Friday, February 12, 2010

Chair Revamp

So I found this drabular piece at the DI for $4.00.
This chair fell out of the Super UG tree.
I   get the shivers looking at it! 
YIKES!!

Time for this chair to get a DRAB TO FAB makeover!
 First, I took the seat off.

Got out this spray paint!

 Sprayed the guts of this chair,  a lovely vivid bright cherry red.
 Next gave it a good clear coat to top it off.
 
(I always clear coat every project like this when I am done painting)

Then I reupholstered the chair with black pleather.
(brought back some flash backs of some bad fashion choices I made in high school)
I was hoping to find a zebra print pleather, but when you live in a small town,
fabric isn't easy to find.
So plain ole' black will have to do!

 

I stapled the pleather down really tight.
Then screwed it back on!



 
Still a little too plain.

So I took this vinyl decal....
  

And added it to the corner of the chair.




 That added just the right amount of Pizazz!

I can't wait to take her out on my next shoot.






A total DrabFabular makeover!

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31 comments:

  1. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Very cute! Love the red!

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  2. LyndseyFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Love it - so cute!! Love the colors!!!!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Hooray, a new post! I have been dying to see it!It is so much better than you discribed! Totally diggen the red! FANTABULOUS!

    ~Han

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    I love that you added that decale to your seat. It made such a difference in it's looks.

    Rachel

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  5. KitschaliciousFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    I love this chair! I also love the Fleur-de-Lis accent you've added. What a great accent to the chair's design!

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  6. BrenbrenFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    SHUT UP!!!!!! That is amazing! I starting drooling. ooooohhhhh, I seriously love it!

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  7. BeansieleighFebruary 12, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Wow!.. I LOVE the red, and the chair is amazing! Beautiful job!.. Have a great weekend, and a very Happy Valentine's Day! ~tina

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  8. MarigeneFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Oh my...that chair came out fabulous...love the bright red with the black seat. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. sara raquelFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    this is the first post i have even read and already I'm inspired! I will be back for more :)

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  10. sara raquelFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    this is the first post I have read and Im already inspired! i will be back for more :)

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  11. KimMalkFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Darling blog! I remember the days when I was only able to get fabric at IGA!

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  12. StephanieFebruary 12, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    So cute, great job!

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  13. SandyFebruary 12, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Such a beautiful chair.... I love turning something old and drab into fabulous!
    Great Job!

    http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/

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  14. Steve, Dayna and KidsFebruary 12, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    THANK YOU I've been checking this site every day multiple times....whew and finally something new to envy!!! Soooo jeleous of your skills Bon!!! Go wrestling cheerleaders!!!!!!! lol

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  15. EMBELLISHFebruary 12, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    I would completely agree with the title of your post!!

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  16. connieFebruary 12, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    Uber cuteness!! Love that you've been drabfabbin this week! Maybe I'll win the couples photo shoot and you can use it then???

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  17. phunkFebruary 12, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    The decal really makes this piece, love it!

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  18. Taylor FamFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Love the colors you chose! Looks fantastic!

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  19. Its So Very CheriFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    That came out so much better. Great job. I like the Fleur on the corner rather than centered.

    Saturday is the last day for the give-a-way and then don't forget to stop by for the 3rd week of all new prizes.

    Cheri

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  20. MelindaFebruary 13, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Love it! Your so talented!

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  21. Emily {Frilly Details}February 13, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    What a transformation!!! Love the new color. It really adds a pop of color. Great job :)

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  22. PriorFebruary 13, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    ooh, love the red! Lezlee

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  23. jenFebruary 15, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    i love see potential in ugly furniture! love this!

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  24. Jane B.February 15, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Nice transformation guys! I love the red color you chose and the fleur de lis! Thanks for linkin' up to Frugalicious Friday!

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  25. Andy PorterFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Your post language cracks me up. Great makeover! I love having you on Creative Cats!!

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    bonnie you amaze me with everything you do.
    hey, for some reason i can't get onto your family blog any more.

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  27. RemodelaholicFebruary 15, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    I love a great deal and I especially love a redo! Great Job, thanks for joining the party! Thanks

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  28. MarissaFebruary 16, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Love the chair! I totally caught Tom looking at your blog the other night...I had falling asleep next to him on the couch and when I woke up he was surfing through all the projects!

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  29. TaushaFebruary 16, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    ok-so I think that you girls are FABULOUS! You so inspire me. SO much so I thought I would try my hand at your modge podge books. I would love it if you stopped by to see my rendition! Thanks again-You guys rock!! BTW-i ♥ that you ♥ spray paint!

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  30. JoyFebruary 16, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    You three ladies are so creative with your DI makeovers! I've enjoyed browsing through your blog and seeing all of your projects.

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  31. Julia C.June 15, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    You are really smart!!!It looks great. Julia C. from Argentina

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