Rustic Dresser Makeover | The Best Tartan Plaid Painting Tutorial! Holiday Decor Inspiration!

[@sharonaliza8984]

I was just saying, “where’s my Bella Renovare?” When this popped up! Yay!!

[@BellaRenovare]

I'm hereeeee ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stephm281]

We are plaid lovers here. Hubby is a New Englander. Dresser is perfect. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@teresapulleyn301]

Nothing wrong with going the extra mile. Tartans (Scotland), plaids, flannels…I’m so there. People that won’t take the time to “tartan” their furniture go the extra mile somewhere else in their life, guaranteed. Thanks for investing your time in this project. 🙂💕

[@deeaguilar1997]

Oh my goodness it is soooo amazing!! It is missing one thing, the buttons!! It should have huge button pulls on it! (I'm a seamstress thus buttons are kinda my thing. lol I love everything you art Crys'Dawna, you're so fun don't ever change. Perfect video.. Oh yeah you match.... with your dresser.... lol

[@marynapier2007]

You consistently step out of your comfort zone (or at least everybody else's comfort zone) and you nail it every single time. Just keep on marching, dancing, or running to the beat of your internal drummer!!

[@jenniferlucas2432]

I love it!! I agree that the love and time put into the details is what makes a piece. I take my time and really put everything I have in my pieces. To me that’s the difference between a furniture painter and a furniture artist. 💯

[@sandirodriguez3633]

What makes you unique and different from others is you are a furniture Artist and not in it to just flip a piece quick. I appreciate that so much about you. Your process might take more time but the end result is beautiful and unique. You inspire me to think outside of the box, to bring out the beauty in each piece that I "practice" on. You challenge me to step outside of my comfort zone. Thank you!

[@wolfewerks]

Ah-mazing!!! The patience to measure, tape, paint, repeat. Oy! The final product is gorgeous! What a fun dresser for New England!

[@aimeehodgin6359]

Clap Clap Clap! Almost 26 yrs married...I love Plaids! SOSOSOSOSOSOSO much! You made me smile uncontrollably in a great way by finishing this dresser! So comfy looking! Hahahahaha! Twinning! Such a great video! 2 Thumbs up! Have a great day!

[@idavangrinsven1115]

I have a quilt my sister made from my dad’s beautifully worn plaid shirts. He also had a closet full and I don’t remember anytime on the farm of him not wearing one of them. Great memory, I’m sure he had a bakers dozen of this great plaid. Thank you.

[@jenniferrumsey9887]

We love plaid at our house. Yes we also do stuff 110% - “go big or go home” is our family motto.

[@theresaallendemccollom-gig2891]

Hey Crys'Dawna! You go girl! Don't you ever make excuses for what you love to create! That is such an amazing thing to create something so unique and it's also something you love so much! It doesn't matter if we're plaid people or not. You are an incredible inspiration and I hope you continue to do what you love! Thank you and God bless you and your talent!

[@synaracamoesas7010]

This is one of the most creative projects I've seen in the world of furniture.

[@karenvivian2194]

1. I bought two new flannels this week 2. I’m already playing Christmas music and decorating 3. Kind people are my kind of people. 4. This is phenomenal!!! You truly are a genius with a brush!!!

[@lonnarheaj]

PLAID is PERFECT❣ Great instructions too!!! Plaid furniture speaks to me. 🤗 Several years ago I painted our mailbox flag in a perfect mini tartan plaid - which I discovered is against Postal regulations after spending hours going plaid on a little metal flag, eh, whatever. Our plaid mailbox flag always made me smile, and our mail carriers always enjoyed seeing the plaid flag ... until a tree took a dive and crushed the mailbox. So sad. ☹

[@CreepDesignsbyTwitch]

Completely worth it! Painting a single solid colour can be easier but there's so much more satisfaction when you can stand back and admire a masterpiece that came from your mind. Love your work and LOVE my flannel shirts!!!

