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Jen, Girl in the Garage

Blogger | Valparaiso, IN http://girlinthegarage.net
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I'm a DIY blogger who loves to revive and refresh furniture and create unique home decor.

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I love to give new life to old furniture and other household items. I also make new personal accessories and home decor. I like pretty things and anything that can make life simpler.


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  • After:  Bright and cheerful!
  • Fixed, painted, and ready to steal the spotlight in any room.  Paint colors:  Berry Blush and Soft Silk by Valspar (Lowe's).
  • Before:  Old, boring, and missing a few buttons that cover the screws on the seat.

Berry Blush Chair Makeover

I'm trying to be more bold with color, so I decided to give this old chair a bright paint job. I just love how it pops now! #MayProjects #BeforeandAfter
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Jen, Girl in the Garage Valparaiso, IN
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    Christy, thank you so much and good luck with your chair! What a special project and I'm sure ...»
    it will turn out lovely. I've found that the projects that have special meaning and we're most passionate about always turn out the best. You're welcome to come back and share it when it's finished.

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  • I found these mis-matched director's chairs in the trash. The backs of them were broken, so we removed them and cut down some Ikea bed slats (also found in the trash) to fit over the top. The slats were secured with some screws.
  • I used a Rust-oleum paint primer to paint the tables. I was going to add a finish coat of yellow, but I really liked the grey color of the primer. I ended up sealing them with a clear varnish instead of paint.
  • I love how useful these tables are on our deck. They are great for entertaining. The best part is that they didn't cost me a cent!

DIY Trash to Treasure Tables

I found some broken director's chairs in the trash and made them into tables for my deck.
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Jessica Cramer Mc Farland, WI
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  • Saved from the trash truck, here is my x frame coffee table!
  • Here is the scratched and poopy before.
  • It is EXACTLY the style I wanted.  Can't believe I got it for free + elbow grease!
  • I LOVE staging with old books!
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Rescued Coffee Table

My friend found this on her street on bulk trash pick up day. When I went to pick it up, I saw past the bird poop & scratches, and I knew it was a keeper! ...»

I painted it with ASCP in Old White and distressed after a coat of clear wax.

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Beja Foster Rhome, TX
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Using an Orbital Sander to Create Planked Effect

I recently found an antique table that I planned to just repaint. But as I sanded the top, I found that some areas were sanding off first and it started to give a planked effect. I ...»
decided to go with the flow and use my sander and a technique i've done before on other furniture. Tilting the orbital sander at an angle allowed me to follow along the lines that were forming, making them more obvious. I not only was able to reveal the two shades of paint but also the wood! It came out so nice! You can use this technique on any piece of furniture if you want a rustic look.

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Lorraine F Virginia Beach, VA
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    Followed 3 people on May 08, 2013
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  • Patio Swing Before
  • easy sewing
  • {also an outdoor daybed}
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How to add curtains to an outdoor covered patio swing.

Our patio swing gets a makeover with a new cushion cover and romantic drapes. #BeforeAndAfter
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  • Hot Glue, Furniture tacks, staples, and lots of tucking. ;)
  • Vintage Cane Chair makeover~Before She was a beauty but the cane was torn.
  • Before She was a beauty but the cane was torn.
  • Before Take pictures or mental notes of how and where everything was..incase you got lost along the way. I ripped out all the cane and backing.
  • Before Take pictures or mental notes of how and where everything was..incase you got lost along the way.  I ripped out all the cane and backing.
  • I ripped it all out and started with a blank canvas. Painted, Vaxed (yes vaxed), and distressed first.
  • I Pulled the gray fabric very tight to make a strong back for the chair. I used a lot of staples because this part won't show.
  • The outside of the chair...you can use any fabric there I was afraid I would run out of the greek key so I opted to use a contrasting gray Duck cloth. strong and easy to work with.
  • Then the fabric (blue key) that will show is a little trickier. Folded for a smooth edge and hot glued along the existing edge. Yes lots of burns..I have no fingerprints :)
  • Seat is easy cover pull taut and staple..tuck tuck pull and repeat.
  • Cotton trim/rope hot glued for clean edge..could have been used on all edges to hide glue, staples etc..if I hadn't of ran out :)
  • Vintage Cane Chair makeover~After
  • Vintage Cane Chair makeover~After
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Damaged cane chair gets fabric makeover how to..pics

Quick Picture how to: What to do when the cane is damaged. How to use fabric, hot glue, and a lot of staples to Makeover a vintage cane chair. Easier than you think.
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Shabby Paints Springfield, TN
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  • Video tutorial for creating a Whiskey Barrel Planter.

How to build a Whiskey Barrel Garden in an hour

Perfect for patios and small spaces, here are some tips for planning and building a container garden from an old whiskey barrel.
Adrianne Surian
Adrianne Surian Hudsonville, MI
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    Commented on May 07, 2013
    Awesome use for that old barrel!
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DIY Stenciled Plant Stands with a Nailhead Trim

Here are two plant stands/side tables/accent tables/? that were in need of a makeover. I actually purchased them on two separate trips so it's crazy to me just how similar they are, ...»
although one is a tad shorter than the other. I ended up painting them, distressing them, stenciling the top and gave each some nailhead trim detail. Oh how I love me some nailhead trim :)

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Katie Murphy Alpharetta, GA
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