Multiple paint removal techniques, new paint wash techniques, new decoupage techniques, this gorgeous project reminds us that the song was right, “Life’s a dance, learn as you go.”
Andy, I don’t know what I enjoy most about your furniture fables! Is it your flair for the dramatic in creating a humorous and highly entertaining storyline, your vision and creative talents that result in truly unique pieces, or your eclectic choices in the music that correspond so perfectly with your narrative? For me, it’s a tie, and it’s always a treat to see what you and your cast of zany characters are up to next!
I’ve never seen a piece of furniture go through a weight loss program. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Man ‘ol man that heat gun trick was satisfying to watch. I think I heard the wood inspire deeply then breathe a sigh of relief once released from it’s cocoon of paint. And again as usual I’m yelling at the screen “NO DON’T DO A PAINT WASH”. Oh ok do that paint wash. “NO DECOUPAGE” Well, yes THAT is nice. “Ok you’re right, I’m wrong”. BEAUTIFUL!😮
Absolutely beautiful! I have never seen someone sand off the decoupage paper to create that stamped effect. I love it! I love the wash you did and I’m always all about shiny knobs, handles and pulls. This is such a special piece and I really hope Drea told you how much she loves it. It’s the same but completely different!🌸
Yay, and thank you so much! So great to hear you liked that sanding of the fiber paper, and great to hear you liked those shined up pulls. And I think even SHE will like it! 😂🙏💙
You should have heard me screaming! Have you lost your mind! That was when you started sanding the decoupage. Now I have been humbled and have to say, "she made it work'. Well done. Thank you for opening my eyes to new things. Another excellent piece.
She’s went from rags to riches….and looking truly gorgeous … I love the white wash technique and the decoupage paper was over the top… Another great performance 💕
You never cease to amaze and surprise me with your fables! They are educational, entertaining, relaxing, and funny. This one knocked it out of the park, and best of all, you did it for yourself! I so enjoy your videos they allow me to stretch my own creativity. Just love what you do!
Love everything about this beautiful dresser.....right up my design alley. The decoupage technique with this lovely paper is soft and sweet. And you and Drea are always a treat !!
Such beauty & class! Loved that decoupage technique on the drawers AND the paint wash! I think I heard the piece say, “Ahhh! Feels amazing to get out from under all those layers of paint! I can breathe again!” Congrats on another amazing outcome!
Wow. Love the entire transformation. What an incredible idea with the paper. I never much cared for pine, but that wash is just what it needs. Simply beautiful.
I absolutely love that painting mixture I am a fusion girl myself and those two make a beautiful pair to wash away all that pine yellow!! Just beautiful. I like the sanded paper look. Absolutely perfect!!❤
I love everything you did to the piece. Love the paint colors. The weathered decoupage paper makes the piece and love the shiny original pulls. Simple and Elegant. 👍👍
Oh Andy this new but the same chest is absolutely beautiful! I love the decoupage paper, it adds so much beauty! Wow, it's just gorgeous from top to bottom! Your work is awesome! 😊❤
That is just beautiful! Such great choices for sure! And YES! Worth all that stripping (of paint), sanding, color washing, decoupaging, more sanding…..just really lovely ❤
The paint wash, the distressed decoupage paper, the patina on the hardware and the design of the chest all came together to make probably my favorite redo in a very long time. I flat out loved this. Makes me want to go out and find a pine chest of drawers. I enjoy your videos so much. They are so entertaining. Thank you for sharing.
This turned out so lovely! I agree with every choice you made in this makeover. It was so satisfying to see the heat gun tackle that thick paint. I also love the dialoge that you and Drea always have. Call me entertained! Thanks a million.😀
When you started sanding the decoupage paper…😳 my first thought was, “what is she doing???” It all turned out beautiful! I loved the brightened hardware.
