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Church Sale Chairs Get a Makeover

Uncategorized September 27, 2012

Special Note: The winner of the French Box Giveaway is revealed at the end of this post.

Each year, the church down the street from me has their big sale to raise money. Every year I find something and this year was no different. A couple of chairs were sitting outside just waiting for their forever home. They were a steal so I didn’t mind having to give them a bit of a makeover.

Here are the chairs after I got done with them. They’re going in the dining room.
They were originally priced for $20 each, but I got the pair for just $15.
This is the before. Nothin’ special about these chairs, but they’re solidly built.
So out came the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White.
A little bit of distressing and a coat of clear wax finished the chairs off.
Next, I tackled the seat cushions, which was a first for me.
I wanted to recreate the look of a French grain sack on the seat cushion.
I started with drop cloth cut to size, and using painter’s tape, painted stripes on the fabric.
I used a mix of blue and black acrylic paint to get the right shade of blue.
Then it was just a matter of wrapping the drop cloth around the existing seat cushion.
Hubby had some upholstery tacks to secure the fabric on the underside.
And now I have 2 “new” chairs to replace the Windsor chairs in the dining room.
At just $7.50 apiece, I think it was a great bargain.

And now to reveal the winner of the French Box Giveaway …

Nancy at Coeur d’ Alene! Congratulations to Nancy, who wins both French boxes.

I’ll have another giveaway in a couple weeks! Thanks to all who entered.

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  1. Donna~One Simple Country Girl says

    September 23, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    Great job on those chairs. They look fantastic! Congrats to Nancy!

    Reply
  2. Something Nice and Pretty says

    September 24, 2012 at 12:04 am

    Just gorgeous, love the seats too, you did a wonderful job!

    Rondell

    Reply
  3. Anne says

    September 24, 2012 at 12:04 am

    Congrats to Nancy!!

    Jennifer,
    LOVE those chairs!!! What kind of paint did you use on the stripes?Just acrylic?LOVE this look!
    xx
    Anne

    Reply
  4. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    September 24, 2012 at 12:07 am

    Congrats to Nancy! Love the chairs, Jennifer. They look so much better and kudos to you for seeing their potential. I don’t know that I would have given them a second look in their “before” state.

    Reply
  5. Pat C. says

    September 24, 2012 at 12:11 am

    Wow, the chairs look amazing! I can’t believe that you painted the stripes on a *drop cloth*!! (And I thought that the cushions were covered with Genuine Vintage fabric!) How beautiful they look in their “forever home”.: )

    Congratulations to Nancy!

    xoxo

    Reply
  6. Laura from Top This Top That says

    September 24, 2012 at 12:18 am

    gotta love ASCP Old White. Your chairs look terrific.
    PS- the church called, they saw this post and want their chairs back! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Danielle says

    September 24, 2012 at 3:13 am

    Love the chairs and what a bargain price! You did such a great job. I really though that you covered them in grain sack from the photos. Love them!

    Reply
  8. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    September 24, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Wow! What a bargain those chairs were and look how fabulous they turned out!

    Congrats to Nancy for winning those gorgeous boxes!

    Reply
  9. Designing Domesticity says

    September 24, 2012 at 11:38 am

    What a transformation. And that fabric looks legit. Great job. Thanks for sharing, liz

    Reply
  10. Anne Boykin says

    September 24, 2012 at 11:50 am

    The chairs came out great! Love the stripes and the grainsack look.

    Reply
  11. Serendipity Refined says

    September 24, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    Well done! I love the grain sack stripes!

    Reply
  12. Christie says

    September 25, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Love them! Hope you link them up to My Monday Muse! It’s GIVE-A-WAY time! Link up for a chance to win!
    Christie

    Reply
  13. Lynnie @ Vintage Gal Style says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:06 am

    Hi Jennifer,

    You did an amazing job on those chairs, I love it that you painted the drop cloth material. I thought it was part of the fabric.

    Reply
  14. Roisin says

    September 25, 2012 at 3:25 am

    Turned out really nicely, Jennifer.

    Reply
  15. Corinnea says

    September 25, 2012 at 11:00 am

    Painted drop cloth….genius! Nicely done!

    Reply
  16. Charm Bracelet Diva says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Fabulous! They look SO much better. I’ve been wanting to paint with stencils on a dropcloth that I’m using as a slipcover but I’ve been afaraid to try. You’ve given me inspiration! Great job (and great find!)

    Reply
  17. Corn in my Coffee-Pot says

    September 25, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Those look wonderful.
    don’t you just love drop cloth. So versatile.

    …Pat, via Tweak it Tuesday

    Reply
  18. Cindy says

    September 26, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Adorable chairs! I love it when you can score a bargain and be fearless in the restoration! Great job!

    Reply
  19. Dear Emmeline says

    September 26, 2012 at 12:57 am

    they really do look like real grain sacks! I love that the drop cloth has an almost light gray color to it also!! pretty, pretty.

    Reply
  20. Lynn @ UpCountry Olio says

    September 26, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Those chairs are so fresh with the new white paint and covers! You gotta love a bargain like that!!

