Sunday, August 22, 2010

Bar Stool Makeover

I have a pair of bar stools that were in need of a makeover and this is what I came up with....

Here is what they looked like after I had given them a base coat (forgot? to take a before photo of them, one of them I had used as a plant stand and water had damaged the top of the stool, it was GROSS!)



I printed out stencils from my Print Shop program and traced them on.  After tracing the words, I was going to try and paint them in but that would have taken me forever. So instead, I just colored them in with a Sharpie marker. Way easier!!

                  


This is how they turned out, I LOVE THEM!!

Did I mention that I work at a doggie daycare?

I thought about finishing them off with a coat of poly but got distracted and haven't done it.  So far, so good!  They've held up well!
****UPDATE: ABSOLUTELY seal them with something! I have to re-do them now because they are so banged up. Lesson learned! :(




 
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8 comments:

  1. CourtneyApril 8, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Very cute! The stencils add so much personality--love them!

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  2. Erin @ 3 Meadow Lake CottageApril 9, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    How cute & original! LOVE the makeover!

    I'd love it if you'd link this project up to The After Party @ 3 Meadow Lake Cottage!

    http://www.3meadowlakecottage.com/2011/04/after-party-and-fireplace-beforeafter.html

    ~Erin

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  3. Sherry HicksApril 11, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    I love your project the stools are very cute!!
    Sherry

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  4. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsApril 11, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    All dog lovers will love these stools! (Like me!)

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  5. AbbyApril 13, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Really cute! The wording is perfect!

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  6. WendyApril 14, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Thanks! They were fun to do, hopefully, they will be as fun to re-do. :)

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  7. Indiri WoodApril 15, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    This is adorable! We have 5 stools so maybe Sit Down And Stay Awhile? Love the idea.

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  8. WendyApril 16, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    That's a great idea! If you do them, post a pic, would love to see them! :)

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