Monday, September 5, 2011

Bar stools Phase Three!


Sooo...here's one of the three bar stools I started while my three grandchildren were with me for the summer...


Littlest grand-boy Connor helping Grammie...



Stripped and sanded...

All three finished...one stool for each little boy, personalized with my "Grammie names" for them. They liked them!


Much to my amazement, these little stools won a FABULOUS ASCP contest...thanks again to Anne of "House of Anne" for the prizes!

However, summer's over, grandchildren have gone back home to Momma till next year, so it's time for a stool update! When these HANDSOME kidlets come back next summer to visit, we'll refinish other personalized things together.

I used part of this Graphics Fairy image...and some clock hands clip art I had...and recreated two of the three into lunch and dinner stools, with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (Old White of course), glazed with Benjamin Moore Aqua Glaze mixed with some black acrylic paint. I did the image transfers the easiest...and cheapest...way I know how...scribble a charcoal pencil on the reverse of your image, tape it to your receiving surface (scribbled side down) and trace over the image, transferring it to your surface!) I think I LIKE them!

Partying with these fine bloggers.

THIS is what I'm working on next..."Elmer and Faithie..."a love story...circa 1944...will post my re-do by the end of the week.



THANK YOU so MUCH for taking the time to visit today! Every time I see a new comment, it's like opening a little present...so thanks for THOSE too! I'm AMAZED that my puny little blog reached two hundred followers today...four months after I began...thank you SO MUCH, and thank you thank you THANK YOU to Ms Adrianne for featuring these over at


And THANK YOU Ms Ashlee for featuring them too, over at your place...

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Wishing you a week filled with the things you love to do, and times with the people you love!
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50 comments:

  1. SallieSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I love the stools, both before and after. I never would have thought of the clock faces, but they are so cute!

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  2. MillaSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Hi Deborah thanks for visiting our site! You have some great stuff on your blog. I just looked at a few blog posts. I cant wait to see what you do with that last piece of furniture! It's a beauty! P.s. I wish I had three little boys to help me

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  3. AngieSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Oh my gosh! I absolutely LOVE what you did with those stools!

    And the grandkids are pretty darn adorable too!

    Blessings,
    Angie
    www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com

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  4. MimiSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Hi - I just discovered your sweet blog at Market Monday. I love those stools for your precious grandsons with their special names. And the newest ones with the clock graphic take my breath away! They are all wonderful. So glad you shared this :)

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  5. molly susan strongSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Love the stools. AND those sweet little smiling faces. Thx so much for sharing at Market Monday!

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  6. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.September 5, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Your stools are adorable, before and after!

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Love em! Especially the clocks :)

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  8. ClaireSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Oh My Goodness!!! I love your projects! I can't wait to see your finished sideboard! I am so glad you came over to visit me at tuscanydesign.net, and introduced me to your blog! Great work! You are motivating me.

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  9. ClaireSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    I just realized you are a fellow Canadian too! Woo Hoo! I am a 36yo "snowbird" between TO, and SW Florida. Life is good!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    These stools are fabulous!. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on my cable knit pillows

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  11. AllisonSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Those stools are to die for!! I especially can't wait to see what you do with the buffet! I keep looking for one at the right price!

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  12. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Love the stools--I have three I need to redo! Stools are a pain I think, los of paint on the arm :). Can't wait to see the redo on the buffet piece.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Oh both designs are so clever, love them! Your little helpers are such cuties as well!

    Love that buffet, wow it's got seriously gorgeous bones - can't wait to see what you do with it :) xx

    PS Thanks for stopping by my wee blog, hope you visit again soon xx

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  14. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Love both versions of the stools! And I can't wait to see what you do with that fabulous dresser.

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  15. Sue@Uniquely ChicSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I love that you put their "Grammie" names on the stools! They look great! Nice buffet....can't wait to see what you do with it!

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  16. Daena from Bad Rabbit VintageSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I sooo can't wait to see what becomes of the buffet!

    I see you're in Nova Scotia. We visited there 2 years ago and Fell In Love! What a beautiful place.

    Thank you for visiting my blog!

    http://badrabbitvintage.blogspot.com/

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  17. SophieSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I love your stools, visited here last night to see!! Thanks for your comments about my new venture into the painted furniture lovely world! Looking forward to seeing how you give new life to your other finds! And yes I too like to use the best for everyday!!!

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  18. KeiSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Love those stools! I'm such a sucker for clock motifs--they look fab!

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  19. All That GlittersSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    They look beautiful and different! I like it!

