Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Betsy Ross-Inspired Makeover


 I know Union Jack inspired decor is really hot right now and I love the deliciously bold graphic that it presents.  However, being the all American girl that I am, I decided to create a piece honoring Old Glory instead.


 
I found this dress two weeks ago at The Habitat Humanity's ReStore.  It had just been donated fifteen minutes before I arrived there.  As soon as I saw it I knew it would be perfect for Old Glory.  I had my daughter "guard" it while I when to tell them at checkout that I wanted it.  I got it for $35 dollars.

In my excitement to redo this piece, I failed to take pictures during the process.  I lightly sanded the whole piece and used a primer.  Then, I painted the entire piece with homemade chalk paint.  This was my first time using it and it went pretty well.  The paint dried super quick, but felt really rough.  I lightly sanded the entire piece with 220 grit paper to smooth the paint.  

Then I was ready for the taping off of the stripes and painting of the red and blue.  Again, I used homemade chalk paint.  For the stars I traced a circle using a salad plate then stamped the stars with a foam star stamp I had.

After that I distressed it by sanding and then applying a mocha glaze.  I had to wait a few days for the glaze to cure and then I applied a furniture paste wax in natural.

    
I went back to the ReStore and found these amazing old brass pulls.  I love the patina on them. I got them four in a pack for $4.50.  I needed six so ended up spending $9 dollars.

Here is the Before one more time:


And the After!

  
I'm just loving the stripes!  Now to find the perfect spot for Old Glory. :-)



Linking up to these fine parties:
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Overflowing With Creativity at It's Overflowing
Fabulous Friday Link Party at Doodles & Stitches
 


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85 comments:

  1. I love what you did with this; very cool! You can't beat that price! I hope you find a nice place to put it in your home :o)

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  2. You've done a beautiful job on this dresser! I love how you did the American flag too. :)

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  3. I L.O.V.E it! :). The white was a good choice. It looks fantastic! And the drawer pulls are perfect for the piece. (Betsey would be proud.)

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  4. Wouldn't this be cute with the Texas flag on it!

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  5. Your dresser turned out great. I love how it looks vintage and current all at the same time! ~ Jamie

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  6. Wonderful dresser Sharla! nicely done! Psst . . . I am a new follower! thanks for reaching out to me as well :)

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  7. Wow! You did an amazing job! I love the new drawer pulls too!

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  8. Oh that is just amazing, Sharla! You did a wonderful job...I love it!

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  9. Oooh!... she is just beautiful!... I love everything patriotic, and in Summertime especially... can't wait to see where you put her... xoxo Julie Marie (and Tessy too!)

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  10. It turned out great! I've seen a lot of Union Jack dressers, but I don't think I've seen one like this yet! Love the new pulls too!

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  11. That definitely turned out well, I'd have jumped on the dresser as well. : ).. Love the chalkboard paint too, it gives it a rustic look that just adds charm galore. Great job!

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  12. That is the best dresser EVER!! I love it!

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  13. This looks great! Love Old Glory!

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  14. Hi Sharla! I am glad you found me! I am following you back! That dresser is fabulous! Love it! Stop by and join my Blog Hop Social going on now! Then come back on Thursday and join my linky!
    Kim@madeinday
    http://madeinaday.com

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  15. Nice work ! I love old furniture . Hubby (AKA) Papa and I love going antiquing . Have a great day !

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  16. This is hands down gorgeous!!!! You need to share this with Miss Mustard Seed and Funky Junk Interiors too. Adore it... Off to pin =)

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  17. You are simply amazing me girl. Every week you come up with the most fabulous projects. How can I even all you a newbie LOL! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Nice one...
    Turning out from the normal one into something nationalism.. With the painting of a flag...
    Creative :)

    Follow my blog at
    www.arikayasmine.blogspot.com

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  20. We have a Habitat ReStore in our town, but I have never been to it - now I want to go check it out! This turned out amazing!!

