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.
Pinned it!
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!
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!
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!!!
That’s very cute ! I think you really have a passion for benches (and Forcalquier is a very nice small town ! )
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!
Cute, I was thinking the same thing- in my hall, or a bedroom…. Surprised HD is selling stencils!!!
Seriously loving the stencil, the lack of veneer and the wood choice on the bottom. Mindi, you just get better and better.
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!
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!
Btw, what kind of brush is that? And where do I find one? Thanks 🙂
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!
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!
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!
That turned out great – I really like it.
I love this and wish this bench was in my home! I am now on the hunt for my own piano bench to rescue 🙂
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!