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Aubusson Dresser with Paris Grey

When my father-in-love brought this to me I thought…hmmmm, ok I can work with this.  Solid wood.  Dovetail drawers.  I  can turn this into something…….I think.

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I’ve been wanting to put numbers on something for awhile now but each time the hubs says he’s not feelin’ it.  So this time I didn’t ask.

Cutting numbers on the Cricut

Cricut Letters

Numbers I said.  Numbers friends.  I decided to dust the cobwebs off my Cricut and cut some custom numbers.  I LURVE my Cricut and I forget about it sometimes.  But when I remember it, it still amazes me.  It’s so handy!

First I painted the piece blue.  Then I stuck the vinyl numbers on and painted a coat of gray on top of them.

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Aubusson Blue Dresser with Numbers

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Before the gray was completely dry, I CAREFULLY took the vinyl off with my razor blade.

Aubusson Blue Dresser Close Up

Pure sweet numbered happiness right here folks.

Numbered Dresser Front

I then waxed it with my Miss Mustard Seed Antique Wax.  Love that product.  If you haven’t tried it you should.  It adds such depth to your paint.

Numbered Dresser Side

Bottom of Aubusson Dresser

A little bit of distressing and it was read to go home!

Numbered Dresser

I’m really please with how this turned out.  How about you?

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11 Comments

  1. I love this piece! So unique and fun! I’ve tried Annie Sloan chalk paint, but really want to try Milk paint soon! Thanks for the tutorial!

    1. You’re welcome Jennifer!!!

  2. Sue Farmer says:

    Gorgeous makeover!! The blue looks so good with the wood top.

  3. JaneEllen says:

    I too am so glad you didn’t paint the beautiful top. The numbers and paint colors are great, such a different piece. Love it due to it’s different style and look. The hardware is different also from what I’ve seen on many pieces . Happy weekend

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