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I measured each panel on the couch to create a pattern for the project.
At this point I was optimistic and really pleased with the pattern.
Cutting the fabric in preparation for sewing.
I pinned the pieces in place before sewing together.
I pinned the pieces in place on the sofa before sewing them together.
My bag cushion cover is the easiest ever. I tuck the ends in to create a neat edge.
The last step was to hem the bottom of the cover.
The stencil I made to use to decorate my lil cushion.
My lil drop sheet canvas cushion.
The cover is easily removable for washing and even bleaching if necessary so we can enjoy it without being precious about it.
Now we have an updated, modern and practical sofa that we just love. Now to cover the other one...oh boy!
My twirly drawers now have a new lease on life and a new home.
These twirly drawers had definitely seen better days but I knew they were solid and extra beautiful quality so it would be worth the effort.
The first challenge was to sand all of the ink from the top and then navigate around the lip. It was too large to sand down into a neat curve so I had to hand sand around the edge until I was happy with the result.
This little guy had been battered and bruised so I filled up the holes and dints then after sanding it, gave it a good clean inside and out.
Whenever my husband and I visit Bunnings, he goes to the mowing section and I head straight to the paint section, namely the mistint table:) I was lucky to find this jar for $3.95. It was a very dark blue and it's a color I had always wanted to try so I was really pleased.
I love making my own chalkpaint out of 2 parts paint and 1 part talcum powder. It goes on so easily with great coverage and sands in between coats to a really smooth finish. You can also add a bit of water to it or lightly mist you furniture with a spray bottle before applying it if you think it's too thick. But there was also another reason I used it for this project.
And that reason was, the original timber filler I used to fill up the marks and dents seemed to come out after I had put on the first coat of paint. I decided to go back to Bunnings and get some stronger wood filler. I thought Selleys Plastic Cement sounded strong so I refilled ALL of the dents and proceeded to resand.
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I proceeded to finish painting the whole piece, I gave it 4 coats in total as I never used a primer. One because I had sanded the crap out of it:) so there was a lot for the paint to stick too. Another reason was my paint was dark in color and so would not show up the wood as easily as if I had used a light color paint.
I was lucky enough to have been in the right place at the right time and I bought a 10 metre roll of wallpaper from Kmart for only $10. I used this to line the drawers as there was a bit of damage to the inside. I also painted the sides of the drawers to create a more uniform and complete finish.
Kmart had their drawer knobs reduced so again I was able to pick up a bargain. These were $2 a packet so $1 each knob. As I hadn't filled in the holes because I thought I was going to replace the old knobs - I changed my mind - I decided to put a single knob in each hole. I thought it was an original touch.
I used watered down plain white Taubmans paint to create a simple whitewash for the top. After wiping down the first coat I decided I wanted it a bit lighter so I did another coat but not before sanding in between.
The last step was waxing the entire piece including the top with Glitz beeswax. I love this finish as it not only protects but enhances the overall appearance, plus it's easy, enjoyable and rewarding to apply:)
The final result was all well worth the effort.
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Here I also added an acrylic flow medium which is added to paint to make it flow further. It also increases the drying time which helps paint to dry more evenly and have less brush strokes.
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Textured wallpaper transformed these battered unloved little bedside tables.
They definitely were worse for wear but had potential!
Drilling into the timber before it's painted means I don't have to worry about potential mistakes in positioning.
Measuring and positioning hardware holes was the first step.
Removing dirt and residue with sugarsoap.
Measuring and cutting the wallpaper for the panels.
Textured wallpaper for my bedsides.
Applying liberally.
PVA glue works great when applying the textured vinyl to the panels.
I took my time making sure the wallpaper was properly adhered .
Making sure the glue is spread to cover the entire panel.
On bigger wallpaper pieces I tend to stick from the top and slowly stick and smooth down as I go towards the base.
I also covered the sides.
Noticing some bleed through from the exposed timeber.
It took ages to sand this back, this filler is amazing and can be used for indoor and outdoor projects.
Applying the primer.
Covering the top with wood filler.
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Here I also added an acrylic flow medium which is added to paint to make it flow further. It also increases the drying time which helps paint to dry more evenly and have less brush strokes.
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Here I also added an acrylic flow medium which is added to paint to make it flow further. It also increases the drying time which helps paint to dry more evenly and have less brush strokes.
Posted in: Upcycled drawers with D.I.Y. chalk paint - ( July 2023 )

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