Friday, September 14, 2012

A Chair for a Friend

 
 
In trying to figure out what to give a dear friend for her birthday, I thought "What about a chair about friendship?".  So, a chair is about the easiest thing for me to do.
 
I started with a wooden chair and cleaned it up and sanded it slightly.  Then I put several coats of a flat white spray paint on it (I use Wal Mart's $.97 flat white spray paint).  After letting it set for a day or so and completely dry, I started the fun part.
 
I base coat furniture with at least two coats of acrylic paint.  In this case, I picked the colors from the patchwork fabric I was going to use for the seat.  I used a sage green, cream  and a country blue.
 
I painted the back slats in patterns that were on the fabric.  I then painted a small wooden plaque with the friend quote on it and added a rolled rose I made out of the patchwork.
 
 
 
I then finished it off with several coats of a non-yellowing water based spray varnish.
 
As I finished this up for this special friend, I realized how lucky I am to have so many friends whom I have had for a very long time.  I have new friends whom I treasure and am very blessed to have quite a few "vintage" friends.  I am so grateful for what they mean to me and my family.
 
"Everyone has a best friend during each stage of life - only a precious few have the same one......" 
 
Till next time, Judy  
 
 


13 comments:

  1. Your chair is lovely Judy.. Your friend/friends are so blessed to have you in their lives..
    Your talent just doesn't end.

    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Charlotte

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  2. Hi Judy, I love the chair and your friend is in for a special treat... Love seeing what you'll come up with next! I would love for you to visit my blog and enter my giveaway. xo Pam

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  3. What a wonderful gift for your friend. I love the colors and such a creative idea. Love your work.....

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  4. The chair is awesome, you are so talented, you and your BFF are so blessed to have each other! Bet she's going to squeal when she sees this. Mary

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  5. judy, God has certainly blessed you with the creative bug. the chair is adorable! lucky friend to be so blessed by you!!!!

    xxo
    becky

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  6. Oh, my gosh...just look what you did with that chair. You are so creative. What a special gift for your dear friend.
    Balisha

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  7. Your friends are very lucky to have YOU as a friend, Judy. I know the receiver of this chair will just love it, and the love you put in to it!

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  8. We love the chair and what a great way to express your friendship!

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  9. What a lovely chair! For something that was "easy" that sure sounds like a lot of work! (coming via Claudia's "A Favorite Thing" but I think the post I'm supposed to look at is the one below this one?)

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  10. What a thoughtful and pretty gift you have made for your (lucky) friend. It is beautiful!

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  11. Absolutely love this! We're soulmates when it comes to the 'chair biz', LOL. I am always looking for ways to pretty up an old treasure! Great job!

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  12. Judy - I think you have so many good friends because you are such a good friend. J

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