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  21. Hi Sharla, I'm so excited to have you join the party this week with such a fabulous project! First of all, you got a great deal at just $35. So glad you had you daughter with you to guard it! And I love Old Glory! You really did a beautiful job! I see many features in your future! I have a feeling you just might have started a new craze to take over the Union Jack furniture we've been seeing. Looking forward to seeing more of your projects. Hope you will be a party regular! ... And I don't know what chalk paint recipe you use, but I use plaster of paris and find that mixing it with water before adding the paint gets rid of the grit.

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  22. What a great job, it looks beautiful! Now following. :)

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  23. Sharla,
    Happy to have you at Nifty Thrifty Tuesday, and I LOVE "Old Glory"!!! I would love to do a feature on her, by doing a post just for her, just let me know if that would be okay with you.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  24. That is pretty much AWESOME! LOVE THIS!!!!!
    -Jacque@theDIYvillage.com

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  25. Greetings, thanks for stopping by. I love your blog and esp. your newest project. I have a passion for old glory, always a treat to see. You totaled transformed the chest. Happy Painting, Kathy

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  26. Oh my gosh this is SO cute!!! I'm so jealous - makes me want to paint some more of my furniture!

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  28. Caught my eye at Debbie Doos - I love it!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Pinning it now!

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  29. Seriously!!! This is an amazing transformation. Just gorgeous. Thanks for swinging by and I cant wait to see what you come up with next.

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  30. Wow! This is amazing! Well done! :)
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

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  31. Absolutely gorgeous! I love, love, love it! Great job :)

    Carolyn
    {my simple messterpiece}

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  32. I like this very, very, very, VERY much. Well done!!

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  34. So beautiful and patriotic! With the union jack craze I have thought someone should do the great ole' Red, White, and Blue...I feel like singin' the Star Spangled Banner! Love it, Lori

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  35. I love it, love it , love it! I've wanted to but a Betsy Ross (old Glory) flag for a long time!!!
    Marcia :)

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  36. Wow Sharla! That is a fantastic makeover! I'm sure it was a lot of work and you rocked it!

    Thanks for swinging by Georgie Emerson Vintage....it is very nice to connect with you!

    Polly

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  37. Sharla, you never ceases to amaze me!

    I am loving this makeover, it doesn't even look even remotely like the same piece.
    Great post so close to Memorial Day.
    :)

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  38. Wow......awesome job and so perfect. you have some serious talent. I am your newest follower.
    I look forward to seeing your other posts. Best wishes for the Memorial week-end. I hope you come and visit my blog.

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  39. Brandy~GreyLaneHomeMay 24, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    This is stunning. I love it.

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  40. Bet old Betsy would have never of thought of putting her design on a chest of drawers! Glorious!

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  41. You did a fantastic job on that dresser. It's wonderful and the perfect time of year to show it off.

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  43. This is super cute, great imagination and very well done. Thanks Sharla for stopping by my blog.
    Anne

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  44. I love your dresser! Great job, the original dresser was perfect for the transformation!
    Susan
    Homeroad

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  46. Love this! I know, though the Union Jack is very graphic and I love the design, I have to go with old glory. Great Job, Deb@LakeGirlPaints

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  47. Great job and those pulls are fantastic!

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  48. Beautiful transformation! The shape and size is just perfect for it too....Christine

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  49. Sharla, Your 'Old Glory' is wonderful. Looks like sooo much work though.

    Thanks so much for coming by PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com and following. Im now following back. COME OVER OFTEN. 8-)

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  51. This is terrific...I love the way it came out! What a great way to honor our country's flag!

    Pleas stop by and link up at my Patriotic Link Party happening right now @ thecheckeredapple.blogspot.com.

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  52. Very beautiful!! I've been wanting to do something similar with an armoire I have. I had brought up the union jack idea to my (military) husband and he about flipped a lid and said he'd rather have a confederate flag done, but he knew that wasn't appropriate either, haha. The vintage look of the Betsy Ross is so beautiful. I love the work you did.

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  53. Beautiful redo! I love how it turned out :)

    Tanya

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  54. Love it, love it, love it! So nice to see a piece of furniture sporting our great flag! You did a great job.

