Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Stencil Love

Let's try this again.  I just wrote this post and when I tried to correct a misspelled word (shocking, I know!) I lost the whole thing!  ARG!


My favorite kind of upholstery job is a quick one.  I found this stool at an antique mall on sale half off, thank you very much! It was crying out for help!



Do you see the potential?

I started by painting the legs in ASCP Old White.  I distressed it and decided to try out a new wax - Howard's.  I really loved the way it went on and how silky it felt once applied!  I topped it with a coat of dark wax (Fiddes).

I turned out great, with a brownish tone so I decided to go with a brown stenciled design.

I bought some onisberg fabric and taped off some lines.  I wanted to give it a grain sack look.

Then I designed and cut the stencil using my Silhouette.  I stenciled it using brown acrylic paint.

I'm kinda liking the way it turned out!

Now the simple part - stretch over the cushion and staple in place.  I added some brown cord piping to polish the look.



Who are you and what have you done with the ugly stool?


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28 comments:

  1. Great upholstering job. Love the stenciling design you picked!

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  2. Love it, Cyndi! Those shapely little legs look so much better in the white and I love the fabric you did. Osnaberg is a favorite of mine to have on hand, too.

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  3. Love it....so funny it looks so similar to one I just did....din't blog about it but put it in my Etsy shop and sold it within a week. Great minds think alike :)

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  4. that looks fabulous! love the stripes and stencil!

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  5. So very cute! Love the stencil you chose!! The red stripes look great! I'm so wanting a Silhouette!!!!

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  6. Oh my gosh, that's so cute Cyndi! It looks nothing like the original and that's a good thing!

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  8. Cute! Love it. Reminds me of one I made over with ASCP white and a flannel shirt.

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  9. This is so adorable!! I have been looking for a stool like this to re-upholster, but can't find one anywhere! Pinning! :)

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  10. This is totally cute. I would love if you shared it on my link party.

    http://www.kampenlane.com/2012/04/show-off-monday-3-and-craft.html

    Can't wait to see what you craft next.

    ~Taylor

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  11. This is so cute! Love the pop of red!

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  12. Sweet transformation!!

    : )

    Julie M.

    ps I stopped by via Miss Mustard Seed's party.

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  14. OMG!! OMG!!! FABULOUS!!!!!! Honestly... it's fantastic!!!

    Thanks so much for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  15. This is amazing! What a transformation! I love it!

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  16. Beautiful stool I love the simple look that you have achieved.
    Bernice

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  17. Very nice! I'm your newest follower.

    Monica.

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  18. These turned out SO nice! Thanks so much for sharing with us this week! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  19. Totally Perfect!!! I'd love to have you share at my party...it JUST opened!!!

    http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/04/overflowing-with-creativity-19.html

    XO, Aimee

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  20. Cyndi,
    This is so pretty...great job!
    I can't believe everything you do, you are very talented {in your spare time} but owning a shop and running a school? You amaze me!
    I hope you are getting some rest this weekend, ;)
    amber

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  21. I love how this turned out! The stencil is so cute! I would love for you to share this with my "Unveil Your Genius" link party.
    http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/04/unveil-your-genius-link-party-8.html

    Happy Sunday!

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  22. Stopping by from Nifty Thrifty. I know what mean when you are just about done with a post, something goes ??? and then it's gone -UGH! This has happened to me several times, so now I save, save save. I love your restyled little footstool. I like the grain sack look with strips on left and the stencil in the middle. I shy away from stenciling, don't know why, because I like it so much. Love Annie Sloan Old white and have done all my trim with it. The look is simple and elegant. A very pretty look! My fingers are crossed that you'll come on over at post this at Sunday's Best Party tonight, sure hops so!(www.my1929charmer.com).

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  23. Forgot to say how I like you blog - now following with Linky!

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  24. Fabulous job!! Start to finish.

    Thanks ~
    Mary

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  25. You did a great job on your stool Cyndi... I love the addition of the cord (piping)
    gail

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  26. So happy you shared your beautiful share with us. Love it! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best!

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  27. It's just darling~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  28. I am so going to copy this! I featured you at Restyled Sundays. Thanks so much for sharing.

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