[@doddnejadfard3251]

Oh my do I love this dresser,,,,keep it,,,don’t sell it,,,you’ll regret it,,,keep this labor of love.

[@jennlizzy2019]

FAN-TAS-TIC!! So creative, and you are an excellent intructor. You explained every step of this complicated process without getting "lost in the weeds" or the plaid. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@sherryballington1583]

Ummm you do what makes you happy. I am more of a neutral color gal, but I still like to watch what others do. God gave you a talent for this and you do you.

[@BellaRenovare]

Hey neutral stuff is beautiful too!!!!

[@sherryballington1583]

@@BellaRenovare I have painted a few dressers for my grandchildren. Even used marvel comics fabric on one. It just calms me too paint as my medical field job is just so stressful. Have a Blessed Day!

[@valerie-yield-on-green]

Just gorgeous! You're an artist with a purpose, and I love the backstory of your love for flannel. Keep up the great work, it's an inspiration for all of us.

[@debsmith2269]

This looks fabulous for any time of year, not just for that Christmasie vibe.

[@BellaRenovare]

I agree, but I have a real flannel “problem” lol 😂

[@CopperCactusDIY]

So, I'm originally from Massachusetts and wholeheartedly agree. Flannels ARE life! I just picked up 2 at the thrift store today while hunting for pieces lol. I swear, girl, you are not human. This dresser is off the charts! Getting ALL those lines so straight over all the curves and different levels is a feat of artistry! Love this so much 😍😍😍

[@AliReynolds63]

Anything worth doing; is worth doing it right. If you want it to really look as gorgeous as yours turned out, then you take your time. I love it! 🥰

[@trishwilson7517]

I've worn all varieties of plaid my whole life- and I'm old, so that's a long time. #canadiangirl #novascotiaparents #plaidislife. I love this and you for doing it! It boggles my mind that your brain worked this out, and I love that too :)

[@teresasmith3194]

I would like to let you know that I had back surgery 2 weeks ago and instead of looking at all 4 wall of my bedroom I have watched almost everyone of you videos giving me all kinds of ideas. Thank you.

[@FurnitureWarriors]

We can relate....living in Chicago, we wear flannels all winter long! Such a warm, cozy feeling this dresser gives! ❤❤❤❤ Awesome!!!!!

[@asiartandcraft]

twining with furniture now that's something different you have really put so much effort into this piece and it turned out amazing

[@kelleyakakillimore]

I’m also a lover of plaid. I used to sew it onto the tongues of my converse sneakers when I was a teen. I’m a NH native with most my family in ME. Loved this piece! Thank you for figuring out the way to paint it! ❤️

[@jessicamele2315]

There are NO WORDS!! I’m thinking of a plaid with tea rose, buttercream, burlap and a pop of flamingo! Gah!!!!

[@BellaRenovare]

Ooh you are speaking my love language!!!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

So uniquely you! Would have never thought to paint a dresser to look like a flannel shirt but I’m absolutely in love with it!!

[@gracielarabuskehendges8431]

OMG!! A masterpiece! Never seen anything like it before, so well crafted, so creative, so harmonious with the hardware! A MA ZING!!!!

[@rachelwalsh1388]

#BellaRenovare ~ My Mum used to put my Brother and I, in plaid clothing and I hated it... BUT, you know what I love it on a dresser. It looks fabulous and well worth the time it took, to create that Masterpiece! Love your channel, love you, never stop creating, you were born for this! Loving Blessings, Rachel

[@sharonaliza8984]

Dang! You are creative, tenacious, and smart! So fun to watch!!

