So, I chose this bedding (not the accessories) for the baby.
Deceptive photo – the ties for the bumper pad are not long enough to go around the wide ends of the sleigh crib.
Crib and changing table are very similar to what’s in the picture too.
I made this removable cushion cover for the changing table with green/brown fabric and a velcro closure.
And I’m making little DIY felt elephants to make a mobile with ribbon and a grapevine wreath. I can’t wait to show it to you when it’s completed. I’ll do a tutorial. The elephants are so cute, aren’t they? I’ll make some brown with green ears too.
And I bought 4 of these baskets for storage under the changing table:
I have a few other plans too but this is where I’m at now. The felt elephants are mostly all sewn by hand so it’s time consuming and there’s never enough time in the day to work non-stop on DIY projects, is there?
What do you think?
Dang it! Why do I always do this…I purchased a set of old chairs from Goodwill for $7.00 total. ($3.50 each). They had an old, textured, cream, super stained, nasty fabric on them. I mean Nasty! Why O’ Why did I forget to take a picture. =(
Anyways… I took the seat off, then reupholstered it with a mod fabric that was new and fresh but still went with the simplicity of the chair design.
I sanded down the chair really good with a fine sandpaper. The wood was a light brown-orange with some surface scratches.
Then I rubbed the stain in and let it sit for about 10 minutes before I rubbed the excess off with a dry, clean rag. The next day once it was dry, I used Minwax wipe-on poly in satin. I love this stuff. You just get a good corner of your rag covered in this stuff and wipe it on. Easy peasy- No brush strokes, and no clean up.
At least I remembered to get a good “Before & After” of the wood. Here it is before I stained and poly’ed and after I was done. Its a bit darker and definitely has a new sheen to it…
Once that was all dry I screwed the chair cushion back on the body of the chair and took a step back to check it all out. Now I have a new matching set of chairs for under $20!
Since it was over 100 degrees outside, I decided to do this all in my living room. I made sure to turn the ceiling fan on high to help with the ventilation, and used a mask for my mouth and nose. I know your not suppose to do this kind of thing inside, but come on- its too hot out there!
My husband had just finished picking up the living room right before I started this little project. He walked in and saw my giant mess, he just rolled his eyes and took a picture of my messiness.
One of my goodwill finds.
I picked this up for $14. and spend about $6. on fabric (that was 40% off). I got the paint for free from my parents left over from what I used to re-do a built in cabinet for them. I used Deep Turquoise from Laura Ashely.
Once the paint was completely dry, I went over it with light sand paper. I did one more super light coat on some sections. Once that was dry, I distressed the edges and anywhere that normal wear and tear would show. Now that some of the original wood was showing through and everything was dry- I used Minwax wipe on Poly. Let dry, and reattached the newly upholstered seat.
I think I’m gonna sell this one, I have too many chairs.
Thanks for showing off Karli! I love your beautiful “new” chairs! The fabric – the transformation, I’d give you a standing ovation, but I’d rather have a seat! 😉