Upcycled Thrift Store Stool

by Okio B Designs - September 23, 2015

So this is the stool I picked up from the thrift store last week now...

It's so petite and I was really excited to give it a fresh look. I first gave it a few coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey. I wanted to try the wax paper transfer method, but it was an epic fail.

I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I could not get the ink to transfer on to the wood. So I had to scrap that plan, repaint the top of the stool and figure out my next step.

I decided to give the Mod Podge method another go. I haven't always been successful with that method either. It's always been hit or miss. This time I think it worked out well. After sanding down the top and the image, I'm happy with my vintage-looking, petite French stool!

Jeanine

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Sissie's Shabby CottageSeptember 23, 2015 at 5:23 PM
Very cute stool! Don't feel bad, I haven't had much luck with those two methods either.

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Sissie
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Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:57 PM
Cute! I've got a little one like this, too, and it is perfect in a little corner.
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Celestina MarieSeptember 24, 2015 at 3:40 PM
Hi Jeanine, your stool turned out great. I've not always had good luck with some transfers too. I guess it's just a hit or miss project. Yours was a big hit for the modpodge. Have a great weekend. cm
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DonnaSeptember 27, 2015 at 10:48 PM
Love your stool redo! I've not had luck with the Mod Podge transfer method either! Yours turned out great!
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