Saturday, June 26, 2010

Wicker Stool Makeover

I found this cute stool at the Goodwill store....it was $5.  The original price tag was on underneath and it was $34.99.  I thought it had some potential so it came home with me!
I didn't like how the pattern in the fabric wasn't centered.
I took it apart and it was pretty easy.
I took all the staples off the underside of the cushioned area and then used the fabric to make a pattern.  I found the brown circle fabric at JoAnn's for $3 a yard.  So for $1.50, I recovered the cushion, adding some thick quilt batting for extra padding.
I spray painted the wicker a satin black.  And I started stapling the new fabric cover on.  It was at this point that my cheap electric stapler started malfunctioning, firing two staples at the same time and making me feel rather cranky!
So I forgot to take any pictures of the process...but here is the finished product...
I am really liking it...I like how it looks with the leather chair.

17 comments:

  1. I like it! I always look for stuff I can change, though I don't think I would have bought that in the shape it was in before. Great job :) Goes great with the chair!

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  2. Love it!! What a great find!! You did a fabulous job!

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  3. It looks great! I love the black and brown together!

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  4. I absolutely love your GW stool makeover!!! You did a fantastic job and it looks so classy and hip! It's great that you could see its potential and take advantage of a great deal. I'm a new follower and I'd love for you to come see me sometime at:
    http://sceneofthegrime.blogspot.com

    ♥Laurie

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  5. What a great find!

    I love how it looks with the black wicker and the new brown circle fabric!

    So cute.

    Thanjavur linking up!!

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  6. Love that chocolate brown fabric! Fantastic makeover! Looks fabulous! Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase. I greatly apprecite it! Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  7. Following from TTA! Love the make over. It turned out absolutely amazing!

    Hope you can visit soon and enter in the giveaway!
    www.treyshippiemommie.blogspot.com

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  8. That looks great! Thanks for following me. I'm now a follower of your blog and can't wait to see some more projects like this one.

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  9. Gorgeous gorgeous!!!

    Following from TTA!

    http://colormeuntypical.blogspot.com/

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  10. Looks fantastic. Great job. Love the fabric. Newest follower in the house from TTA. Would love if you'd swing by and say hi!

    Lots of yummy love,
    Alex aka Ma, What's For Dinner
    www.mawhats4dinner.com

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  11. Great update with. I found you via TTA, stop by to see me sometime. I'm one of your new followers.

    www.chicmodernvintage.blogspot.com

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  12. It looks awesome!!! I am new follower from TTA!

    http://floridahoganfamily.blogspot.com/

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  13. Your stool looks so great with your chair! I'm so glad you linked this to Modern Craftswoman Monday! Rory

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  14. Wow, what a great transformation. Its lovely! Thanks for linking up with 6 inches of Ribbon! come back this friday to link again!

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  15. Oh this is truly fabulous!! I love the new look! Great job! Thank you so much for linking up at my party today at Frou Frou Decor! I hope you come back each week with more Fabulous Finds!
    xoxo's
    ~Terrell @ FFD~

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  16. That looks so much better! I LOVE your fabric choice and it does go with the chair so well. Thanks for linking up to my first party on Friday! I hope you can come back again next week and share your projects!

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  17. Oh my gosh that is beautiful!!!

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