Please visit My Romantic Home For Show and Tell Friday. It is my first time to participate and I have chosen one of my favorite past projects to debut.
I have been busy getting my Craft Cottage together and wanted to show you a few projects I've completed. The biggest re-do was a freebie hand-me-down unattractive brown dresser. I found some paint on the Oops shelf at Ace Hardware for $6.00 and kept adding leftover white paint until it was the shade of pink I wanted.
I don't know what happened to my before pictures. That is is so aggravating (sigh) but you can imagine a brown and not so pretty beat up dresser. I spray painted the handles white and this is the end pink result.
Then, I added my pretty bits and bobs as well as stuff that I will use in art projects to come...paint brushes, buttons, pom poms and such. It is so nice to see what I have actually OUT and not stuffed in a plastic bin. Thank you to my husband for making all this happen!
The paint shelf I purchased at Michael's with one of their 40% coupons. It still doesn't hold all my paints, but it's a good start and I like the ribbon storage and the other little shelves for knick-knacks.
Here is a garage sale icky gold frame.
It was sporting my kind of price tag.
Shake, shake, shake that can of white spray paint and s-p-r-a-y! I created my inspiration board by adding some wire to the back and attaching a little of this and that with tiny clothespins. I saw something similar on a blog somewhere, but for the life of me cannot remember which one or where. Feel free to post if you know who the creative mind was behind this. I will probably add some rick-rack or something to the frame as it is not froofy- fied up as much as I would like, but that can wait.
I think vintage cards are precious and will probably interchange some of my collection for inspiration on my little "bulletin" board.
You can read about my vintage handkerchief dress form in my previous blog post. I had a lot of fun putting it together. My great grandmother's old lace and tatting are displayed and my great grandfather's old glasses rest in their original case.
Peeking behind it is a white spray painted old mailbox that started out like this:
I find it pert near impossible to pass these old treasure up at garage sales and actually like the worn look of this one. Nevertheless, I got out the spray paint and, yes, painted it white. It looks so fresh now. I added some vintage children's books with beautiful art work. I find the colors so inspirational on days that are kind of blah and I need a little sumpin' sumpin' to get the creativity going!
Here is a yummy pink and chocolate rose sundae made with Dollar Store craft roses. I'm sure I'll use them in a future project, but will enjoy them in "ice cream" form for now with the vintage pink and pearl pin for the cherry on top.
One ringy dingy! Two ringy dingies! Is this the party to whom I am speaking?
My kids didn't understand why I would say "dial" a phone number. This old black phone says it all, doesn't it? Would you like fries with those scissors? I liked the color of the aqua plastic basket which looked like it belonged in a fifties diner. I drink Diet Sweet Lipton Tea by the gallon, so I've saved the jars and used them for storage. A ribbon and an orphaned old clip-on earring spices it up a bit.
Hope you enjoyed a little peek into my ongoing Craft Cottage project.
I have the same dresser that i'm in the process of painting pink. I wonder, do you know where i can find some of those drawer pulls i'm missing a couple? i'd love to share my pics with you...
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Posted by: Buy_Viagra | September 18, 2010 at 01:34 AM
oh dear.. such lovely pink colour! love the dresser.. and the rest of your photos are awesome!
Posted by: fitty | February 27, 2010 at 07:46 AM
Oh, this is absolutely fabulous. Everything is so pretty. I love it.
Posted by: Rosie | February 26, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Oh my goodness that dresser is absolutely gorgeous! I love it and against the blue wall it really pops! This is my fave blog entry I've seen today!
Cathy ♥
Posted by: Cathy | February 26, 2010 at 08:55 PM
What a beautiful pink dresser!! What a great job you did painting it and the white frame!!
I invite you to visit my blog!!
Posted by: Susan | February 26, 2010 at 09:21 AM
awww Melony.. I really like the dresser.. and the other bits and bobs just add more charm to the dresser.. I really like how you display them all..
Posted by: fitty | July 20, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Ooooooh! I am so in love! You have my kind of taste, girl! That dresser is gorgeous and I love everything in your pictures. I'm so glad you stopped by so I could visit you too!
Posted by: Carmen | July 20, 2009 at 07:44 PM
The shabby chic sundae is adorable!
Posted by: Heather - Dollar Store Crafts | July 20, 2009 at 04:03 PM
Happy Pink Saturday. WOW, what a fantastic job on the old brown dresser! It looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing your space, very nice!
Posted by: Vickie | July 19, 2009 at 09:21 PM
I love everything you've shown us today. You have a charming blog. Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: Mary | July 19, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Oh my goodness, I love that dresser! You did a fantastic job. I love pink/white together!
I just bought two frames today a dollar each. I was so excited.
Lisa
Posted by: lisa | July 19, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Oh Melony - that was so much fun! I **LOVE** the dresser and the frame so much! I kind of miss dialing the big black phones - there was something so satisfying about placing a call that way. Thanks for the fun escape into your craft cottage!!!
Posted by: Mary O | July 18, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Hi Melony!
The dresser turned out just beautiful! Great job!
Wonderful post! Happy Pink Saturday!
Mary :)
Posted by: Mary | July 18, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Oh my gosh! I just love it all! I may steal your frame idea! That is so great!! It all looks just great I'd be in heaven with that stuff!!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | July 18, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Oh Melony, I LOVE your pink dresser! And, all your wonderful ideas for prettying up your craft cottage. I love the reds and bright colors and vintage doo-dads everywhere. You have a wonderful little special place! Please stop by for a visit! Pink Hugs, Patti
Posted by: Patti | July 18, 2009 at 08:17 PM
How beautiful the dresser looks!!! Happy PS!
Posted by: Dawn | July 18, 2009 at 08:15 PM
You get the Pink prize for the day. Beautiful
Hugs
becky
Posted by: Becky | July 18, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Oh my gosh, I love,love it all. From little mailbox to dress form
and hankies, it's all so sweet.
Happy Pink Saturday and have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: CC | July 18, 2009 at 07:03 PM
Hello Melony, I can't believe how busy you have been, geez, you put me to shame, just want I need to get me to work. I love the dresser, that my dear is gorgeous. You did a great job with that right down to the color. Can't wait to see what you will do this week, Happy Pink Saturday my blogging friend, Char
Posted by: Char | July 18, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Oh Melony, your craft cottage is looking wonderful! I love everything you've done and I bet you're having a ball! Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Claudia | July 18, 2009 at 05:40 PM
Hi Melony,
I love your pink dresser! You did a wonderful job!! You are quite the crafter, I see! Lots of scope for imagination here. Happy Pink Saturday!
Blessings,
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi | July 18, 2009 at 05:27 PM