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The Blue Sewing Drawer

If you have seen my recent posts, you have seen where I found a bargain in this lovely vintage sewing drawer. 


I hinted that I might lighten it, and today was the day!
I used ASCP in Louis Blue, 1 coat


I removed the drawer pull, and painted it white with acryllic paint.  I had these two appliques which I also painted white, and glued to each side.  I left the grooves on the front of the drawer dark for some dimension.


I didn't distress it or add any wax to it, just one coat of paint.


 This bunch of roses came from Kirkland's several years ago.  The large silky rosette is a piece of ribbon that I just gathered up to resemble a rose, add a doily, and there you have it. 

I used Tacky Glue to adhere the appliques.  Very simple update for this drawer, but it made a huge difference.  
 You will be seeing a lot of this little drawer.  I love it and it was such a great bargain at only $7.99.


My white drawer is shown below.  I like the appliques to give them some texture.   Both of these were purchased at the same place, but the one I painted white was $12.00.




Do you have any old sewing machine drawers?  They are lots of fun to use in your decor.  

Linking to:
 Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday 
 A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden Thursday
 The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
No Minimalist Here for Open House Party 
 Southern Lovely for Show and Share
May 6, Shared with Thrifty Decor Chick (Before & After)



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  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageApril 17, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Hi Kathy,
    I love finding old sewing machine drawers. They are so much fun to transform and make great storage and display pieces. I love the blue and white and it's very sweet holding the flowers.

    BTW, love your new profile pic. You are a pretty lady.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. Carlene @ Organized ClutterApril 17, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    I always admire the white drawer. Now I can admire two drawers and think about whether I should paint mine or not.

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  3. Vel CristeApril 17, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Never thought of making a drawer into something so beautiful! Love it!

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  4. sweet violetsApril 18, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    Love the blue...very pretty!!!

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  5. Nicole@nicole-southerncharm.com/April 18, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    I love the blue! This is such a creative idea! I am a new follower from southern charm. I would love for you to come see me and hopefully want to follow me back! Have great day, Nicole!

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  6. Vintage Street DesignsApril 18, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Beautiful creation! I wish I had an old sewing drawer like yours! Great job! HUGS!!! ~ Judy

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  7. KathyApril 24, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Love these drawers - I happened on a couple and haven't done anything with them yet - yours look amazing! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday
    Kathy

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