So you know that saying second times a charm?
I totally believe that sometimes when it comes to projects. Probably because I have had a lot of doo-overs in my day.
Today I am sharing and IKEA step stool makeover. Certainly couldn’t just leave this step stool plain jane as it is.
Here’s the funny part. I never even shared with you the first makeover I did on this all natural wood stool.
We needed this step stool after Mike did the Ikea closet unit in our masterbedroom.
Blue is my favorite color and I decided to dye the stool blue with Rit dye. Of course I painted it on and stenciled “short People”
I will share that process with you in the future. It wasn’t a favorite project of mine, and more so because it just didn’t really match the room.
I used chalky paint by Americana decor to cover the first job I did. I wound up using the entire jar of it. It took at least three coats to cover up my first job.
I used this stencil back a few months ago on a layered stenciled pillow design I shared.
I love paisley and you will see soon our Master bedroom spruce up involves more paisley print.
I used Deco art craft paint for my stencil design and then rubbed on the same color over my chalky paint lightly.
I then distressed lightly and called it done.
I was happy with the end result.
Much better. And that is why I say second times a charm! Thanks for stopping over today. Always a pleasure to have you. If you are not a regular, I sure would love to see you back again.
XO
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martina says
March 13 at 9:05 amVery Cute!!
Karen says
March 13 at 9:51 amLove the stool Debbie, both the first and second version. The redo is really pretty though and the stencil and paint treatment look amazing.
Pinky at Designs by Pinky says
March 13 at 10:05 amLove the new make over of the stool. It looks so cute now!
Julie says
March 13 at 10:55 amThanks for joining in, Debbie!
Kris says
March 13 at 11:43 amLoooove this Deb. So cute. Happy Week End.
Kris
Heather says
March 13 at 12:01 pmI like them both! It’s great how you can change it up when the mood strikes!
Shannon Fox says
March 13 at 12:02 pmSo cute Deb. Like the soft colors too.
SoiledRotten says
March 13 at 2:15 pmLove the second makeover. Classic and pretty.
Alison
Kim says
March 13 at 2:38 pmLove the muted stencil pattern. Cute idea!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
March 13 at 3:26 pmThat step stool looks great, Debbie! I love the size of it, too. I need a two step one like that for my granddaughter so she can reach the bathroom sink. I really need to make a trip to Ikea.
Shirley@housepitalitydesigns says
March 14 at 8:42 amEmbellishment is always a good thing….Pretty, pretty stool Debbie!!!
Angie says
March 14 at 8:48 amAdorable!
Heather J says
March 15 at 7:12 amThis stool is so cute! My mom teases me about my stool addiction. I can’t pass one up:) Over the weekend I got 2 from Goodwill and 1 from craigslist:) Maybe I do have just a little problem;) lol Have a wonderful day!
Shannon says
March 15 at 10:22 pmThis is a great re-do, Debbie!
Vonda says
April 8 at 12:13 pmBeautiful!! Love it!!