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  20. Life In The Thrifty LaneSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Love the stools!! They look awesome. And I bet the boys are proud too!!

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  21. Meredith ResnickSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Love these! I think I should have "assigned seating" in my home! :)

    ~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking



    A Mother Seeking...



    This week, "When Life Hands You Lemons..."

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  22. mollydianehSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Your stools are fabulous both boy-style and timeless, but I love the photo of your three (grand)"boyz". You can see how proud they were! You-go! Grammie!

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  23. cherished blissSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Thanks for linking up at Craft and Tell!!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Love the bar stools and love that you had a little helper.
    Cheers
    Kylie (from downunder)

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  25. Babblin' BrookeSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Love those stools! I think my favorite are the ones with the names.

    Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. I appreciate it. I hope you'll be back.

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  26. JanelleSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I love the stools! I'm sure your boys loved them. I like the dinner and lunch versions as well.

    If you have time, I would love for you to join my giveaway. I'm giving away a My Memories Suite digital scrapbooking software.

    http://ofpinksandfairytales.blogspot.com/2011/09/giveaway-my-memories-suite.html

    Hope to see you there!

    Janelle
    Of Pinks and Fairy Tales

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  27. Holly @ Life as a ThrifterSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Love this! Thanks for your sweet comment on Lifeasathrifter.blogspot.com

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  28. ChrissySeptember 7, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    The name stools are perfect!! How cool!
    I am hosting a link party going on right now. I'd love it if you came by & linked up!
    http://formamas.blogspot.com/2011/09/show-tell-friday-3.html

    Chrissy @ ForMamas

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  29. LobeliadamenSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    LOVE! :-)

    W

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  30. Richelle NicoleSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Your boys are so cute!! I love that you can get them involved! One of my sons loves to help me sand, the other would rather play in the sand. ;) Awesome stools!!

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  31. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    ohh!!!! they are just gorgeous!!!!!

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  32. EllenSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    What sweet grandchildren. And so proud to help out. The stools came out great. I also adored the clock stools.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  33. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    oh my gosh those are so cute! i love that on the stools! great idea!

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  34. SylviaSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    I Have try the chalk paint stools, my stools could use some help.

    Sylvia

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  35. Kim @ Too Much TimeSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Love the clocks on the stools! AWESOME idea and they look great!
    Kim

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  36. Craftberry BushSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful! isn't it great what paint can do?
    The clock idea is brilliant! See you soon
    Xo
    Lucy

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  37. Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy HappySeptember 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    awhhhh I can't believe that you have to send those little ones home boo! But I have to say that I love how your new stools they turned out great! I bet those kiddies are just wanting to get back to you as soon as possible!!!!
    Jaime

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  38. LisaSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    So glad you came to visit me! I love all your amazing projects. Can't wait to check out all of them!!!!
    Lisa

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  39. Romanian PrincessSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Hi! I'm Nicole from Romanian Princess. I saw your blog on a link up and decided I better add you! Please return the favor and follow me back at:

    www.romanianprincess.com!

    XoXo Nicole Mariana

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  40. DiannSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Those turned out so cute! What a fun project. And that new piece you are working on is gorgeous! I can't wait to see what you are doing with it! Thank you for joining TTf and have a fun weekend!

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  41. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Such sweet projects and those boys...love their faces! So adorable!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  42. adheringwords.comSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    What a fun idea! They turned out so cute, love them!

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  43. Maria MatterSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    these are awesome, I love the clocks, such a great idea!!!
    Thank you for linking up @ Inspire Me Fridays, this week!

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  44. Honey at 2805September 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Your stools are all so unique and creative! And the boys are precious!

    I am so pleased that you linked to Potpourri Friday. Your participation certainly makes the party more successful . I appreciate you, the most! I hope you will make this one of your regular stops each week!

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  45. abeachcottageSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Love the stools re-do, very nice and with your grandkids helping too, so sweet of them. Can't wait for the dresser updo. Thanks so much for visiting and adding your link to BC Good Life Wednesdays.

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  46. Adrianne SurianSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    You've been featured today at Happy Hour Projects. Thanks for linking up at Freestyle Friday!

    Adrianne
    http://www.happyhourprojects.com/2011/09/monday-highlights-0912.html

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  47. JamiSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    What a fantastic stools! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing them at the Tuesday To Do Party last week! Can't wait to see what you link up this week!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  48. Ashlee MarieSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Love the stools! I'm featuring them on Topsy Turvy Tuesday's. thanks for coming by and linking up!

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