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Not long ago, I tweeted "if DIY is my true love, then photography is my mistress." And it's seriously felt that way lately. In the past, my weekends were devoted to projects around my house, but over the past couple of months, I've either been traveling or doing shoots to build my portfolio. It's working out well, though, because my photoblog is ALMOST ready to be revealed! However, that's meant the projects around my house have taken a back seat.
So, remember how the chair started out? I found it online for 14 bucks and once I saw it I knew why it was so cheap...the seat cushion was covered in several layers of fabric, then WALLPAPER, then plastic...GROSS. Then I discovered there were roughly 72 layers of paint on this puppy. Note to DIY Divas: inspect the layers of paint closely before buying a piece of furniture that you want to make over...it makes scraping and sanding very difficult, and I wouldn't attempt this project again. Having said that, I did it, and the chair is finally finished!!!
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I'm very pleased with how the chair turned out...but am more pleased that it's DONE. Ugh, but now it's time to tackle this turd. When will I ever learn???
16 comments:
I love the new chair!!!!
JJ, it's gorgeous!! GREAT job!
It looks gorgeous now!
What an amazing transformation! Looks like your hard work paid off
Looks fabulous!
In love with the way it turned out!! Beautiful!! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment! Can't wait to see more of your projects!!
Hugs,
~Victoria~
WOW, you are one DIY diva, girl! That is not even the same chair. BEAUTIFUL JOB!
Way to follow through on your commitment. I'm impressed!!
LOVE how you did the fabric! faboo!
OMG, that chair is *gorgeous*, well done !!
I LOVE IT! JJ, you know I love me some black and white!
what a fabulous transformation! the chair looks great!
Your chair looks amazing!!! I love it!
I have a little addiction to chairs. And I love the overall! Thanks for the great post - I know exactly what you mean about the layers of paint! Thanks for the smile today!
Just came over from Better After. That chair looks amazing!!! Great job :)
You did an amazing job on it. I would have never thought to do the pleats. So Clever!!
Can't wait to see what you do with the turd. :)
♥ joy
Absolutley beautiful, where did you get the fabric??
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