Home Decor – DIY Bench Makeover

Once upon a time there were two cute little benches that I’ve had forever. Here is a picture of how the benches used to look in the beginning

and the steps I took to make them look adorable!

Te first thing I did was paint the bench white.

Then I antiqued it using my good friend the sander.

I applied the vinyl stencils that I had previously made in place and I peeled off the transfer paper.

…So here they are my
number 1 and TWO Stencil!

Time to paint! Remember that it is always safer to tap.., tap…, tap the paint than to brush it side to side. However because the surface of the bench was smooth and the vinyl stuck to it perfectly this time I used a small disposal roller {from the dollar store}to take care of business.

…What number are we at?

When the paint was dry I peeled the stencil off. This part always excites me!

I did it all over again with the second bench.

I stood back and I thought… looking good 😉

Some more sanding to add more character!

I think they would look fabulous on pillow cases.

Click here if you want to see how to paint fabric using vinyl stencils.

95 Comments

Becca on June 10, 2011 at 11:33 AM

What a fabulous idea … I love these !! *Becca* (newest follower)

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Lynn@ The Vintage Nest on June 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM

those are so darn cute!! Where did you put them? Happy Day to you 🙂

May on June 10, 2011 at 8:28 AM

So many things I could do with those stencils!

Becky on June 10, 2011 at 7:57 AM

I want them!!! So cute.

Kim @ Starshine Chic on June 10, 2011 at 6:06 AM

Love the benches. The stencils made them fabulous!!!

The Finde on June 10, 2011 at 4:47 AM

Oh my goodness I am copying this tomorrow to put on my new deck! This is awesome!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers on June 10, 2011 at 4:23 AM

so cute!!!

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lisaroyhandbags on June 9, 2011 at 9:20 PM

Your benches are SO cute! i just found your blog through Shabby Chic Cottage and it's great. I would love to win those stencils! Congrats on 100 followers (plus me!) 🙂

AllieMakes! on June 9, 2011 at 5:26 PM

Those are fantastic! Love them!
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