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06 May 2009

Giving old things a new life!

A while ago I found a few pieces of furniture at an estate sale. One of the pieces was a chest of drawers with two drawers missing... I figured I could turn it into a cute end table!























I asked my husband to remove the wooden pieces that were holding the bottom drawers, added a wood applique and a few coats of paint, and the transformation is quite amazing!! I made a little skirt out of tea-dyed cheesecloth (not the easiest material to work with!), and am loving the soft look! All it needs is a little distressing and aging and it is ready for Farm Chicks!!











































I have also finished two more feed sack pillows with feather inserts, just like the one I made here....










































Last weekend I found this adorable rocking footstool at the flea market...























I decided to transform it by covering it with a piece of cream fabric that reads "feet"!! For that, I printed the word the size I wanted it, then used my lightbox to copy onto the fabric by using a black fabric pen. If you don't have a lightbox, you can use an upside down Pyrex with a light under... After stapling the fabric, I painted and distressed the wood base, and I am loving the result!































Now, here is my dilemma... Should I add pom-poms or should I keep it simple...?? What do you think?




Finally, I wanted to share a few of my latest finds... The fabric covered box is super cute, and I love the vintage rose wallpaper! Under it is an adorable doll quilt...















Love the mirror, it will be added to my downstairs bathroom wall...!!




















But my favorite find is this darling chippy wood terrarium, how cute is it??!! I'm not sure what to put inside, yet... Waiting for inspiration!!





















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21 comments:

  1. Pam @ FripperyMay 6, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Everything is beautiful. I am a more is more girl so I would go with the pom pom fringe on the foot stool.

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  2. my-shabby-dreamMay 6, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    so beautiful things. i like every thing
    greetings from germany

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  3. FlossMay 6, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Lovely things - even though I am not a 'more is more' person (I think) I agree - go with the pom poms!

    I really like the way you have given 'useless' things a new life.

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  4. Little CottageMay 6, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    I love everything you make-What a talented girl you are! The footstool is soooo cute, but the poms will make it very girly & I think most will want without :o)
    So lightbox & fabric pens should be on my shoppinglist........
    Hugs, Sylvi

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  5. Peggy ParkerMay 6, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    I say pom-poms, unless you have a kitten. :)

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  6. Stokes and CompanyMay 6, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Love the footstool and the changing table. What a great idea!

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  7. cherished*vintageMay 6, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    pom poms for sure! Your redo for the end table is fabulous!! Oh, and that old wallpaper is to die for.
    -Karoline

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  8. THE VERANDAMay 6, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Cute things! I found a little chippy gray/blue dresser today that's missing drawers and I'm planning on doing the same thing you did! I like the pom-poms on the little footstool.... Maggie

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  9. Alicia @ boylerpfMay 6, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    What a talent! I can't believe the transformation of the pieces...especially that little foot stool and the hutch. Now the terrarium I would fight you for!

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  10. MindyMay 6, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    My fav is your transformation of the footstool. Love it! I can't decide. Maybe with the pom-poms. Either way, I'd like it a lot. The dresser is great! ~Mindy

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  11. KimberlyMay 6, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Isabel~ I love, love, LOVE the dresser/ turned end table! You truly are so very clever! I am definitely a more is more girl, so my vote is; Go pom poms"!

    Hugs~
    Kimberly

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  12. WhisperWood CottageMay 6, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Great makeover on that footstool! I like the simple look, but do what makes you happy!

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  13. Zita - Mlle MagpieMay 6, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Great transformations, Isabel. As for the footstool, my vote is to keep it simple, because it does have lovely lines.

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  14. trash talkMay 6, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    PomPoms!!! What amazing transformations. See, I would have totally passed on the chest with no drawers...no imagination on my part. I'm one of those you have to draw a picture for.
    I am going to go and get a lightbox though. I think I could handle that...it's words,right? And I like words!
    Everything is just beautiful.
    Debbie

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  15. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    POM POMs for sure on the stool! My favorite find is the little glass house too! A little fairy garden would be so sweet inside!

    blessings
    mary

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  16. Barbara JeanMay 6, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Love the little table with the cheesecloth curtain.
    Know what you mean about cheesecloth. hard to work with.

    blessings,
    barbara jean

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  17. MarleneMay 6, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Gosh I am loving everything your showing here..I vote for the pompoms...cus I just love pompoms..I have to ask what is a lightbox??? I'm not understanding the upside down pyrex thing...I would love to be able to write on fabric instead of stenciling...It really looks great! will it work on heavier linen fabric???

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  18. ClaudiaMay 7, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    I would go for the pom poms! Its adorable!

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  19. shabbyscrapsMay 7, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    oh, I say pom poms for sure!! love what you have done, I guess I better bring my truck to farm chicks!
    xoxo Tiffany

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  20. vicki archerMay 9, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    You are very clever - your finds and subsequent restorations look wonderful. I love the 'feet' stool with or without pom poms, xv.

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  21. Musings From A French CottageJune 14, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Oh my gosh, I love the "feet" stool! I think it would look wonderful with the pompoms. Fabulous makeovers!

    Have a great evening,
    Kathleen

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