Aren't these gorgeous?
This is the final product but lets backtrack to see where they started out.
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I bought these two ladder back chairs at a yard sale last summer. Yes I know, it sure took me long enough to do them didn't it? But I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do until now. I did know the cane seat had to go away..very grimy..jpg)
Got the handy dandy sander out and went to town on them. Had to remove that nasty sealer coat..jpg)
Next they got a nice coat or two of white paint. You can not go wrong with white paint at all. It is so fresh and just yells - NEW !.jpg)
Then went at them with a block sander and roughed them up a bit. Can't be too fancy and new. They have to have some look of use to them. I did not glaze them as the old wood looked great poking through the white paint as is..jpg)
Then I decided to use numbers on the back of the slats. Numbers are so popular and well honestly they look adorable. I didn't want to just write 1..2..3.. and so on. So, I mixed it up a bit with spelling numerals and spelling the number out - they alternate on each chair..jpg)
I then put on some brown and white ticking fabric to make the seats. It looks so fresh and classic. I am going to have them in my booth May 1st but if they don't sell I won't be too upset as they look awesome with my dining room table and chairs..jpg)
It was a fun project - the lettering took some time on my part as I am not the best painter with a tiny brush. Amazing I can cut in on a wall no problem but to do lettering - youwza that is some tough painting. I wasn't too worried with the numbers as I knew that once painted they'd get a light sanding to distress them a bit so that would hide all the imperfections. .jpg)
They sure do look good and are fun in addition..jpg)
So, that is one of the many projects that I did this weekend. I have tons more to share as we go throughout this week. What did you accomplish? I'm attending the following parties so stop by and see tons of great projects:
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gorgeous!!! I love the lettering!
ReplyDeleteThese chairs are great, Love them!
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ReplyDeleteI love how you spelled out some number and wrote the others.
Great job on the transformation..you are a clever gal!
Hugs,
Natalie
These came out fantastic. I esp love the way the numbers turned out and the way you did it. Great job ~lulu
ReplyDeleteI like this idea! Very nice! Did you just pad over the cane seats and then cover or have to make new? Just curious! Great chairs!
ReplyDeleteTammy these look so pretty! So happy I stopped by!
ReplyDeleteThey turned out fabulous! The numbers are so an inventive touch. Love them, want them!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
wow. Id have to say, these are one of my favorite transformations to date. nice!
ReplyDeleteLove those numbers!!!
ReplyDeleteOh so lovely! wonderful job. The lettering was a great addition.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! They look fabulous and the lettering is great.
ReplyDeletedebby
Wow...those chairs are fabulous! What a fantastic job you did on them... I just happened to spy a little tiny bit of your mantel in one of the chair photos and I think I'm in love. I'm going to try to look around your blog to see if you have any full photos of it. I've been working on my mantel and I have a couple old beat up windows (I noticed you do too). I love the mercury silver glassware it looks like you have on the mantel...gorgeous! Beth
ReplyDeleteWow they've come a long way! They look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThose look great, Tammy! I love the numbering on the backs. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteTammy I love those! I have a things for chairs, not more space to put any but sure love them!
ReplyDeleteawww, those chairs are so cute! I love the way you distressed them.
ReplyDeleteI also love the numbers and words. sooo sweet.
gail
These THRIFTY chairs are soooo stinkin cute...luv how you painted the numbers! Come by next week and show them off at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY...hope to see you there:)
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Linda
I’m having a GIVEAWAY…come by and check it out…I think you will like it!
Cute! Your sister is very talented.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it!!! Awesome transformation.
ReplyDeleteJen @ Noting Grace
So nice. I love the number combination.
ReplyDeleteI like the new look of the ladder back chairs. I have fun transforming
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What a fun project! You must have been very patient to paint out all those words and numbers. I probably would have just done numbers to save on time!!! But I think it's worth it to have that added quirkyness and interest to the backs of the chairs.
ReplyDeleteNumbered painting is so hot right now! Cute, cute!
ReplyDeleteThese look great..love the numbers and words on the backs.
ReplyDeleteI have a question...I just bought a table and 4 chairs exactly like this on Craig's list...the seats are in great shape so don't want to change them out but when you took them off do they fall apart? Do I have to tape and cover them when I paint...would be so much easier if I could remove them safely wile aI painted and then replace them .
Thanks for any tips!
Sue
The color used on the numbers is wonderful! Creative transformation of the chairs from the material choice, paint color, distressing and numbers!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVE the numeral letters and written out -- so fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable chairs. I love that you used numbers and spelled some out too. Cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up to the CSI Project! We really appreciate it. I hope you will come back next week for our Hardware Store challenge!
XOXO
Jen
These chairs are just so cute. I also love your booth. I wish that you lived closed because I could just load up the whole bunch!!
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