[@BellaRenovare]

Thank you so much :)

[@karinaindellicati2405]

You must have the patience of a saint I can’t even imagine trying to do this🤦🏽‍♀️😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@TdotTwiFic]

I appreciate that you are daring and try things that challenge you. You are real, genuine and have personality and ready to take on life. You ask for forgiveness instead of asking for permission and that is my kind of person. So i am going to be constructive and nice in my feedback.... please donate or recycle metal hardware. I think we all as a human race need to stop using the trash. You can use the trash if you want to because the fact that you buy used furniture to repurpose, redesign, repair and such is another huge reason i watch. My heart just breaks when I see how much gets put in the trash when, I being in the permaculture movement, try so hard to eliminate waste. I won't get mad or stop watching when my requests are not complied too and maybe we need more people doing that, not getting mad when others don't obey others way of living. I am only making a suggestion. I also appreciate that you made that segment funny being that you don't like that hardware and refuse to use it. Anyway, tartan and plaid is the best and I am so glad you did this episode.

[@BellaRenovare]

I agree I try to save everything I can, I am kidding about throwing stuff away I actually take the metal stuff I don’t use and set it out on the curb, there is a truck that comes around and collects all the metal :) I am very conscious as well and we recycle everything and I always take my food waste to the neighbors composted:) I love the earth just as much as you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ don’t worry I gave the hardware to the metal truck man :)

[@lalt2184]

Love,Love,Love! I live in Florida but while you were talking about plaid I was nodding yes! Can’t have enough plaid in our life!!!

[@joannjukes4474]

WOW!!!!!! You should be very proud of yourself Crys'Dawna. This piece was a lot of work, but the end result is AMAZING!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. Have a wonderful day! 🌞🖌

[@Dragongirl4290]

Love how this came out. Definitely a labor of love. BTW had that dresser been glossy we would’ve totally lost you standing in front of it ... LOL 😝 🤣

[@soniaspf9705]

I need to do one for my son in law for his man cave - he is Scottish even likes bagpipes - his will have to be a Stewart but they have more than one so he can get to choose - good evening from Germany.

[@antoinettes7261]

In a million years, I never had thought off this idee.Brilliant. This pièce is so beautifull . Greatings from.the Netherlands.

[@trinathompson3816]

You did a really good job. My dad was an iron worker so I saw flannel every day then my mom would wear his old ones around the house then I found myself buying some pretty color ones. This is a really cool idea.

[@Smoochedfurniture]

I’m a Mainer! Just moved to NH 2 years ago but my heart will always be in Maine.

[@diannamacdonald3716]

My husband wore plaid flannel shirts to work during the cold weather every day until he retired. He’s originally from New Hampshire so the choice was a natural! This dresser has such a comforting feel to it. I sincerely hope you won’t sell this and will bring it to Maine when you return to the US. Well done, Crys’Dawna! Well done.

[@BellaRenovare]

I plan on keeping it!!! I fell too hard in love lol!!! I think this will have a home right in my entry way!!!!!

[@brandiilinville8715]

Your dresser is AMAZING! I love how you explain the process, too. You go chica!

[@edie9330]

Late to the table on this video, sorry. I LOVE the dresser! I especially love tartan plaid and am wearing a plaid shirt as I write this! Lol. I went to Parochial school from K - 8th grade. It was the mid to late 60's ( yes I am THAT old) I had to wear plaid pleated skirts ( Edie is short for Edith) with a big pin (like an over sized safety pin) on the side, a blouse in white with a Peter pan collar, a cardigan if it was cold, knee socks and penny loafers. It was our uniform. I think it's where I fell in love with plaid.

[@glendacox6540]

So funny about the flannel. I collected them for years….had about 200 shirts. I got rid of all but 20. It felt good and… the space I freed up wow! Love the project!💖💖💖

[@cassandrasuzannelalonde4758]

Oh geez can you imagine doing a Stewart plaid. I would just go buy the material and glue it on the front. LoL

[@shelleyp8967]

I'm not a big fan of plaid print but I must say - you have an incredible talent of ingenuity. I love your strong creativity and drive to put so much detail into your work. I enjoy your works better than those who just paint furniture one color. I know people who have Christmas decor up all year long which I find a bit humorous 😜 Stay creative - you make a difference in the world 💞

[@DeanFurnitureArtist]

YESSSSSSSSSS!!! LOVE IT! Great idea! The red really made it look like it was wrapped with real flannel.

