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

RedHeadedStepChild on June 11, 2011 at 12:39 AM

These are super cute! Love the distressing, just enough. Sometime folks go overboard. Your stencil pillow idea is great! I hope I win!!!

Hopping over from T&J!

Margaret on June 10, 2011 at 11:34 PM

FANTASTIC Benches. I love the stencils. I could totally see them above my boys beds- first born and second born- how cute would that be?!?!?!

visiting from Thirty Days Handmade link.

Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage on June 10, 2011 at 6:32 PM

These benches are AWESOME!! Love the stencils!!

Sommer on June 10, 2011 at 5:39 PM

Those are too cute for words! I have yet to buy any vinyl for my silhouette in over a year. What is wrong with me?!! Please come share these beauties at my party this weekend =) http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/06/vip-party-18.html

raggygirlvintage on June 10, 2011 at 4:58 PM

totally fab, love how they turned out, such a transformation and i love the clean lines of the vinyl stencils!
Tracey

Linda on June 10, 2011 at 4:33 PM

So very cute!!

Laura Beth on June 10, 2011 at 2:25 PM

I'm loving these number benches. They are truly inspiring.

I'll be sharing it on my little blog in my first ever, Blogland's Fabulous Friday Finds.

http://www.astepinthejourney.blogspot.com

saltbox treasures on June 10, 2011 at 1:22 PM

Hi. Love your stencils and what you chose for wording. Your benches look fab! Congrats on 100 followers, and thanks for giving away your stencils.
I definitely could find a use for them! Thanks so much!
~ Julie

Oliver's on June 10, 2011 at 12:43 PM

BEst idea….ever! I would love to win!

susan on June 10, 2011 at 12:17 PM

LOVE them! Can you let me know where you get them? I have a feeling I won't win!!!