I’m a big fan, and this project was fantastic. Reminds me of the bedside trunk that I have had for forty years, and finally addressed the unattractive maple orange finish this year. It needed a few small repairs; fortunately it was shellac which sanded off easily, leaving to my astonishment a very early 6-board trunk with iron nails and beautiful hand cut dovetails. I used a chalk paint (AS Country Grey) paint wash, then linseed oil followed by clear wax, then white wax. LOTS of polishing, but it feels the same but so much better, and I can really appreciate the construction. The paint wash keeps the maple very pale, which works well with my home. So satisfying!
Really cool how that heat gun works. It reminded me of my childhood when my older brother would ask to have the weathered sunburned skin peeled from his back. Veru satisfying as I tried to see how big of a piece at a time I could peel before it had to be started at another point.
I was on the fence if I liked the finish until you added the cream color on top, and that did it. IMO, that was just what the wash needed. Absolutely love the decoupage paper. Gorgeous.
Absolutely beautiful! During the process, I wasn’t sure I would like the sanded paper, but when it was finished, I absolutely loved it. I also liked your choice to leave the hardware a little bit on the well loved side. By the way, my heat gun is named Dragon’s Breath.
just perfect, wow, what a change. Love the wash and you gave me some pretty cool ideas with some decoupage paper and what to do with it. As always, thanks for sharing your videos.
Beautiful! I love how the accessories changes the color of the chest and therefore makes it a more versatile. Truly remarkable techniques that create such a one of a kind piece. Thanks! 🩵
Just perfect❣️ Great tutorial - using the heat gun, the paper sanded down to fuse with the wood! Really think your friend will be impressed with the care and TIME you took to keep the piece the same but better:) 🙏
Oh Andy, look how beautiful she is. 😍 I was not sure about the paper at all, until you sanded it in. The wash dressed it, but the drawers raised the skirt, if you will. I look at this piece and it reminds me of Marilyn standing on the subway grate. 😊 Stunning 🥰😘
Oh Andy such a labour of ❤All that stripping and sanding 😜It turned out So Beautiful! And I’ve never seen anyone do that with decoupage paper 🤔❤❤ it ! Drea must be over the moon with this makeover 🥰
Love the piece! I love using those fibrous papers but never thought to distress it great look. I will have to try it out on a piece. Thanks for the tip!
The paint wash is really nice, but the distressed paper on the drawers is the perfect finishing touch. And I'm glad you kept those handles; they are so pretty.
I'm a Andy Fable person!!! You seriously are so fun to watch, not to mention, extremely talented in my opinion.. both theatrical and upcycle type of person? LOL, not sure if that made sense, but all I know is, you have a gift and I'm thrilled each time I'm notified that you have a new video :) Take care sweet Andy!
Multiple paint removal techniques, new paint wash techniques, new decoupage techniques, this gorgeous project reminds us that the song was right, “Life’s a dance, learn as you go.”
Oooooo, love that!!! Many thanks!! 😊💗🙏
I could hear "her" take an deep breath once all that paint came off. Lovely piece, lovely techniques!
I think I could too! Thanks so much! 😊💙🙏
Andy, I don’t know what I enjoy most about your furniture fables! Is it your flair for the dramatic in creating a humorous and highly entertaining storyline, your vision and creative talents that result in truly unique pieces, or your eclectic choices in the music that correspond so perfectly with your narrative? For me, it’s a tie, and it’s always a treat to see what you and your cast of zany characters are up to next!
Oh my goodness...thank you so much! It's so encouraging to hear your feedback, I am truly grateful, and so so glad you enjoy the Fables. 😊💙🙏
I couldn't have said it better. Andy is always the one and only I absolutely refuse to miss. ❤❤❤
Well said. I do get her music going through my head. Can't get enough Furniture Fables.
I’ve never seen a piece of furniture go through a weight loss program. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Man ‘ol man that heat gun trick was satisfying to watch. I think I heard the wood inspire deeply then breathe a sigh of relief once released from it’s cocoon of paint. And again as usual I’m yelling at the screen “NO DON’T DO A PAINT WASH”. Oh ok do that paint wash. “NO DECOUPAGE” Well, yes THAT is nice. “Ok you’re right, I’m wrong”. BEAUTIFUL!😮
😂😂😂 Omg, I LOVE that!! Yes, I too think I heard those sighs or relief! So glad you liked those choices in the end, thanks so much Chalma!!