[@furnitureduchess9103]

Amazing! Just love how it turned out...incredibly tedious work, I can only imagine. Sounds like a technique I'll be trying out soon. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@kklunker]

WOW, WOW, WOW 🤩 I’m speechless. I don’t know how you even figured out all those colors to get the perfect match to “twin” with your dresser. You are an incredible artist. I hope this is going to Maine!

[@lindaposta5207]

We built our retirement home in New Hampshire…… I gotta do a piece for our new home with this tartan plaid comfy flannel look! Thank you for showing us how to do it

[@deborahwhite2339]

Like the tartan paint job on the dresser. People bust my chops when I wear my tartan jacket. But I don't care it's comfy.

[@josecloete3740]

Oh my word! I'm gobbed smacked. It's fabulous. You are so patient and tenacious. Very inspiring. Well done! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@tonyabarber3731]

Thank you for your fun inspiring ideas! Will I do this today, no, but will I someday... maybe.

[@BellaRenovare]

HahahHa do it!! I dare you :) ❤️❤️

[@mon2dan]

Hey so you are killing me with the flannel!!!! LOL! I TOTALLY AGREE! I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE FLANNNEL!😆🤣😂❤

[@DeborahBucherDesigns]

This is such a fresh, creative finish for furniture!! I'm going to put it on a Vintage Suitcase first, then I have a very plain set of coffee tables I'm going to put it on. Thanks so much for sharing all your gifts and talents with us!!

[@mirnavaldes1]

Wow. You never cease to amaze me. Ironically I was painting a piece two weeks ago and wanted to do the interior like this. Since I’m still a “work in progress” I decided to go with the path of least resistance and bought stick on paper 😂. Now I’ve saved this for future. Keep inspiring us 🙏🏼

[@donnawilkes8954]

Last month I learned how to paint a dresser gingham. Now, what to my wondering eyes appears? Tartan plaid! Thank you for the clear tutorial. I have a nightstand - very flat and square. It's gonna be flannelized. Thanks.

[@BellaRenovare]

Yessss I love that and I love your word!! Flannelized!!!

[@cherylbarringer6386]

LOL! Flannel sheets are the bomb and it is “just” about time to pull them out and put the cotton away for the season.

[@lindseyg9429]

Chrys’Dawna You seriously never cease to Amaze Me!! 💚💙❤️💙💚 This is absolutely gorgeous & whether anybody likes plaid or not you can not deny your insane amount of creativity, talent & absolute love of over achieving anything you set your mind to! You did such an amazing job it literally looks just like your shirt! You should be so Proud of Yourself ❤️ What a stunningly gorgeous piece of art 💚💙❤️💙💚 I’m just in awe of your limitless abilities... just WOW!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisahostetler746]

Wow! Thanks so much for that! I'm actually wearing a flannel as I watch this! I did your Buffalo plaid on the top of a cedar chest, and almost immediately got a request for another one. You have contributed to my growth as a furniture artist so much, and I'm so grateful to you! My brain would turn to mush trying to figure this out myself. So, thank you, and I will definitely be doing this!

[@dianavoermans]

Wow, love the color and the design. I have done something like that knitting a sweater. Same tedious trouble to get it just the way you want 😂

[@BellaRenovare]

You my friend are patient!! I can crotchet and tried knitting so I cannot even IMAGINE how hard that pattern was ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@angelanieuwenhuis6344]

MIND BLOWN...🤯 once again❤ I am sad I dont get to see all your videos anymore. I am back to work now after 2 years of disability leave. I dont have enough time in the day anymore to watch KZbin. I still get the notifications for your vids but cant watch them all. Still love your work and your personality. Still a huge fan ❤❤❤ Love you girl❤

[@robin66va26]

