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Piano Bench Makeover with Old World Clay & Chalk Paint & Stencils

29/10/2017

It was a "Paint Therapy Day" where I
needed a bit of creative fun to clear my head.

And what better than this picture-perfect
sad little roadside rescue bench
(that I'd spotted earlier at a garage sale for $10)

BEFORE

The fabric top was still in good shape, it just needed a scrub up.
I used vinegar with clove oil to combat any mildew.

The underside had a quick coat to tidy it up in
Old World Clay & Chalk Paint in the
oh-so-pretty shade of Ocean Pearl,
a soft grey-white with a hint of lavender.

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From Roadside to Romantic — Painting Fabric on a Vintage Chair Restyle with Old World Paint

3/11/2016

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You know when a project finds you?

I wasn't looking for this vintage beauty, but my gosh,
I'm glad I caved on this one and loaded it into the back of my car
while out for coffee with a friend.

Here is the romantic after . . .

Sitting pretty and romantic with an Old World Paint restyle

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Painting Leather with Old World Clay & Chalk Paint — The Ultimate Ikea Hack!

22/3/2016

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If you don't have one of these chairs, you've probably seen one.

You can find them on Gumtree and ebay and at garage sales (or maybe even stashed in your shed or garage?)

They still sell them at Ikea in various forms (the Poang chair) from $189 on up. They're a useful piece, solid construction and can squeeze into a tight spot.

Obviously this one had seen better days — what better to play on?

BEFORE: Ikea chair in need of love...

Let's go coastal with Old World Clay & Chalk Paint.

The awesome thing about painting this chair? The seat cushion and headrest slipped right off the frame.

WIP: Painting with a Cling On Brush using Old World Paint in the colour City Lights

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Welcome to the For The Love Creations Blog!

I am fan of all things old, imperfect, beautiful and useful and my favourite thing to do is help you embrace the old to make it new again!

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Katie