DIY Thrift store stool makeover with decorative painting. This little gem will make a beautiful little side table or extra seating in your home decor. See how I turn a shabby little stool into a piece of art.
From shabby to Chic DIY Stool Makeover. When I bought this little stool it did not look any better than its counterpart. With some paint and a brush I was able to turn it into a piece of art.
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Sometimes the homeliest things can be given a new life with a bit of elbow grease, sand paper and paint. This little stool did not get a before photo so I thought to share another that looks just as bad. It will get its day in the sun after getting worked over, and very soon.
But today it is all about the little stool and its beauty treatment. What I like about these stools is they make a great makeshift side table, they are small enough to fit in narrow spots but are a lovely size to set your hot cup of coffee (or tea) down beside you.
I started with the legs, I painted them in DecoArt Chalky Finish Paint in Refreshing. It looks more mint green in the paint tub but turns out to be a bit more blue when dry. I still love it.
Once dry, I sand down the edges to reveal the wood beneath, just a touch here and there. The seat received a couple coats of DecoArt Chalky Finish in Everlasting. It is a great contrast to the blue/green.
The top cried out for a floral design with maybe a little friend. I started with the leaves so they would set to the back.
next the roses get added but one turns out to be a flop so I wipe it off with a damp cloth.
I do it over and it looks better, paint one more rose then add our little friend and we are done.
I love a simple little transformation that turns an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. Would you like to learn to paint roses, CLICK HERE. I have a painting pattern available so you can paint this too, with the step by step instructions for painting the roses and the bird.
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Shirley Williams
Saturday 24th of November 2018
Now I have been inspired to take an old stool out in the shed and transform it. Love your work and especially when you tell that you had to wipe something away to make your painting perfect. I always keep a wet cloth handy when I paint. My mother willlove the bluebird painting. Thanks for your encouragement and inspiration!
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[…] in the post, see disclosure page for more info) To see the post on refurbishing the stool just click here..it will just open a new page. Here is the pattern packet for purchase. It includes the roses. […]
Katherines Corner
Tuesday 10th of March 2015
love this soooo much! I am hopping over from something to talk about. I invite you to share at my Thursday hop too ♥ xo
Pamela
Tuesday 10th of March 2015
I will Katherine, and thank you for the invite.
dot
Thursday 5th of March 2015
Very nice, Love the roses but i love the bird it bring life to the stool. Thank You for sharing. I am planning one day this spring or summer to redo my kitchen table.
Pamela
Thursday 5th of March 2015
What a great idea. I have been staring at the ugly top of my dining table wondering what I wanted to do with it. Now you have my creative juices flowing.
Dawn
Thursday 5th of March 2015
How pretty, you did a wonderful job and I like how you show all the steps ")
Pamela
Thursday 5th of March 2015
Thank you, Dawn. It is hard for me to remember to photograph each step when I get into my painting. I lose myself in it.