Meet the new stool in my life!
This one is full of charm, like most of them are, however, this one is tufted and oh so soft.
I first met this gal at a summer garage sale. She spoke to me when I passed her, but I paid little attention. I was on the hunt for something else.
Then, I looked down and saw her...
She was ripped and tired of her overcoat and she was even broken underneath. I scooped her up and said not to worry, that I could make her happy again.
It's been a long time since I did tufting, but knew this would be right for her. I asked hubby to cut her a new seat out of wood (the original was cardboard and that is what was broken), then she just sat unloved. I had so many other irons in the fire and I knew that she would make a better winter project.
Some document fabric, and black and white check fabric, that I am known for, is all it took. That is, after I used several coats of different colors of chalk paint on her. I wanted her very distressed and beautifully shabby.
She is all smiles now!
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Monday
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Mop It Up Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Market Yourself Monday @ Sumo's Sweet Stuff
Make It Yourself Monday @ An Original Belle
Summer Bucket List Party @ Day2Day Super Mom
Tuesday
Cowgirl Up Link Party @ The Farmhouse Porch
Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
The Inspiration Board Link Party @ Homework
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
From Dream to Reality @ The DIY Dreamer
Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Creative Tuesday @ The Rustic Pig
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Wednesday
Be Inspired Party @ Elizabeth & Co.
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
Wildly Original Wednesday @ I Gotta Create!
What We Accomplished Wednesday @ Green Willow Pond
Adorned From Above Party @ Adorned From Above
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @ Primitive & Proper
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters
Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts
Thursday
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours
The Humble Brag Link Party @ One Project Closer/The Better Half
Show & Share @ Southern Lovely
Show Me Extraordinary Thursday Party @ The 36th Avenue
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Blog Stalking Thursday @ The Crafty Blog Stalker
The Weekly Creative Saturday Party @ The Girl Creative and Reasons To Skip The Housework
Friday
Fabulously Creative Linky Party @ Jennifer Rizzo
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous
Saturday
Any Link Goes Party @ Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Serenity Saturday @ Serenity You
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal
What To Do Weekends @ Crafts A La Mode
Sunday
Get Schooled Saturday @ Too Much Time On My Hands
Overflowing with Creativity @ It's Overflowing
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time
That DIY Party @ DIY Show Off
So Darn Crafty Party @ Sew Many Ways
Think Pink Party @ Flamingo Toes
Let's Get Social Sunday @ My Turn for us
Sunday Show Off Linky Party @ Twigg Studios
DIY Sunday Showcase Linky Party @ VMG206
This one is full of charm, like most of them are, however, this one is tufted and oh so soft.
I first met this gal at a summer garage sale. She spoke to me when I passed her, but I paid little attention. I was on the hunt for something else.
Then, I looked down and saw her...
She was ripped and tired of her overcoat and she was even broken underneath. I scooped her up and said not to worry, that I could make her happy again.
It's been a long time since I did tufting, but knew this would be right for her. I asked hubby to cut her a new seat out of wood (the original was cardboard and that is what was broken), then she just sat unloved. I had so many other irons in the fire and I knew that she would make a better winter project.
Some document fabric, and black and white check fabric, that I am known for, is all it took. That is, after I used several coats of different colors of chalk paint on her. I wanted her very distressed and beautifully shabby.
She is all smiles now!
Monday
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Mop It Up Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Market Yourself Monday @ Sumo's Sweet Stuff
Make It Yourself Monday @ An Original Belle
Summer Bucket List Party @ Day2Day Super Mom
Tuesday
Cowgirl Up Link Party @ The Farmhouse Porch
Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
The Inspiration Board Link Party @ Homework
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
From Dream to Reality @ The DIY Dreamer
Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Creative Tuesday @ The Rustic Pig
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Wednesday
Be Inspired Party @ Elizabeth & Co.
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
Wildly Original Wednesday @ I Gotta Create!
