Pink Chair- Before & After


Isn't she pretty and completely impractical? 

Before...


First I took all of the fabric off and set it aside. 


Got her ready for a little spray paint.




Fancy.

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painted the whole chair with Minwax Jocobean and let sit for about 10 minutes. Just until it started to get a little tacky.


Wiped it off with a clean, dry rag.


Gorgeous. Next I sealed it with a rub on poly in satin.


Added a liner so the black fabric wouldn't show through the pink. I just used some old curtain liners for this. Nothing fancy.


Cut out the new fabric.


Attached with my staple gun. For the back I used Curve- Ease at the top and staples down the sides and bottom.


I covered the staples with a double welt cord. You can read the tutorial, HERE.




So pretty.

Shaklee

35 comments:

  1. ARKJune 20, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    TOTALLY impractical...but WONDERFUL!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteJune 20, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    how fun is that??? it's like nana goes glam! i love it!

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  3. Amy KinserJune 20, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    She looks so beautiful. Great job!

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  4. AllieJune 20, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Unbelievably gorgeous! You always work magic with your amazing creativity. This chair is fabulous!

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  5. RitaJune 20, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    very pretty! I love it.

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  6. ChrissieJune 20, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful! You did a great job. So elegant and feminine!

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  7. AngelaJune 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    It looks awesome! Good job!!

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  8. UnknownJune 20, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Ooooh, I love it...so girly! You'll have to show us where you decided to put it.

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  9. BluBabesCreateJune 21, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Beautiful job! Come see some reupholstery.

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  10. The Sterling CherubJune 21, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    She's a beaut all right! Gorgeous job!

    Best,

    Kimberly

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  11. The Sterling CherubJune 21, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Oops, forgot to ask, what exactly is Curve-Ease? Most curious, do tell!

    Best,

    Kimberly

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  12. Designing DomesticityJune 21, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Sarah, I can not believe you just picked up this skill a couple of months ago - seriously, everything you do looks so professional! Do you think you will ever tackle your wing chairs? liz

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  13. gail@My Repurposed LifeJune 21, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    although I'm not a fan of the color, I can totally appreciate all the work that went into this chair! You did a super job, and it looks very pretty! You really know your stuff girl!
    gail

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  14. DeniseJune 21, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Fantabulous! The chair turned out GORGEOUS!

    Great job on every last detail! And it looks beautiful with that rug. Is that the room you're gonna use it in?

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  15. JohnnieJune 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    That looks awesome. I was just talking about a similar chair I have that I need to redo. Maybe you could just do it for me? Pretty please :)
    Stopping by and following from V-Spot.

    Saved By Love Creations

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  16. Sarah, Three BoysJune 21, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Denise- No this is my entryway. It would be covered in goo in about 5 minutes. It is hiding out on the porch right now:)

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  17. JillJune 21, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I.LOVE.IT!!! So fun!

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  18. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I'm sure it will make you happy every time you look at it, even if it is impractical. I especially love the double welt cord. I've never seen that before on upholstery and it looks fabulous. Enjoy your chair!
    slbolderson@hotmail.com

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  19. Sally@DivineDistractionsJune 21, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I want one!!

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  20. RuthJune 21, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Your chair looks amazing!! Great job with it!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me a comment.

    Ruth

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  21. Connie @ Salvage SavvyJune 21, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I love this... I have been putting off redoing a chair [I actually went chair shopping today because I didn't want to take the time to redo mine!]. This post just might have inspired me!!
    Thanks! Connie

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  22. Deborah MarchJune 21, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Impractical!? NO!! She's FABULOUS!!

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  23. Twice NiceJune 22, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Your chair is gorgeous! I've been too chicken to try a chair...they intimidate me. You do truly fantastic work and I loved seeing step by step your process. Enjoy her!
    Deb

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  24. The Vintique ObjectJune 22, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    She's a lovely, lovely lady, Sarah. Every girl needs something over-the-top feminine in her home, I think. Especially when one has three boys! ;)

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  25. Andrea . Charcoal and CrayonsJune 23, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    She's beautiful! I'm so glad you followed your original inspiration... love it!

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  26. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Looks gorgeous! Congratulations on a beautiful job. I know how hard that is to do and, girl, you make it look easy!

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  27. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I adore this one as much as your Happy Chair. I wouldn't mind being described as "pretty but impractical" :)

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  28. DeanaJune 23, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    to die for!!!!! this post would be so great at my weekly blog party. I'd love it if you joined me!

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  29. chateaudelilleJune 24, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Wonderful job!

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  30. JeanneJune 25, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    I love the result!

    http://jeanneselep.blogspot.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-hutch.html

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  31. angieJuly 7, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I would have never thought to use pink fabric and gold paint, but it is beautiful!

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  32. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresJuly 8, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    WOW
    Beautiful with a capital B!!!

    I love it! Get yourself a tiara and and enjoy that chair!!

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  33. PammaJuly 8, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! Love everything about it.
    ~Pam
    pamspaintparlor.typepad.com

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  34. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Another great refinishing job. Love the color. Where are you going to put this pretty chair?
    ~ Jules

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  35. SheilaAugust 9, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I love it! I don't understand at which step the gold came in... you put on the Jacobean, waited until tacky, wiped off, and then is shows gold, but not how you got there.

    Thanks so much!

    Sheila

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