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

{nifty thrifty things} on June 17, 2011 at 3:45 PM

Fabulous work as always, Desirée! LOVE it!! You will be featured again this weekend! Yay!!
Thank you so much for linking up!!
Besos,
Vanessa

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio on June 17, 2011 at 1:26 PM

Love these!!! I am visiting from Redoux, where we were both featured today!
Penny

Steph on June 16, 2011 at 4:31 AM

Very cute! Would love to have those in my house.

Tasha @ Creation Corner on June 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM

I am in love with these benches AND your blog!! Love both. Thank you for coming and linking at my party.

Andrea . Charcoal and Crayons on June 15, 2011 at 1:19 PM

Awesome… and they're so unique! Love your style so had to become a follower!

Katie on June 15, 2011 at 3:00 AM

I said it once and I'll say it again. I love the revamp of the little benches. Thank you so much for linking up last week at Sew Woodsy! We look forward to your future contributions to our weekly link party!

kristincita on June 15, 2011 at 1:46 AM

so many possibilities for these great stencils. hoping…. planning…scheming…

Laura@Corner House on June 15, 2011 at 12:27 AM

I love these!!! I featured them on my blog on Friday night.

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) on June 14, 2011 at 10:29 PM

This is totally awesome. Love the benches. They are fabulous. What a great and creative idea. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

Erin @ 3 Meadow Lake Cottage on June 14, 2011 at 8:44 PM

How cute! I LOVE this!
I featured your project on my "Inspiring Finds of the Week" post at 3 Meadow Lake Cottage.

http://www.3meadowlakecottage.com/2011/06/inspiring-finds-of-week-3.html

~Erin