Cherry Blossoms on a MCM

I've had quite a few people inquire if I was going to be doing anymore cherry blossoms

on a dresser. The last one I did was awhile back:

This one was done on a vintage tallboy.....see the process HERE

 And the second time was for a customer request on a vintage maple chest.....

So I decided to switch it up a bit and try the stenciling on this mid-century dresser. 

I thought this would make a great changing table in a nursery. 

I had planned on redoing the wood. However, upon closer inspection (which you cannot

see in the photos) the veneer on this piece was not in the best shape. It had a very

high-gloss top coat. While I was attempting to strip that off, it became apparent the existing

wood veneer had a lot of chips and divots.  I filled them in with filler and did quite a bit

of sanding to make the top and drawer fronts smooth and filled in. 

Lining up the stencils and trying to make the branches flow.....

I used my own mixture for the yellow chalk paint.

Even tho this was a stencil, I spent a lot of time going over each individual blossom, painting and shading, to give it a little more realistic look. 

Many, Many hours later..........fineto! 

Linking up at my fave parties!! :

Kammys Korner - Trash to Treasure Tuesdays

Domestically Speaking - The Power of Paint Party

The Shabby Creek Cottage - Transformation Thursday

Miss Mustardseed - Furniture Feature Friday

Redoux - Friday Link Up Party

Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Night Special

Knick of Time Interiors - Knick of Time Tuesday

Tuesday-Elizabeth and Co., My uncommon Slice of Suburbia,

Savvy Southern Style. Weds, Beyond the Picket Fence, PJH Designs

From my Front Porch to Yours,  The 36th Avenue,

Monday-Between Naps on the Porch, The Dedicated House,

My RePurposed Life