You always surprise, but never disappoint.
Thank you so much, so honored to hear that! 😊🙏
Whoa...the chest of drawers' past life was good, but it's present life is the best. Thank you for bringing beauty to our world.
Love that, thanks so much! 😊💙🙏
Gorgeous! I absolutely love the technique with the paper!
Thank you so much! 😊💙
I bet that dresser felt like a butterfly. She now can breathe. You took her cocoon off so she could soar! ❤️
Oh I love that, thanks so much! 😊💙🙏🦋
Watching all the sanding , washing, stripping, painting wipping, polishing, etc, you must arms like Popeye? Very lovely. Unique.
Lol, I wish!! Thanks! 😊💙
Stunning.....believe this is my favorite among all your projects; and that's saying something!!❤💘💘
WOW, thank you so much, Karen - that's so fantastic to hear!! 😊💙🙏
Absolutely beautiful! I have never seen someone sand off the decoupage paper to create that stamped effect. I love it! I love the wash you did and I’m always all about shiny knobs, handles and pulls. This is such a special piece and I really hope Drea told you how much she loves it. It’s the same but completely different!🌸
Yay, and thank you so much! So great to hear you liked that sanding of the fiber paper, and great to hear you liked those shined up pulls. And I think even SHE will like it! 😂🙏💙
I adore the finished distressed look. Charming!
So glad to hear that, thank you! 😊💙🙏
Definitely a choir of angels moment !
Yes, indeed!
It’s turned out beautifully. I love the look of the colour wash that you used. You are certainly a multitalented lady.
Yay, thanks so much!! 😊💙🙏
You should have heard me screaming! Have you lost your mind! That was when you started sanding the decoupage. Now I have been humbled and have to say, "she made it work'. Well done. Thank you for opening my eyes to new things. Another excellent piece.
Lol, I so get that! Thanks so much, and so glad you liked it in the end!
She’s went from rags to riches….and looking truly gorgeous … I love the white wash technique and the decoupage paper was over the top… Another great performance 💕
Hooray, thank you so much, Kim! 😊💙🙏
You never cease to amaze and surprise me with your fables! They are educational, entertaining, relaxing, and funny. This one knocked it out of the park, and best of all, you did it for yourself! I so enjoy your videos they allow me to stretch my own creativity. Just love what you do!
Oh wow, thank you so much, Barbara!! So wonderful to hear this! 😊💙🙏
Andy, watching you put up those little dialogs is a pleasure. It is theater and furniture upgrading all in one. Most enjoyable, thank you!
Thanks so much, I'm so glad you like my less than traditional combo/approach! 😊💙
Love everything about this beautiful dresser.....right up my design alley. The decoupage technique with this lovely paper is soft and sweet. And you and Drea are always a treat !!
Hooray, so great to hear that!! Many thanks! 😊💙🙏
Love that distressed decoupage! Nice job!!!
Thanks so much!! 😊💙🙏
Such beauty & class! Loved that decoupage technique on the drawers AND the paint wash! I think I heard the piece say, “Ahhh! Feels amazing to get out from under all those layers of paint! I can breathe again!” Congrats on another amazing outcome!
Oh thank you! And love that, so great to hear! 😊💗🙏
I had the same reaction -- could almost feel the chest taking a deep cleansing breath.
You never fail to surprise Andy. Fabulous
So nice to hear that, thanks so much!
Glorious! That merits the Hallelujah Chorus! Seeing all that paint come off that easily would make me want to sing.
You and me both! 😅🙏 Thanks so much! 💙😊
Such a Beautiful transformation.....and that Technique of the decoupage paper is amazing...love how you kept the antique Look .. outstanding Andy 🥰🙌
Thanks so much!!
