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A Great Place For Keepsakes |
This dresser started out as an unfinished wood piece from Joanns. It was next to the tissue box covers that I was buying for my two daughters. As soon as I saw it, I knew it would be a great piece for me to use the Graphic 45 paper that I had been hoarding. It is a cute size that will be perfect for my older daughter to keep some of her little whatz-its in.
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The Back Is Graphic 45 Curtain Call Collection Moulin Rouge
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One of her favorite movies used to be Moulin Rouge. I bought this paper immediately when I saw it last year because of her. This cut-out section fit perfectly on the back of the dresser.
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Gesso On All Surfaces To Be Painted Or Covered |
I sanded all of the pieces and applied gesso to it. I painted the top and parts that would not be covered with paper using a cream color acrylic paint. After cutting the pieces to size, I applied Mod Podge and then adhered the pieces in place. The entire piece was then covered in a 'sealer' coat of Mod Podge.
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Lined the Drawers |
The piece came with wooden drawer pulls, which can be seen in the picture with the gesso. I removed those and replaced them with some pretty black buttons from Joanns.
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Graphic45 Le' Romantique Collection My Beloved |
I like the curtain or drapery effect that that ribbon along the top creates. The ribbon on the bottom gives it some needed weight to balance it.
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Graphic 45 Kraft Reflections Bed of Roses Under My Beloved |
Both of the women from the My Beloved paper were fussy cut and glued atop the patterned kraft paper.
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May Arts Ribbon Trim the Top and Bottom |
This piece was part of the pair (pictured below) that I gave her for when she moves to a new apartment next month. She is planning on putting them on her nightstand. :-)
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Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Harlequin Diamonds on 8 x 8 Paper |
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Beverly
This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! I appreciate you visiting and leaving a comment. Hugs, Beverly
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