Decoupaging w/ Fabric | Dresser Makeover w/ A Smokey Blend | Elegant Upgrades

I’m so behind right now because the project I had planned for this week’s video is destroying me 😅 . So while in the midst of that one, I’d been shown this little dresser that needed a good makeover - and it was a nice reprieve from the horror project. Now there is a happy little girl who is super pumped about a “new” dresser. The whole Dresser was done in a deep purple with a bit of gray undertones, lightly blended with light gray and a subtle blue and then sealed in satin poly. Stripes are done in Rub n’ Buffs Gold Leaf
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[@CopperCactusDIY]

How cool you still get to work even when you're away from home. I love all the fabric decoupage tips. And the stripes! Turned out beautiful!

[@elegantupgrades]

Haha, yeah- my folks really love when I come to visit and take over their house 😂 They’re like- oh, it’s her AGAIN?! But they can’t be too mad as they’re the ones who helped create a monster. PS- I Loved your Halloween costumes! I have one bar of reception out here and IG doesn’t let me do anything so I couldn’t comment.

[@CopperCactusDIY]

@@elegantupgrades hmmm, but I bet they aren't too mad when it's time to makeover one (or more) of their pieces 🤔😆 Ahhh thank you so much! We had a blast!

[@dianapeters3911]

I really like the addition of the fabric, being a patchwork’s most of my life it was lovely to see fabric

[@dianapeters3911]

Oops, put to other use and you did a beautiful job.

[@elegantupgrades]

I’m so glad you liked it! You must have quite the fabric stash then!!!

[@candacebornstein9421]

I have never commented before but I absolutely love watching your videos, I have learned a lot and look forward to them every time you do beautiful work

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment! I’m so glad you are learning from my videos, that really makes me so happy.

[@donnakkasper6634]

Your work always amazes me! You took and ugly duckling and turned it into a swan! Beautiful, AND you showed us how with very little we can do big things!

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you so much, Donna! Your comment makes me so happy- I love the “do what you can with what you have” mentality. I’m so glad that is coming through.

[@donnakkasper6634]

@@elegantupgrades ❤️🥰

[@lorim2074]

My love for fabric just found a new way to be showcased! Thank you! It's so beautiful!

[@elegantupgrades]

That makes me so happy, Lori! Glad you found a new use for fabric. It’s nice to have so many options for furniture and fabric both.

[@fairysnmypond]

It turned out just beautiful ❤️. I love how each layer has given this dresser a lot of dimension and took away from just being flat. Everyone of your pieces tell a story. Just beautiful. Ty for sharing!💗👍

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you! Yes, these days I really struggle with doing a single color of paint 😂

[@kayhenry6293]

That’s a really cool piece! I can see me living with that design but probably with different colors.

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you! Yeah, this was definitely out of my comfort zone in being for a 10 year old girl, but the techniques work for any palette. I was hoping people could use them and apply them to a more adult finish.

[@milmom4281]

Nice use of an old family item! The paint really read as gray on my phone rather than purple, but I’m sure the young girl who got it was thrilled!

[@elegantupgrades]

Yes, it really has quite a bit of gray in the purple. And she adores it! Thankfully, because this style is quite a bit outside of my comfort zone 😂

[@statementdesigns]

You never disappoint! I just love it❣

[@elegantupgrades]

You’re so great, LaVonne🥰

[@kimmiles9147]

Love that fabric and thanks for the heads up about using that as a medium.

[@elegantupgrades]

I’m so glad you found a useful bit! Thank you, Kim!

[@richardjones8236]

Part of the reason I like your channel so much is your positive attitude. I've had 'those' types of projects too! They give me a temporary case of Tourette Syndrome. You seem to just take it all in stride. Nice job on this piece and I'm glad you made some little girl happy! :) PS - I see 5K subscribers in your future . . .

[@elegantupgrades]

Haha, temporary Tourette Syndrome! I love it. Yeah, that piece has been close to the burn pile a few times. 😂 I’m hopeful at this point that it will turn out. And I know! So so close!!!!

[@lindseyg9429]

I just love the beautiful glamorous simplicity of this. 💜 I love your attention to detail & how every piece you create is just lovely & is definitely your art work creation. You’ve created a beautiful elegant gorgeous piece that can grow with a little in all stages of life

[@elegantupgrades]

Thanks, Lindsey!

[@evangeliasharp2928]

it turned out so pretty i love it

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you! It was a nice reprieve from the current project 😅

[@victorianladyone4362]

It's such a funky beautiful piece. The stripes, the fabric the color blending makes this dresser look so beautiful. I look forward to watching such creativity take place with every video you produce. You always make the best of everything.

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you! This ones was a bit out of my comfort zone as I was trying to keep it youthful for the 10 year old it was going to. Thankfully she loves it 😅. But it’s good for me to not always do what I want 😂

[@gloriafields4328]

I love this piece. The fabric looks great and the stripes really add to it. Thanks for another great DIY !!

