I found this stool at the local junk store for $10. When I saw it I immediately imagined what I would do with it. Here's what that was:
- Remove the top of the stool.
- An easy undercoat? Grab a can of cheap white spray paint and spray it all over.
- I then used 3 coats [ wait 1 hour between coats] of white gloss exterior paint [ it is thicker and hardier than normal paint I find].
- Grab some vintage fabric [I used a vintage bedsheet].
- Lay the top part of the stool down and cut our a circle shape leaving enough fabric to cover the sides [as well as a little extra for stapling in place].
- Believe it or not I used an ordinary stapler to secure the edging.
- Screw the top back on the stool base.
So whats better than one stool my friends ?
Two of course!
Yes that's right, and of course I did not want them to match!
Happy Sweet Easter my Friends.
Stay safe.
Simone xx
Two of course!
Yes that's right, and of course I did not want them to match!
Happy Sweet Easter my Friends.
Stay safe.
Simone xx
wow great job! i love them!
ReplyDeleteLove your choice of fabric Simone! So cheerful.
ReplyDelete-marie
I loved the 1, but the pair together is so much fun. Is that wallpaper behind them?
ReplyDeleteLook great!
sweet and a perfect little Spring day project!
ReplyDeleteblessings~
MUCH BETTER! White makes everything look fresh
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I love them, love that they dont match, so very pretty. A great inspiration! xx
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! There perfect! Great Idea! Thank you for showing me a simple way to recover a seat! ~lulu
ReplyDeleteThey're so sweet. What a great improvement!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you too :)
wow they look great, I see these type of stools a bit on my hunts but never imagined they could look so good!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks just lovely, Simone! What is on the wall behind the stools? I love the whole picture! Happy Easter to you also
ReplyDeleteThey look great! I love the different fabrics you used. (:
ReplyDeleteVery cute and how resourceful are you.... a sheet and an office stapler!!! The pair of them look so bright and cheerful:o)
ReplyDeleteAngex
Fabulous Simone! I love the fabric, Happy Easter Elaine :)
ReplyDeleteOh love love, i do wonder how they kept that red velvet in such great condition though, wow!! Pretty choices of fabrics, now you have a pair of great stools. Love Posie
ReplyDeleteSi! An ordinary stapler??? I don´t belive!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved.... oH! I always love!
Happy Easter!
XX
Lu
These are just gorgeous + you make it look so simple!
ReplyDeleteDo you suggest that you spray + then paint always? I've got a few redo's I want to do these holidays + I was just going to spray them. First timer here!!
have a great Easter break!
Hi Simone - Don't ya just love the power of spray paint. Your stools came out in your style perfectly. So bright and cheery.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a Happy Easter. I am happy to say that here in PA it is going to feel like summer 81 degrees.
Oh that stool is so much prettier in shades of white and florals.
ReplyDeleteThese are both sooo gorgeous Simone! I love how they don't match:) Hope you have a fabulous Easter weekend ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteThe stool is beautiful, but you have painted the grass too!
ReplyDeleteKisses.
Mónica
hmmm..gloss exterior spray paint you say? Maybe that's why it's never worked out for me. My spray paint always dipped and looked runny! Thanks for the tip. And I love your stools, esp. the blue fabric one!
ReplyDeleteWAY cute :)
ReplyDeleteThey look FABULOUS Simone! Well done, I love them!
ReplyDeleteAnother clever project Simone
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you and your family xxx Julie
So lovely....I agree matching stools would be no fun at all. xoxox
ReplyDeleteSo cute stools. I would have never imagined they would look that great.
ReplyDeleteThey look great. I think a touch of white makes everything look better and the fabric looks so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I especially like the aqua one. The color just pops! I like that you used two different fabrics, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you, too!
Hugs,
Tamerie
GASP
ReplyDeletelove this idea x 2!
xo
elyse
I would have imagined those stools nearly the same way! And of course, two is always better than one! Great job!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
AWESOME!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteso cute! i still love that wallpaper sampled wall.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet, SImone! I love the fabrics you chose as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Happy Easter!
Hugs,
Li :-)
Love your "new stools."
ReplyDeleteHave great day.
Melinda
This is so nice...very dainty! thanks for the idea...