I swear you are the sister I never had. 🤣🤣 Our personalities are so similar. I have watched every single one of your videos multiple times. I have learned so much from you! I live in the mountains of Virginia so Flannel and Camouflage are a staple in my wardrobe. 👍 I work night shift on a covid unit. When I get home I immediately check to see if you have a new video. You are my therapy. I finally bought a surfprep sanding system and I can't wait for it to get here. Just keep doing what you do. You really do make a difference 💜

[@MarK-zb6ex]

Chrys'Dawna, the brain recallibrator! Plaid is something I thought I would never ever do, and after seeing your video I'm actually considering it. Your colourfulness is contagious! :)

[@anitakallin9381]

Wow! You are a furniture artist! All your videos take redoing furniture to the next level. Great job once again! 👏 🥰

[@BellaRenovare]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@megh1684]

You are amazingly talented and fearless when tackling complex projects. Beautifully executed!

[@DecFirefly1210]

Love love love the piece & definitely a work of love. Yes, I like flannel but not enough to do this at this point in time. Congrats Crys'Dawna for elevating your style again

[@BellaRenovare]

lol it’s okay I’ll allow it lol 😂 I am half kidding now if you told me you don’t like chocolate or coffee we will need to talk lol 😂

[@DecFirefly1210]

@@BellaRenovare no worries, both dark chocolate and coffee are irreplaceable...

[@carmencardashian8661]

As they say in latin:De gustibus non est disputandum, or de gustibus non disputandum est, "In matters of taste, there can be no disputes". ..love your style ❤ beyond words ❤❤

[@BellaRenovare]

Absolutely:) and thank you so so much Carmen

[@carmencardashian8661]

@@BellaRenovare is true..you are unique and fresh..one of those MORTAL Goddesses who leave their print in this earthly journey❤

[@velmacoffey3763]

I love plaid!! But i could only hope for a gigantic stencil!! Would i do this? No. Would i want this? Yes! Love that you are coming closer!! I love Maine. I go there often. My dad's family is there and i am very close to them. My cousins are more like my sisters and brothers! ♥️

[@bluecurlygirl]

Absolutely awesome. It does look like a lot of work but it's really a lot of maths and taping. The end result is so worth it. Well done and thank you for sharing. Inspiration dealer indeed.

[@ritacollins8666]

I was on the fence until you added the red. That sold me.

[@Bribar79]

Crys'Dawna, you are AMAZING! I have wanted to do a Tartan Plaid for so long! My test boards were ... miserable. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I am going to do this! Hopefully it will come close to what you have done. I love this! The Scottish in me is smiling!!!!!

[@dianadollar758]

I completed watching this when it came out and am just now commenting! Been sick for nearly two months with back to back illnesses and am catching up with your vids. Your plaid did not disappoint!!! Love love love it! So "plaid" you shared...it turned out gorgeous!!!

[@karenkouns577]

This piece is truly unique. It looks as if it would be soft to the touch. Thanks for sharing!

[@lisafreebairn7736]

Flannels are life! Totally agree. I adore this dresser! So damn cute just like you!

[@corinaballestrin6158]

That’s a lot of tape!!! The end result was well worth the effort. I love it ❤️ it looks awesome. Only thing missing from this tutorial was finishing the inside with BMB in flannel 😄

[@BellaRenovare]

ahhhh thank you!! you are so right!! I actually had pulled it out but then forgot!! gonna get right on that...lol finish it all up!!!

[@meaquindinho541]

Very nice! Festive and cosy. I admire your math and taping skills. Mine would look like crumpled flannel. Great job!👍✨

[@moderatorlouann6746]

Well there you go hitting another one out of the park! I would brighten up the red in places. But that’s just me. Great job and thanks for teaching us!

[@Boomerinthewild62]

I love flannel! It's warm and comfy 😊 I just don't think I'd want it on my furniture, lol. But you do you, Chrys'dawna! Your talent is amazing.

[@cbg409]

You are crazy! Crazy AWESOME!!! Everything you do is at the next, NEXT level! I'm amazed! It's beautiful!!!