What We Accomplished Wednesday @ Green Willow Pond
Adorned From Above Party @ Adorned From Above
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @ Primitive & Proper
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters
Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts
Thursday
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours
The Humble Brag Link Party @ One Project Closer/The Better Half
Show & Share @ Southern Lovely
Show Me Extraordinary Thursday Party @ The 36th Avenue
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Blog Stalking Thursday @ The Crafty Blog Stalker
The Weekly Creative Saturday Party @ The Girl Creative and Reasons To Skip The Housework
Friday
Fabulously Creative Linky Party @ Jennifer Rizzo
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous
Saturday
Any Link Goes Party @ Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Serenity Saturday @ Serenity You
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal
What To Do Weekends @ Crafts A La Mode
Sunday
Get Schooled Saturday @ Too Much Time On My Hands
Overflowing with Creativity @ It's Overflowing
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time
That DIY Party @ DIY Show Off
So Darn Crafty Party @ Sew Many Ways
Think Pink Party @ Flamingo Toes
Let's Get Social Sunday @ My Turn for us
Sunday Show Off Linky Party @ Twigg Studios
DIY Sunday Showcase Linky Party @ VMG206
Wow! quite the transformation. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out really pretty...love the little flower made out of the B&W plaid in the center! and you did a fabulous job on the wood! Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so pretty, I also love how you added the flower out of a different fabric. Great transformation!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely transformation ~ Thanks so much for linking up to Project Inspire{d}!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Mary Beth
I love it! I love re-purposed items!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little bench!Great transformation!
ReplyDeletexx
Anne
Oh wow!!! I want her!!! What a beauty... the lines on her.
ReplyDeleteWell done you.
Cheers, Gee
OH, OH, OH,...She is a beauty!! Great job, oh goodness I have not tufted in so long I am not sure I remember how, but seeing this I should give it a while...Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCarol
You did a great job on her, looks so expensive too!
ReplyDeletevery cute!
ReplyDeletefound: ditto. broken seat: ditto. painted: ditto. just not as pretty as yours! :) but i can always do a copy! :) btw...where did you get that charming fabric?
ReplyDeleteHi Terry,
ReplyDeleteOMG! This is the prettiest little foot stool that I've ever seen!!! Love, love, love it.
I'm so glad that you rescured this sweetie.
hugs
Sissie
OMGosh......I have seen that stool in my mind sooo many times.It is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the transformation! What a beauty!! Love the center button with the ruffle...wow.
ReplyDeleteOh, forgot to say I'm now following you.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cecilia
Just proves we shouldn't pass those ugly ducklings! You turned this into something gorgeous! Love it! I G+'d this transformation. :) {HUGS} Clydia
ReplyDeleteWow, I absolutely love it What a fabulous idea to use the check with the document print. Stunning. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thanks so much for the visit and your gracious comments about my bedroom. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteshe's a beauty!
ReplyDeletestopping by via dedicatedhouse and wishing you a happy monday! stop by if you have a moment.
smiles.
michele
It's so beautiful! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric really makes it. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBetty @ Country Charm
Your "new" stool is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays x
ReplyDeleteI love love love this! I especially love all the checked detail! See, you believed in her and she came through for you:)
ReplyDeletexo,
Christy
Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer
What a lovely stool, Terry! I especially love the little check on the cording and the ruffle under the button. Cute details! And I love details! The document fabric you used is one of my favorites
ReplyDeleteJust lovely...What a wondeful work you have done.
ReplyDeleteHelena
She makes me smile:) Thanks for sharing, Dee from My Painted Stuff
ReplyDeleteCute transformation...thank you for sharing it at my party .
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Your bench is so adorable! I love the touch of black check as if you didn't have me at the script fabric. I'd love it if you would share this at "What We Accomplished Wednesday," at Green Willow Pond. It is live right now. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Deborah
You did such a great job! Absolutely love it! I am glad you picked it up.
ReplyDeleteNancy
Come for a visit....
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Awesome transformation! I love your paint and fabric choice, well done! I am your newest follower, I can't wait to see what else you have created.
ReplyDeleteWhat a professional job you did! I wish I had that kind of patience! Sooooooo friggin cute!
ReplyDeleteJenna
You did such a great job on this--I love it!
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteScore! You did a fabulous job. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteThere you go with your genius ideas again! She's gorgeous, I LOVE that document fabric paired with the check, they compliment each other so well. You did an amazing job with this little stool, she now looks like a proper lady in her best dress!
ReplyDeleteYou seriously do beautiful work. What an awesome transformation. I will be featuring this at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens on Tuesday evening at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness Terry, what an awesome make-over...I LOVE it!! Thanks for the inspiration....I'm pinning this. Enjoy your evening, Gail
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
That is an amazing transformation! The stool looks wonderful now.
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