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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Painted Footstool

Are you ever afraid to try a new technique because you aren't sure how it will turn out?  I have been wanting to try painting a fabric covered piece of furniture for awhile now but was just too scared for fear of ruining it.  When a friend of mine recently posted a picture of an arm chair he painted, I knew it was time for me to break out of my shell and try it for myself!
Of course I wanted to start small so I decided that my little footstool that I got at an estate sale years ago was the perfect piece to try it out on.  I got it for my reading nook and it has been covered with a blanket just waiting for a makeover. 
I didn't want to do anything too crazy to it and I wanted it to be versatile.  I use it for props in photos so it needs to be able to be used in many different situations.  I decided white was the way to go.  I researched online about painting fabric and what I would need--acrylic paint, textile medium and a spray bottle of water.  I have to say, it turned out great! 
It took quite a few coats of paint to cover up the bright pattern, but with the heat outside, it didn't take too long to dry.  My husband and his brother thought I was crazy for painting it but I don't care what they think.  I love it! 
The final touch was the eyelet lace going around it like a skirt.  One yard of lace fit perfectly around this little stool.  It is just tacked on there with a straight pin so I can change that up as I want. 
I think I might have to try my hand at painting something a little bigger next time.  Probably not a couch or anything that big, but maybe a small chair! 
It looks pretty cute in my little reading nook.  Now I will have something pretty to put my feet on when I am in there reading a good book.  I am so glad I took the plunge and tried painting fabric!  Now what else can I do that I have been to afraid to try?


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12 comments:

  1. Julie's LifestyleJuly 28, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Wow Trisha, your stool you painted looks amazing and so pretty! Thank you for sharing this at our Cooking and Crafting with J & J this week!

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  2. Sherry ColeJuly 28, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    This is so cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJuly 28, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    I haven't tried it yet either...but you are inspiring me!

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  4. LaurieJuly 28, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Great makeover! Thank you for sharing it with us at Brag About It!

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  5. Parlor Room PonderingsJuly 29, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    That's an adorable little stool! I love eyelet lace! Visiting from Wow Us Wednesday. Diane

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  6. Curtains in My TreeJuly 29, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    It turned out adorable, love the little white eyelet shirt

    I have painted 3 fabric chairs that I use in my studio
    some need 3 coast some 2 depends on fabric

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  7. UnknownJuly 29, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    This is so cute! I love it!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  8. DonnaJuly 29, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    It turned out great, Trisha! I don't think I've ever painted fabric either, but now you've made me want to try:) Your footstool is so cute!!

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  9. ConniecrafterJuly 30, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    it turned out great, the paint covered the fabric nicely and like the lace on it too, it looks great with your chair!

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  10. StephanieAugust 3, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    What a beautiful and stunning transformation! Your "new" footstool looks amazing, my friend :) Happy Monday! Hugs!

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  11. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 4, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    It really turned out cute Trisha! Love the shabby chic feel it gave it. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  12. The Charm of HomeAugust 6, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Cute makeover!

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