Trash to Treasure projects
Shanna from Restoration Redoux got this big, ugly brown dresser that was covered in melted wax and other unknown substances for only five dollars off of Craigslist. Yes, five buckaroos! After cleaning and airing it out, it was time for Shanna to work her magic!
Lori blogs at The Velvet Glove, and loves transforming furniture. She found this chest of drawers behind a building.
The Gal at Shabby Gal’s Nest found this dresser on the curbside during her town’s annual spring cleanup. She was able to overlook it’s poor condition and see how pretty those curves could be with some sanding and a fresh coat of paint.
Karin from Art Is Beauty ended up with this… eh… beauty when her father-in-law brought it home from a dumpster for her. Obviously, he knew of Karin’s miracle-working abilities when it comes to castoff pieces of furniture because this dresser is looking rough to say the least!
Amy from Plucking Daisies had this dresser sitting her basement for years. It had been left behind by a former roommate and then again abandoned when Amy never finished painting it. This time around, Amy devoted a full nine months to painting and altering the dresser until it was complete. If you are wondering what {…Read More…}
Cheryl from That’s What {Che} Said rescued this fantastic (but highly damaged) dresser from the Salvation Army. It had some “good bones” but needed a lot of cosmetic repair to fix all its dents, dings, scratches, and other ailments. It also needed some color to fit into Cheryl’s fabulous new craft space. There’s nothing inspiring {…Read More…}
When I see something I want on the side of the road, there’s not too much that can stand in my way from bringing it home. Julie at Knot All That I Seam is right there with me! She loaded this solid wood dresser into her car all alone. Must have been the adrenaline that {…Read More…}
After transforming one dresser into a set of shelves, Liz Marie couldn’t wait to tackle a similar project. This landfill-bound dresser was the perfect subject. It had a nice shape, and the missing drawer space was begging to filled with a shelf. Liz Marie gave the dresser a “rustic beachy feel” with some blue paint {…Read More…}
