Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Citizen of the world....................

I know, I know - you must be getting sick of seeing these - it's my 4th one now - but the wording is always different, does that count? lol

I took some photos of the process this time -

Here is the dresser drawers painted ASCP Old White - with black stickers in place ( I kind of like this particular contrast - maybe the next one!!! ) I used 4 different sizes of stickers for this one -
Cities of the world - tried to squeeze as many as I could onto this baby - Montreal is my home town
so it was the first one I placed - and then started feeling guilt about the ones I left out - now how ridiculous
is that??????????????? that's why there's little bitty ones places sporadically -
I should really see a doctor I think -


So once those black stickers are all painstakingly put in place - I simply painted over the
entire surface with a diy chalk paint - the color is called Onyx.

Once the top coat is dry ( barely ) I start lifting the sticky letters off - any smudges or little flaws
can be touched up with a small artist brush................... and Voila - you have your subway art.



Now John and I had a debate - I happened to like this just the way it was - I like the clean white
letters against the almost black dresser - crisp -
but I was talked into distressing it -

I cannot express enough how doing this like therapy for me - very very relaxing.



So here it is now









DIY sphere sitting on top of the dresser ( idea stolen from Lindsey at Better After ) can be found here!!!

My Citizen of the World.
Tall, Dark and handsome
I love how masculine this piece is - nice change from all the girly
stuff I tend to gravitate towards -

What do you think - should I not have sanded it?
Should I sand it more?
Should I leave it alone?
Do you simply not give a damn either way because you're fed of me posting these
dressers?

You can see the N.Y subway dresser HERE

Have a good one all

XXX

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23 comments:

  1. I love how this one turned out too!! I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award... check my blog for more info : )

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  2. Thanks for visiting me over at Making It Homey. I am your newest follower because I love your work. I like the sanded look myself, but I know it's a hard choice when your the one doing it. It looks great either way. Sandi

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  3. Looks amazing!

    www.agirlandabrush.net

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  4. This is fantastic! I actually love both versions. I agree with Sandy, it's a hard choice.

    SuttonsDaze.com

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  5. I think I like it distressed better--of course I like everything distressed :)! Thanks for visiting Homespun Happenings. I have a Linky Party going on called Rustic Restorations Weekend. I would love for you to link this up! I am now your newest follower:)

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  6. This looks amazing to me! You did a great job! I think distressing is so personal. Do what you like the best. I'm a new follower! I can't wait to see your other amazing projects and ideas!

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  7. I love this! I wish I had a piece to copy you with. I think it's better distressed too. Awesome project! Visiting from Tammy's Rustic Restorations party.

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  8. Love the description it really fits :) Another job well done! Where do you buy your stickers I can't seem to find any in a larger size?

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  9. I am so glad you came over and linked this up at Rustic Restorations Weekend! Thank you!

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  10. That's really cute. I love it. Thanks for the step by step pics. Thanks for sharing, liz

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  11. I love it just as it is picture, lots of time and work. Great job.
    Anne

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  12. Awesome job! My three year old daughter was sitting on my lap as we looked at it and said "Ohhhh, pretty!"

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  13. Well, I loved it with the white background and black stickers. It's just gorgeous now and personally, I would not sand/distress any further.

    I stopped by from Debbiedoo's and so glad I did! I'm a new follower and look forward to seeing more of your creativity.

    Stop by and say hi when you can!

    Pat

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  14. P.S. Where do you find the larger stickers?

    Pat

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  15. looks fabulous! love the subway look- this piece was perfect for it.

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  16. this looks abosolutely amazing and now I want to give this a try!!

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  17. This is just great and looks fantastic. Saw you on Decorating Insanity.

    Cynthia

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  18. I love this! I am drawn to maps, globes, graphs, and names of cities!! This is cool, and I'm going to try to find something around here that I can do it with...hmmm. okay, maybe not the piano. lol And, by the way, I like it JUST as it is now. Don't do another thing to it, unless you want to ship it to NW Wisconsin. ;-)

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  19. By the way, I decided to become your newest follower. Hope you'll follow back - Cranberry Morning! :-)

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  20. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop xo

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  21. Looks great!! I want one. Thanks for linking up to furniture friday. xoxo...mONICa

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  22. Looks very cool - love the black as well!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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