A Chair Re Do

I was visiting my favorite place to shop, Goodwill when I spied a gorgeous chair in a style that I've been looking for. I almost did the happy dance right then and there, but not wanting to embarrass myself I refrained. However a tiny squeal did manage to sneak out.  I was even more thrilled when I spied the price... 19.99 say what? could this be true? I was happy until I went to check out and the lady I've nicknamed The GW  Police  was working the check out. Rut Roe, this lady has refused to sell me things on more than one occasion because she believed they were improperly priced.  Holding my breath and gearing up for an ugly fight I approached the check out. Sure enough she was hesitant about the price. I pointed out the load of chairs sitting there... all priced at 19.99.  With a pained expression she gave in, can I just tell you this woman gets on my last nerve. I'm beginning to wonder if she wants to keep the good stuff for herself. Anyway all's well that ends well and I got my chair. May I add that several  ladies were shocked and appalled when I told them that I would be re doing the chair. I must confess the chair was in perfect condition so I can kinda understand where they were coming from. Here is the chair in all of it's before glory.

It's pretty right? But I had a different vision for it. Here is my redo:

I bought the script fabric from JoAnn fabrics on sale for 50% off plus another 25% off  the total purchase, so one yard of fabric cost me about 8.00.  it was 24.00 dollars a yard originally. The back is covered in osnaberg  that I had on hand. I printed  the frame graphic from the  Graphics Fairy and transferred it using  iron on  transfer paper. I created the silhouette by printing a vintage picture and cutting it out, I then used the negative part of the cutout as a stencil. I used black craft paint and a textile medium to stencil the image in the center of the frame. The chair is painted in a gesso and paint mixture that I learned from the super talented Rosemary at Villabarnes. The paint color is Sharkey Gray.  I'm really happy with the way it turned out, even if the old batting is a little lumpy. The total cost of the chair is about 36.00 dollars including the cost of the trim. Not bad for a whole new look.

I'll be linking up with these great parties

                                               Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday

                                               No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party

                                              My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

                                              French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday

                                              Miss Mustard Seed for Furniture Friday
                                          
                                             BunnyJeans Decor and More for the Bunny Hop
                                          
                                            Between Naps On T he Porch for Met Monday
                                          
                                            The Graphics Fairy for Brag Monday