Painted Teacher Stool

Monday, July 16, 2012

It’s another edition of Monday Made It!  I’ve spent a lot of time on Pinterest this summer drooling over all the cute ideas.  I know, we all have!  Well, I finally got away from my computer and got something accomplished.  I was originally inspired by this:

There is no way I could do all of that painting.  I’m not artistic enough and I’m certainly not patient enough.  Even though I love the stool, I was intimidated by it.  Then I came across this stool:

This stool has fabric mod-podged onto the top.  I love to sew so I’m more comfortable working with fabric.  The tutorial for this one can be found on The Crafting Chicks website and is super easy to follow.
Because I felt safe with trying the technique in the 2nd picture, I decided to make a red version.  One thing led to another and I ended up with a mixture of the 2 pictures. 
Here’s what my stool looked like before I began.

I started off by spray painting it red.  Then I traced a plate to make a template for the fabric circle.  I used my handy dandy sewing tools to cut out the circle and I printed a D from my computer to use as a template.


Here’s what the top looked like at after I glued my fabric on.  I punched holes out of construction paper so I could see what it would look like with added details.  I ended up painting larger dots around the edge.
Once again, I decided to add fabric instead of painting.  In this picture I’m wrapping fabric around each leg brace.  I applied a liberal amount of Mod Podge and it looks like it’ll hold up pretty well.

Ta-da!  The final product:

I think my next project will be to make new curtains for my classroom.  I like my old ones but I’m tired of them and I would like a new look.

Update:
I'm linking up with with Mrs. G at Teach on a Limb for her Mod Podge Mania linky.  If you have a Mod Podge project, go link up.  The big question is...How do you prevent bubbles when working with Mod Podge?  Inquiring minds want to know!  I must admit that I also ended up with bubbles, but only on the top of the stool and not on the leg braces.  Hubs seems to think my big butt will flatten them out when I sit on the stool.  He is so not funny!!

12 comments:

  1. LOVE IT! What a great idea to use fabric. You'll have to check out my Mod Podge Mania linky.

    Jessica
    Teach on a Limb

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  2. I love that! I thought long and hard about using scrapbook paper or fabric on my bookshelves. Now I totally wish I would have. I guess I will just have to find something else to put fabric on now. ;)

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  3. Your stool is super cute!! You did a great job!


    Aimee
    aimee@vanmiddlesworth.org
    Pencils, Books, and Dirty Looks

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  4. That turned out great - LOVE it! I'll have to remember to try fabric with mod podge! :)

    Amanda
    Teaching Maddeness

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  5. I love your stool. So fun!
    ~April
    The Idea Backpack
    ideabackpack@gmail.com

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  6. Love it! I had no idea fabric would stick with Mod Podge!

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  7. That is so stinkin cute! I have a stool at school and I'm feeling the need for a makeover. Thanks for sharing.
    Cindy
    Blog Stalker
    http://teacherblogstalker.blogspot.com/

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  8. Oh my gosh, I couldn't love it any more than I already do! Wow! This is my inspiration for a future Monday Made It. I hope mine comes out half as good as yours did. :)
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  9. AMAZING! What an exciting stool. Good luck on making curtains. I made some earlier this summer, and couldn't be happier.

    EmilyK
    P.S. I love your blog design!

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  10. Ahhh! I've been drooling over that same stool!! I love your interpretation and the fabric!! It looks great!!
    Nicole
    Rowdy in Room 300
    Come check out my awesome giveaway HERE!

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  11. Wow! Your teacher stool turned out so super cute! Thanks for sharing it and linking up:)

    4th Grade Frolics

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