A few of you have reminded me that you’re waiting for the happy union of the footstool and burlap feed sack I introduced last week. Well, here it is!
As a reminder, this is how it started out. Not too bad, but it was pretty tired. It was purchased for $9.00 at an auction and the feed sack was $4.00 at an antique shop.
When I finished upholstering the stool in the burlap sack I thought I was done. I even took a picture of it for this post, but the legs looked dingy and lifeless. Something had to be done!
So, I pulled out my Cherry Red acrylic paint, mixed it with burnt umber and painted the legs. Once it dried, I applied a dark walnut stain to tone down the red. Much better!
I used twine as a trim to cover the seams where the burlap pieces were stapled.
I tried to use the very best parts of the feed sack. It had a very interesting and graphic design, so I cut it carefully to preserve the logos, stripes, and lettering. I used the horse and rider logo for the back.
I loved these faded blue markings, so I put them on the top with the manufacturer (Wayne) on the front.
So, you want to know how I did it? Well, I can’t give away all of my tricks right away, can I? Stay tuned for a series where I team up with a fellow creative blogger to share all of our tips, tricks, and how-tos. You won’t want to miss it! I’m linking this to Transformation Thursday at the Shabby Chic Cottage.
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This is the most darling stool…I love it!!!
Your talent amazes me!!!
Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy
That looks great! It would be neat if someone named Wayne bought it, too.
Oh, I really love the stool! Great job on it and it would sell for big bucks I'm sure. Cindy
That looks absolutely amazing!!
Thank you for following me as well!
That is just the cutest thing! Thanks for sharing.
Great color on the legs! Wonderful job.
Love it. The red is just the perfect color, and the graphics area great!
Looks great! And the red is perfect.
OK – how cute is that!! I love the feedsack and you did a great job utilizing the graphic parts of the sack. The red painted legs were definitely the way to go. Love it!
Jane
wow, it turned out great!
Darling – as usual!
Very cute. Love it. I have a couple of footstools around here that could use some help like that.
I love the rustic look of this! Great job!
Tamera@doubledelight
Is it's name Wayne?
I am crazy in love with that adorable little stool! If that were mine, I could never part with it, how fun.
Hugs,
Anne
oh i love this!!! very nicely done!
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xoxo
Priscila
Great job…I've been wondering how it would turn out…and it looks awesome!
-Grace
That is so cute!! You have a new follower!
So, I am in love with your stool, and your entire blog!!:) Of course you can feature my china cabinet on your beautiful blog!
Hugs,
Sariah
Looks great. I really like how the legs turned out.
It's priceless. I want one! Ya' did one bang up job on that one, girl.
Have a wonderfully day filled with blessings!!!
Absolutely love it! Terrific transformation as usual!
Lisa
omg, I love this!! My dad's name is Wayne, lol. Too cute.
How Clever!
Wow love your footstool makeover -that turned out fantastic
This is fantastic. And I'll bet if you marketed it to someone in Wayne, PA you could get a ridiculous price for this piece. (Speaking as someone who used to attend Wayne Presbyterian Church.
Girl, you are some kind of talented! That's a darling stool…
XO,
Sheila
Wow! I could never do that! I would love to have one too.
This is super cute and so…farm-y. I love it! What imagination!
I love the red paint mixed with umber and want to do it with a side table I have. Where do you get burnt umber paint? I have red acrylic paint and the dark walnut stain, but have never seen the burnt umber.
Thanks!
-Sierra
http://creativekdesigns.blogspot.com
Hello..hello…
Okay..I must admit…I'm blog snooping! Hehe! I'm just coming from commenting on your Sunday Favorites post and I was so intriqued by how fabulous that little frenchy table turned out…I wanted to see some of your other projects! I remarked in that comment that I was excited to see how the little footstool would turn out…using the burlap to recover it! Lo and behold, I found your charming footstool finished! Hehe!
My friend, I just love what you did with this footstool….the burlap is fabulous! Love the design pattern and colors and ohhh…love, love, LOVE how you used the twine for the trim…genius!!! I also like the pretty red legs that are peeking out! Beautiful transformation!
Again…I'm just elated to have found you and your fabulous blog! I have dabbled in a bit of furniture refinishing and just love it but must admit that I don't know much about it! You are a "Godsend"…yes, I will learn so much from you!!! Thank you for sharing this project with us!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
LOVE IT! This little stool is just oooozing with personality! How clever you are !!
LOVE this… You are crazy talented!! I am always impressed!! Way to go girl!!
~Whitney
Wow…that looks fantastic!! Lately, I love anything made of burlap, but the printing on that is so unique! Beautifully done.
Ummmm…hello!!! Where have you been all my life little stool? You are so cute! Please get married and have little stool babies and let me adopt one!
the before was even cute but this is SO COOL. You are so very creative!
Wonderful! This is absolutely darling. GREAT job–as usual!
That is absolutely adorable! So unique – which makes it even cuter of course. EXCELLENT job.
pk @ Room Remix
Wow! Unbelievable! I love how everything comes together so nicely on that stool. It is perfect. THanks for linking up at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
Beautiful. It turned out so well. A piece of art! I love the legs on it too – so architectural!
XOXO
Jen
Sooooooooo cute!!!
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