UpCycled Tobasco Necktie Upholstery!

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by WhatAmberLoves
More often than not, I buy something with plans to change it, but often I have to think about it for awhile before actually initiating change. Usually, it's just a matter days to finalize my concept for what I want to do, and then I begin procuring supplies to do the task.
Today is different! Today, I bought a piece, knew immediately, and transformed it immediately!
We went to an estate sale this morning and I spotted this ornate, brass vanity stool, and I just had to have it! Rather than using it for a vanity stool, I wanted to use it for a foot rest/small ottoman in the living room. It was obvious it needed reupholstery, because I don't "do" white in my house except for sheets, towels, and candles. Furthermore, it was stained. However, the frame is all heavy metal construction! Heavy, and 18" tall.


My husband Mitch suggested we sew together neckties to recover it, since he knows I've been diligently waiting to use neckties in a project! (Necktie window valance? Necktie lampshade? Necktie etc?)


So, that's what happened!
I used a fun mix of traditional and whimsical neckties! Some are paisley, one has playing cards, one has hot peppers, and one is a Tobasco brand advertising necktie! Really! How fun is that?! I love it! I may even share this post on their Facebook page. I bet they usually only see recipe posts using their product on their page! Well, today they get to see their Tobasco necktie upcycled! Fun!
I've got my sandals off and my feet propped up on it right now as I'm writing!


So, even though this was a fast turn around time for me, I'm really pleased!


Maybe even EXTRA pleased!


What do you think of my results from today's project? I love comments!


Your Friend,


~Amber Hamilton Henson


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