would stencil my two hall closets, which I'm converting into a "mudroom". and perhaps the wall in my master! š
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I would stencil a dresser my sister picked up at a yard sale
I like cutting edge on facebook
I would stencil the area above my kitchen cabinets and some curtains…and maybe a wall or two. I think it would be hard to stop once I got started! š
I already 'like' (LOVE) Cutting Edge Stencils on FB.
I would stencil my bathroom
I have a stencil project I want to try in my downstairs bathroom – stenciling in gloss paint on matte walls in the same color. Love your dresser!
And I do like Cutting Edge Stencils on FB. Love their stencils!!
#1 I am a Facebook fan of Cutting Edge Stencils! #2 I would stencil either the fabric for some window cornices that I have been wanting to make or pieces of foam board to frame as artwork.
I am a Facebook fan of Cutting edge stencils, and I would stencil an accent wall in my house as well as a chest of drawers similar to yours! (emilybgale@hotmail.com)
I want to stencil my daughter's dresser for her new room š
Julie Berkobien
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I already 'like' their page on fb, it's how I found your blog š
Julie Berkobien
jbfemale@gmail.com
I would stencil a damask pattern on my bathroom walls.
I would also stencil an old dresser I have which needs a coat of paint as well!
I already like Cutting Edge stencils on FB!!!
Would love to stencil a pattern on my DR walls – and am already a FB fan š
My bedroom wall! Painting it in Benjamin Moore's Rockport gray and would love my accent wall to be stenciled with Rabat! š
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I am going to re-do my daughter's bedroom It is in a desperate needs an overhaul, she moved out 14 years ago, and still is the same the day she left.
Just clicked like on FB, have been admiring their stencils for months.
Donna
Fabulous makeover!
If I won I would stencil my hallway and possibly some ceilings.
I "like" Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook!
I'd stencil my foyer in Entwined Allover (I think – it's tough to choose)!
Also, the email address is jenna_derrico16@hotmail.com
Also, I've liked them on FB.
Liked Cutting Edge Stencils on fb!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
I would love to stencil a wall in my craft room!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
I want to stencil a wall in my daughter's room!
Stacy H
lanceandstacy at gmail dot com
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on FB!
Stacy H
lanceandstacy at gmail com
I liked Cutting Edge Stencils on FB!
I would stencil our filing cabinet and an accent wall too!!
I would most definitely pick the Hand Forged stencil – beautiful!
LindsayAStevenson@gmail.com
I liked Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook!
LindsayAStevenson@gmail.com
I would stencil a pair of end tables and a coffee table if I won. I've been wanting to incorporate stencils into my furniture painting projects for a while now. These are fabulous! Thanks!
I "like" Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook.
I would stencil my master bedroom wall (as an accent wall) – it's my 2012 project!
Thanks for this wonderful giveaway!
Hugs,
Heather B.
I would stencil my laundry room. I have navy blue counters and washer and dryer. White cabinets. I'd like to add a stencil to the walls
I would stencil my bathroom nook where my nice big tub is.
I like cutting edge stencils on facebook, that is how I found out about your blog and giveaway!
FYI my email is naturalnesters@gmail.com
This looks fabulous – and I love your color choice! I'm a fan of Cutting Edge on Facebook!
I love the Romance Wall Pattern Kit. It's so elegant!
love the dresser and the stencil you selected! well done!
I would stencil my spare bathroom. I would also like to do some stenciling in the master bedroom.
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on fb.
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on FB!
I am DYING to stencil my master bedroom!
I'm dying to stencil a number of walls in my home! I really love cutting edge's stencils. They are pretty fantastic.
I like cutting edge on FB š
I have a cedar hope chest my Dad built for me when I moved away from home. I would love to stencil the top of it to give it a new look!
I just 'liked' cutting edge stencils on facebook!
Oh my goodness, I've been eyeballing their stencils for a while now to use on my bed's headboard. It's so hard to choose which one!
I just "liked" cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook. Thanks for hosting the giveaway! Your dresser is amazing!
that is awesome! i love the colors and design! thanks for sharing!
My husband and I just bought our first home! I've been spending all morning imagining what I would stencil. I would stencil "outside of the box all over" as a headboard to the master bedroom and either "hourglass" or "marrakech trellis" as an accent wall for the dining area in our open layout dining/living room. Plus, I liked Cutting Edge Stencils on facebook because they are amazing!
Sorry, email: bethany.blogger1@gmail.com
I 'liked' cutting edge stencils on facebook and think your dresser looks awesome! I'm planning on painting a spare room this weekend and am thinking of stenciling one wall as an accent wall! thanks! anna37@sbcglobal.net
Love that stencil! I'm planning on stenciling an old vanity for my daughter's room. My email is talarico@frontiernet.net
Your giveaway came at the best time- I just decided I want to stencil the upstairs bath! Thanks for the giveaway! -johanna.larch at gmail.com
Entry 2- I liked Cutting Edge Stencils on FB. THANKS!
Entry 3- I liked your new FB page. Thanks! -johanna.larch (at) gmail.com
I Like Harbor Breeze blog on Face Book!
I like there English Ivy 3 piece set.
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I like Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook, that's how I found you. The dresser is really pretty!
I like you on Facebook now š
I also Liked you on FB.
Would love to stencil the retaining wall at the side of my patio. It would be much prettier than a big yellow wall.
Would love to stencil the retaining wall at the side of my patio. It would be much prettier than a big yellow wall.
judy
caryjudy01@gmail.com
If I would win the giveaway I would stencil my closet in the entry. Our closet door is broken, so I would like to make it pretty with a stenciled wall, baskets and hooks and not have to spend money on a new one.
I would definitely pick the hand-forged all over stencil – lovely!
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook!
I liked your facebook page!
I shamelessly ran over to like your FB for another hopeful opportunity at one of those awesome blossom stencils! Thanks!
I liked your facebook page as well! These stencils are amazing. I'm still dreaming of how to design my first house (when I should be driving before traffic hits).
bethany.blogger1@gmail.com
"Liked" your page on Facebook!! Thanks for the chance to win!