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Here’s the before photo of the dresser. It really wasn’t bad the way it was. Originally I was going to bring it to the swap, just like it is, but then at the last minute I panicked. What if it’s not Swanky enough?!! Yikes! And out came the paint and the brush and there was no stopping me then.
I added a carved furniture applique and some glass knobs. And then Mod Podged the drawers, with my new bottle of acid free “Paper Mod Podge” (Good Stuff!), and some old sheet music. I guess it was Swanky enough, because it was the first item picked at the Swap! Yay!
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Tammara says
November 14, 2010 at 10:30 pmSuper cute desk–love the modge podge of sheet music on the inside!
Anonymous says
November 14, 2010 at 10:47 pmWow, fantastic dresser makeover!
The music sheet as drawer liner paper is awesome – I love this English paper with rose/lavender scent… I could LIVE in a drawer then – if only I´d squeeze in there!
Thanks for sharing the music sheet
Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming says
November 14, 2010 at 10:51 pmI love the addition of the glass knobs and applique. They look like they came with the original piece. The sheet music liners is a fantastic idea. Such a neat little touch! TFS the printable. Hope you have a wonderul week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
charles says
November 14, 2010 at 11:01 pmfantastic post xoxo karen
cottonfieldfarm says
November 14, 2010 at 11:05 pmGracious, I can see why it was the first item picked! The desk is so beautiful! I love the vintage sheet music. Thanks for sharing! I’ve been using your vintage images for my buttons, and I love them. Thanks again! Will send some pictures soon.
God bless.
Regina
Shelia says
November 14, 2010 at 11:15 pmYes, ma’am, I believe you swanked this darling desk up just fine! I’m actually looking for a little desk and I would love to find one like this!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
November 14, 2010 at 11:33 pmAw! Thanks you guys!! It’s been awhile since I’ve painted furniture, it was fun working on a big project for a change!
Rebecca says
November 14, 2010 at 11:36 pmI love it! The sheet music interior is just a fabulous idea – it gives it such a special touch.
Deanne says
November 15, 2010 at 12:16 amLoving all the sheet music stuff that is about at the moment.
Thanks for the printable, just what I need to do my own project!
Teri says
November 15, 2010 at 12:20 amWhat an awesome idea! I love it! 🙂
GeorgiaBabydoll says
November 15, 2010 at 12:42 amNice work on that desk, Karen! Love the drawer liner. The music sheets you post are so awesome. I don’t know why I love those so much but I do, but I haven’t done anything with them yet either! So much to do and so little time. Hugs, Pat
Miss Mustard Seed says
November 15, 2010 at 1:30 amThat piece turned out so great AND it was the very first piece picked. Definitely a winner!
Donna says
November 15, 2010 at 2:04 amHi Karen
Your desk is gorgeous! I love working with vintage sheet music too. What a fun surprise to add it inside the drawer. And the glass nobs and applique make it oh so swanky!!
Linda says
November 15, 2010 at 4:29 amTurned out beautifully, Karen!
[email protected] says
November 15, 2010 at 6:35 amLove this piece! Andthe sheet music inside is just darling!
Marie Lost Bird Studio says
November 15, 2010 at 8:23 amHi Karen,
what a beautiful dresser makeover!
Love it. TFS.
Have a wonderful eek.
Hugs,
Marie
yusuf says
November 15, 2010 at 9:17 amLoving all the sheet music thank you for sharing
yusuf says
November 15, 2010 at 9:24 amSimple and very functional thanks
Judy @ In His Grip says
November 15, 2010 at 12:37 pmThe little desk is great and you are right, it does look swankier.
The sheet music drawer liner is a great touch, thanks for the download.
LaVerne says
November 15, 2010 at 3:10 pmThanks always for the downloads. How well you did to “swank” up that desk. Love the idea of sheet music as a drawer liner.
On Crooked Creek says
November 15, 2010 at 3:27 pmKaren,
Lovely transformation! Elegant and chic! Amazing what fear and panic can do for creativity!Thank you for sharing this post!
Fondly,
Pat
Pamela says
November 15, 2010 at 6:26 pmBrilliant idea–I’d smile whenever I opened the drawer.
Anonymous says
November 15, 2010 at 10:07 pmI thought you were going to cover the entire table with music sheets – that would be uber cool, tool. Love this project. No wonder this table was the first to sell!
The Thriftress says
November 16, 2010 at 8:30 pmAnd I’m so glad you brought it to the swap! I love it!
Sarah
Myrna says
November 17, 2010 at 1:56 amWhat a clever idea!!
I loved your sheet music and have been wanting to do a card with sheet music.
If you would like to see what I did with it please feel free to go to http://whatwasoldisnewagain.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for so many freebies. I have plans to use a lot more of them.
Myrna
Kittybriton says
November 19, 2010 at 3:19 pmI hope I can say what I think needs to be said without being disparaging; yes, the drawer becomes much more interesting with the musical liner. And thank you for making the PDF available.
But, no matter how schmalzy or commonplace the musical score might seem, don’t overlook its value as a document! I feel the same way about the proposal (elsewhere) that books should be turned into picture frames, or boxes. Believe it or not, there are people to whom these things are interesting for their documentary content. And I have heard too many heartbreaking stories (at least, for a scholar) of texts (including musical scores) dismissed as worthless because someone could not read them. If the original is damaged in some way that makes it unusable as a document, I have less of a problem with re-purposing, but even so, I would urge caution!
I’m sorry! I don’t mean to damp anyone’s creativity, so please, make copies and age them artificially, but don’t use prints that might be a last surviving copy.
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
November 19, 2010 at 4:33 pmKittyBriton,
Thank you for your comment. I agree that these old documents should be preserved, for future generations. I will say that the sheet music that I scanned as a printable, was not the same music that I put in the drawer. Inside the drawer I used music from 1949, not very old or rare in my opinion. I would never use old or rare pieces in my creations, that’s why I scan these things and typically print out copies to use instead. In this case I did use the vintage stuff, because I had a big book of it, that’s falling apart, and the fact that it was from a more recent time period was a huge factor.
I appreciate you taking the time to express your point of view!
Erin says
November 30, 2010 at 3:02 pmI’m a soapmaker, but enjoy other crafts as well. Wanted to send a Thank You for posting the beautiful antique sheet music!!! It is the perfect color for my latest project- candles modge podged with music and set on mercury glass candle sticks to decorate the top of our piano for Christmas! 🙂
Merry Christmas!
Erin
waskkely150 says
February 23, 2011 at 6:45 pmThank you so much for the printable music sheet! I have been looking every where for something like this and just stumbled on yours! Thank you,thank you,thank you!
The Budget Diet says
November 23, 2011 at 7:50 pmThis ranks as one of my favorite ideas of the year! We’re going to do it on a smaller scale and make decoupage ornaments with sheet music!
Addicted2HomeDecor says
February 13, 2012 at 1:53 amLove the vintage sheet music. I made a heart garland on twine for Valentine’s Day! Thanks so much ~ Judy
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
April 2, 2012 at 12:36 pmMusicMama, I deleted your comment. I’m assuming it was an April Fool’s joke? This graphic is Antique, and therefore over 100 years old. It dates to the late 1800’s.
cowham says
June 23, 2012 at 12:02 amnvm the other comment… got the link to work – tfs
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