To make do the chair, I took it apart....lots of staples and nails.
Getting all the broken caning out was a beeotch!
I had these divot holes left from the buttons, my dad (who does upholstery) told me to steam the foam and it would fluff back up...I just filled the holes with cotton balls :)
Then I needed some fabric to cover the chair, I was going to go buy some when it hit me....I have black curtains from a, I-was-in-too-much-of-a-hurry-to-decorate-because-we've-only-lived-here-a-month-and-I-am-hosting-Thanksgiving-after-just-having-had-a-baby, decorating forget it moment. I just grabbed a curtain and started stapling. Making sure to pull tight as I stapled. If you have a border collie or other long haired dog, you will need either a lint roller or a sheet to lay your seat on....mine got REALLY hairy!
After, it was covered I decided to add the & which I totally LOVE!
I just filled it in with some white fabric paint that I had!
Then I sprayed the frame and painted it white.
Tiny helper is optional, she often would retreat for some R&R in the castle behind her! |
After it was all said and done, I added some rope trim to the chair and put the done stamp on it!
SUNDAY:
The Girl Creative ,The DIY Showoff ,Sisters of the Wild West ,The Tattered Tag ,Flamingo Toes, Under the Table and Dreaming , I Heart Nap Time
MONDAY:
Skip To My Lou, Thrifty Decor Chick, C.R.A.F.T., Sew Can Do, Dittle Dattle, Between Naps On the Porch, Homemaker on a Dime, Making the World CuterTUESDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
Blue Cricket Design, Not Just A Housewife, Someday Crafts, Handy Man, Crafty Woman, Sew Much Ado, Organize Your Stuff Now, Seven Thirty Three, Sugar and Dots The Mommy Club
THURSDAY:
My Repurposed Life, Paisley Passions, House of Hepworths, Beyond The Picket Fence, The Shabby Chic Cottage, Somewhat Simple, Inspired by CharmFRIDAY:
Remodelaholic, Fingerprints on the Fridge, Miss Mustard Seed, Chic on a Shoestring, Shabby Nest, Tidy Mom, Little Lucy Lu, My Simple Home Life
SATURDAY:
Funky Junk Interiors, be Different Act Normal, Tatertots and Jello, Young and Crafty
Nice. I love the ampersand great touch!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, love it!! Your place looks a little like mine...half done chair in the lounge plus my own little helper/s!!
ReplyDeleteGotta get that creativity in when we can!!
This is a really cute transformation! I love the amperstamp usage; awesome detail!
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This is so fun!! I love the bright ampersand against the navy!! You did a great job on the chair!!
ReplyDeleteLooks nice! I have this exact chair I picked up on CL but haven't got around to doing yet! I was thinking of doing a reverse of yours, painted navy and white fabric. We'll see...
ReplyDeletesuper cool redo! love that tiny helper, though! did you hot glue the rope in place?
ReplyDeletei have 2 of the same chairs awaiting my attention!
Love the ampersand! The tiny little helper is quite the cutie!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Your chair came out fantastic! Now, if only I could get to the chairs on my list :/
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