Tuesday, May 17, 2011

before & after...

Found this at a garage sale.... wasn't crazy about the blue.. 



and the AFTER.... 



Cushions made of oilcloth - if you read my blog you know I use oilcloth for many projects! 
and always use 2 or more fabrics... this is reversible... strawberry vine on one side and polka dots on the other... 
  

Love the polka dots!  




Love the flirty detail on this bench! 

Don't you love her? 

I'm joining Ruby Tuesday,Linda - Coastal Charm , & Sue loves Cherries today! 
Valarie 
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20 comments:

  1. LVMay 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Someone else trash made you a great outdoor treasure. Mice job.

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  2. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Ohhhhhhhhhhh I do LOVE her! What a beauty! Job well done! Jana in Texas

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  3. Honey at 2805May 17, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    What a fab makeover. That took some real vision!

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  4. Debra GanasMay 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    That is a fabulous makeover. Very impressive. thanks for sharing .

    Debra

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  5. MeghanMay 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I love this. How cute!

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  6. ThreeOldKeysMay 17, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Wow on that bench ... you are skilled! I'll be back to look at your other treasures.

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  7. jmacMay 17, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    LOVE IT!! WANT IT!!

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  8. genieMay 17, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I am really impressed with the transformation you made to this bench.....you are so talented. Love the colors and the cushion covers. Great job!

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  9. DebMay 17, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Love, Love this! The polka dots are adorable. Thanks for stopping by today. Good Miranda song playing.

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  10. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMay 18, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I have never sewn with oil cloth...is it easy? is it inexpensive? is it waterproof? I have to recover outside cushions and love the idea of this - should I??

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  11. SLRMay 18, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    this is just so amazing! love the iron bench and the oilcloth you chose is my favorite pattern!!
    fantastic work...i am in love with it.

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  12. bjMay 19, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    OMGosh...I LOVE this. Do you do your own sewing or have someone make your covers.?

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  13. Becky from FloridaMay 19, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I love your color and style!

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  14. Linda @ A La CarteMay 20, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Wow what an amazing makeover! Great job!

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  15. red.neck chicMay 23, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I think I just drooled all over my keyboard. LOL

    Good GRIEF this is GORGEOUS!!!!!!

    ;-D robelyn

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  16. MarieJune 20, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I love her! I do, I do! What a very cute garden bench and love the cushions...so summery!

    Stopping by from Mod Mix Monday!
    -Marie

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  17. CindyJune 20, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    i saw this on mod vintage life....i love what you did with the bench. i did something similar but my bench was pulled from the trash and painted the same blue as your before.....

    it looks smashing in red!!

    hugs, cindy

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  18. Pamela GordonJune 20, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Now this is a fun couch for the deck or yard! Great idea using the oilcloth and I love the bright pattern!

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  19. Nita StacyJune 25, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Love this so much...so pretty and cheerful. Thanks for linking up at Mod Mix Monday!

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  20. Finding HomeJune 26, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Just bought this EXACT sofa at a vintage shop, with chairs and tables to match! Wanted to paint it red and do turquoise cushions!!! The only problem, I am really not very handy with a sewing machine. Great job and thanks for sharing. Take care, Laura

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