Back to back weeks of furniture fables, feels like Christmas! 🎄🎁
Awwww....LOVE that!!! Thanks so much!! 😊🙏💙
I questioned your choices the entire way but you surprised this viewer in the end. I love it. 😊
Yahoooo!! Love it when that happens! Thanks so much, great to hear. 😊💙
Wow. Love the entire transformation. What an incredible idea with the paper. I never much cared for pine, but that wash is just what it needs. Simply beautiful.
Yay, thanks so much, Joyce!! 😊💙🙏
I LOVE everything you did to this piece. Good to go for years to come ❤
Thank you so much! 😊💙
The decoupage paper sanded down is absolutely gorgeous on this piece 😍 you did such a wonderful job! Always inspiring to watch your videos ❤
Yay, so glad you liked that effect! Many thanks. 😊💙🙏
I felt sad when you began sanding the paper but was awed by the effect! It turned out beautifully! Thank you Andy. ❤
You’re welcome, and thank you! So glad you liked that effect in the end! 😊💙
I absolutely love that painting mixture I am a fusion girl myself and those two make a beautiful pair to wash away all that pine yellow!! Just beautiful. I like the sanded paper look. Absolutely perfect!!❤
So great to hear!! Yes, definitely my favorite "recipe" right now. 😊 Thanks so much!!
I love everything you did to the piece. Love the paint colors. The weathered decoupage paper makes the piece and love the shiny original pulls. Simple and Elegant. 👍👍
Thank you so much! 😊💙🙏
Beautiful! I love the subtle multiple colors displayed in the wood after the paint washes and the paper looks gorgeous.
Thanks so much!
Great transformation!
Thanks so much!!
Hi Andy, what a beautiful transformation. Love it!!
Many thanks, Veronica!! 😊💙🙏
Oh Andy this new but the same chest is absolutely beautiful! I love the decoupage paper, it adds so much beauty! Wow, it's just gorgeous from top to bottom! Your work is awesome! 😊❤
Wow, so great to hear this, thanks so much Pam!! 😊💙🙏
Beautiful decoupage technique and I like the wash with 2 shades of paint. Pine is a difficult wood to restore. Very Swedish!
Yay, thanks so much!! 😊💙
WOW, another deep dive for this rescue! Love it. 💝
Yes! Thank you!
Omg, I love it. That mix of paint washes is just what that pine needed.
Your friends are going to want it back.
Lol, yay!!! Thanks so much. 😊💗🙏
The paper is perfect. I love the sanding technique. Beautiful job.
Thanks so much!!
@FurnitureFablesbyAndy, you're welcome.
Love it. So glad you are back❤
Thanks so much!! Great to be back. 😊💙🙏
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love the paper
Thanks so much! 😊
Wow Andy...you never Disappoint! ❤
Many thanks, Bonnie!
That is just beautiful! Such great choices for sure! And YES! Worth all that stripping (of paint), sanding, color washing, decoupaging, more sanding…..just really lovely ❤
Hooray! Great to hear, thanks so much! 😊💙🙏
The paint wash, the distressed decoupage paper, the patina on the hardware and the design of the chest all came together to make probably my favorite redo in a very long time. I flat out loved this. Makes me want to go out and find a pine chest of drawers. I enjoy your videos so much. They are so entertaining. Thank you for sharing.
Oh wow, thank you so much for this Katherine! Such great and encouraging feedback to hear, I'm so glad you loved this one. 😊💙🙏
Gorgeous! Great decisions!
Hooray, many thanks!!
Stunning! I thought, "Oh no" when I saw the paper because I thought it was too bold, but you made it look... Marvelous, Darling.
Thank you so much, so great to hear that! 😊💙
Love how the paper turned out 😊
So glad to hear it, thanks so much!
Absolutely stunning! So sophisticated!
Thank you so much!
She took a deep breath,,free from the gunk,,,she’s gorgeous
Love that. Thanks so much!!
Love that decoupage paper
Thanks, glad to hear that! 💙
This turned out so lovely! I agree with every choice you made in this makeover. It was so satisfying to see the heat gun tackle that thick paint. I also love the dialoge that you and Drea always have. Call me entertained! Thanks a million.😀
Hooray! So glad you enjoyed the Fable and the dialogue! Many thanks!
