Serpentine Dresser Blended Decoupage Makeover | The Ugly Duckling Challenge By

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  • Опубліковано 20 сер 2021
  • Thank you so much ‪@DesertDIY‬ for coming up with this super fun challenge! I’m overjoyed to be a part of it.
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    I found this hideous “little” serpentine front dresser on OfferUp and knew it was the one. It was free! Only, when I got there I discovered it was quite a bit larger than I had anticipated. Oh well, she’s a beauty and I’m very excited to share the process with you all.
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  • @deborahnolan9360
    @deborahnolan9360 2 роки тому

    Bob Ross of furniture! I really enjoyed watching the process.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Haha! I LOVE Bob Ross! Glad you enjoyed the process, thank you so much for watching.

  • @kathyw7143
    @kathyw7143 2 роки тому +2

    For FREE??? That is a nice sturdy piece of furniture, I can't wait to see how it turns out. GF you are a artist with these pieces.❤

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, free! I was really surprised with the quality of this piece. They were moving so they were just trying to get it out.

  • @DesertDIY
    @DesertDIY 2 роки тому +1

    I am always so interested to see where you go with your pieces it's like watching an episode of Bob Ross so relaxing and full of happy, fancy things. Your style is so unique and I just want to say how important it is to have someone with your style on youtube! Thank you for saving this ugly duckling and adding your unique spin to it.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank YOU so much for hosting this super fun challenge- especially with your extra hectic schedule right now. I feel very lucky to have been a part of it and to get to know everyone else involved. And thanks for being so supportive of all of us smaller channels. It means the world.

  • @kuttfam0191
    @kuttfam0191 2 роки тому

    Oh my goodness! I would have never dreamed that sad little dresser could look so good!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you! It was a bit drab to begin with 😂

  • @mmlitcher
    @mmlitcher 2 роки тому +3

    You really are an artist!! Love the way your blended all those colors into the paper and used the green wax, just so original. It came out amazing !!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Mechele! And thank you for always leaving such kind comments. I really appreciate it.

  • @beverlylones9552
    @beverlylones9552 2 роки тому +6

    This piece is absolutely gorgeous! You did an amazing job on this!❤️😊🌻

  • @someguyonli
    @someguyonli 2 роки тому

    I don't even have the words to express my amazement over the artistic brilliance I just witnessed!

  • @marywiklander-williams6493
    @marywiklander-williams6493 2 роки тому

    It is truly outstanding. Romantic and chic with a hint of playfulness.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, Mary! It definitely has a playful vibe to it. I’ve been dying to use this print, I love it so much!

  • @donnaferrara947
    @donnaferrara947 2 роки тому

    A beautiful work of art which happens to be a dresser. Wonderful transformation.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😊

  • @briannaoduinn8902
    @briannaoduinn8902 2 роки тому

    I love that you started out with saying that of course, it was free. No one would pay for it. lol So true! Beautiful job. You took a piece of furniture and made it into a piece of art! Thanks so much for sharing.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Yes, it was a real “looker” 😂. Thank you for your kind words, Brianna.

  • @shirleyrice1864
    @shirleyrice1864 2 роки тому +1

    Another stunning work of art! I could watch you all day long...

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Oh Shirley, thank you!!!! You’re so sweet ☺️

  • @OurFurnitureFlippingAdventure
    @OurFurnitureFlippingAdventure 2 роки тому +2

    So talented ♥️ 👏🏻
    I love this piece!

  • @vickiel914
    @vickiel914 2 роки тому +1

    Oh I love that paper! The whole dresser turned out fabulous!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I’ve been dying to use that print.

  • @grammybear4226
    @grammybear4226 2 роки тому

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

  • @violethoffermobilehomemove9189
    @violethoffermobilehomemove9189 2 роки тому

    That piece turned out beautiful! The decopodge made it speacial, the sutle silver stripes made it amazing!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Violet! The sides definitely needed the stripes.

  • @velmacoffey3763
    @velmacoffey3763 2 роки тому

    Lots of layers and colors! Unique piece.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Yes, so many! I may have a paint obsession 😂

  • @TheMissFlips
    @TheMissFlips 2 роки тому

    Wow!! So cool! So wistful and fun. Love the illusion of light

  • @gloriafields4328
    @gloriafields4328 2 роки тому +3

    OH MY GOSH !!! This piece is drop dead gorgeous !!! I love the decoupage in the middle of the drawers and the way you did the edges so it looks like the paper has always been there. I'm wanting to do a large decoupage piece in the middle of a chest of drawers for a project I'll be doing soon. Thanks for a great instructive video !!!!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      I’m so glad you got something from it! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Gloria.

  • @lubblyjubblyfurniture
    @lubblyjubblyfurniture 2 роки тому

    Oh that tissue paper is so beautiful wow, such a beautiful piece

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Meg! I’ve been wanting to use that image for a while now. I love it.

