Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Monday Made It...FINALLY

So, I do realize it has taken me forever to link up and honestly...at about 3:00 today, I didn't think I was going to. Needless to say, I was spray painting in the dark, so I could finish my Monday Made It craft for my classroom. I know, I know, this chair has been all over Pinterest and I have no idea where or who started it first, but here is my version. I am going to use it as a reward for my kids. I think they will like sitting in a fancy chair, even if they are 4th graders:) I found this chair at a local antique furniture shop for 50% (Whoop!). Here is the before picture...


Pretty U.G.L.Y.

I sanded it down, then added some dowel rods so it wouldn't fall apart...as quickly. Here's a picture of it all sanded and clamped so the glue can dry around the dowel rods...


Finally, I added a coat of primer and then some turquoise (I LOVE the color!) Then I had to redo the cushion and I added some zebra print that I already had on hand. I did however, have to revamp the base of the seat. It was in pretty bad shape. I just bought a thin piece of square board from Hobby Lobby and stapled it on the original. Here's the finally picture...Drum Roll.......


I'm so glad I have finally finished a project, just in time, before I head out of town for VEGAS!!!! 
Thank you Tara at 4th Grade Frolics for the great linky. I am super pumped that I have finally been able to participate and I can't wait to look at all the other crafty things out there this week!!!


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14 comments:

  1. Abby,

    I LOVE your chair!! I want to find a chair to decorate so bad!! You did such an amazing job with the paint and the cushion!! And I love the detail of the chair... super cute!! I need to go check out some of our antique furniture stores!!

    Molly
    Lessons with Laughter

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    1. We actually don't have many antique stores..I just stumbled upon this one and the chair!! I had been looking everywhere and all I could find were a set of chairs...I only needed one.

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  2. Wow! I think your zebra print & turquoise chair looks picture perfect! Thanks for sharing this great before & after makeoever. p.s. Enjoy Vegas!
    Antonia @ forkin4th

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    1. At the airport now, waiting to leave...can't wait, Scentsy convention here I come!!!
      -Abby

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  3. I love the changes you made to the chair! It looks FANTASTIC!

    EmilyK

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  4. I love that chair! It really pops! I've been searching for a chair for this all summer with no luck.
    I'm a new follower!

    ✪Crystal✪
    Strive to Sparkle

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  5. Love the zebra stripes! Just popping by to let you know I've given you the Lovely Blog Award. Stop by to check it out!

    Classroom Capers

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  6. Your chair is AWESOME!!! I love the color and fabric you picked.
    Modern Kindergarten

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  7. Hey There!
    I have nominated you for an award! Come on over to my blog and pick it up! Congratulations!
    Corinna
    Teaching Fabulous Firsties!

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  8. Hi! I love your blog!!! I'm your newest follower too! Cute chair too!!!

    I just awarded you an award. Come on over and pick it up!

    Elizabeth
    Mrs. Hodge and Her Kindergarten Kids

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  9. That chair is great!! It is amazing what a little paint and work can do:) Your students will love it!!
    ~Holly
    Fourth Grade Flipper

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  10. cant believe how good the chair looks like...great work...im your newest follower drop by =)



    Just Wild About Teaching

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  11. WOW!! That turquoise and zebra print look awesome together!

    I am a new follower. Hope you enjoy your time in Vegas!

    Dee
    Mrs. B's Nook

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