Distressed Black Chair

A couple of months ago, I bought a freshly painted black chair at a yard sale.
I intended to place it at our kitchen table.
We have a collection of mismatched chairs.
I find it endearing. :)

Here's how it looks now.

Here's how it started out.
It had a thorough, heavy coat of black paint.

Using my hand sander, I sanded the entire chair 

focusing along the edges.

The chair was painted white before it was black, so some of the sanded areas showed the white paint

while others were sanded down to the natural wood.

I was tickled with how distressed and worn it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

I delight in Your law.

Psalm 119:70

This post is linked to Between Naps on the Porch, The Dedicated House, Funky Junk,
and Tip Junkie.  

Wooden Chair Makeover

I found a cool weathered and worn wooden chair at a yard sale for $5.

My hubby and I loved it at first sight.

Here's how it looks now.

Here's how it started off.

I liked how worn it looked.

My hubby said to leave it be.

But I had my sander out. . .

and I thought that I would just sand it a little.

Well, I sanded and sanded

until I got this.

Then I thought that the wood looked so dry and well, thirsty.

So I applied one coat of Hemp Oil.

I love how it looks now.

Not only is it pretty, but it's completely sturdy.
(unlike some chairs I've bought secondhand!)

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless.

And my tongue should speak of Your righteousness 

and of Your praise all the day long.

Psalm 35:28

This post is linked to Tatertots and Jello, The Crafted Sparrow,
Funky Junk, and Embracing Change.

Lovelies That I Love

As a frequent thrift store and curb shopper, I love the hunt of great finds.
Along with that, comes the fun of figuring out what to do with those things.

I thought I'd show you a few items that are useful for distressing and repurposing . . .

This magazine will blow your mind- they have the best upcycled projects!

After reading it, you'll be so inspired that you'll have to head to the nearest resale shop or yard sale - I'm not kidding!

 Chalk paint gives pieces such a pretty finish.
It is easy to layer and distress and can be used on many types of surfaces.

After painting furniture, especially with chalk paint, you'll want some to use some furniture wax.
It's a protectant sealer.

When you re-do furniture, you need a good supply of sandpaper and a great palm sander.  
I've found that this Precision File Set is awesome for getting in tight spaces.

This kit has all sorts of stuff for distressing all in one place.
If you're just wanting to get the feel of different products before committing to buying a whole lot of them, this may be for you.

Well, are you itching to get to work?
Repurposing items isn't just fun, it's also a great way to honor Earth Day!
(I didn't plan for this post to coincide with Earth Day; it was just a happy accident!)

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

But as for you, brethren, 

do not grow weary in doing good.

2 Thes. 3:13

This post is linked to Too Much Time on My Hands, I Heart Naptime,  Plucky's Second Thought.

Distressed Paper Mache Letter

Recently I was at the Junk Hippy show and one of the booths had large distressed letters. They were $12 apiece and I really liked them, but I figured that I could make some.

Especially once I remembered that Hobby Lobby has paper mache letters.

 

 

Here's my finished product. Not quite as big as the one I saw at the show, but it will work!

(Have you seen pics of alphabet walls on Pinterest? I can't wait until I get all my letters,

so I can get my alphabet hung.)

I started with this plain little letter.

 

Then I painted the entire thing in blue.

 

 

Once it was dry, I finished it off by sanding around the edges.

Now I've got a distressed paper mache letter for less than $3!

 

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

 

Trust in the Lord, and do good

Psalm 37:3

 

This post is linked to My Repurposed Life, Today's Creative Blog, and Anything Blue Friday.