Never heard of this fiber paper. Very excited!
Yes, great to work with it on this project!
When you started sanding the decoupage paper…😳 my first thought was, “what is she doing???”
It all turned out beautiful!
I loved the brightened hardware.
Yay, so glad! Thank you so much!
I’m a big fan, and this project was fantastic. Reminds me of the bedside trunk that I have had for forty years, and finally addressed the unattractive maple orange finish this year. It needed a few small repairs; fortunately it was shellac which sanded off easily, leaving to my astonishment a very early 6-board trunk with iron nails and beautiful hand cut dovetails. I used a chalk paint (AS Country Grey) paint wash, then linseed oil followed by clear wax, then white wax. LOTS of polishing, but it feels the same but so much better, and I can really appreciate the construction. The paint wash keeps the maple very pale, which works well with my home. So satisfying!
Wow, that sounds fantastic! Thanks so much.
Oh wow! I'll try all these techniques! It's lovely! Thanks Andrea!!
You're very welcome, thank you!
What a beautiful finish! So much better with those layers removed. The heat gun paint removable was so cool
Yes!! So in love with my heat gun right now! 🔥 Thanks so much! 😊💙
Really cool how that heat gun works. It reminded me of my childhood when my older brother would ask to have the weathered sunburned skin peeled from his back. Veru satisfying as I tried to see how big of a piece at a time I could peel before it had to be started at another point.
Lol,, oh man - I remember that! 😅 Thanks so much!
I was on the fence if I liked the finish until you added the cream color on top, and that did it. IMO, that was just what the wash needed. Absolutely love the decoupage paper. Gorgeous.
Oh thank you, so glad you liked that "special sauce"! Yes, I think it makes a big difference. Thanks again! 😊💙🙏
Absolutely beautiful! During the process, I wasn’t sure I would like the sanded paper, but when it was finished, I absolutely loved it. I also liked your choice to leave the hardware a little bit on the well loved side. By the way, my heat gun is named Dragon’s Breath.
Yay!! So glad you liked those choices in the end! And cheers to Dragon's Breath!! 🔥🔥🔥
I just watched this again...I am really drawn to how that pine warms up and becomes SO elegant! ❤
I'm so glad to hear it! Yes, I think this is my favorite "recipe" for pine, ever! 😊💙
just perfect, wow, what a change. Love the wash and you gave me some pretty cool ideas with some decoupage paper and what to do with it. As always, thanks for sharing your videos.
So glad to hear it, thanks so much! 😊💙
Just beautiful Andy! I wish I could buy it from you! I prefer the shiny hardware; I think it goes better with the style of the piece. Loved it!
So great to hear, thanks so much! And so glad you liked those shined up pulls! 💙🙏😊
I love that paper and what you did with it!! Just beautiful!!
Thanks so much!! 💙😊
Beautiful! I love how the accessories changes the color of the chest and therefore makes it a more versatile. Truly remarkable techniques that create such a one of a kind piece. Thanks! 🩵
Wonderful to hear that, thank you so much! 😊💙🙏
P.S. I'm so happy that you kept the very pretty hardware.❤
Yay, me too!
I was so sure I would not like the end result, but I was wrong. Loved it! Cool effect with the fading blue flowers 🌺
Thank you! 😊
Just perfect❣️
Great tutorial - using the heat gun, the paper sanded down to fuse with the wood! Really think your friend will be impressed with the care and TIME you took to keep the piece the same but better:)
🙏
Thanks so much!!
Oh Andy, look how beautiful she is. 😍 I was not sure about the paper at all, until you sanded it in. The wash dressed it, but the drawers raised the skirt, if you will. I look at this piece and it reminds me of Marilyn standing on the subway grate. 😊
Stunning 🥰😘
Wow, and thanks so much! 😊
I love it! I wasn’t sure I would like the paper but it really looks great! Another excellent makeover, Andy!
Thanks so much!
Oh Andy such a labour of ❤All that stripping and sanding 😜It turned out So Beautiful!
