Saturday, March 31, 2012

Bench Redo

I've had this 80's retro looking bench that's been sitting in my garage for months. Inspiration and motivation finally hit so, with my mom's help, I made a cute little ruffled drop cloth slipcover and gave it a fresh coat of paint to give it a new life!!







 If you think the slipcover is as cute as I do, visit Jennifer over at Dear Lillie. I used her slipcovered ottoman tutorial as my guide.

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40 comments:

  1. M.M.March 31, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Looks beautiful !

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  2. Sissie's Shabby CottageMarch 31, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    This looks so sweet. I went over to her sight and read the tutorial and also became a follower.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. Vickie @ Ranger 911March 31, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Adorable!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Sweetness to the max, girl! Much love, Lisa

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  5. SusanMarch 31, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Love this!! The ruffled slip cover is so pretty!

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  6. UnknownMarch 31, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Cute!!!

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  7. Shabby chic SandyMarch 31, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    A wonderful new life for this little bench!

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  8. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 1, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    So pretty!

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  9. micheleApril 1, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    ahhhhh. i love a beautiful slipcover!

    come visit anytime--great giveaway right here: http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/04/april-giveaway.html

    smiles.

    michele

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  10. HeatherApril 2, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Hi Meissa! Love this slipcover! You have inspired me to make one for a Goodwill bench I have! Thanks for sharing - you always have such terrific ideas :) Heather

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  11. Debbie {Visual Eye Candy}April 2, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Oh this turned out cute! I was thinking of slipcovering a parsons chair like this! Your inspired me!

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  12. Sass - aka - KathyApril 2, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Wonderful! I've got a slipcover in my future, too. Please come share at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/04/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-18.html

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  13. UnknownApril 2, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    So pretty! Just stopping by from www.itsourpinterestlife.blogspot.com :)

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  14. Erica {let why lead}April 2, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    This is so cute! I love it! I am so wishing I could SEW right now!

    Found you through You're Talking Too Much, btw!

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  15. UnknownApril 2, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    I absolutely love this! I'd love for you to share it in our link party!
    http://crafting-cousins.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-i-wore-sunday-week-10.html

    ~Natalie @ Crafty Cousins

    Holla! We're your newest followers! :)

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  16. Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and ButtonsApril 2, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    How cute is that!! You're so talented Melissa! Love! Hope you're having a good week...

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  17. ShilohApril 3, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    My piano bench has a wee hole in the leather, but I'd never thought of a slip cover. That's SUCH a good idea. Thanks so much for sharing it.:)

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  18. Cassie BustamanteApril 3, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    so sweet! i love its new skirt! :)

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  19. andrea@townandprairieApril 3, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    This is so refreshing! The old stool looks so tired, now she's totally revitalized and bright. Great job!

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  20. chateau chicApril 4, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Your bench turned out beautifully. What a delightful transformation!
    Mary Alice

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  21. Ribbonwood CottageApril 4, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Keeeeute! I love this! It turned out wonderful. Yay.
    Happy Easter.
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  22. Carrie @ My Favorite FindsApril 4, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    VERY nice! Something like this, with the cute ruffled skirt, would look awesome in my daughter's room. Thanks for sharing at Handmade Tuesdays.

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  23. Ivy and ElephantsApril 4, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    You always amaze me. This is absolutely gorgeous. I have got to try this. I have the perfect bench to try this on. Thank you for this wonderful post! I would love it if you would share this at our What’s It Wednesday blog party. Hope to see you there.

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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  24. My Dream CanvasApril 4, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Wow, this looks sp pretty. I would love for you to stop by My Dream Canvas.

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  25. Rosemary@villabarnesApril 4, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Great makeover, Melissa. The before was pretty bad.

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  26. Maureen HayesApril 5, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Love this! Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Mary @ Sea QuiltsApril 5, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    As a fan of white slipcovers I have to say I am in love with that one!

    Thanks ~
    Mary @ Sea Quilts

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  28. UnknownApril 5, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Great job! Did you use a ruffle or pleating foot for it? Just curious. Thanks, and again, you made it look so much better!

    jess @
    tupelocreative.blogspot.com

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  29. garagesalesrusApril 5, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    I love it! Wish I could sew like that!

    Robin
    garagesalesrus.blogspot.com

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  30. JennApril 5, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Great transformation!! Love the slipcover!
    Jenn :)

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  31. Michele OliverApril 6, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Love your footstool, definetly a great improvement.

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  32. StaceyApril 6, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    That is a great makeover! WOW!

    I would love if you came by my Creative Inspiration linky party happening NOW to link it up!
    I would love to have you there!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

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  33. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceApril 6, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    This is such a great little piece--perfect for so many places. Thanks for linking up!

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  34. EmilyApril 6, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Oh, that is so stinkin cute!

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  35. MimiApril 7, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    That little bench had a complete makeover and looks great. I have to develop my eye a bit more so I can see the "bones of possibility" rather than the "outer shell of impossibility" in an old piece in colors or style I don't like.

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  36. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 7, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Darling- shared it on FB~ thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  37. Katie @ Creatively LivingApril 9, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    That is adorable! What a makeover!

    Thanks for sharing!
    --Katie
    @ Creatively Living

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  38. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon DesignsApril 10, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    My goodness this is so pretty! A definite upcycle! Thanks for sharing with us this week!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  39. Six SistersApril 10, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    This turned out so cute! Great tutorial. We hope you'll be back to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". We loved having you! -The Sisters

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  40. ErinApril 20, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Ah, so pretty! I keep hoping to find an ottoman to slip cover for one of the chairs in our living room. It's always more comfy to have something to prop your feet on. :) Thanks for reminding me about Jennifer's tutorial, too. Hope you have a great weekend!

    Erin

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