So in keeping with my need/love for cheap-ness I decided to add a personal touch to their room by updating an old Ikea dresser they’ve had for years. It’s a 3 drawer dresser that holds their t.v. and some knick-knacks. I decided on what else but a red Red Sox dresser! I went with subway style lettering depicting several different common phrases associated with the Red Sox. Had to consult the hubs on that one (and also our “Fever Pitch” dvd).
The entire piece was lightly sanded and the drawer fronts were painted in a pale grey that I had leftover from another project (because I’d run out of white).
I bought some vinyl letters at Michael’s, and placed them on the drawer fronts intentionally overlapping some of the words passed the end of the drawers.
I enlisted my 3 year old assistant to paint the entire piece Red (Cherries Jubilee by Glidden). I kid! He got tired after 4 strokes of the brush. Once the piece dried overnight, I carefully peeled the vinyl off and sanded the the edges, as well as over the letter for a distressed look.
{Today}
At the time I wasn’t too worried about taking pics for a tutorial, I just wanted to do this for my kids, and throw it on the blog! So I apologize for not having too many of the ‘process’ shots, but here are a few of the ‘afters’..
Linking up here &
kelley @ Miss Information says
This is so awesome! My husband is from Boston and is a huge Redsox fan he would love this in our sons room. Sharing on FB and Pinning
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thank you Kelley!!! So happy to know more Bosox fans!! Also thanks for sharing! XO
Britney @ The Princess & Her Cowboys says
Pretty much this is the most amazing thing I’ve seen in a while! You’ve got all the good parts too…Sweet Caroline…CLASSIC! Thanks for sharing!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thank you Britney! You are SO kind, I so appreciate your comment!!
Debbie says
Ok, the golf themed bedroom comment threw me for a loop there! And I agree with the men, the Red Sox dresser must stay! Love it.
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Just making sure you’re paying attention haha!!
Linda says
This is so cute. What a clever idea you have. I’d love it if your linked up at What’d You Do This Weekend? at Tumbleweed Contessa.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
linda
http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/whatd-you-do-this-weekend-19/
Crystal says
I’m glad I’m not the only one that was thrown by the golf comment. I thought…did I miss something? Love the dresser!! I
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Crystal..ha! Thank you!
Tanya says
Barbara your dresser turned out great! Oh my boys would LOVE this for their room. Pinning :)
xo, Tanya
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thank you Tanya!! I’d love to see your version of this for your boys!
Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says
This is out of the park- Awesome girl! Love that sweet dresser!!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks friend!!! I know you’re family is a baseball family too!! So happy you like my kid’s dresser! XO
Julie says
That is gorgeous, great job!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks friend! And a HUGE thank you for sharing it on your FB page!! You’re the greatest!
Julie says
Sharing on my FB page today :)
Beja says
I am LOVING your subway style dresser. I just love something meaningful. I did a birthplace one for a client with the places the family of 5 were born, got married, etc. It’s one of my favorite projects.
I’ll tell you because my graphic designer side is SUPER picky about typography and the placement and scale of letters… you hit this OUT OF THE PARK!!!
<3,
Beja
Heidi @ Mom's Crafty Space says
This is so cool! My son would love this in Giants black and orange ;)
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Oooh, it would look awesome in black and orange!!
Meegan says
This is amazingly done. I love all of the detail. Pinning and sharing on Google+.
You pretty much rock!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
You are officially my BFF!! lol thank you friend!
Rebecca @ Literary Spring Designs says
The dresser looks terrific. Great choices of words and phrases.
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thank you Rebecca!! Appreciate the comment!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
So adorable and well done, Barbara!! My boys would LOVE one in Rangers’ motif! :)
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
I have the biggest crush on this awesome dresser girlfriend! We are baseball fans here too! We spent my daughter’s first birthday at a baseball game :) Love love love it!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
Absolutely hands down the coolest dresser I have ever seen!!!! LOVE it, Barbara! Miss you girl!
Jess
Melanie Campbell says
Love love love what you did with that dresser … and I love that dresser style from Ikea … any chance you know the name of the line? It’s been discontinued and I would love to find one online but without the name haven’t had much luck!
Melanie
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Hi Melanie, Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately I do not know the name of the line! We had it for almost a decade before the makeover last year. Whatever the line is, it’s definitely durable! Appreciate your kind words!