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you! It was a fun little flip for my littlest sister 🥰

[@deborahmatatall]

What a fun and funky piece for a young girl! I really love your Rub’n’Buff gold stripes. They’re so pretty! How lovely to continue to create, even when you’re away from your studio! Even without all your stuff, you still create wonderful one-of-a kind furniture art!🌸

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Deborah! My parents are very kind in letting me have a space to work in while I visit. They just assume I’ll take over their house when I arrive 😂

[@cer145]

So pretty. I love purple and fun to see the fabric decoupage!

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Colleen!

[@candacewalsh8726]

Oooo! This is one of my favorites! I love the color the fabric and the stripes AND the knobs. 🙏

[@elegantupgrades]

Thanks, Candace! I got lucky with the knobs! They remind me of Celtic knots. I thought they were really cool- and a bonus I didn’t have to get new ones.

[@Vk-mm4lf]

I waqs really looking forward to watching this particular video. I have not had great luck with fabric decoupage and I knew you would do it right. Thanks for the clarifications. I now know what I did wrong.

[@elegantupgrades]

Oh I’m so glad it’s helped! You’ll have to let me know how your turns out if you try it again.

[@catherineaussie7121]

So pretty and the stripes are the perfect finishing touch x

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Catherine!

[@tonyaclaxton9169]

Came out beautiful😊

[@elegantupgrades]

Thanks so much, Tonya!

[@donnastroud9294]

Great dresser. Could do this in any color. Just great.

[@elegantupgrades]

Yes! Any color, any fabric, change everything!

[@kimchamberlain1108]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Love this piece 💜💜

[@elegantupgrades]

Thanks, Kim!

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀

[@lauristandley4359]

Nice! About 40 years ago, I wallpapered a whole wall with fabric. It turned out great, but sure was a lot of work!

[@elegantupgrades]

Wow!!! Really?! I’m so intrigued by this! How did it hold up on a wall? Thank you for sharing, Lauri ☺️

[@lauristandley4359]

@@elegantupgrades The friend I did it for lived there for several years, so I’m not sure what happened after that. At that point, it was fine. It wasn’t a huge wall, but it was it the bathroom. I can’t even remember what I used for adhesion. It was when ferns and wicker were the “in thing”, and the fabric, I believe, was a nice stable Waverly with a fern leaf pattern. I’ve also wallpapered numerous ceilings (all with embossed papers). I’m 68 years old now…those days are fun to remember!

[@lubblyjubblyfurniture]

love the fabric, looks so beautiful

[@elegantupgrades]

Thanks, Meg! I really liked it. I almost want to make something to wear out of it.

[@retadearing4602]

What a beautiful piece looks fantastic 💜🕉

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Reta!

[@bettyriggs8573]

Fabulous recovery.

[@bluecurlygirl]

It looks fabulous. Great tutorial on how to decoupage with fabric. Thanks for sharing.

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Emer! I’ve just been wanting to do a fabric video for a while- and what better time is there than when I’m trying to step away from another project 😂

[@tondakremble6660]

Just found this. Beautiful! LOVE the purple!😊

[@elegantupgrades]

Thanks so much 😊

[@FurnitureWarriors]

Nice Job Taryn! Love the way the stripes are subdued instead of "in your face". Also love the cloudy look and the one drawer done in fabric. We'll have to give this a try (with multiple coats of poly)😀😀

[@elegantupgrades]

Thanks guys! And yes, multiple coats of poly 😂

[@sarahjackson4460]

Thank You for the fabric lesson!

[@elegantupgrades]

So glad it was helpful, Sarah!

[@toniagarcia2885]

Turned out really cute

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Tonia!

[@7adethelrou75]

You did amazing job with this one! 🌹

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you so much!!!

[@diywithtarnya]

Came up lovely, Taryn. Nice work.

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Tarnya!

[@pattichulick2940]

Such beautiful fabric!

[@pattichulick2940]

So beautiful!

[@elegantupgrades]

Thanks, Patti! It really caught my eye in the store. The gold swirls are what got me.

[@marilynkaminsky7923]

congrats on hitting 5K subscribers. I always enjoy your projects.

[@elegantupgrades]

Thanks so much, Marilyn! I’m so glad!

[@denisegilliam842]

It’s so beautiful!

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Denise!

[@pamlooman8045]

Thank you.. I do same.. never know what it’s going to be.. beautiful

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Pam!

[@lutgardedh]

A lot of work result is wonderfull

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you so much!

[@kellywilliams5112]

I like it... I did this once on a tiny little phone table with a tiny drawer, to small for any real purpose, these days, but really cute...So I put down the fabric then created a Tic Tac Toe grid with ribbon over the fabric, cut out some X's and O's out of Sculpey clay, to keep in the drawer and it has sat out on their patio between their rocking chairs for 12 yrs, and still looks new.. so if you think the fabric isn't durable? it truly is.. just a note..

[@elegantupgrades]

Wow!!! How clever of you!!! I love that it’s actually functional as a game. I kind of want to make one now and have coffee and play tic tac toe with Lucas.

[@carjam49]

It looks beautiful. It's very tempting to do something like that, but I'm not sure I could do it as well as you did. That fabric does look like it was made for that dresser. Such skills.

