I wanted to share with you the before and after pieces I did for the trunk show.
They were great pieces, but needed a little TLC.
I found this bench at an estate sale for $3.... yup. $3! That's almost as cheap as a McDonald's Sweet tea! It had great bones.
I did an few yards of hand stamped burlap with a key motif ( it's easy to do, really!) , and used some of it to cover an upholster the top. I also used a few upholstery tacks to create a pattern in the fabric. Why paint it black? I'm in the Midwest, black sells. Plus, I love the contrast of the painted wood against the light natural burlap.
The chair was a $12 Goodwill find. Loved this shape and style.
After painting it, I covered it again with the fabric and added a little hanging antique key with some hand stamped ribbon.
That one, I am glad didn't sell.
Stop by Kimba's for her DIY day!
And head over to Flea Market style for I'm a flea marketeer party~!
Jen
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Wow. That's all. Just WOW.
ReplyDeleteGreat work, Jen!!!
Ruth
Love them both! Very nicely done. I wish I had your talent!
ReplyDeleteThey look great! I LOVE all the detail in that table. I can't believe you got it for $3!
ReplyDeleteGood for you!!
ReplyDeleteThey both look great,
smiles.
You're so clever - I love both of these!! Beautiful work, Jen!
ReplyDeleteLoooooooooooooove them!!! that table/bench it is just the cuteste!!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of your Goodwill find. I love black painted chairs as well. The stamped burlap makes it adorable!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You are entering Fifi's contest, right? It is so meant for your talent.
~Tracie
Love the way you made that little table into a 'bench'. Love the key stamps too.
ReplyDeleteGreat job.
Thanks for sharing
blessings
barbara jean
I am in LOVE with that hand stamped burlap!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful transformations. Thanks for the inspiration!
Donna
Beautiful, Jen! The second chair is my fav. Have a good day...
ReplyDeletepk @ room remix
Those are both great! I love, love, love the chair!!
ReplyDeleteYou make it all so easy, which I know it is not. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnne
Wow. That's great. The table is just awesome and the chair! Oh the chair!
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The bench makeover is gorgeous! I love how you hand stamped the fabric!
ReplyDeleteManuela
I LOVE that bench. How creative you are. I check out your blog daily! I have received the Honest Scrap Award and I would like to pass it on to you. Check out my blog for details.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Lisa
The bench and chair turned out fabo! I love the hand stamps. Oooolala!
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely amazing. All of your furniture is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you stopped by Blue Creek Home!
Rhonda
LOVVVVEEEE them.....
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Suzanne
Love what you do with black, girl!
ReplyDeletecher
WAY cool!!! You are so talented!!
ReplyDeleteYou better not go to the bathroom tomorrow night. I may have to swipe that chair and bench. Seriously, keep an eye on me. I'm soooo gonna "rob" your house!
ReplyDeleteXoxo
Love the black! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful. I'm especially loving that little table!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE them both!! I am a fanatic for black, so elegant! And the burlap and keys!! The finishing touch!! LOVE THEM!!
ReplyDeleteLou Cinda :)
you make everything look so easy... i love both pieces,
ReplyDeletexo,
LuLu
Jen, you are so good at this re-doing stuff and make it look so easy! I love the bench, amazing!! Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteWow, $3.oo and wow on the technique I love the hand stamping!! Have you ever showed us how to do that or are you keeping that one close to the nest? (which I don't blame you) You are so talented!!
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful! I love the contrast of dark and light.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
the chair is fab!
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done to enhance these pieces!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Gorgeous! I'm so loving black and burlap or linen. I'd love to see a tute on how you paint on burlap. :o)
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower...
peace, cindy
(love to have you pop over for my very first ever in the world giveaway if you're into handmade soap!)
Wow love both these makeovers - my fave is the coffee table because it is so unusual :)
ReplyDeleteSOOOO CUTE! I love the stamped burlap! I have just recently done a few projects with it and I can't get enough!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the recovering!
Tamera@doubledelight
love the stamped burlap, & loved the chair!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! I love them both Jen!! What amazing transformations....xxoo, Dawn
ReplyDeleteJen,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by my blog.
The photos of your projects are wonderful. Love the balck chair. We're going to take lots of photos and some video too that we'll share. Remnants is YOUR kind of an event. You'd be in heaven!! Stay warm.
Wow, they look right out of a Ballard Design catalog. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you just kill me! I am in LOVE with that stool. And I can't believe the price. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteCarrie
You are amazing...seriously!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! That is just fantastic! What a creative transformation. Love the burlap, of course, but the keys and nailheads are an awesome touch.
ReplyDeleteThat chair is gorgeous! I would love to have it in my home. :) Also, I am enjoying the music on your blog.
ReplyDeleteAwesome work! Are you using a stripping agent prior to painting? I'd love to do this too!
ReplyDeleteLove the makeovers. They came out great!
ReplyDelete-FringeGirl
Love both of them!!!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Hi, I love what you have done here! Great blog, Have a sweet day!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun giving pieces of furniture new life. My husband is great at finding pieces for me to re-create.
ReplyDeleteHey thanks for visiting me , and sweet comments , oooh , loving these make-overs!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love these pieces!
Cheers , Helen
Love them both, but especially the bones of that chair. It turned out GREAT!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed looking around your blog! Love both transformations!
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love it, girl.
ReplyDeleteOf course, I've come to expect greatness from you!!!
And you always deliver!!
xoxo
Gorgeous! You do such wonderful work. These pieces look perfect!
ReplyDeleteClassy! I often gravitate towards shabby style, but you've proved that nothing has to stay shabby. Trash to treasure can be classy. Thanks for your ideas.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
www.TrashToTreasureDecorating.com
Oh how I love before and after pictures. Thanks for sharing, I love what you did.
ReplyDeletegreat work. I so enjoy the contrast. The wood painted black really stands well with the rustic tone of the fabric.
ReplyDeleteJoy..............always
Love, love, love these ideas ... so glad I have "stumbled" across your blog, I'm staying!! Did I tell you how much I loved your ideas??
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Jill
In the words of the Stones..."Paint it black"! Love the redos. One question...how do you prevent the ink or paint from the stamping from coming off?
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Hi Jen~
ReplyDeleteBoth of those turned out fabulous!
Great job.
Beautifully re-done. But I love the chair the best!
ReplyDeleteJocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/