Many of you got a chance to view my electrical spool-turned-table. I put it in my craft room/office with the expectation that I could get a nice looking chair in there to create a reading nook. As of yet, I haven’t found a chair that fits my vision for the space. Fortunately, there was a chair that came with my school desk which has been sitting in the garage just waiting for a makeover.
My chair was originally covered in the same chippy finish that the desk had, so it required a good sanding before paint was applied. To start, I painted the whole chair with two coats of this mint color.
I’ve been really into the dip-dyed look lately, so I opted for a pop of color and some interest. On each leg I chose a random spot to place some frog tape, while trying to give it a true dipped look. On the legs, under the tape lines, I brushed on two coats of “Lemon Tree” by Dutch Boy.
The dipped look of this chair, especially in contrast with the rustic spool table, thrills me. I find it so exciting to be able to create a space that I find inspiring.
Even my little man approves!
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Donna Wilkes
February 12, 2013 at 11:46 amLove your color choices for the chair. I will have to try the dipped look.
Carissa
February 12, 2013 at 1:05 pmadorable! i totally want to do this with a little table and chairs!
Melanie {reasons To Skip The Housework}
February 12, 2013 at 3:34 pmso cute! Love how unique it is!
I’d love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out!
Melanie Reasons To Skip The Housework
Amanda
February 12, 2013 at 7:19 pmThis is super cute!
Bethany Lee (@PitterAndGlink)
February 12, 2013 at 8:37 pmSo cute! I love it!
twelveoeightblog
February 13, 2013 at 2:04 amWhat a great idea, it looks really good! Thank you so much for sharing at Pretty Things this week (your little guy is darling :)
xo, Tanya
twelveOeight
Weiya @ enjoyer of grace
February 13, 2013 at 11:08 amHi! So glad to have found you on the Winthrop’s Link Party. I’ve been loving the dipped look! Great job…even your little boy approves! SO cute! :)
http://enjoyerofgrace.blogspot.com/
Jamie @ Better with Age
February 13, 2013 at 1:20 pmI love this!! I’m following you now ;)
Jamie ~ Better With Age
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama
February 13, 2013 at 3:03 pmLOVE this! I am looking to repaint my butcher block table & chairs in my kitchen (they have seen WAY better days!) & this is perfect! :)
Thank you for sharing at Marvelous Mondays!
Lauren
February 13, 2013 at 3:44 pmLove this chair. So much fun. I am hosting a link party and would love it if you would link up. http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com
Sam
February 15, 2013 at 2:51 pmThanks for the invite – I linked!
trishflake
February 13, 2013 at 4:45 pmLove how this turned out! It is like a lot of beauty with a punch of fun… a fabulous combination! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday this week!
Take care,
Trish
Michele
February 13, 2013 at 10:24 pmLove your dipped chair, and your little man is super sweet! Pinned:) http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/02/hey-girl-valentine-party.html
Katie from Crane Farms
February 14, 2013 at 11:14 pmoh this is really beautiful!! I love it!
Taryn @ Design, Dining Diapers
February 15, 2013 at 12:35 amWhat an adorable chair! I love the dipped legs. Super cute.
CrystelleBoutique
February 15, 2013 at 1:59 amOh my! I love your dipped chair. And that cute boy sitting on it….!
They both match the spool so well… You are so amazing!
Ginger
February 15, 2013 at 1:23 pmLOVED your spool table and this chair is perfect with it!
I’d love if you shared these at my Show & Tell party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/02/show-tell-13.html
Sam
February 15, 2013 at 2:52 pmI linked! Thanks for the invite!
Ginger
February 19, 2013 at 7:12 amThanks for linking up to Gingerly Made’s Shot & Tell party. You’ve been featured!
http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/02/show-tell-features_19.html
Kathie
February 15, 2013 at 2:31 pmI’d like to invite you to link up to Show and Tell Saturday at Sassy Little Lady!
http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday-4-plus-a-giveaway
Kathie
Sam
February 15, 2013 at 2:52 pmLinked up – thanks for the invite!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
February 15, 2013 at 9:11 pmLOVE your chair so so much!!! You are one talented gal! Can’t wait to see what you will paint next!
Hugs,
Jaime
Sam
February 15, 2013 at 9:14 pmThanks! I may or may not have been working on something this afternoon :-)
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes}
February 16, 2013 at 2:07 amSuch a cute idea for painting an old chair! Saw your link at Six Sisters and wanted to come over and check it out :)
I’d love for you to stop by and link up a few recipes at my weekend link party “The Weekend re-Treat” that is going on right now too!
http://thebestblogrecipes.blogspot.com/
Hope to see you there!
Carol
February 16, 2013 at 2:10 amI love the colors you chose. I have never heard of paint dipping, but I like the look
Jessica
February 16, 2013 at 12:39 pmYou’re right! And funny thing- I have a similar paint in a slightly real shade that I’m still thinking about instead of the grey! Cute blog!
Hilary
February 16, 2013 at 1:49 pmThis looks so amazing! The color choices are perfect!
Tammy
February 16, 2013 at 9:48 pmSo cute, and I love that table! Thank you for sharing in this week’s Rustic Restorations Weekend!
le chateau des fleurs
February 18, 2013 at 12:16 amThis is cute and I love the colors. I would never think of doing it like that so that’s cool!
I would love if you link this to my link party Monday morning!
XO
Isabelle
Sherry
February 18, 2013 at 5:05 pmLoving how your chair turned out. Fabulous colors!
C.R.A.F.T.
February 18, 2013 at 11:30 pmOVE the dipped chair AND the table :) Thanks for linking up to Monday Funday!
Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way
February 19, 2013 at 6:46 amLove your chair! Stop by House on the Way today to see it featured. Feel free to grab a featured button too. Have a great week.
Leslie
Kelly at Smart School House
February 19, 2013 at 11:25 amHello Friend! Guess what? THIS lovely post will be featured at Smart School House for Whimsy Wednesday! The new party and your feature will go live later today. See you soon!
Kelly from Smart School House
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littlemomontheprairie
February 20, 2013 at 6:12 pmI would LOVE it if you shared this in my Spring/Easter Linky Party! You can find it here: http://littlemomprairie.blogspot.com/p/blog-round-up.html
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama
February 21, 2013 at 1:59 amI love the look of these chairs. The technique is one that I will have to use in my projects. Thanks for sharing at Artsy Corner :)
cassie
February 21, 2013 at 8:24 pmi love this sweet chair! the colors are so fun!
Tia
February 21, 2013 at 8:58 pmCute idea!
Lindsey
February 22, 2013 at 11:34 pmI love love love this chair!
I would like to invite you to my linky party Thrifty Thursday!
appleofmamaseye.blogspot.com
Hope to see you there!
-Lindsey