Sunday, February 19, 2012

French Makeover

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I found this chair at the flea market.

And as you can see I started taking the trim off before I remembered to take a before picture.

Well now she has a new look…


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I painted her Cotton Whisper by Behr then gave her a clear Briwax , then a light coat of Tudor Brown Briwax to show off her curves.


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I did a CitriSolv transfer technique on the front panel of the back , I darkened the outline of the graphic from the Graphic Fairy with a Sharpie fabric pin .


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I used drop cloth fabric that I bleached for the cover.



Then sat her in the corner of my living room .

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She seems very happy there …




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I’m happy to have her there !


The best part is while shopping Saturday I found another chair in a booth in one of my local haunts flea markets. I asked the lady at the desk if the person selling it would possibly take any less , ( she was only asking $45.00 , but I thought it was worth a try. ) So she tried to call her , but she wasn’t home . she took my name and phone number and said she would call me and let me know . When she called me later she told me she would take $38.00. Yea !! She is holding it till tomorrow for me . It’s very similar to this with a little carving on it and a little padding on the arms . I have been wanting these for a very long time and couldn’t fine them anywhere , then I find 2 in less than two weeks at fantastic prices .


Here is another little cutie I found at the same place…027

It was really dirty and dusty , so I brought it home and soaked it in sudsy water for a little while then rinsed and dried it , it has a bisque finish and now it is lovely. Cost me a whole $2.00 !



Someone up there knows my pocketbook isn’t very deep and is watching out for me .



I’ll show you the other chair when I get it home .




Thanks for stopping by today . Have a great week !




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If you remember my last post , then you remember this sweet little French style chair that I found at a flea market .



The Creative Blogger Party & Hop at Homemaker on a Dime




Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch



Brag Monday at the Graphic Fairy

16 comments:

  1. Oh Sharon, this is stunning! What an amazing transformation! You did a beautiful job (and so quickly too.) I love it!

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  2. Hi Sharon, Love the chair:) You are sooooooooooo talented
    Sue (Can't wait to see the next one)

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  3. Sharon, I think your chair would be happy in my livingroom too! Love it, love it, love it! =) I haven't tried the citra-solv method yet but you are making me want to do it, like, today!

    Jeanine

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    1. It is not hard to do . But it shows up better when you outline in fabric paint .

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  4. I love that chair--I am always looking for that type of chair too--I am afraid everybody is thats why they are so hard to find. You did an awesome job! For some reason my computer isn't loading the before picture (weird) but I am loving the after!

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  5. After commenting the before picture finally came up--your transformation is awesome!

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  6. Your chair makeover is just gorgeous! I want to try this so badly but not having much luck finding a chair! :( {HUGS, Clydia}

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    1. The chairs are not easy to find , I just got lucky .

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  7. Sharon
    Your chair turned out great!
    I love the dainty trim you've
    used on it too.
    It's hard to believe it's the same chair!

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  8. You are so lucky, Sharon! I'd love to find just one of these chairs! It turned out beautifully ~ I love the transfer you used and the trim is a great finishing touch. You made up a real nice display, too, with your pillows and the books!

    visiting from Met Monday! : )

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  9. Your chair is smashing - right down to the pretty trim around it. Nicely done.

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  10. Hi Sharon,
    Is there anything that you cannot do?????? You are so talented and I'm always amazed by your beautiful projects! This chair is 2die4!!!! I noticed that our local grocery store now carries Citrasolve. Maybe I'll give it a try after seeing how good yours looks.
    I'm pinning this, it's so pretty.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  11. These are absolutely stunning Sharon!!! I love your elegant style!

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