I’m sorry I couldn’t post this yesterday as promised. There was a glitch in the system on the site I needed to post the entry. This chair used to be part of a dining set that we had when my boys were small. As you can see, the black paint is almost gone, and it’s in pretty bad shape.
I started by sanding the chair with 120 -220 grit sandpaper. I used my Ryobi Mouse…love that little guy! It’s like the energizer bunny…just keeps going. I was able to sand down the small cracks, but the larger cracks were still there. I would have used wood filler, but I was worried the color wouldn’t be the same in those areas after I stained. Also the chair was made of different woods.(something I couldn’t tell when painted). At this point, I must say, I was a little discouraged.
I started by using the Briarsmoke stain on it first..but I thought it was too dark for the look I was going for.I wanted some glam to it.
I then went over it with the Bleached Blue stain. I liked how the brown stayed in the cracks of the chair, and the blue kind of highlighted them. I lightly sanded different areas to bring back some of the brown stain for the aged look.
From there I used painters tape and plastic to cover the chair…all but the front bottom legs. I sprayed them with the Gold Mirror Effect…I love this product and the look it added to the chair.
I then applied a coat of Varathane Triple Thick Poly to the chair. I had never used this product before, and I love that I only needed to use one coat. The chair feels so soft and smooth.
I had known exactly what I was going to do with the seat. I had recently made a rag rug that I was so happy with, you saw it here, I thought I would use a similar, but different, technique. I purchased 3 different types of yarn, in various thicknesses, hemp string, chair foam pad, and a non slip rug protector. For the next few days, I was watching movies and working on it.
This is what I purchased….this pic also shows what the back looks like when done…What I did was find a small book 6″ wide. You could also use a piece of cardboard cut 6″. I wrapped, and wrapped, and wrapped one of the yarns around it. ‘like your making a pom pom’ then cut at the top, then bottom…there you go…lots of pieces at once. Do this with all the yarns.
I started by cutting the yarns in 6″ lengths.You slip a crochet hook in one little square with a strand attached and come up on the one next to it.then tie a knot. Keep going..using a random pattern. I had purchased a foam pad from the store and cut to fit the seat of the chair. This is the back when done!
I then purchased a canvas, and spray painted the sides with the Aged Gray Chalked spray paint. I then taped the sides and sprayed the front of the canvas with Rusto oleum Chalk Board spray paint.
I used white paint for the lettering. I then took burlap ribbon and went around the sides and attached thumbtacks to hold it down, and tied a bow at the top.
I then purchased a canvas, and spray painted the sides with the Aged Gray Chalked spray paint. I then taped the sides and sprayed the front of the canvas with Rusto oleum Chalk Board spray paint. I used white paint for the lettering. I then took burlap ribbon and went around the sides and attached thumbtacks to hold it down, and tied a bow at the top.
And here it is….finished….Please let me know what you think.
I think I am really liking the ‘shag’ rug look on chairs and stools. I would probably use a premade one. Get one at the dollar store or thrift store? I’m definitely keeping my eyes open! This is sooo cute!
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Excuse me??? A pre made one at the dollar store??? Is this an insult on my hard work? 😂❤️️🐱
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Never! HAHA! It is my terrible truth! I’ve been working on a pillow sized latch hook for three years!!! Ahhhh…. ❤
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Then you KNOW why I answered like that Kim! Shame on you comparing this with a dollar store rug! Unless you took 5 of those rugs, and sewn them together to form a pouf, and stick peanuts or tons of those tiny foam balls inside.
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I am bad. Sorry, my friend! What can I do… ? Let’s focus on collapsable lanters! I could probably NOT mention the “d.” store ever again! 😉
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Oh, don’t get me wrong Kim! Those dollar stores are fabulous! I find so many ideas walking up and down the isles. Just the comparing those rag rugs to mine, I got bummed!☺️😂❤️️
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Nice!
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Thank you, lots of time listening to music and watching movies while creating the seat cover!
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What a cute idea! I never would have thought of doing something like that. Very creative! ❤️
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I found that old chair on a curb. Free…love free!
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thank you so much for reblogging!❤️️☺️
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Fabulous job on the chair! So clever…
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Thank you so much, I love that chair. Unfortunately my friend took it, she loves it! I walk into her house and it’s like walking into mine. ❤️️☺️
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Wow, looks lovely!❤️
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Thank you so much!!❤️️☺️
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Wow what a fabulous come back for that chair!
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Thanks so ! I thought so too! Isn’t it amazing what a crusty broken down chair can become with a little elbow grease and some paint? Congrats on your move honey! Your going to love Colorado.
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going to be honest as i scrolled i first thought nooo dont redo it i love it as is! then i fell in love with it painted but thought…leave the seat
well that shaggy seat is just adorable and rustic and shabby chick and I LOVE IT
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Thank you so very much Dandelion! I love that chair and visit it at my friends house. She nabbed it from me, but I kept the shaggy seat!
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I think you’re a magician!
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