Before and After Black Foyer Bench..upcycle

                                                                 

                                                                    Before:

Dear Hubby found a baby crib and full size head board curb-side a few years ago.
The baby crib makes up the sides and he added more boards for the seat.

I used Zinsser primer so I didn't have to sand the piece. Next time I will tint the primer gray or a darker color as this was hard to cover with black paint. 

The color was called Black Leather and this is the first coat.

You can see that it doesn't cover the white primer very well.

The back side. I painted the contoured edges with a smaller paint brush first.

Ta da! I purchased the fabric for the pillows at a Hunt and Gather show.

I wanted to distress this piece a bit and add red stain or paint to the chipped edges. I tried and failed with a homemade red glaze that I made with craft paint. The color looked dark pink over the black. I'm not defeated...I'm still considering purchasing red stain.

What do you think?

Julie

Hello Peeps,

I cannot believe it has been since last summer that I have posted here. So much other things take up my time, I suppose. I'm finishing up some college courses to get a Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I'm taking a quilting class from a MASTER quilter (I'm so excited). I still work full time and continue to keep exercise on my calender. With that being said, I know why I haven't blogged in a while.
Living in Northwest Indiana is brutal this year. This seems to be the winter that never ends. Hoping for sunshine and warmer temperatures very soon. I cannot wait to see my pink tulips in bloom.

Listed some glitter and fluffy Easter pretties in my shop today. You should take a look.

Happy Warmer Days Ahead for us all,

Julie

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https://www.etsy.com/shop/piecefulbits

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One of my favorites...Gerbera daisy.

Sweet, Sugary Easter ~ Shop is filling up.

In the process of adding Easter Pom Pom Peeps and Glitter Cottages to my shop.
Although the calendar says Spring, the thermometer does not. It is a balmy 35* F today. That felt warm to me. That is ridiculous to say out loud!!! Spring warmth cannot come soon enough to Northwest Indiana. I love me some Sunshine!

 

 

 Come visit me ~ Happy Spring :)

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Julie

Peeping in to say Hi!

Hi.  Spring craft open house is this Saturday.
I've been busy crafting all whimsical, glitter creations.


Happy Spring Time

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Julie

Glitter Sweet Glitter

Started on a March project. A friend sent me a text a few days after Christmas and invited me to participate in a craft show at her house this spring. I was over the moon excited. I needed a boost to get my creativity gears in motion again.

For now, I'm only stocking my inventory for the show. Seven down...plenty more to go.

Whee... I've been very busy with hubby's business paperwork, one college course a semester, 40 hour work week, and trying to stay fit.

Hope to stay in touch way more often....HUGS

Julie

P.S. Visit Jayme at http://talefromthecoopkeeper.blogspot.com/
This is the sweet gal who has me busy with creativity!!! You will love her.