While we were in Minnesota last week, we stumbled upon a couple of my favorite places in the whole wide world: Goodwill & a local thrift shop. Oh how I love a good thrift store. I found this little bar stool for $4, which I thought was a good deal. It’s sturdy & the perfect height for a small side table or a stool – so I snatched it up (along with a few other goodies that I’ll share next week.) It was like finding a blank slate…
First we coated it in my beloved Krylon in satin black. I say we, but Mr. SCC actually did this step, ‘cause he’s much more patient with the spray painting and tends to get less drips than I do.
Next, I coated the top with my other love, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey. (Thanks to Periwinkle Pass for providing me with the paint.)
Vivienne @ the V Spot says
Oh wow. I love that stool! Love!
Mary Beth|cupcakes and crinoline says
I love the stool and your tutorial…thanks so very much for hosting. Have a wonderful week!
hugs, mb
Linda@Coastal Charm says
Gina,
This is so darn cute…thanks for the idea…love your party!
Blessings,
Linda
Catie @ Catie's Corner says
Great job on the stool Gina. It turned out soo cute! Thanks soo much for hosting. = )
GirlRural.com says
Gina, the stool is amazing! Super cute. Today I posted pictures of my studio which we’ve painted red. Next step is new trim.
Cindi @ Rustique Art says
Love the stool! Steady hands 🙂 Thank you for hosting this awesome link party. I loved joining in and browsing the other links.
Blessings,
Cindi
http://www.rustiqueartblog.com
Kristin @ Chi-Chi Studio says
Thank you for hosting! Love the stool!
Christie says
Your stool looks incredible…I still haven’t tried the ASCP! I need to! Thanks for hosting! Christie
Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State says
That turned out fabulous! Thanks for hosting!
NanaDiana says
Gina- That stool turned out really cute! Love it…xo Diana
Prudently Painted Vintage says
What a great idea to use carbon paper. I am going to have to give this a try for sure! Thanks for sharing. Love the stool!
Jillian says
Love it! I have four of these stools sitting in my basement, unused and neglected. Can’t wait to use your technique on them! At the very least, I can paint the wood tops and spray paint the legs something fun.
Kim @ A Brush of Whimsy says
The stool is really cute, Gina! thanks for hosting the party!
Christine says
Hi Gina! Thanks for hosting! The stool came out lovely…
HI THERE! says
I have a stool like that that has been waiting to be painted for the last few months. Thanks so much for the inspiration – yours is lovely!! Thank-you for hosting!
Jenn 🙂
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Sooo cute! Thanks for hosting.
Hugs,
Sherry
Heather {Simply Cottage Love} says
Gina- I love the idea of using the carbon paper! I hadn’t thought of that yet. The stool is beautiful, you (as always) did a beautiful job! Thanks for the awesome party, it’s always so fun to join up here : )
Renewed Upon a Dream says
I love that stool! The font you used worked wonderfully for this!
Honey at 2805 says
The postmark stool is just terrific! Time and patience really paid off!
Thanks for being a gracious hostess!
Dusty Coyote says
Such a great way to turn an everyday stool into something special! Thanks for the link party too! I’m a new blogger and this is a great way to connect. Thank you!
Ami w/AliLilly says
Wow! Gina! It’s fantastic! I have to try this! Thanks for hosting!
Sherrie says
Love Love Love the stool! I am on such a postmark kick right now!
Staci J says
That stool is tooo cute for words!! Thanks for the tut Gina!!
Kerry Rossow says
Love the stool- chalk paint is going to put me in the poor house!
I linked up the “Reverse Transformation”!
Thank you for hosting!
Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com
Kelli @ The Turquoise Piano says
Thanks for hosting, Gina!
Brandi says
Your stool looks fabulous! such a great idea to use carbon paper.
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says
Thanks for another great link party! Love your stool 🙂
Curtains In My Tree says
Your stool would look so good in my kitchen you did a great job I would not have the patience to do that
and lots of other really great ideas here today & always
I have found faces to show
Nikki@EverythingUndertheMoon says
New follower!! First time linking up! Thanks for hosting 🙂
Stop by and visit us @ everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com
Kim @ Too Much Time says
I {heart} that stool! I am going to buy some carbon paper immediately:)
Eileen @ Cottage Beach House says
Great tutorial. Adorable job on that chair. i forgot how useful carbon paper could be. I am gonna have to include it in my new craft room now. thanks Gina!
Sam @ The Junk House says
Linking up for the first time! Thanks for hosting!
allison @ itstoilegood.blogspot.com says
love that stool! Great painting technique! Thanks for hosting!!
CAS says
Great party, Gina! I hardly know where to start with all these wonderful ideas! Thanks so much for hosting!
🙂 CAS
art is beauty says
I just did a barstool with the freezer transfer method..I should have a tutorial up next week. I love yours…It turned out great.
Thanks for having the party.
karin
http://www.artisbeauty.net
Jeanne says
The stool is great! When I was doing enormous wall trompe loielle (sp?) I found transfer paper that was in different colors that did not make such a mess as the carbon paper does. Also, if you are going to freehand a drawing and then paint over it, do it in colored chalk that blends with the paint being used. Not so much mess and mucck.
Keep on keepin’ on.
La Petite Vie says
Wow! The bar stool looks AMAZING!!! Love it!
Anonymous says
new follower here….thanks for hosting & I LUV your stool!
Katie Franck says
thanks for hosting, I’m now following you…..
Katherines Corner says
Love it Gina!!Hugs and wishes for a joy filled weekend.
Vanessa says
The stool looks great. I can’t believe they still make carbon paper. Wow,
Vanessa
Vanessa says
Thank you for doing the link party.
Appreciate it.
Vanessa
Mountain Belle says
Thanks for the wonderful site. I’m enjoying all the ideas as we remodel the mountain cabin we purchased this summer. It needs LOTS of love.
Maury says
LOVE the stool! What a fun little project. Thanks for hosting!
Fay says
I would love 2 of these stools, do you sell them?
Gina Luker says
Hi Fay, no sorry, but you can make your own! Just find some stools and follow the tutorial 🙂 You can do it 🙂