Comments on: Small Footstool Makeover For Camper

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:38:10 +0000

Jackie,

I have worked with readers in the past on furniture projects. I’ve been really busy lately, but I could find time this fall/winter if you would like. I’ll shoot you an email.

gail

By: Jackie Norwood

Jackie Norwood — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:43:58 +0000

Hi, Gail…..I enjoy your content so much. Do you ever makeover furniture for individuals? I live in the Louisville area and have an old corner cabinet that was taken apart…I would like it put back together and painted..it is an inexpensive piece. Thank you for your time. Jackie

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:07:14 +0000

In reply to Christy @ Our Southern Home. Thanks so much Christy! We have been giving it quite the workout in the camper. gail

By: Christy @ Our Southern Home

Christy @ Our Southern Home — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:51:36 +0000

This is so stinking cute! I just love the font!

By: Eileen Anderson

Eileen Anderson — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:50:51 +0000

Ah, here’s a makeover I actually did. My footstool was close to identical to yours. The little legs had a slightly different curve pattern and my ugly fabric top was southwestern looking and completely shot. Also my top came hinged with a little internal storage area. Because the brown color of the wood matched my decor and it was in great shape, I simply wiped it down to clean it and left it at that. The top I removed and discarded the fabric. The foam I kept but also added a second piece on top for more cush. I too had the exposed tips at the corners but I wanted to hide them, so I also covered the foam pieces with batting that I folded around all the edges and stapled on. My cover piece was my awesome find at a fabric store. I bought a high end (read expensive) black ostrich skin vinyl that I got half off as a remnant piece. This too was wrapped around the entire top and stapled down just beyond the first stapling line. I screwed the hinges back on and voila, fait accompli, the extra bulk of all the layers puffed out the entire top to cover the corner tips. I had anticipated adding a large single vinyl covered button to the top to give it a tufted look. I bought a self cover button kit and used my ostrich vinyl which turned out great. All I had to do was drill a hole in the wood top from underneath and then thread through that with an upholstery needle to attach and cinch down the button on top. However my husband said to leave it off because he thought it would be more comfy that way for my heels as I intended to use it as a foot rest. So for now that is how it is, although one day I just might add that button.
I thought your makeover was awesome too. I love the T-shirt and the paint job, so cute! Lulu Mae is adorable by the way, glad to see she uses it as a step. My dog will hop up on mine and take a nap there but only rarely will use it as a step up.

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:34:53 +0000

In reply to Camille.

Welcome Camille! I have a lot of readers in Australia.

Isn’t it funny that I see things in photos that I don’t see in real life. I had no idea that top was too small. Anyway, it works perfectly for my small camper.

Don’t be a stranger, I hope you find some inspiration projects here on My Repurposed Life!

gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:33:26 +0000

In reply to Pam @ House Of Hawthornes.

Pam
thanks so much for your sweet comment. Lulu Mae was nervous until I brought out the treats. Once she has something to focus on, she forgets about being nervous.

gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:32:14 +0000

In reply to Kristin salazar.

Thanks so much Kristin. I love easy makeovers…. it’s a nice break in between the frankentfurniture makeovers. 🙂

gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:30:39 +0000

In reply to Maryann.

I can’t take the heat Maryann. I’m sitting in front of a fan right now, trying to muster up the energy to go out and finish a couple of small projects. 🙂

thanks for stopping by!
gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:29:35 +0000

In reply to Terri Hughes.

Thanks Terri! I’m still working really hard to get Lulu Mae acclimated to the camper so she can travel with me. 🙂

she’s cute, but a little spoiled. lol

gail