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Canada on Jul 20, 2012

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You-Nique Sleigh Bed Transformation

SAVE! You could see those puppy dog eyes calling for love! Gypsy Barn to the Rescue! Here are some shots as we created this beauty

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Her finished view from the left side
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What she looked like when our eyes met and fell in love!
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calling in our dear friends mother to help with the sewing. she hand sewed the entire piece after it took me a few hours to choose the right feel for the fabric. I love...
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So much Rot! We chose Elmers wood rot stabilizer and a decent wood conditioner. Of course replacing the base boards with 3 boards from a 200 yr old barn we...
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She threw me a little attitude, but I gave her a 2 day time out, then she was fine!
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A before and after to help show the amount of work I put into her.

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Deborah D Groton, CT

nice job. Looks very comfy

on Jul 20, 2012 · Like 0
Linda @ it all started wi... Chicago, IL

That is really fun!

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Becky H Tampa, FL

You had a vision and patience, and brought them both to fruition. Beautiful restoration and conversion.

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Becky H Tampa, FL

Question: I noticed other sleds/carriages. Please tell me about those.

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada

My jaw just hit the floor... this is stunningly cool! I want one!!!! Shared all over the land I just did...
Donna

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Gypsy Barn Canada

Thank you everyone! We love inspiring! We're constantly uploading to facebook, would love to see you there too! www.facebook.com/gypsybarn

on Jul 20, 2012 · Like 0
Ellen Whitehead Mancelona, MI

Very cool!

on Jul 21, 2012 · Like 0
Marie McCombs Cuba, IL

What painting technique did you use? I love it!! I have a bench I would like to paint like that. Thanks

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Liz C Garnerville, NY

That's Brillant!!!!! Hants off to u! Great job! Great imagination!

on Jul 21, 2012 · Like 0
Bethany Fromholz-Davies Grand Blanc, MI

We had this similar type of sleigh. It was called a cutter and my Great Grandfather used this in the winter for logging. Ammmmazzzing piece of art work that you guys have created!

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Tammy Lee Pipes

It is not always about buying something NEW! It is more important to create something new from OLD. Nice job indeed, keep'em coming~

on Jul 22, 2012 · Like 0
Jerilynn Bokor La Mesa, CA

Fantastic!!

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Danita H New Port Richey, FL

Just amazing.........very creative!

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Linda Steiff Reidsville, NC

Such an awesome idea,absolutely love it!

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Belinda W Melrose, FL

OMG I love it.

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
Dana C Baytown, TX

LOVE

on Aug 08, 2012 · Like 0
Gypsy Barn Canada

Thanks Everyone!!!! HUGE thanks to those pinning and sharing it! Our goal is to inspire women to be DIY'ers! So that is very helpful! You can see the step by steps on our tiny blog ...... ( a work in progress) http://gypsy-barn.blogspot.ca/2012_07_01_arc...

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Reposhture Studio - Kim Pittsburgh, PA

Truly Fantastic.

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Denise N Delhi, CA

<3 This , but it would be soo hard finding one of these Sleds..<3

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Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY

A bed fit for Santa! How creative and cool!

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Victoria Lockhart, TX

I love, love, love this!!

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Danni B Willard, MO

What a killer project! I am amazed! Love it!

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Kim H Westfield, IN

Love it!!!! I am on the hunt for an old sleigh. Is it for sale??

on Dec 26, 2012 · Like 0
Jill Rogaski Periconi Pitman, NJ

I love that project!

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Betty Pergola Donora, PA

I love it, would like to find one of my own.

on Dec 26, 2012 · Like 0