  • @heatherd9340
    @heatherd9340 2 роки тому

    Stunning! I'll surely be watching more of your videos.

  • @FlipItFurniture
    @FlipItFurniture 2 роки тому +1

    This is gorgeous. I love you work❤️ always so beautiful!

  • @cherylsplaylists
    @cherylsplaylists 2 роки тому

    Wow. So much work. Hands down the best.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Haha, thank you! But there are some really awesome transformations coming your way. So happy to be in a group of such talented people.

  • @darlenebaldwin1398
    @darlenebaldwin1398 2 роки тому

    Stunning! 💖…and I’m not surprised! 😊 You are an Artist!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Darlene. Thats’ very kind of you to say.

  • @deedeelee3311
    @deedeelee3311 2 роки тому

    So nice to see someone use silver!!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I do enjoy all the metals, this one just felt like a silver to me.

  • @coloredcaboosecreations
    @coloredcaboosecreations 2 роки тому

    Swan 🦢!!!
    I love how used all that texture to your advantage and again your blending is gorgeous!

  • @vandahuman8522
    @vandahuman8522 2 роки тому

    Oh my word its stunning, I love it.

  • @diywithtarnya
    @diywithtarnya 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely awesome finish, Taryn 😍

  • @uniquelyursuladesigns9120
    @uniquelyursuladesigns9120 2 роки тому +1

    Your so incredibly talented 💕
    Another beautiful swan creation of yours

  • @ladonnacushman2299
    @ladonnacushman2299 2 роки тому

    This is simply elegant!!! Love this 👍

  • @kathleenm3443
    @kathleenm3443 2 роки тому

    Beyond beautiful, and Creative. I love it.

  • @sueeparra7454
    @sueeparra7454 2 роки тому

    WOW WOW WOW!! So pretty! You do make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing. \o/

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Oh thank you, Sue! So nice seeing your comments!

  • @cassandrasuzannelalonde4758
    @cassandrasuzannelalonde4758 2 роки тому

    Such an elegant upgrade, and are just the lady to do it. This one is a keeper video on how to...
    Hello from Murfreesboro Tennessee

  • @beverlypearce4191
    @beverlypearce4191 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful transformation!!

  • @teresastradling8755
    @teresastradling8755 2 роки тому

    You are such an artist, it turned out beautiful.

  • @sherryagar2349
    @sherryagar2349 2 роки тому

    You are very talented and fearless!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      I don’t know about fearless, but thank you, Sherry!

  • @VintageAndPainted
    @VintageAndPainted 2 роки тому

    Great job Taryn. I loved this

  • @denisegilliam842
    @denisegilliam842 2 роки тому

    I am obsessed with this beauty! Awesome job!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Denise! I appreciate you and your kind words!

  • @deborahmatatall
    @deborahmatatall 2 роки тому +4

    This is beautiful. I kept repeating “Trust the process,” as you added all the layers. I really enjoy watching you create. It’s very satisfying!🌸

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Deborah! I have to keep repeating it to myself when I’m doing it 😂

  • @cjfromtexas3954
    @cjfromtexas3954 2 роки тому

    U are a real artist! It’s beautiful!

  • @jazziered142
    @jazziered142 2 роки тому +2

    I love this piece, The Swing is actually one of my favorite paintings. It's so cheeky.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      It really is! When I was researching it I just fell in love and thought it would be a funny thing to put on a piece of furniture and most likely whoever ends up with it would have no idea of the meaning 😂

  • @jonilarsen2642
    @jonilarsen2642 2 роки тому

    Love the piece! The colors are beautiful!

  • @HensonHomeFurnishings
    @HensonHomeFurnishings 2 роки тому

    Oh this turned out gorgeous!!!!! ❤️

  • @annayres9959
    @annayres9959 2 роки тому

    That is so beautiful! Your very talented!

  • @marieround8140
    @marieround8140 2 роки тому

    This is an awesome piece!!!!

  • @catherineaussie7121
    @catherineaussie7121 2 роки тому

    Just gorgeous, I love it x

  • @poshupcyclefurnitureflippe704
    @poshupcyclefurnitureflippe704 2 роки тому

    This is gorgeous, so different 💕

  • @antiquesrestoration3874
    @antiquesrestoration3874 2 роки тому

    This was fascinating to watch. So clever.

  • @designabeej
    @designabeej 2 роки тому

    Beautiful piece 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @kellihull7600
    @kellihull7600 2 роки тому

    WOWZERS!!!!! ❤️

  • @diywithtarnya
    @diywithtarnya 2 роки тому

    She came up a treat! 😍😍

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Ok, I just love the way you talk. Thank you, Tarnya!

  • @lynnrackers5896
    @lynnrackers5896 2 роки тому

    Wow you are an artist!

