Does this dresser look familiar? Not too long ago I worked on her brother, the Mod Podge Map Dresser.
I faced the same challenge with this one: that flat front. I had been itching to paint something green, does that ever happen to you? I had this apple green color, so why not.
After I finished, I thought it needed something.
I had bought these paddles because I loved the blue/white combo. And they were standing right next to each other in my workshop crowded garage Everytime I walked in and out, I looked at them.
My first idea was to somehow attach them to the front of the dresser and then a very wise man talked me out of it. I could not get the blue and white out of my head.
That’s where the idea for the chevron pattern originated, I got my blue and white and lived happily ever after.
Now what to do with the paddles!
Of course there’s a little selected distressing too, gotta have that!
What have you been inspired by lately?
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Debbie says
January 31, 2013 at 8:52 pmtest
Debbie says
January 31, 2013 at 8:52 pmtest
the cape on the corner says
January 17, 2013 at 3:19 pmhow stinkin’ cute and fun is this! and i love the shape of the dresser, too.
Mariel says
January 14, 2013 at 10:15 pmSo fun! I would love for you to share this or any of your great ideas at the link party going on now (and every Saturday through Tuesday) at ‘Or so she says …’ Hope to see you there!
Rhonda ~ Ramblings of a Southern Girl says
January 14, 2013 at 9:55 amLove the blue and white chevron painted over the pretty apple green! And it’s just the right touch of chevron, too! Great job! 🙂
Becca says
January 13, 2013 at 2:52 pmI love this, Debbie! You’ve got such great vision! The blue/white chevron pattern contrasting against the green paint is so fun. And, the paddles look awesome, too!
Shannon @Fox Hollow Cottage says
January 12, 2013 at 11:54 pmLove!!
I don’t care if you take pics upside down. LOL 😉
It’s such a fun, energetic makeover. Really cute Debbie!!!!
Helen says
January 12, 2013 at 3:09 pmDebbie, I’m loving the green chest with the chevrons on it. Have you considered a way to attach the paddles to the sides of the chest? Or hanging them over it? Maybe crossed? Love that green…what is it with green lately. Maybe not so recent …there are 2 green bedrooms in this house. Just not the same green. Enjoyed seeing you work.
Thanks, Helen
Tanya says
January 12, 2013 at 2:59 amWhat a gorgeous project!!! Pinning 🙂
xoxo, Tanya
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Julie says
January 12, 2013 at 12:30 amFresh! Young! I want to be those stripes 🙂 This will never go out of style Debbie. My little one, Valerie, who’s not so little anymore 🙁 …10, has been asking to buy these 2 chevron bean bags. They were $19.99 each. No way Jose…so she waited. They finally came down. They are pretty cool. I was explaining to her the chevron pattern in the store. So cute. Your dresser …just so cool. I love it.
Kathy, Petticoat Junktion says
January 11, 2013 at 9:51 pmHi Debbie, I”m visiting from Debbiedoos and I pinned your green dresser. What a cool project!
Kim@todayismysome-day says
January 11, 2013 at 9:11 pmLove that Apple Green and that Chevron pop! I’m a sucker for anything preppy, and this is just preppy to me! Love it!
Bliss says
January 11, 2013 at 1:59 pmNothing could make the winter doldrums disappear like a pop of apple green. In face, it would look really pretty against the white of the snow out my window.
Bliss
Olivia says
January 11, 2013 at 12:11 pmI absolutely LOVE your blog, your creativity, and your personality and usually have nothing but great things to say but something has been bugging my eye and I just have to let you know in case it’s hurting others too, or hurting your traffic. The pictures that are slanted, too many, too much and things look SO much better taken straight on, without the angle. If you don’t believe me, just notice how Miss Mustard Seed or The Pioneer Woman do it. Your pictures are wonderful but the 45 degree angle doesn’t help. Hope that doesn’t offend, I most certainly only mean it as constructive criticism.
Keep up the great work and beautiful projects, I love them all… Olivia
Debbie says
January 11, 2013 at 1:08 pmThanks Olivia, I guess I just felt like the angles added interest to a simple dresser. I appreciate your opinion.
Sincerely,
Debbie
Deb @Lake Girl Paints says
January 11, 2013 at 12:08 pmOkay, you knew that would get my attention! Love it!
Deb@LakeGirlPaints
Jordan@the2seasons says
January 11, 2013 at 10:55 amOf Course this is so cute. I have a blah ikea dresser that could use something like this.
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
January 11, 2013 at 10:10 amNow that is cool looking! And…it totally matches your blog!!!
Jen says
January 11, 2013 at 9:35 amLoving this! It’s very refreshing!
Vicky says
January 11, 2013 at 9:09 amLove this!!! It’s just enough chevron 🙂
holly says
January 11, 2013 at 9:03 amLove the Chevron on one side like than. Very cool!
debbiedoos says
January 11, 2013 at 9:01 amI love it Debbie, so fun, so fresh, so YOU.It matches your blog:) Off to pin now!