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Tuesday, November 24

Dresser DIY (FAIL)

DIY Fail
I love a beautifully photographed DIY post as much as the next person.  I really do.  You know what I also love?  Seeing the things that DIDN'T work for someone.  For those of us intent on DIYing things in our homes, we can relate.  Those grand ideas of making something unique or special sometimes don't pan out.  Here's a story about that.

DIY Fail
First, a little backstory: our new house is wonderful.  WONDERFUL.  But.  Johnny and I are both lacking closets.  I found a pretty good/affordable dresser on Amazon, but because I have too many clothes, had to acquire another dresser for his clothes (thanks, Craigslist!).  I know you're probably thinking, "Why did you even feel the need to DIY this, Katie?  It's white.  It's simple.  Leave it alone!"  Guys, sometimes I feel the need to put my magic touch... on everything.

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I started with the "Looking Glass" paint, but realized a couple of drawers in that it's recommended for use on actual glass.  D'oh.  I finished painting the drawers with silver metallic paint, but as you can see, the brush strokes from the original paint job show through in a pretty bad way.  That coupled with the paint not curing all the way and the drawers basically being untouchable, I decided to call this project what it was:  a DIY fail.

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You know what, though?  It happens.  I *think* I have an even better idea in mind for this dresser, and if it works out, it's going to be one of the cheapest, prettiest DIYs I have under my belt.  I promise to keep you guys posted either way!  xo.


13 comments:

  1. I really think that if you willfully scratch the silver painting, the dresser would take a unique and ancient touch. Good luck with it!

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  2. Gosh its too bad the silver didn't work out -Hanna Lei

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  3. Even though this is a FAIL, I do love this dresser SO much. I really do!! <3 Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  5. Can't wait to see what you do with it :)

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  6. I used Rust-Oleum Interior Gloss Aluminum Paint to paint a vanity silver and it turned out awesome, it was the closest thing I could find to the Looking Glass paint finish. :)

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  7. Not too bad a fail. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with

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  8. The paint may be terrible but the elephant knobs are amazing!

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  9. I love your whole idea, though! Can't wait to see it when it's remedied.

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  10. At least it's not fixable? Thanks for sharing your fail. As you mentioned, it's nice to know we've all been there (or will be). So excited to see plan B!

    xo, Andrea // PICSOANDREA

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  11. I think it is a good idea to show fails too! It is a reminder that we are all human. :)

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  12. thanks for posting, it's always fun and interesting to see other people's process and new ideas by trying things that don't always work out like you think. I know what you mean wanting to put your spin on things lol

    http://floatingthrufields.blogspot.com/
    check out my winter fashion post

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  13. That is a great piece. I think I would have just left it or painted it a dark color. Thanks for being vulnerable & sharing your fails as well as your successes! I'm sure you'll figure out how to make it fabulous!

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