Last week I was trying to find some additional seating for my daughter’s bedroom to sit in front of the stage, but everything in stores seemed to be like $50… each. Yeah, not gonna happen.
Then I spotted these little stools for $13 from Ross Dress for Less totally out of the blue. Nothing a little coat of paint can’t fix to match her bedroom color scheme.
I decided to use paint I had on hand: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White and CC Caldwell’s paint in Memphis Blue.
I wanted to kick them up a notch so I decided to stencil the tops. The stencil seen below is actually scrapbook paper from Michael’s. I scooped up this sheet about a year ago and finally put it to good use.
I just laid the scrapbook paper on top of the stool, held it in place with my fingers, and used a trim roller to add the paint.
Once it was dry I added some pink stripes around the edge with a small brush. I didn’t try to be perfect, just let the paint flow….
Mostly because I knew I would distress the entire stool with my sanding block. Since these stools will be in my kid’s room, I know they’re going to get banged up in no time. Why not help start the process.
And the stools are complete! Great to place on her stage while she’s strumming her guitar or acting out a play, or just extra seating for her audience.
And in case you missed it,
check out my daughter’s bedroom makeover or stage tutorial!
Wendie Waldman says
February 12, 2014 at 8:57 amLove the stool transformation!
howtonestforless says
February 12, 2014 at 10:59 amThank you Wendie!
Cheryl @ Artzzle says
February 12, 2014 at 11:20 amand once again . . . she SCORES! Lots of points for this one, Erin.
howtonestforless says
February 13, 2014 at 8:23 amHaha, thanks Cheryl!! Totally made my day 🙂
Karen Marchetto says
February 12, 2014 at 6:17 pmReally cute. Makes me want to start a new project, but I am on a hiatus because I have made too many things , but haven ‘t sold much. Second. Chance Boutique is on a break.
howtonestforless says
February 13, 2014 at 8:27 amHey, everyone needs a break once in a while!! Where is your shop located?
Karen Marchetto says
February 13, 2014 at 2:48 pmI work out of my basement and go to various flea markets and craft fairs throughout the year . My Facebook page is Second Chance Boutique. Please Like my page and feel free to look through my pictures.
Karen Henderson says
February 13, 2014 at 3:15 amErin you did it again. How cute are these stools. I so miss having my little girl and her little girl just turned 18. So I really enjoy your posts about your daughter. This project gave me some ideas of some things I can do with a beat up old stool that my deceased brother gave me aa few months ago. I love it dearly and want it in my home. So I will be working on it. Pics will follow when I get it done.:)
howtonestforless says
February 13, 2014 at 8:31 amThank you so much Karen! Glad you enjoy the posts. Nothing better than building my little girl’s dream bedroom and seeing her enjoy it everyday. Good luck with your projects and I can’t wait to see some pics when it’s completed. Please send them my way!