Benches are one of my favorite things, besides crates, I LOVE crates too. This bench was sitting out with someone's garbage in the rain, until I spotted it while driving by....
I only had a few minutes when the sun came out that I could snap some pictures before it started raining again.
Bliss
Pinned it!
Patti
That chalk paint is HORRIBLE, juat putting it out there for those who havent tried it. I got the off white color and wanted to shabby chic a lingerie chest with it. Keep in mind ive been doing this about 5 years with a home made chalk paint recipe. It took 4 coats, and was still see through in spots. When it came time to distress, it just peeled off like latex on veneer. No priming? No sanding? Thats a lie. And is expensive! Almost $9 for a sample!
Mindi
Thank you so much for the heads up Patti! I appreciate it, especially since this was my first time trying chalk paint, and I had nothing to compare it too. It is good for us to know, especially at that price. I got this as a free sample so I was unaware of the cost. I did not have problems with the coverage or the peeling when I distressed this piece, but it was a different color of paint so maybe that is the reason. Thanks again!
Tracy
Awesome bench. I love what you did with it. I am also a lover and seeker of sad homeless furniture. I have worked with chalk paint and have found it to be nice to work with. I have completed several pieces using Annie Sloan chalk paint and the out come has been great. Annie Sloan is a bit expensive, however pending the size of your piece you can do several items.
Again, I love this bench!!!
Romain
That's very cute ! I think you really have a passion for benches (and Forcalquier is a very nice small town ! )
Terri
This turned out so cute! Love this!
Did you feel that the paint was as good as Annie Sloan chalk paint? I have not used it yet, but was very excited when I saw it at HD...I wasn't very excited about the price, however! I am helping my daughter paint some laminate furniture and was just wondering if I should give this a try!
Nancy @ Little Homestead in Boise
Cute, I was thinking the same thing- in my hall, or a bedroom.... Surprised HD is selling stencils!!!
La Verne
Seriously loving the stencil, the lack of veneer and the wood choice on the bottom. Mindi, you just get better and better.
Laurel Stephens
I just noticed the watermark on these beautiful photos are from My Love To Create and that Mindi is a contributor here on My Repurposed Life. What a great team!
Laurel Stephens
I think this is the prettiest furniture you've created so far. I LOVE it! I'll be looking for stencils at Home Depot now!
Linda
Btw, what kind of brush is that? And where do I find one? Thanks š
Mindi
Good question Linda! It is a Martha Stewart stippling brush, you can purchase them at walmart, homedepot, or any craft store. I used it because it is what I had on hand. A regular stencil brush would work great too, and they are cheaper. Good luck!
Linda
Love the bench! And thanks for the stenciling tips. I've never liked to stencil b/c I'm so bad at it but I think I'll give it another try!
shirley Reesor
I really like reading your post. You give great detail and inspiration. I am somewhat new to the re-purpose life. I enjoy giving new life to furniture. You have great ideas. I plan on using some of them. Keep up the Great work!
kim
That turned out great - I really like it.
Tanya
I love this and wish this bench was in my home! I am now on the hunt for my own piano bench to rescue š
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Oh how pretty! I love the stencil design and that rustic shelf is just perfect! And I have no idea why they choose to cover up good wood with that annoying veneer!