It's hard to believe that is already time for another round of Themed Furniture Makeover Day!
This month's theme is “Animals.”
I imagine we will see lots of creativity this month.
I am sharing my French Country Farmhouse Stool Makeover.
We just returned home from our last beach vacation of summer. I picked this adorable little stool up while thrifting there. I kind of chuckled when I looked at the price tag….$7 as is. I've never seen “as is” at the thrift store. Isn't that kind of expected.
I simply removed the top and set it aside.
The base received 2 coats of (affiliate link) Everlasting by American Decor Chalky Finish Paints.
I lightly distressed the edges of the base. I then applied two coats of Minwax Weathered Oak stain wiping off with a paper towel with each coat. It gave it a very slightly aged look.
I then applied a coat of American Decor Matte Varnish once the stain was dry.
I had a leftover piece of drop cloth that I used for the fabric.
Those little dots are rain drops! A storm was coming. It was too dark inside so I flew outside before the downpour hit to photograph!
This graphic came from The Graphics Fairy. It is free!
If you follow the instructions for my transfer method found HERE, you'll want to print the REVERSE.
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You'll need Transfer Artist Paper. You can get a 5 pack HERE or 18 pack HERE. This stuff is so easy to use!
Just staple the fabric to the underside. Light distressing was all that was needed.
Be sure to pin the above image for later! Thanks! 🙂
Be sure to check out the other “animal” themed projects below.
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Wendi says
This is darling! I love foot stools. Thanks for sharing your transfer method too. XO – Wendi @H2OBungalow
Jeanette says
Christy, what a sweet transformation. So many would have passed up on the little stool. You gave it a new life!
Amy says
You did such a great job on the transfer, it looks like you got the fabric that way! Such a cute piece now!
Marie says
It’s adorable – night and day between the before and after!
Lucy says
Love sheep and the graphic you chose to upholster the stool with. Simple and sweet! :o)
Paula says
Great makeover, Christy! You gave this stool a totally different look that is charming.
Nancy says
That turned out so cute Christy!! It’s so much prettier than the original!! (and as is, is totally a given!! lol)
xo
Nancy
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
So petite and perfectly done, Christy. Great job!
Shirley says
Just love the beautiful transformation!
Christy says
That turned out cute!! That’s funny that I have the very same stool lol. I might copy yours to put in my shop. It really did turn out so cute!! XO
Lindsay Eidahl says
I have this same graphic printed off and hung on my cork board waiting for a project. I love what you did with it. It is the sweetest little stool ever!