ReplyDeleteLove the colours in the fabric you chose for the second stool. I'll have to watch out for a stool I can do too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful x 2 = Gorgeous! Hope you're having a lovely Easter. Leigh
ReplyDeleteHOLA SIMONE, ME LLAMO LOLA Y HE DESCUBIERTO TU BLOG, LOS TABURETES TE QUEDARON ESTUPENDOS , ME GUSTAN MUCHO, SEGUIRÉ TUS PROYECTOS!!!
ReplyDeleteBESOS.
Nice metamorphosis!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue fabric on the second one! Great and easy makeover!
ReplyDeletethe pink one would look so lovely in my soon to be all white house :)
ReplyDeleteah, how fresh - don't you just love this type of thing!
ReplyDeleteOh my♥ they turned out beautifully!!! I love taking something not so pretty & sprucing it up, you did a GREAT job :)
ReplyDeleteLovely stools, and your wall behind.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter.
Great job on a sweet makeover. Amazing what a little paint and creativity can do. You have a wonderful Easter weekend.
ReplyDeleteGod bless and have a fabulous Friday!!!
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI don't like things matching in my home either!
x
Beautiful project, Simone! Have a wonderful Easter holiday! xxoo :)
ReplyDeleteSimone darling, I have two stools that are in need of a make-over, and since you are such an expert at it, I will be right over!! Darling popped in to wish you and your family a joyous and blessed Easter.
ReplyDeleteLove & Hugs
Duchess
Hey Simone...Well you know how I feel about stools..so I love them...have fun in NZ you lucky girl,oh I am still so jealous...haha Katherine xx
ReplyDeletethose are so cute. I'm painting all Easter weekend, can't wait to see my house brighter and lighter.
ReplyDeleteme encanto!!!!!!! beautifull beautifullllllll!!!!!happy eastern!!!!!!!!and lots of kisses simonne!!!!
ReplyDeletetheyre so freekin cute.
ReplyDeletei want to do this.
you have seriously the best DIYs ever.
i am totally inlove with these stooollls.
so adorable.
Great job!!!! Happy Easter :-)
ReplyDeleteHi, cute stools :) I was wondering if you sanded the chairs prior to spraying, or is the spray paint you used one that sticks to smooth surfaces?
ReplyDeleteyou did a great job! love the fabrics you chose...
ReplyDeletehappy easter!!
xoxo
I really love this! They are so YOU. I found a stool in a skip last summer and recovered it. it's so satisfying to transform something so easily isn't it?!
ReplyDeleteHere is my one:
http://arowantree.blogspot.com/2009/08/skip-stool-before-and-after_3532.html
xx
great idea using the spray paint as undercoat. Do you find it "holds" the top coats ok if you dont give a good sand first? Love the looks of the stools, just lovely!
ReplyDeletealicia
Just love the stools. Have been on a lookout for my own that I can do up. Being patient and keeping a watchful eye on my local Oppies. Love your blog so much have nominated you for a sunshine award (which I'm sure you've received before - how could you not!). Have posted a link to your blog on my latest post. Feel free to visit if you'd like to pass it on. Thanks again for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo, so talented :) You must be flying to NZ soon if not already there? I hope you had a wonderful Easter :)
ReplyDeleteLove it specially the fabrics you chose.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a joyous Easter Simone :)
They're adorable! And aren't they in front of that wallpapered door you did awhile back?
ReplyDeleteBrenda
simone, those are just too lovable! fantastic work dear!
ReplyDeleteMake more!
ReplyDeleteThat is soooo cute! I love the redo!!! Great job and that is the kind of stuff that I need to do!!!
ReplyDeleteThey look fabulous Simone!! Great!
ReplyDeleteThese look truly wicked!!!
ReplyDeleteVery fun & pretty.
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I can't believe you were able to use a regular stapler! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteVery cute... well done!! :)
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog.. but I like it!
Margriet
Adorei a idéia! Lindo! beijos. Cláudia Vargas
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of reviving old stools with personality with new fabric! I have lots of fabric I can't quite allow myself to get rid of. This is a great idea to use it for. I have a blog about stuff I can't live without - maybe you can give me some tips on how to recycle it: http://personal-affects.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to rediscover the old pieces of furniture in a new way.This also diverts your attention towards home to make it bright and beautiful.
ReplyDeletewhat a fantastic idea, they look totally cute and so easy. i'll get right onto that i think, thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteIs there any padding on the stools. I had four when my daughters lived at home. But, now I got two with backs on them that are larger so I am not using the smaller ones at the breakfast bar. I want to take at least two to my craft room upstairs and would love to pad them. I LOVE yours!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Debra Ruffing