A New Look For An Old Chair

 This old chair has been around my house for about ten years.

After seeing a similar chair re-done in a shabby chic style and loving it,

I decided to give my old chair a face-lift

(or maybe we'll call it a seat-lift).

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First I removed the seat to recover it.

I set it on top of the fabric to cut the amount needed.

While the seat was off I gave the chair a couple coats of white paint. 

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 Next  I folded the piece of fabric into quarters to find the center.  

Then marked the center with a pin.

This aloud me to position my transfer sheet dead center.

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Then I mixed a couple free clip art pieces from The Graphic Fairy.

Reversed the lettering and printed the clip art on to transfer paper.

Everyone knows that The Graphic Fairy is a top notch site for beautiful clip art.

Find them here:

http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/

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After centering my transfer, I taped it just long enough to get it to the ironing board.

Then removed the tape and ironed it according to the direction on the transfer paper.

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Then centered it back on my chair seat and stapled it securely down. 

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This is the result, when turning it back over. 

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After painting my chair, I used a little sandpaper and distressed it in a few places.  
Then sprayed it with a clear acrylic to seal the paint and give it durability.

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I love the detailing on this chair.  
It's clean and simple, 
but with a touch of understated elegance.

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I think it turned out perfect. 

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What do you think?

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Have fun with whatever you are going this week,

each new day is a precious gift.

Enjoy!

Connie :)