Bunny Redo

I only have a few Easter things I have used outdoors to accent the entrance over the years.  A "chocolate" rabbit, a tulip basket and a craft wreath. 

Mr. Rabbit has several chips from his ear to his feet.
The eggs in his basket are faded. 

The crafty wreath is missing some wooden
flowers and silk ones as well. 

I just happened to stop at the thrift 

shop to snag up this floral and pear swag.  

Completely surprising myself, this adorable 

bird and nest was perfect for Mr. Rabbit. 

Mr. Rabbit was going from brunette to blonde... or chocolate to vanilla ~ 

Then clear coated.  Ut-oh... chemical reaction ...

The appearance of light terra cotta color was bleeding through the paint. 

Well that was an accident that may have been nice to happen! 

While allowing  Mr. Rabbit to dry, I worked on the wreath.  I glued the floral swag onto it and added plastic eggs.  I also  utilized Mr. Rabbit's faded eggs, making this little rabbit appear as though he is carrying a heavy load.

Mr. Rabbit dried and since he appeared "vintage" I added a beige tulle bow around his neck. 

I attached  the nest with hot glue.

Added a toothpick to my legless bird...

and glued her into the nest so her tail could hang over. 

Setting up our Easter accents at the door, made me run back into the house with the rabbit.  

He wasn't finished. 

He was just too light or lacking definition for the accidental "vintage" look.  So I removed everything and bathed him in oak wood stain. Wiped it down, leaving some of the stain remnants into the lines and grooves. 

After a day of completely drying, he was ready for the Holiday weekend.
 Finally, he had the real vintage look. 

And the little bird,  my favorite part of the project,
sitting there, all pretty like. 

Happy Easter!

~from my home to yours~ 

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Foot Stool Redo to Match Chairs

 I was asked if I could match this little storage stool to go with two chairs that I previously restored. 

This Old Chair ...

and this Vintage Chair. 

Cute little storage stool. 

Starting off with removing the top from the hinges. (Carefully, as this is mostly "particle board" material and not actual wood on this stool. The legs are turned wood. )

I used 3" memory foam to reupholster the top and used the matching fabric from the chairs.  Stapling the fabric to the board.

(My selfie, squishing the foam between the fabric and the top with my knees.  I don't photograph well in this manner.)

I chose to use this faux black snake skin to cover the interior of the top. 

I glued down the edges of the fabric and attached it to the top. 

Then choosing where the turquoise paint should go to match up with both chair redos, I painted the legs with chalk paint. 

For that aged look, brushed on black paint 

here and there...

and wiped off. 

Replaced the newly cushioned top...

to finish it up~ 

Now it goes home to be with the two chairs
 that once visited me~ 

Simple, easy and renewed in a few hours. 

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Upcycled Foot Stool

A thrift shop find that I actually like!  With just a few changes using leather belts and paint, this foot stool can have a whole new look. 

I like the color of the covering and there are no tears or cuts in it. 

The legs are fine; they just need a little paint. 

The only worn areas are the "cords" at the seams. 

I removed the legs and sprayed them in flat black paint.

I trimmed off the worn cords with scissors
and sealed the raw edges with glue, leaving the rest.

Then, decided on what mix matched belts to use, including buckles and loops.  I chose to use browns for the top and bottom, and black for the center to go around the entire sides of the stool. 

Securing the belts into the wood frame with screws...

and used hot glue to attach the rest of the belt.

Further securing at the buckle straps with screws...

that were covered with the strap glued down. 

Where some of the belts ended,I used leather belt
loops to "patch" the connection. 

After the legs were dry, I sanded them
 lightly here and there for a distressed look. 

Then applied a clear coat of lacquer.

Allowed to dry.

All set to be "funky" cool ~ 

with pretty legs

and sleek corners 

Go ahead and put your feet up!  

Done in a day~  Don't "cha" love that kind of project ?

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