And I’ve never seen anyone do that with decoupage paper 🤔❤❤ it ! Drea must be over the moon with this makeover 🥰
Lol, indeed she is!! Thanks so much!!
So glad I found you! the 'Swedish' caught my eye, as I'm half Swedish and love to refresh my space with my heritage in mind.Thank you!
You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed, thanks so much!
Beautiful! What a great idea with the paper.
Thanks so much, so glad you liked that! 😊💙
You are absolutely right, ”kolli” means package, and is used especially in connection with a shipment by post, train, boat, etc.
Yay, thanks so much!
That was a beautiful remake!
Thanks so much!
All the work you put into that was worth it! You're creative touch put it over the top! ❤❤❤
Wow, thank you so much!! 😊💙🙏
Dear Andy: You're so so so inspiring!!! ❤ Greetings from Spain
Wow, many thanks, Maria!! 😊💙🙏
Love that paper hack!! It turned out perfectly aged. Just the way I like it.
Yay, thanks so much!
Hi from Cambridge UK. The chest of drawers is just beautiful. Well done. This gorgeous piece of furniture would grace the best houses.
Oh wow, many thanks!! And big hello back from California! 😊🙏💙
Wow, I loved seeing how effective the heat gun was at removing all the layers of paint! It’s such a charming piece.
So glad, I loved that part too! 🔥 Thanks so much. 😊💙🙏
Beautiful job Andy !!
Thank you, Denise! 😊💙🙏
Turned out beautifully! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks!
Wow that idea with the decoupage weave is a game changer. I can't wait to try that 🧡🧡🧡
I'm so glad you think so! I really like the effect...thinking of other ways to use it. 😊💙🙏
Loved how it turned out ❤
Yay, thanks so much!!
Outstanding transformation. So many paint layers. You were very patient with this gem and it turned out beautiful. 🌞
Many thanks, so great to hear that Debbie!! 😊💙🙏
So glad you are back! This was an amazing makeover, loving the fiber-paper technique and can't wait to try it out. Bravo Andy!!
Yay, thank you!
Hi Andy! This is one of my favorites that you have ever done. Love how it turned out. Thanks for sharing.
Oh I'm so glad to hear that, thanks so much, Ann! 😊💙
Oh yes : different but the same. Totally get it !!!
And, as usual, you nailed it !!!😊
Hooray!! Many thanks, so great to hear. 😊💙
That turned out beautifully. I love the way you worked the blue paper.
Oh I'm so glad, thank you so much! 😊💙🙏
It’s perfection!😊
Hooray! Many thanks!!
🤯 That decoupage technique with the paint wash is pine perfection! What a special piece!
Hooray!! Many thanks! 😊💙🙏
Fabulous makeover. I love the color layering paint washes and the distressed decoupage. Top notch!!
Thank you so much! 😊💙
Love the piece! I love using those fibrous papers but never thought to distress it great look. I will have to try it out on a piece. Thanks for the tip!
So glad to hear that, thanks so much!
Another masterpiece Andy!
Bravo!!!❤🎉
Yay! Many thanks, Cheryl!! 😊💙🙏
Amazingly lovely! I especially loved the outcome with the combined application of the two different pain washes !!! Thanks so much for sharing
You are so welcome, thank you! 😊💙🙏
What a lovely result!
Thanks!
I loved every inch of it!
Thanks so much!!
The paint wash is really nice, but the distressed paper on the drawers is the perfect finishing touch. And I'm glad you kept those handles; they are so pretty.
So glad you liked the fiber paper! Many thanks! 😊💙🙏
I'm a Andy Fable person!!! You seriously are so fun to watch, not to mention, extremely talented in my opinion.. both theatrical and upcycle type of person? LOL, not sure if that made sense, but all I know is, you have a gift and I'm thrilled each time I'm notified that you have a new video :) Take care sweet Andy!
Hooray, many thanks, Toni! So great to hear this!
Hey, Andy! Lots of work but a truly satisfying result!😊👋🏼
Thanks so much, Ruth!! 😊💙