[@elegantupgrades]

You absolutely could, Carole! It’s so much easier than it seems!

[@tarrahbell4043]

Soooo good!😍

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Tarrah!

[@lauradyer8532]

I always learn something fr you. 🥰

[@elegantupgrades]

I’m so glad, Laura! That just makes me so happy!

[@sheilamashburn1795]

Delicious! ♥️

[@elegantupgrades]

Thanks, Sheila!

[@sharonromer6606]

Really cute❣

[@elegantupgrades]

Thanks, Sharon!

[@kimberlyakers5923]

love this.

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Kimberly!

[@Patricia-cz4or]

Taryn what a nice surprise putting the fabric on the drawer . I have got to try this. I always love your strips just a little something something! I got the puddy but seemed to have missed the decouage? Thank you for bringing us a surprise each week.

[@elegantupgrades]

I’m so glad you liked the video, Patricia! Yes, there are so many options of fabric that help me get inspired when I’m trying to figure out where a piece is going to go. And yes, I LOVE me some stripes!

[@anagoncalves9723]

It's just beautiful you're awesome about going out of the box thank you fir sharing love Ana "DOD BLESS"...

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Ana! I appreciate that!

[@vickifitch]

Well done!

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Vicki!

[@lauramccarthy8339]

Lovely work. Other people sand the fabric between coats of poly but I notice you don't. Could you please explain? Thanks!

[@livingcreatively1]

Beautiful

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Denise!

[@jeanmoore7638]

Love it

[@elegantupgrades]

I’m so glad, Jean! Thank you!

[@debraneria4242]

I just Love this Piece Taryn 🥰....It Reminds me of like an old worldie Gatsby princess vibe. ..Just absolutely Lovely!! You're the Best and I'm So Happy that you're almost at 5K...wow😊👍❣️🎃🎃..Have a Safe and happy Halloween with your little guy! Stay blessed honey

[@elegantupgrades]

Thank you, Debra! We just finished up trick or treating 🥰. I’m sure you had a great time with your beautiful grand babies!

[@debraneria4242]

@@elegantupgrades yes I did ...did you see all the different costumes my youngest grandbaby wore ...her momma is so creative ❣️❣️🎃..I'm glad you had an amazing time! ❣️

[@kimberlydrake8654]

Oh my dear....you’ve done it again❣️ Taught me something new....fabric...love the Smokey colors🙌🏻🌟 You are a JOY to watch...always look forward to your videos! Question: if I have not yet done decoupage....what would you suggest I start with? (Even for practice) seems as though there are so many things you could use....help me out my friend....as always thank you for sharing....praying for that 5 k milestone for you...hugs, 😊kim

[@elegantupgrades]

Hey Kim! It’s so fun to have double comments from you- I feel like it’s a conversation. Anyways, I always say things “depend”. Fabric is easy because it doesn’t rip or tear and it’s repositionable, but I wouldn’t put it anywhere. I’d say the easiest to start with would be wallpaper. It’s very durable, easy to cut, and there are a ton of options.

[@vickiel914]

I'm.looking around my house trying to figure out what I can decoupage! Haven't found anything but an old stool. You make it look so easy! Love the rub n buff to. Did you put a sealer over that or leave it as is? This turned out very cute!

[@elegantupgrades]

Haha! A stool it is then! And it really is so easy with the fabric. In this case I didn’t seal the Rub n Buff- it is really durable on its own and this was kind of a messy finish with it so it will only look better the more wear it gets. But if I was doing a clean finish with it that would perhaps be touched a lot, I would have sealed it then.

[@Lorraine97058]

Hey Taryn, once again nice outcome. It’s good to have a little something on the side to deter us from THAT project we need to take a break from (what is it btw, you planning on sharing?). I have never thought to put fabric on a dresser, who knew it would turn out so fun, great idea/tutorial, thanks 😊

[@elegantupgrades]

Ugh!!! THAT project is still in the works- sigh. I’m hoping to have it finished for next week’s video. I’ve finished the hardest part now so its less likely that I will smash it to bits before I finish it 😂 Thank you, Lorraine!

[@Lorraine97058]

@@elegantupgrades What’s life without a few challenges haha; The molding, the making, the pressing, the shaping of a mighty woman I say. I think it takes the same amount of courage to destroy a thing that needs to go, as it does to see it through. You’ve got this 👩🏼‍🎨🦹🏼‍♀️

[@elegantupgrades]

You’re the best! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@bettyriggs8573]

P.S. Gave me a new idea for a chest I'll be painting. My own recovery piece. Lol

[@elegantupgrades]

That’s great, Betty! Glad to hear it. You’ll have to let me know how it come out!

[@tammybaker7629]

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[@elegantupgrades]

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[@theresahill4219]

Do you wash your fabric? if not can you? Thanks!

[@elegantupgrades]

If you mean before you decoupage, you can absolutely wash it. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t. It just depends on the fabric or what I’m doing with it. If you mean after- it’s sealed with poly so it can be wiped down.