  • @1981CMT
    @1981CMT 2 роки тому

    So talented!!

  • @tamnywheeler4689
    @tamnywheeler4689 Рік тому

    Beautiful as always!!

  • @nellieolguin-davis1519
    @nellieolguin-davis1519 2 роки тому

    My gosh that was fabulously done you are such an amazing artistic person you should be very proud of yourself wow!!!God Bless!!!

  • @debraneria4242
    @debraneria4242 2 роки тому

    Came out sooo Beautiful ❤️👍

  • @CreepDesignsbyTwitch
    @CreepDesignsbyTwitch 2 роки тому

    turned out beautiful!!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Twitch! Getting ready to watch yours now!

  • @MadCityModern
    @MadCityModern 2 роки тому +1

    You are an artist! I would not have the patience for this. So amazing. My favorite part had to be the b&w part of the dresser transport. Brilliant. I laughed. Love your creative approach to every part of this video. Barry, Mad City Modern (Madison, Wisconsin, USA)

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks, Barry! I’m glad you found the black and white portion amusing. Congrats again on hitting 4000!

    • @MadCityModern
      @MadCityModern 2 роки тому +1

      It was my fav part. Keep the creativity going. Love watching you

  • @kathleenhernandez3772
    @kathleenhernandez3772 2 роки тому

    It's a stunning beautiful piece

  • @nancyanderson3738
    @nancyanderson3738 2 роки тому +1

    Such a beautiful piece!!! I really loved the stripping on the sides!!!

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Nancy! They needed it. Even with the blend on the sides they were just too plain compared to the front. So subtle striping it was 😂

  • @carolmoore3706
    @carolmoore3706 2 роки тому

    I love this it’s so beautiful.

  • @doddnejadfard3251
    @doddnejadfard3251 2 роки тому

    You’re an artist,,,beautiful piece

  • @cynthiajones1113
    @cynthiajones1113 2 роки тому

    Artistic! Pretty 🦋

  • @conniefortner8750
    @conniefortner8750 2 роки тому

    Beautiful job!

  • @Refurrbys
    @Refurrbys 2 роки тому

    beautiful work! well done! xx

  • @_JanetLouise
    @_JanetLouise 2 роки тому

    amazing finishing skills! takes lots of patience!

  • @dinabaughman8731
    @dinabaughman8731 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous!!

  • @Trixy8521
    @Trixy8521 2 роки тому

    An amazing transformation.

  • @karonwostenholme6533
    @karonwostenholme6533 2 роки тому

    Great job x

  • @angelicamaria6715
    @angelicamaria6715 2 роки тому

    Brilliant! Loved it! You got a new subscriber!

  • @OurFurnitureFlippingAdventure
    @OurFurnitureFlippingAdventure 2 роки тому

    You’re amazing 🤩

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Sarah!!! You’re so sweet. I saw you had a winner on your cabinet duel! I had my hopes in the modern.

  • @candacewalsh8726
    @candacewalsh8726 2 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @tinamcivor2996
    @tinamcivor2996 2 роки тому

    Lovely!

  • @lorimccaskill5574
    @lorimccaskill5574 2 роки тому

    Absolutely Gorgeous

  • @tracymcreations
    @tracymcreations 2 роки тому

    She is so pretty now 😍

  • @marthaligiasalazar5789
    @marthaligiasalazar5789 2 роки тому

    Came out so cute! Just suscribed 😍

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Martha! I really appreciate that- welcome!

  • @angelabstractart6168
    @angelabstractart6168 2 роки тому

    Elegant and interesting!

  • @Lola-wb3vh
    @Lola-wb3vh 2 роки тому

    Everytime I watch your video's I am sooooo impressed!!!! I love your work, you are sooooo talented!!!! You inspire me! I am a beginner and I am color blind so I try to get ideas on what colors I could use and believe me when I say you are one of the best furniture artist in the business and I watch you tube video's on furniture painting everyday for hours for inspiration and ideas and I feel like I am an expert on this subject, lol, because I seriously probably watch different furniture artist at least 4 to 5 hours a day trying to better myself and YOU are one of my top 10. Thank you for sharing your talent!!!!!!! Drue:)))))

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Wow! Your comment just made my day. Thank you so much, Drue!!! I’m so glad you are getting inspired- that’s the best compliment ever.

    • @Lola-wb3vh
      @Lola-wb3vh 2 роки тому

      @@elegantupgrades your very welcome and I will be watching your videos everyday for inspiration!!! Keep sharing your talent because it helps people like me!!! Thank you!! ❤️😊🙏

  • @VintageMakeoverswithMelanie
    @VintageMakeoverswithMelanie 2 роки тому

    So cool! 👏👏

  • @CEK51
    @CEK51 2 роки тому

    Very pretty and unique.

