The Weathered, Worn-Out Chair

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The weather hasn't been very nice around here, lately...rainy, windy, and cool...the perfect time to get some projects done inside.  This little chair from my front porch needed a facelift desperately.  I found it at a yard sale about six years ago where it had been sitting outside in someone's yard.  It has lived on my front porch ever since, partially protected, but, the rain would blow in on it.  Let me show you it's new face:
Please forgive my background.  This was taken in my Craft Room...remember the not-so-nice weather?  Naturally, I didn't take a before pic (I always forget), but here's a pic of it last Fall:
You can see how "weathered" it was, although, it still was pretty sturdy.  You can read about my Broom Parking Sign  HERE.  It also had a big crack down the middle of the seat that was filled with Bondo.  I didn't fuss too much, because those little imperfections add character, don't you think?

The yellow paint was leftover from the front door and once it was finished, I thought it looked a little plain.  Out came the white house paint and I started painting a flower.  Now, I am no artist, so those of you who really can paint, be kind, but, I think it came out pretty cute!
I highlighted the flower petals by adding a few drops of black acrylic paint to the white.  The center was created by adding a few drops of red acrylic to the yellow paint and using a stencil brush to apply it.  
It was a great project to do over the course of a few rainy days....now, if these clouds would just get out of here....

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Have a wonderful week!


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Comments

  1. Edye NicoleJune 12, 2016 at 12:37 PM

    What a cute chair! I love the flower :)

    Blessings,
    Edye | Http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

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    1. AnnJune 12, 2016 at 10:52 PM

      Thank you, Edye. So glad you stopped by for a closer look!
      Ann

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  2. Gardening HelenJune 12, 2016 at 4:18 PM

    This came out beautiful - I can see that on my front porch next to my sunflower table!! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the Northwest's DIY party!

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    1. AnnJune 12, 2016 at 10:54 PM

      Thank you - I will have to check out your sunflower table!

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  3. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaJune 12, 2016 at 7:53 PM

    Very cute! I love the creative way you added the flower!

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    1. AnnJune 12, 2016 at 10:56 PM

      Thank you AnnMarie. It was just too plain without it!
      So glad you stopped by.
      Ann

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  4. JeannaJune 12, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    No kidding it came out cute. What a transformation. Very impressive and fun.

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  5. Joanne June 14, 2016 at 7:25 PM

    That is just darling! I love it!

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    1. AnnJune 15, 2016 at 8:36 AM

      Thank you so much. Do stop by again soon!
      Ann

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  6. CharleneJune 24, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    This is such a fun and summery chair. Love it!

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    1. AnnJune 24, 2016 at 7:10 PM

      Thank you, Charlene - so glad you like it!

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  7. AnonymousJune 29, 2016 at 4:35 PM

    What a cute chair!! You did a lovely job painting it!!

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    1. AnnJune 29, 2016 at 6:23 PM

      Thank you, Keri.
      It was my first attempt at painting a picture/design.
      Thanks for visiting the Cottage!
      Ann

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