Thursday, October 6, 2011

Bench Makeover



  I purchased this bench from a seller on Craigslist a few months ago.  It's a good size and I thought it would look nice on my porch.  Although the color wasn't bad as is, I decided to paint over it using leftover paint I had on hand.


  After giving the bench a fresh coat of paint, I felt like it looked a little plain.  I added a stencil pattern to the top of bench using template from Emily at Jones Design Company.


My pattern didn't turn out as well as I hoped blamed in part to my crappy paint brush and unsteady hands...


but, overall I am pleased with the new look!


Thank-you so much Emily for sharing your template!

  *A huge thanks to Kim at Today's Creative Blog for featuring my bench on her Facebook page and Kristi at Addicted 2 Decorating for featuring my bench on her blog!  You guys are awesome!!!!

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47 comments:

  1. Julie HarwardOctober 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I think your transformations are amazing...this is beautiful! ;D

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  2. LL aka Lisa-Lin October 6, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Brandi: I LOVE what you did to the bench! Nobody would know about the unsteady hand.You make me wanna try to use a stencil--which I happen to buy last night :) Great job!

    Thomasina

    PS. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I appreciate your kind words. :)

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  3. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I think it looks perfect! Very cute, I love the color.

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  4. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Oooh, I like it! It looks fine just the way it is...the imperfections make it unique so you know exactly who it belongs too:) I love it!

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  5. LeslieOctober 6, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Brandy girl.. you are awesome!!! I love the bench!!

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  6. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 6, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Brandi, it looks great. If you hadn't said anything, I wouldn't have felt the need to enlarge the pic. I STILL think it looks great. You're being too hard on yourself. I do the same thing though. lol

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  7. Life With LucyOctober 6, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Brandi I love it! Its so cute. Love the color. You are so talented.

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  8. TanyaOctober 6, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Your bench looks great in the photos! If there are small imperfections in the stencilling, they certainly aren't noticeable from here.

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  9. Allison@FabRehabOctober 6, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I really, really like it!!! Nice work! And I'm glad I can comment! WOOT!

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  10. Grumpy Grateful MomOctober 7, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    I think it looks beautiful. I love the design!

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  11. Comeca JonesOctober 7, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    I think it looks perfect! Great job!

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  12. CourtneyOctober 7, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    It looks fantastic, Brandi!! I'm yet to master a stencil so kudos to you!!
    Thanks for checking out my blog today, too!!

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  13. ArrOctober 7, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Brandi,

    You always put together such amazing things. I wanted this exact pattern in the space above my fireplace. Love what you've done.

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  14. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    This is so cute....love it have a good weekend Brandi

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  15. Cow Pies & Mud PiesOctober 7, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    That is so cute!
    Have a great weekend.

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  16. pam {simple details}October 7, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Great transformation! I love that stencil, I need to find a place to use it, I thought on a wall, but now you have me thinking... :)

    Have a fun weekend!

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  17. Decor & HarmonyOctober 7, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Brandi, your bench looks great. I will have to give this a try. Very nice staging too!

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  18. SherryOctober 7, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Your bench looks great especially the stenciling. Your small imperfections make it an original!

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  19. Reunion Committee October 7, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    GORGEOUS!! I really love this Brandi!
    Tana

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  20. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Your bench looks beautiful, :) Lori m

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  21. Sharon, aka Bootersmom03October 7, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Looks like you did a fabulous job to me!! Totally love it! Found you via Addicted 2 Decorating and I'm a new follower!

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  22. michelleOctober 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    That turned out really cute Brandi, I love the pattern.
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    xoxo

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  23. KarenOctober 7, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Brandi the bench looks fabulous, what imperfections? I love the stencil, you did a great job.

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  24. Marcia DiasOctober 8, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Cadê a imperfeições? Está fantástico seu banco, Brandi! Fez um ótimo trabalho, penso que usar estencil é sempre bem complicado, mas vejo que você domina a técnica... e sabe usar as cores... em todos seus trabalhos vejo que harmoniza bem as cores... minha Amiga, como aprecio suas transformações! Tenha um ótimo fim de semana, beijinhos do Brasil.

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  25. DanielleOctober 8, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    It looks great! Well Done!
    Now off to explore your blog!

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  26. Katherines CornerOctober 8, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Brandi you Rock! xo

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  27. NoelleOctober 8, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Hey Brandi! Your bench looks sooo pretty!! I love it and I don't notice any imperfections! Thanks for stopping by!

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  28. SherrydOctober 8, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I think you did a great job Brandi!

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  29. Jen PriceOctober 8, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    What?? I think it looks great! The stencil was a great idea. It really makes the bench pop!

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  30. BrookeOctober 8, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    It's beautiful!! I don't know what you're talking about- I think your stenciling looks great!! What pretty bench.
    www.inside-outdesign.blogspot.com

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  31. KatieOctober 8, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    It looks awesome Brandi!! Kudos on the stenciling - that must have taken forever! It looks great!

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  32. Julie Taylor and Danni GreenwaltOctober 9, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Brandi, Your bench looks amazing. Good job.

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  33. Tatum @ Tatum's TakeOctober 9, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Love, love, love the bench! The color contrast is perfect. I really like the blue, what color is that exactly?

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  34. Lori @ Lori May InteriorsOctober 10, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Love it, Brandi! Great job!

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  35. mtashieOctober 10, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I love the bench! I think the makeover looks great!! What a great find! Thanks for stopping by my site! You have a new follower! :)

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  36. a quiet lifeOctober 11, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    looks fabulous~

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  37. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 11, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Looks better than I could do!

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  38. AndreaOctober 11, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I think you did a fabulous job! Love the color and Emily's stencil.

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  39. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetOctober 12, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    This really is gorgeous!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  40. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    super cute!! love it!!

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  41. Heidi @ Decor & MoreOctober 12, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I LOVE the arabesque stencil-- you've got me looking all over my house to see what I could stencil! Great job-- you will so enjoy this piece now. :)
    Visiting from SSS~
    Heidi @ Show Some Decor

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  42. My Dream CanvasOctober 12, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    This is so pretty! Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.

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  43. the cape on the cornerOctober 13, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    that is fabulous! i haven't stenciled anything yet, but this is the pattern i love. great inspiration for me.

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  44. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseOctober 13, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Wow! That looks great! I love all of your projects - the wreath you just made is so pretty :)

    Thanks for your kind comment on my blog.

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  45. Ashley JonesOctober 18, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Love this!! Beautiful stencil- I may have to try that. I'm your newest follower! Follow me back...

    "Keeping Up With the Joneses"
    www.zachandashleyjones.blogspot.com

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  46. MaureenOctober 20, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I love this! And the fact that you made your own stencil is awesome! They are so expensive, but yours turned out just as amazing!
    Found you on TC Blogs!
    -Maureen
    http://www.releasemecreations.com

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  47. NicoleOctober 26, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Too cute!! I think it's perfect!

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