Ugly Stool Project
If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed something… I like garage sales. Typically, when I go to garage sales, I’m not looking to spend more than $5 on any one item… I like things cheap. Of course, I’ll break that rule if it’s something awesome, but typically I don’t spend a whole lot on any one item. It’s just a matter of looking past the ugly and seeing what an item could look like with a bit of work.
This past Friday morning was no different – I found a beat up, brassy, ugly stool for 50 cents. Unfortunately I forgot to take a before picture. But here is what it looked like when I was done with it – and all I needed were things I already had on hand; some spray paint, fabric, buttons, and polyfil.
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Where are you going to put the stool?
I think I'm going to put it downstairs when you walk in the door, right by the stairs. But when we have company I might bring it upstairs to use for extra seating.
Very nice! I need to ditch the kids one Saturday morning so I can hit up some garage sales myself!
~Lindsay
pacountrycrafts
I have an “ugly” stool very similar to yours! LOL Yep, yard sale find too
I spray painted it black, bought weather resistant fabric from a friend on etsy and made a cushion. I bought a black wrought iron table with a mosaic top that matches the fabric of the cushion.
Yard sales are so much fun.
Have a blessed evening!
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It looks wonderful. I love the color you choose (or had on hand) and the fabric looks perfect. So clever! Where did you put your newest home edition?
WOW, it looks great! What a wonderful job you did!!
Christie (luvncrafts)
50 cents! Are you kidding! That is a great deal…especially when you can make it look that good. Beautiful.
I LOVE this stool!! After Anita's recent post, I'm thinking I need to start garage sale shopping! =)