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DIY Knobs For A Dresser

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These DIY knobs came about when I was in a group of bloggers who did monthly furniture makeovers based on a theme. This particular month’s theme was animals. Since it was my first project in this group, I really wanted to go beyond my “normal” makeovers and try something different.

Then, as I was cleaning out our toy room, inspiration struck.

We have many tubs of animals in our toy room. I pick them up when I see them at yard sales because they are a favorite with the kids.

When I saw these three elephants, I knew they would be perfect for my project.

Do you have an old dresser you would like to make over? These DIY knobs are a fun addition to any dresser makeover!

Since we have so many animals, I knew three would not be missed from the giant herd we have. 😉

For my project, I needed to use toy animals that were solid throughout. They could not be the rubber toys. These elephants were solid and would make perfect knobs for this sad-looking dresser.

Yes, knobs!

Do you have an old dresser you would like to make over? These DIY knobs are a fun addition to any dresser makeover!

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Supplies Used To Make These DIY Knobs:

Solid Toy Elephants

Modern Masters Metallic Paint in Bronze

Miter Saw

Paint Brush

Drill 

Screws

To make the elephants into knobs, I had to cut them in half with a miter saw.

Do you have an old dresser you would like to make over? These DIY knobs are a fun addition to any dresser makeover!

Then I painted them with Modern Masters metallic paint in Bronze.

Do you have an old dresser you would like to make over? These DIY knobs are a fun addition to any dresser makeover!

They look so much better bronze!

You can really see all of their features.

Do you have an old dresser you would like to make over? These DIY knobs are a fun addition to any dresser makeover!

I painted the dresser in “Moon Dew” from Country Chic Paint.

Do you have an old dresser you would like to make over? These DIY knobs are a fun addition to any dresser makeover!

It is a little more bold than I usually do, but I wanted a strong color behind these amazing knobs.

I attached the elephants to the drawers by pre-drilling a smaller hole in the center of them and then as I held them where I wanted them, Hubby drilled the screws through them from the inside of the drawer. It was very easy.

Do you have an old dresser you would like to make over? These DIY knobs are a fun addition to any dresser makeover!

I LOVE THEM!

Do you have an old dresser you would like to make over? These DIY knobs are a fun addition to any dresser makeover!

Once again, I had a lot of fun shopping my home for some pieces to stage this dresser.

 

 

These DIY knobs were fun to make and I can’t wait to see what the next makeover challenge it!

If you don’t have toys to turn into knobs, I found some great options online:


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Do you have an old dresser you would like to make over? These DIY knobs are a fun addition to any dresser makeover!

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