January 2, 2012

a little bench make-over

this is one of my goodwill hunting finds that I paid more than I should have last year, especially since I really didn't need it...a bad habit I hope to change in 2012, but anyhooo...we can talk about that later. I gave $35 for this bench. I think it had a cherry stain finish, with a bad bubbly finish on the sides, and a plastic cover on the seat bottom. Other than that - it was the perfect size and shape for a make-over...


it was not bad as is, and matched the bed, but I wanted to bring it up to date




ooh la la!

Rust-oleum, Heirloom White spray paint at work again,
with Amy Butler "lotus wall flower cherry" fabric
this is about 1/2 yard of fabric, I think...


 no real tutorial here, but I think you know what to do...unscrew and take off the seat bottom first - I took the plastic cover off, but I stapled my new fabric right over what was already there. Paint the bench, and lay the seat back inside. I don't think I ever screwed the seat bottom back in, but it is a good sitter, and has served as a good place to put a piece of luggage for my visiting children over the holidays.





I think I'll head on over to my local GW and see what the new year has to bring

Linking up to WOW us Wednesday, It's Overflowing, and The Shabby Nest Frugal Friday Party soon

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good luck junking!  xxoo - Glendahttp://www.itsoverflowing.com/

15 comments:

  1. Glenda, the bench is adorable! I love what you did with it. I especially love the curvy lines of the legs that really popped when you painted it!

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  2. The Good Will sounds like a good place to shop.

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  3. Love the bench, but the fabric gives it that WOW power!

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  4. I'm in love! And the fabric is the perfect, perfect touch! I'm your newest follower ...

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  5. Nice job on the bench. Love the white and the fabric makes it look so fresh!

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  6. I LOVE your style!!! I totally want you to stop by and join my link party that just opened!!!

    XO, Aimee

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  7. Holy Cow this came out so good! I love the fabric you chose. It went from dark and dated to clean and fresh. Great job and happy new year!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

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  8. Cute! Looks like something contemporary from a designer showroom, def not a goodwill item!
    So cute...

    ♥Linsey

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  9. What a score! The Amy bUtler fabric makes it! I was just looking at it yesterday for a client. It's beautiful!

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  10. I'm thinking Goodwill may have to be my first stop tomorrow, too!!! Your bench is amazing!!! Congrats on your new grandbaby about to be in your arms!!! So exciting!!! The ornament was definitely an easy remake!!!

    XO, Aimee

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  11. Oh, that is sweet! Great improvement. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Fran

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  12. What a great idea! I love the color palette you chose!

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  13. Oh my goodness! I have a spot in my house for that adorable bench!!! I can hardly stand it...it's SUPER CUTE!!! I'm so glad to be bloggy friends with you {I'm you're newest follower} and am thrilled to be inspired by you all of 2012!!! I hope you had a great weekend and would love to have you link up again at Overflowing with Creativity!!!

    XO, Aimee
    Your Newest Bloggy Friend

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  14. Great transformation! Good job!
    Thanks for dropping by my place and your sweet comment! Hope you stick around!
    Love, Olga

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  15. Why don't you join in more link parties and shout it out? You can find plenty of them in my page "Linky parties" for every day of the week. Do it girl!

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