Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Crafty magic

I love to shop at thrift stores, yard sales, flea markets and what not. And, I love to be crafty. I especially love it when those two worlds collide.

I recently found this innocent little stool at at thrift shop.




With the magic of oil cloth, vintage ball fringe and a staple gun, I turned it into this.






Perfect for the girls to use while using their sewing machines or while sitting at the puzzle table laboring over a puzzle. Both of which are common occurrences around these 'dem 'dar parts.

-dana

37 comments:

  1. Carrie CooperJuly 30, 2008 at 8:29 AM

    Oh I absolutley love this!!! Don't you love finding things to change and have fun with.

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  2. Dandelion QuiltsJuly 30, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    Fun, bright, and original.

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  3. Mom IsAmagpieJuly 30, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    Staple Gun and Ball Fringe, I think I'm in love. Wonderful job!!!

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  4. AmyJuly 30, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    oh that is just oo cute and perfect for so many things! Love it!

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  5. sarah, rsmJuly 30, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    Too cute! You've given me an idea for the one I use under my desk ~ thank you! I learn TONS from you!

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  6. UnknownJuly 30, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    I love it! That is a super cute little stool - a treasure :) Have a good day with your girlies!

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  7. ArtfulifeJuly 30, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    I absolutely love it! I will be hunting for a stool of my own to work some fabric magic on. Darling!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 11:25 AM

    Oh, that is just lovely! The fabic you chose is so cheerful..I WANT IT!

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  9. AngieJuly 30, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    How stinkin'cute is that!!! I love it.
    I'm off to go find me one!
    :0)

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  10. MistyJuly 30, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    that's wonderful!!! Beautiful!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    Okay! Now you are just showing off! Of course I am kidding. You are the Queen of Crafts!

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  12. AmyJuly 30, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    That is some crafty magic! So cute!

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  13. LeneJuly 30, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    oh. now. that. is. cute.

    and so easy. i can say that after someone else comes up with the idea and does the work!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    You're just so talented. Very neat.

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  15. Scottish NannaJuly 30, 2008 at 6:23 PM

    Its Gorgeous.
    Hugs Mary.

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  16. Lynette AndersonJuly 30, 2008 at 7:25 PM

    That is so cute, I just love it.

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  17. Beth AnnJuly 30, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    That is just darling! I love it!
    Thanks for opening my eyes are to what CAN BE....
    LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!

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  18. raynaJuly 30, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    Pretty sweet. You should submit it to Design Sponge's before and after category!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    It's adorable! I love it.

    ~ Jennifer

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  20. amylouwhosewsJuly 30, 2008 at 10:14 PM

    I love this! I should email you a picture of an old school sewing box that was freecycled to me. It has legs like this and I covered it with fabric for my daughter's room and we keep her shoes in it. Now I want to go and get a stool too! Do you want to come to my house and recover a chair for me?

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  21. RennaJuly 30, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    You are such a talented and creative crafter, it's adorable!

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  22. Just LisaJuly 30, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    That's awesome! I wish I had that talent!

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  23. MichaelleJuly 30, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    That is cute! I love thrifting too!

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  24. Pony GirlJuly 31, 2008 at 4:16 AM

    Oh, we should flea market together! ;) I haven't done it in years. I love that little stool, but I would've westerned it up with a piece of vintage leather or cowhide.

    One of my favorite finds years ago during my shabby chic phase was a white painted-chipped iron chair with a needlepoint seat. It was so vintage, I loved it!

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  25. Christina JoyJuly 31, 2008 at 10:27 AM

    WOW! Love the repurposing of the stool! Its adorable! I'm sure that based on cuteness alone, it will get lots of great use!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 31, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    Just fabulous! I forget how handdy and fun it is to use a staple gun.

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  27. Jaimee McClellanJuly 31, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    Wow, how fun!
    It looks fantastic.

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  28. Leslee PJuly 31, 2008 at 11:23 PM

    loving this...

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  29. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    Love, love, love it.

    Is there no end to your cleverness??

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  30. Dani'August 1, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    That is really cute!

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  31. King FamilyAugust 1, 2008 at 7:02 PM

    Gheesh thanks for the great idea. Hubby recently dumpster dived and retrieved a stool. I don't have
    to make a cover for it, just cover it. he he he.

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  32. *jean*August 2, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    great job recycling that!! I wonder if that will be one of the cute things your kids remember when they're older....remember that little stool mom redid in the pretty green with pink flowers???

    Jean :o)

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  33. bingo~bonnieAugust 3, 2008 at 12:33 AM

    what a fun way to dress up a boring stool. By the way, I'm sure I am messing up your webcounter thingy as I love the music here at your blog that I often open an extra window of your blog so I can listed to your songs in the backgorund. :c)

    Love from Texas! ~bonnie

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  34. JanieceAugust 4, 2008 at 1:03 AM

    that is so cute!
    what talent!

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  35. AnonymousAugust 4, 2008 at 5:58 AM

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    We, The Chocolistas, are holding a Name That Chocolate Dessert Contest…August 4 - 16….with prizes! We’d love for you to participate.

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  36. mandyAugust 4, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    love it! how fun when you find some great treasures!

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  37. AnonymousAugust 11, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    So bright and cheery for little girls. Great find, great job on the redo.

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