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Julee S
Julee S Bangor, MI on Jul 23, 2012
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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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  • Sheryll S Jacksonville, FL
    I love this.

    on Aug 28, 2012 · Like 1
  • Deborah Green Cove Springs, FL
    LOVE how HAPPY this bench is !!!!

    on Aug 28, 2012 · Like 1
  • Jo Nell L Schulenburg, TX
    Awesome! Would love to find an old bed and make this bench.
    on Aug 28, 2012 · Like 1
  • Connie Walker Dayton, OH
    So pretty and very creative!!! I would love to have this on my porch!!!
    on Aug 28, 2012 · Like 1
  • Rhonda Pighetti Pueblo, CO
    This is the cutest idea yet. There are a lot of those headboards around :)
    on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 2
  • Marg C Middletown, NY
    I still love how you turned the footboard over.
    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 3
  • Susan S Fredericksburg, VA
    Marg I have to say I'm impressed w/your ability to notice details most of us over look. I hadn't picked up on the footboard being inverted - same thing w/the two stoves in the kitchen we all love!! Good job!!
    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 3
  • Marg C Middletown, NY
    thanks Susan
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 0
  • 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
    4 days ago · Like 0

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