    Reply
  21. Cindy The Victorian Journey says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:47 am

    The chairs look so much better.. great job.. White makes every thing look so fresh.

    Reply
  22. Little Miss Maggie says

    September 27, 2012 at 2:42 am

    Your chairs came out great. I have wanted to try that painter’s tape stripe on my drop cloth as well. It’s nice to see it comes out so nicely.

    Reply
  23. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:47 am

    Fantastic! These oak chairs are a classic. Love what you did with the seats too!

    Reply
  24. [email protected] coastal-colors says

    September 27, 2012 at 4:03 am

    Lovely chairs! I love the idea of transforming drop cloths for French grain sacks! Congrats to Nancy!

    Reply
  25. Pamela Gordon says

    September 27, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    These chairs look very nice! Great makeover job! I love the pics of your kitchen window/sink area in your previous post. I’m thinking of beadboard backsplash in our kitchen which we renovated last year. What do you put on it to protect it from water splashes behind the sink? Thanks in advance. Pam

    Reply
  26. Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says

    September 27, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Very clever and creative 🙂 Painting those stripes on the drop cloth is brilliant. I have bookmarked this for future reference. Your chairs turned out fabulous!! Many thanks for sharing ~
    Loi
    Tone on Tone

    Reply
  27. Sandi~A Cottage Muse says

    September 27, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    The chairs looks fabulous!

    Reply
  28. chateau chic says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    Your chairs turned out great. Love the idea of painting on the stripes.
    Mary Alice

    Reply
  29. Ashley C. says

    September 28, 2012 at 3:06 am

    Super cute! Good idea to paint on the stripes – sometimes real grain sacks can get pricey!

    Reply
  30. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    September 28, 2012 at 6:19 am

    These are so gorgeous and what a transformation! The DIY grain sack cushions are so cute, they would look great with the grain sack pillows I just finished lol 🙂 Thank so much for linking up and fabulous job.

    Reply
  31. ShantyGirl says

    September 28, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    THese are beautiful good job!1
    Sherry

    Reply
  32. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    September 28, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Jennifer, your chairs are sensational!!! What a great makeover! Thanks for showing us how you made your fabric look like ticking!
    I hope you will join me for TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS each week and share any dyi, tips or just show off your great tidbits! Link goes live Wednesdays at 8:00.
    Your chairs would be the perfect project to share!

    Reply
  33. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    September 29, 2012 at 1:22 am

    Jennifer –

    1. Love the chair makeover

    2. Love the drop cloth cushion (and I do have an affinity for drop cloth as fabric …)

    3. Am looking forward to meeting you in-person tomorrow!

    🙂

    Linda

    Reply
  34. Green Willow Pond says

    September 29, 2012 at 2:23 am

    Nice job! I love the idea of creating faux grain sack! You certainly got a great deal on those chairs. I would have snatched them up too!

    Deborah

    Reply
  35. Jaime Lyn says

    September 29, 2012 at 4:47 am

    what a BEAUTIFUL transformation!!! I LOVE these!!! Thank you SO much for linking up and inspiring me via Happy Hour!!!
    Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy

    Reply
  36. Jocelyne's Tea Parties says

    September 29, 2012 at 6:21 am

    Wow the chairs turned out great! Like your blog and etsy and am now following you!

    Reply
  37. Radostina ♥ 79ideas.org ♥ says

    September 29, 2012 at 6:49 am

    Hello Jennifer,
    I really like the makeover of your chairs – great job :). The paint and the textile works very good together and I just bookmark your DIY, because very soon I will need it. Thank you for the idea and have a great day.
    Greetings from Prague,
    Radostina

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  38. Something Special says

    September 29, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    your stripes are perfect!! you did an amazing job on this faux grain sack look. Love Love it! I have one chair that I think I am going to redo this way! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  39. Kadee @KadeeWillow says

    September 29, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Wow! Nothing beats a great church sale, right? Last night I went to one in town and snagged some great deals. Small items… like madeline tins and vintage lace. The prices couldn’t be beat! Great idea on painting a grain sack stripe! I have a question… does the paint absorb and become soft or is it still raised a bit on the fabric? Either way, you did a great job! And no seepage under the tape! Lucky you!!!

    Reply
  40. Diane says

    September 30, 2012 at 6:37 am

    I really love the faux grain sack look. You did a great job! I am your newest follower on GFC!

    Reply
  41. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    October 4, 2012 at 2:36 am

    Not only were they a bargain, they look sensational Jennifer. Thanks for sharing them at Shabbilicious Friday this week.

    Reply
  42. joseph says

    January 4, 2013 at 6:53 am

    Wow, those chairs are fabulous!love the design and colors, so fancy looking.Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  43. Nancy Wiebel says

    November 1, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Love what you did to the chairs. I have two which I picked up from a garage sale a few years ago. I still need to do something to them. I hope I can make mine turn out as nice as yours did.

    Nancy

    Reply
  44. Nicole says

    March 6, 2015 at 11:50 am

    Thank you so much for showing us how to DIY the stripe on the chairs. I have been trying to see what method would work, painting prior to the installation or after. They look perfect. And thank you for sharing the paint color. What a wonderful thing to do for your church.

    Nicole

    Reply

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