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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Toddler Bench

    Toddler Bench

    Published by Gail | Published September 18, 2012 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    take 2 tuesday toddler-doll bench

     

    I built this bench last year as a toddler/doll bench. I painted it pink, hoping it would find a special home with a little princess. Almost a year later and it didn’t sell. So, this Take 2 Tuesday is a little different. Instead of just showing you an older project, I’m going to show you how I changed that pink bench into this new version.

     

     

     

     

     

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    foot board repurposed benchHere is the toddler/doll bench in it’s original state. You can see how I built it in the post Pink Toddler Bench. After having it in the shop for months, and then putting it in a temporary booth for about 6 weeks, I decided to ask opinions on Facebook. I sort of decided that I would let a local rivalry football game decide the color. Red or Blue. Red won the game (University of Louisville). I had suggestions of adding vinyl and removing the ball posts. That’s something I hadn’t even thought of.

    Dremel Multi-MaxI used my Dremel Mulit-Max to cut the tops off.

     

    repurposed bed into toddler benchI started painting it with ASCP in Primer Red.

     

    Toddler-Doll bench made from bed Here it is after 3 coats of red.

     

    ASCP Primer Red & Dark WaxI got out my ASCP dark wax and got busy giving it some character!

     

    ASCP Primer Red & Dark Wax (bench)Here she is in her new red dress. 🙂

     

    scarecrow dolls benchFor fun, I added some Fall Scarecrow people. I had this bench marked $20 for almost a year. Do you think I should mark it a little higher now?

    gail

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    1. Diane

      September 14, 2013 at 7:46 pm

      I have tried the link to the building of the original Pink Toddler Bench but nothing happens. did I wait to long. I just picked up a single bed head and foot board in great condition for $2.50 yes, almost as good as free. I am ready to dive in, but need some direction.

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    2. Sherry Ramsey

      August 15, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      OMG I would have bought it ASAP if I'd known about it. I love pink and it was so beautiful that color. I can't believe someone wouldn't have bought it right away. I usually buy anything pink and then find a use for it. LOL

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    3. Lakya Turner

      October 10, 2012 at 12:21 pm

      This is very nice. I loved it in PINK! Maybe because I have 2 daughters. I am new to your site. Are you in Michigan ?

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    4. Laurel Stephens

      September 20, 2012 at 1:55 am

      This would be such a great display bench for an American Girl Doll!

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    5. Bliss

      September 18, 2012 at 7:20 pm

      Well I'm surprised someone didn't buy it for their little princess, but yeah, I rather like the after.

      ~Bliss~

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    6. Anonymous

      September 18, 2012 at 10:03 pm

      I like it better now, but it still isn't one of my favorite of your pieces. I think it's kind of "clunky" or "heavy" - that's probably not the right word - you know, a little big in its proportions, especially for a child. If it doesn't sell as a bench, I'd put a shelf in the middle and reinvent it as a little plant/accessory stand for a porch.

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    7. sandra

      September 18, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      It was cute before, but kinda limited to sellers who wanted it for a little girl. Now, it would be beautiful in any spot, I can totally see it on my front porch, especially if you put the wheat on the back. I would say that since it didn't sell at $20 (which seems like a bargain to me), you might not want to go too much higher, unless you don't mind waiting for it to sell. I would price it a bit higher, though, as it is totally worth more than $20, now that it will appeal to a wider group of buyers.

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    8. mia rose

      September 18, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Like it a lot now in its new look and color. Its ready for fall. I think raise the price a little higher. Its worth it.
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    9. Cathy

      September 18, 2012 at 2:23 pm

      I love that you did a redo on a project that didn't sell. I have an Etsy shop(bestllovedchild) and one of my early Noah's Arks hadn't sold for over a year even when marked down. It was favorited quite a bit but never sold. It had an Americana theme. I finally sanded it down, repainted it and it sold right away. Interestingly, my sons and son in law were devistated to hear it was gone. They loved it! Maybe my target audience was wrong. Funny how some things do or don't sell.

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    10. Pam Jackson

      September 18, 2012 at 1:22 pm

      Gail dear you are always so busy. I like the red more than the pink. Hoping you have all your little projects done for awhile cause that shoulder is going to put you down for a little bit. Hang in there and I will be thinking of you.

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    11. Anne

      September 18, 2012 at 1:06 pm

      Aww so adorable! Love that little bench & your rag dolls are perfect. I'd totally charge $50 for that one!

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    12. Corn in my Coffee-Pot

      September 18, 2012 at 12:44 pm

      Ooo! That looks great. I like the red w/ wax much better than the pink. I'm not sure on the size. You call it a toddler bench...I'm guessing made from a toddler bed. So it is a child sized seat?
      Or adult sized seat for one?
      Also--I'm trying to be a stickler...;) But, How is the tipping factor.
      Shoppers may be taking this into consideration. The front to back looks narrow like tipping may be a factor.
      I'd bump up the price a little--if it doesn't sell after awhile, you could mark it back down. Then shopper might think they're getting a deal!:)
      "THEY" DO IT WITH GAS PRICES ALL THE TIME!
      ...Pat

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    13. Full Circle Creations

      September 18, 2012 at 12:06 pm

      I like it so much better now. Great redo. If it were me, I'd add a little detail in the middle of the back, like a little bundle of wheat using vinyl and definitely mark it up to $40 because it is worth it.

      Holly

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    14. Susan @ homeroad.net

      September 18, 2012 at 10:46 am

      So-ooo much better Gail! I think it will be snatched up in a second at $20... go for $40~ Perfect seat for those little scarecrows!
      Susan

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    15. Sue

      September 18, 2012 at 9:49 am

      Pink is not really my color, I like it better now. Marking it up, not sure, you could try it for a little while.

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    16. Amanda Masters

      September 18, 2012 at 9:31 am

      It looks lovely! But it did before too, perfect autumn decoration with those scarecrow dollies.

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    17. The Gingerbread Gem

      September 18, 2012 at 9:25 am

      Great! Looks so much better now. Perfect for Fall.

      Goedele

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