Sunday, May 8, 2011

Refinished Footstool

I scored an awesome deal on this old footstool. This is what it started out looking like:

And it even opens- look how cute!

But this top part of it... I don't like it so much.

So I took it all apart.

I sanded, cleaned and painted the bottom of it a light yellow color. I removed the old fabric from the top.

I used the old fabric to measure and cut a new cover.

I then stapled it on with the staple gun.

I put it all back together.

When you're all done, put yer feet up!

Too cute! What treasures can I store inside?

Stay tuned for some other vintage treasures I am refinishing. Until then, I will be linking up to these parties this week.

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12 comments:

  1. TeenaBugg38May 8, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    A definate improvement!!! What a great find!! I wonder how many others passed it up due to the fabric? Enjoy your new treasure...I'm envious!!

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  2. JillMay 8, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    What a great transformation! Last summer I found a super cute ottoman at a garage sale and started reupholstering it, only to find out I don't have the staple gun I thought I did. So it's been sitting half finished since. I love how yours turned out!

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  3. JillMay 9, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Gorgeous little footstool- great transformation!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  4. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    This looks amazing! I am always so amazed by what a huge difference a little fabric makes! Love it!
    thanks for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party!

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  5. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Oh yeah, I'm loving it with the new fabric - outstanding! Thanks for sharing at Keeping It Simple!

    Mary
    www.Redo101.blogspot.com

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  6. HoneySageMay 9, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    The yellow paint really makes it nice and summery! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Decor & HarmonyMay 9, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Great makeover :) It's a good place to hide the tv remote and a few doggie treats. Stop by for a blog visit!

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  8. AmandaMay 11, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    It looks wonderful! The paint colour and fabric look great together.

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  9. MelanieMay 12, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Love it!!!

    I would love for you to come link up your post at my "Encouragement is Contagious!" linky party! And... please link up some of your other favorites from blogs you love! Then, those bloggers will also get lots of unexpected, encouraging comments!

    Blessings!
    Melanie

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  10. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 16, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Courtney, Your revamp footstool is adorable. Love the new fabric. Thanks for sharing - Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
    ~Stephanie Lynn
    www.bystephanielynn.com

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  11. Megan GunyanMay 16, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Oooh, it looks so much better after your makeover! Great job! Put some mags in there...and hide your chocolate there, too! Ha!

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  12. CatCatJanuary 15, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    This footstool is so cute! haha. Love your improvement on it too. :)

    Cheers,
    Cathy@What it Takes to be an Embroidery Digitizer

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