  • @toniagarcia2885
    @toniagarcia2885 2 роки тому

    So pretty 🤩

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Tonia! Thank you so much for being a part of my journey, and thank you, thank you, thank you so so much for the coffee! You are awesome!

    • @toniagarcia2885
      @toniagarcia2885 2 роки тому

      @@elegantupgrades Your welcome..god bless you and your family sweety...😊

  • @hephzibah1966
    @hephzibah1966 2 роки тому

    Just beautiful

  • @richardjones8236
    @richardjones8236 2 роки тому

    I was late getting to this, today. Sorry I missed the live session. It is certainly a nicely done piece. Well done, as usual. :)

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Richard. It was live an hour earlier than usual because of the challenge. Tuesday’s will be the usual time.

  • @SabsRehabs
    @SabsRehabs 2 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful 😍

  • @kylieyager9156
    @kylieyager9156 2 роки тому

    I can watch you forever. Once again beautiful! I want to try your technique so bad but I'm nervous lol

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому +2

      What?! Don’t be nervous! It’s just paint and paper- you’ve got this!

    • @kylieyager9156
      @kylieyager9156 2 роки тому

      @@elegantupgrades thank you!!!!

  • @OdessaPrice2023
    @OdessaPrice2023 2 роки тому

    You're intimidating! I am an artist. And a rehomer of furniture as well, but I'm not sure I could make my ocean scene on a canvas... but I did do black and white scene... then covered it with final coats.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      What?! Intimidating?! No way! I literally just make things up as I go 😂 A black and white scene sounds awesome!

  • @deanagallatin6974
    @deanagallatin6974 2 роки тому

    It's beautiful

  • @carjam49
    @carjam49 2 роки тому

    just beautiful

  • @statementdesigns
    @statementdesigns 2 роки тому

    Seriously gorgeous❤🌹

  • @lindalou4629
    @lindalou4629 2 роки тому

    I've been lurking in the background for months , studying many of the furniture artists styles. I have to tell you, your work is my favorite. You are so sweet and humble. And your work just blows me away. I have painted a few pieces over the years but nothing like you ladies produce. Now, at the ripe old age of 68, I am sick of retirement and I'm going to give this a shot. Girls just wanna have fun, right? I've been mulling paint brands and I very much like Chalk Mountain. They have great colors and their prices are more in line with those with a budget. BTW, I'm stealing your rose gold poly. Though I will probably start with Waverly chalk paint until I get my feet under me. Thank you so much for inspiring an old lady to get off her backside and find a new purpose. Also, who was the artist of the decoupage paper you used on this piece? My stars, it is so beautiful. I hope you get the house you've been saving for. I'm sure you will fill it with beautiful pieces and whole lots of love. TTFN

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Linda, thank you so much for your wonderful comment! You have officially made my day. I’m so glad you are being inspired by our community of artists enough to jump in. That’s amazing! I was drawn to Chalk Mountain for the price and because it’s no VOC (I started working when my son was a baby and new he would be around all the products) Waverly is a great place to start! And the rose gold poly is so much fun, I’m glad you’re going to “steal” it. The painting on this piece is called The Swing by Fraggonard. He pops right up when you Google him and he has many beautiful paintings you can use for inspiration. Best of luck on your journey!

  • @valerieyoung4629
    @valerieyoung4629 2 роки тому

    Beautiful 😊

  • @Lorraine97058
    @Lorraine97058 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful outcome, quite inspiring as well. I noticed another person use wadded plastic wrap (saran wrap) when applying the decoupage, claims it causes tears to be almost nonexistent 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ve never decoupaged but thought I’d pass the tip on.

  • @dochubbell
    @dochubbell 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful soft dreamy look. I love thin kind of finish. You have to have some experiance to get this kind of effect. Wow a strong contender in my book.

  • @patriciamoody3137
    @patriciamoody3137 2 роки тому

    Wow!

  • @catofthecastle1681
    @catofthecastle1681 2 роки тому

    Isn’t that a Fragonard? So romantic!

  • @GingerChickRehab
    @GingerChickRehab 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous

  • @dorothydrevnak6139
    @dorothydrevnak6139 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous! You can burnish your tape edges with the short side of one of those fake credit cards you get in the mail or a small plastic sparkle spatula with orange core paint tape

  • @conniecox2549
    @conniecox2549 2 роки тому

    Good job

  • @evangeliasharp2928
    @evangeliasharp2928 2 роки тому +1

    beautiful

  • @beverlypearce4191
    @beverlypearce4191 2 роки тому

    You are a Portland girl? Me too! Living eastern Washington now.

    • @elegantupgrades
      @elegantupgrades  2 роки тому

      Yes! Good ol’ Portland. I’ve been looking at houses just over the border into Washington as well.

  • @gailbutler3310
    @gailbutler3310 2 роки тому

    OMG! ❤