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  55. How cute! Could you post your recipe for the "homemade chalk paint"? Thanks!

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  56. Gorgeous!!! Looks like a million bucks!

    Shared on FJI Facebook and pinned for SNS 135. :)

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150947105896141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1&theater

    Donna

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  57. Be still my heart! It turned out absolutely glorious! I'm here from Donna's Funky Junk site and I'm your newest follower (stalker!).

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  58. LOVE it! That turned out great!
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

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  59. Old Glory for me too. That turned out beautifuly.

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  60. This dresser is AMAZING! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. Beautiful blog and happy to become a follower!

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  61. I ADORE this! You are crazy talented!

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  62. As others LOVE IT! Great Job, your lucky our local store does not carry furniture, just buildng supplies! Newest Linky Follower, hope to see you visit!

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  63. What an amazing dresser! You are so talented! I love your photography, too.

    Happy Memorial Day!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  64. Just stopping over after seeing your dresser to pin it. Love it.

    ~Bliss~

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  65. Wow,this is super cute!!!
    It's refreshing to see something new after so many Union Jack redos.
    You might have started a new craze,great job!!

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  66. Featured you this morning! Thanks so much for linking up!

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  67. You're right! That dresser is PERFECT for Old Glory!

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  68. Amazing transformation! The dresser is gorgeous!!!

    Dee

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  69. I am so inspired to do something just like this. This is so cute!!! Thank you for sharing. Featuring at my party this afternoon. -K

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  70. What a beautiful, beautiful job!!!
    I'm a proud Canadian - but the maple leaf
    just wouldn't cut it, lol
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  71. Hi Sharla,

    I LOVE this makeover!!! Fabulous!!!!

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  72. Great job Sharla..
    I'm visiting from Brenda's blog. so glad I came to take a peek..

    your newest follower
    Sonny

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  73. Wow...So glad that Cozy Little House found you... You will be in my favorites for sure!

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  74. Um, HELLO!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE and PINNED!!! I am totally using this as inspiration for a vintage americana makeover... don't know on what yet, but I will find something!!!
    Never been here before! SUPER IMPRESSED!!!
    Andrea - QueenBandme.blogspot.com

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  75. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! I have a coffee table I call my "Italian Table" dedicated obviously to my Italian heritage. But, I too am all American and this my dear is GORGEOUS. Great Job!

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  77. Great makeover. Thanks for sharing at Wow.

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  79. Sharla, this is a magnificent transformation! I am thrilled you posted this! this summer I am refinishing my father's military foot locker and I would like to put an American flag on the top of it. If it comes out a fraction as good as yours I will be thrilled. You truly make this thrify dresser into a family heirloom! Magnificent!

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  80. this is just soooo good! I'm a new follower. Thanks for having great projects for us to be inspired by!

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  81. I adore this dresser. I'm going to be looking for something to paint like this! Thanks for the inspiration :) I found you at Savvy Southern Style on the featured list today. I would LOVE for you to link this up to my party too... it ends tonight but a new one will be posted Friday. Here's the link...http://www.doodlesandstitches.com/2012/06/another-fab-friday-thank-you-to.html
    Great blog here, I bookmarked it and pinned your dresser today :)

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  82. You did an amazing job! Absolutely love "Old Glory". Just found you on Wow Us Wednesdays and had to hop on over. I'm now a Follower! Blessings ~ Judy

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  83. I absolutely love your dresser. And we must be on the same wavelength because I recently painted a Betsy Ross flag chair. http://www.attagirlsays.com/2012/06/07/handpainted-betsy-ross-flag-chair/

    I'm planning to do a blog post about American-flag inspired furnishings, and I'd love to include your photo and a link back to your blog in that round up.

    Your dresser is simply gorgeous. It should hang out with my chair!

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  84. Wow...that is so awesome! Americana is always a good idea!

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  85. Thanks so much for linking up at http://www.doodlesandstitches.com/
    I love this dresser... so patriotic. I'm dying to paint something like this :)

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