tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post1394492340808932824..comments2023-07-26T06:20:23.658-07:00Comments on Jenna Sue: Ikea Hemnes nightstand hackAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09585541078715745807noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-65309896936453113002014-12-30T16:46:08.304-08:002014-12-30T16:46:08.304-08:00It had to have been a finer grit... probably 180-2...It had to have been a finer grit... probably 180-200 its what I'd recommend and then 220 for any finishing touches.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09585541078715745807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-66463345214084947802014-12-30T14:23:27.727-08:002014-12-30T14:23:27.727-08:00Will look into that! Do you remember what grit you...Will look into that! Do you remember what grit you used? If not, which would you recommend for these?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-43704752211924052032014-12-30T13:40:05.954-08:002014-12-30T13:40:05.954-08:00I don't think I owned an electric sander at th...I don't think I owned an electric sander at the time but would never do a project without it again—get the Mouse from black & decker and save yourself a ton of time and headache!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09585541078715745807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-35148600634756091492014-12-30T13:35:05.818-08:002014-12-30T13:35:05.818-08:00Did you use an electric sander for this or did you...Did you use an electric sander for this or did you just do it manually with a sanding block? I am going to be doing the same exact thing (going from dark brown to white)! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-70894504723316720722012-07-28T22:10:02.192-07:002012-07-28T22:10:02.192-07:00You did a great job, the nightstand looks great! :...You did a great job, the nightstand looks great! :)<br /><br />I was just wondering where that lamp is from? It's kinda cute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-80331593948656394342012-05-02T11:21:43.364-07:002012-05-02T11:21:43.364-07:00Look...what doesn't look better painted white....Look...what doesn't look better painted white...just sayin.....SHERRY HARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169500278856819493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-59551310393246372312012-02-12T13:39:51.918-08:002012-02-12T13:39:51.918-08:00Love the tables...great inspiration! The distressi...Love the tables...great inspiration! The distressing is fab. It's making me want to grab a paintbrush and take it to some of the IKEA furniture in my house.Catie Careyhttp://www.getcareydaway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-18423637073386674702012-01-20T02:32:44.806-08:002012-01-20T02:32:44.806-08:00I'm planning an Ikea trip tomorrow to buy the ...I'm planning an Ikea trip tomorrow to buy the same night stand! Is the paint holding up well? It may be something we'll do down the road.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-11216849322142687582012-01-16T19:19:42.268-08:002012-01-16T19:19:42.268-08:00Showing Ikea furniture some love. You did a great ...Showing Ikea furniture some love. You did a great job on these and I love the simplicity of your rooms.Kristina @ ReMadeSimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07107248609558277997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-14579274416201422182011-08-09T10:19:34.300-07:002011-08-09T10:19:34.300-07:00The nightstands are beautiful! I cannot wait to se...The nightstands are beautiful! I cannot wait to see the dresser painted, too. I'm on the same mission as you - lighten up all the dark, heavy furniture in the house. It visually lifts my mood to see brighter things rather than dark dark dark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-65106210449201035822011-08-08T10:06:18.345-07:002011-08-08T10:06:18.345-07:00I love your nightstands! And congrats on your etsy...I love your nightstands! And congrats on your etsy shop!<br /><br />Coley @<br />www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.comColeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16596294657478650638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-91264683452745086742011-08-07T17:46:26.255-07:002011-08-07T17:46:26.255-07:00love the look the distressing gave and yes, I love...love the look the distressing gave and yes, I love the knobs as-isTammy_Skipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13366716642987845355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-81375911204900861382011-08-07T17:42:29.320-07:002011-08-07T17:42:29.320-07:00What a perfect example of using what you to maximu...What a perfect example of using what you to maximum impact! She did a wonderful job!Melodiehttp://whitecityproject.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-8718744998286714192011-08-07T17:05:05.343-07:002011-08-07T17:05:05.343-07:00I have those same nightstands and that dresser in ...I have those same nightstands and that dresser in the darker color...never thought to paint then! They look great!<br />veronikasblushing.comVeronikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575345245880329712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-67251998520575454132011-08-07T16:10:59.511-07:002011-08-07T16:10:59.511-07:00Love the Hemnes line! You did a great job at givin...Love the Hemnes line! You did a great job at giving them a makeover:) and congrats on opening another Etsy shop!KraftyBunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01253465785225648327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098954819548813243.post-68041284170045424092011-08-07T15:23:25.548-07:002011-08-07T15:23:25.548-07:00How busy of a bee you were! I have learned to live...How busy of a bee you were! I have learned to live with the brush strokes. Just tell yourself that you saved a ton of money painting your furniture. It looks fab.Pine Tree Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875921008304996532noreply@blogger.com