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Julee S
Julee S Bangor, MI
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Gardening Painting Repurposing & Upcycling

Garden bench

I made a bench out of an old bed. I'd seen these before, but not in Julee colors! Here are before, during and after photos...

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    This is the finished bench. The colors remind me of a gypsy wagon. I toiled over the colors for a year and finally was inspired by the color on a plastic tumbler. I to...
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    This is the bed how I bought it from the thrift store for $35.00.
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    This is the bed with the footboard turned upside down and it fashioned into a bench before the painting started.
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    Got it all sanded and primed and still had no idea what color it was going to be.
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    First color. Deciding what should be what color was the fun part!
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  • Debbie Whitis
    This is a WOW ;-) !
    on Sep 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Christyclwc El Cajon, CA
    Love it making my own!!!
    on Sep 13, 2012 · Like 1
  • Jeanne B Enfield, NH
    Awesome I would love to make one of these
    on Sep 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • GWENNY Pittsburgh, PA
    This is awesome - Luv the Mexican theme colors - gonna try this - Thanks for awesome idea
    on Oct 15, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sylvia Ruiz
    I've seen this idea before, but never done this well. The difference is your creativity-inverting the footboard and cutting out the oval in the headboard gives this bench a lighter feel;not to mention the beautiful colors. Great Job!!!
    on Oct 15, 2012 · Like 2
  • Project Style, LLC Kennesaw, GA
    The color choices are awesome!
    on Oct 30, 2012 · Like 2
  • Deb B Elsie, NE
    this is really a good idea
    on Nov 01, 2012 · Like 1
  • Bernice H Yakima, WA
    Revisiting..and still in love with it. The colors are so happy!
    on Nov 01, 2012 · Like 2
  • Marg C Middletown, NY
    aren't they Bernice H ? I just love the color combo.
    on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 1
  • Kate F New Britain, CT
    Love the colors - gives it a great Mexican flair!
    on Feb 04, 2013 · Like 0
  • Somewhat Quirky Grosse Pointe, MI
    Just amazing and really fun! Trying to think where I could put one of these!
    on Feb 05, 2013 · Like 0
  • Marci N
    Love it!
    on Feb 05, 2013 · Like 0
  • ana@carpe_diem Croatia
    this is outstanding!
    on Feb 08, 2013 · Like 0
  • Sonia Ramish
    Love it!

    Color is great!

    on Feb 19, 2013 · Like 0
  • Theresa Vredenburg Ossineke, MI
    *NICE* job :) Love,Love,Love it.....
    on Apr 09, 2013 · Like 1
  • Maggee frick Cudahy, WI
    Love this idea. Goodwill usually has beds pretty cheap. I am going to try this out. Thanks for the idea. Love the colors.
    on Apr 26, 2013 · Like 0
  • Sylvia Smothers Lawing Kannapolis, NC
    I love it- I want one
    on May 14, 2013 · Like 0
  • Annie Sloan Unfolded Kenner, LA
    Couldn't be more fun!
    on May 22, 2013 · Like 0
  • Sylvia Smothers Lawing Kannapolis, NC
    I like you choice of colors-bright and happy. I was on my way to the Post Office to mail my Listia auction items and I saw the cutest little twin bed frame out by the curb in a neighbor's yard. I was driving my little Kia and the Post Office was only 5 minutes away.So, I thought I would run there and come back and get my truck. On my way back, I looked for the bed and did not see it as I approached my neighbor's yard. I kicked myself for not going back and getting the truck first.Then I ...»
    saw it behind the mattress. Oh happy day! I didn't wait to get the truck. I stopped and opened my little hatchback,let down the back seats and put that little treasure in my car:) A garden bench made from it will be among my garden projects. I can't wait to start on it.But I have to finish my front porch re-do first(I'll post).

    By the way, if you like to recycle,Listia is awesome! I have won all my garden plants for this year from auctions-no money.Send me your e-mail and I will send you an invitation to join. It is free and there are thousands of items to choose from.I have only bought three plants from stores. All the rest came from Listia.You offer what you don't need and bid on what you want. A live purple wisteria cutting from my vine earned me over 9,000 credits to bid on plants in the auction. They don't do just plants. They do everything.

    on May 23, 2013 · Like 2
  • Kathi Church Raymond, WA
    I love creative things like this bench keep up the good work. You make me smile.
    on May 25, 2013 · Like 1
  • Sue Bingham Fayetteville, NC
    I have tried so many creative things I have found here. Above all this is my favorite, I love the colors and the mirror. I hope I get real lucky when you draw. I love Hometalk and want to tell every one what superb ideas they have. I truly enjoy all of your ideas!
    on May 31, 2013 · Like 1
  • Joyce Hebert Newport, VT
    Love this bench!!! found it repined it & emailed it
    on May 31, 2013 · Like 0
  • Penster47 Verona, MO
    As much as I LOVE this bench, I would have had a hard time destroying a beautiful vintage bed like that. It is really awesome though. :)
    on Jun 01, 2013 · Like 0
  • Tammy McLain Norman, OK
    In the middle instead of a bench you could put a trough of some kind to use as an ice chest for parties, hmmmm..
    on Jun 06, 2013 · Like 1
  • Melody Drinkwater Wagner Erie, PA
    So Beautiful! Love the colors! <3!
    on Jun 07, 2013 · Like 0

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