[@deborahharris2962]

I like it. Reminds me of my old blackwatch tartan school uniform, minus the red pinstripe. Black watch tartan is nice, so have no problem with this look. Thumbs up from me.👍🌷

[@marypace1846]

I don’t wanna make my comment just yet. I’ve watched it twice. When I go home I’m gonna watch it for the third time. You don’t know how much I absolutely love plaid. The weather here is a little bit warm for flannel but I do have flannel pajama pants for the winter. I have plaid shirts. I think I’m wearing one in my picture. Anyway I’m going to make my comment in a couple hours. It was a great video you did an awesome job and the wax topped it off!👏👏👏👏

[@mybestdiylife2229]

Flannels belong on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs IMHO! As usual you rocked this!!!!!

[@deborahmatatall]

This is a great tutorial and a really wonderful idea! I love your shirt. I love the brightness of the colors and how fresh and crisp it looks. For me, I will not distress the finish or use black wax to mute the colors. Plaid can stand bold and proud and bright! This looks like so much fun to me but I love detailed and involved patterns and designs. You did a wonderful job - and I’m glad you threw away those handles. There is no help for them.🌸

[@cassandrasmith5517]

I would never have the nerve to try this but it turned out beautifully!! 🥰. Great job❤️

[@aalex5710]

Absolutely warm flannel feels!! Your expertise with measurements is apparent. 💯👍

[@jackiemahoney1314]

Love your creative mind! Your level of patience is pretty impressive…plus you’re hilarious and make me laugh! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jenniferbarlow1782]

Your creativity and workmanship fascinates me to no end! L❤️VE THIS!

[@Sassyfrass955]

Wow, you never fail to come up with something different and unique. I love it.

[@MrsJax304]

Wow CrysDawna I’m so proud of you. I had to pause the video to show my wife what you were doing and then she got invested in the outcome. I was telling her how talented you are and she completely agrees. You have so many skills and thank you for sharing that with the world. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌈💕🖖🏽

[@MrsJax304]

Oh and I can’t check the box on wearing flannel… too many clichés. Lol. I do like it and when it is actually cold enough in North Ga the flannel comes out.

[@MrsJax304]

Will you be selling this piece or is it for your forever home ?

[@dawngaudreau4786]

My house has been decorated since November 1st and I have 4 Christmas trees with one that has black and red plaid decorations. It’s beautiful and plaid is awesome 💕💕💕💕

[@cansarahdiyit]

I was watching your new video from today and this video came on next..now I have already watched this video all the way through at least 3 times. I am watching and enjoying it again, I just love watching your process and I find that I learn something new or get a new interesting idea of my own.. just throwing out some valentines love to one of my favorite YT ladies!!

[@susanwallace6838]

I thought this would be terrible. I was wrong. Absolutely love it. So much I'm going to try it

[@christinebrock3854]

Wow, you have so much more patience than I do, but I love the finish product! Very creative, as usual.

[@EatingAnElephant]

That's really amazing! I love your attention to detail and patience with getting the look just so. You inspire me to challenge myself and do different things all the time. Thanks for that.

[@diamondzfromtheroughDIY]

My goodness you are looking amazing!! You are inspiring me to stick fitness back into the rotation, no matter how much furniture I have to paint. Can't wait to see this flannel transformation!

[@traceygleghorn3163]

Omg this is absolutely fantastic, yes a lot of work but totally worth it. I love your personality and this piece looks exceptional with those handles too. Stunning and you are very clever.

[@sveapollock2537]

I’m a fan of tartan but, as much as I like this, I’m not sure I have the patience for this. I might try the inside back of a hutch that I have. It’s painted a blended black and bunker hill blue and I have always thought it needed something else. The back comes off (I replaced it when I painted it due to some water damage and it was only pressboard) so I can lay it flat for taping and painting. If my patience gives out I’ll paint, stencil, or add wall paper to the back. You are such an inspiration. You make everything you do sound so interesting and do-able that I always want to give it a try. Thanks for all of your wonderful ideas.