Thursday, April 15, 2010

Take Two! A Garden Bench

You know when you finish a project and your just not “feeling it?”  Or maybe a giant wind comes up and knocks something over and breaks it, so it’s back to the drawing board?  This project was born of just such circumstances.  And do you know what?  Cara and I both agree it may just be one of our favorites so far.

We had a pair el-cheapo side tables with really nice legs but ugly laminate tops.  Cara did a great job fixin’ them up as best she could, but like I said before, we just weren’t feelin’ them.

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Then there was the beautiful headboard that Cara painted.  We were definitely feeling that one, but in an unfortunate accident, it was injured and couldn’t be used as a headboard any longer.

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So in our second take, we put the headboard, it’s matching footboard, and the two side tables together to make a garden bench.  We spray-painted it (yes that gorgeous color is SPRAY PAINT) using Krylon's Satin Jade.  With a hand-painted bough of cherry blossom, and some brown glazing, we’re very proud of the final product (and fighting over who gets to keep it for their front porch!)  :)

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This project is competing in the Spray Paint Challenge at The CSI Project!

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Linked to:
Finding Fabulous, Mustard Seed Creations, The Shabby Nest, Remodelaholic, Funk Junk Interiors

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  1. AnonymousApril 15, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Oh I'm so dissapointed in the pictures!!!! I want to cry that they don't show off the richness of the colors to all the lovely viewers. Sniff.

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  2. Ann Marie @ Twice LovelyApril 15, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    It really does look even better in person. :)

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  3. AnonymousApril 15, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    No offense to you, AM, since I was helping you take the pics.

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  4. raggygirlvintageApril 15, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    Such a neat idea, and a very original garden bench!
    Tracey

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  5. Kristine at The Painted HiveApril 15, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    The colour looks lovely in the pics. If it's nicer in person then it must be amazing. Love it.

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  6. KaceyApril 15, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    How creative! Love that color.

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  7. Catherine @ van Breugel DesignApril 15, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    What a clever idea. I love it and the cherry blossoms!

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  8. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 16, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    OMGosh...that's a COOL looking bench...luv the painting! Hope you have a FUN weekend:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

    I’m having a GIVEAWAY…come by and check it out…I think you will like it!

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  9. Red Door HomeApril 16, 2010 at 2:42 AM

    So creative! Love the green color.

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  10. Heather HendersonApril 16, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    so cute!!

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  11. Cassie BustamanteApril 16, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    i love it! i think it works so well as a bench and would loook awesome in my foyer, if i had a foyer that is. gorgeous!!!! so spring-y and happy!

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  12. LauraApril 16, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    You ladies are amazing! Beautiful!

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  13. UnknownApril 16, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Oh my, that is gorgeous. I love the color and the branch, everything. So creative.
    Brooke

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  14. Jen TApril 16, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    That's brilliant! I'm definitely going to hijack this - what a wonderful job!!

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  15. Ms. Bake-itApril 16, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    I love it! If it looks this good in pictures, I cannot imagine how great it looks in person!

    ~ Tracy

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  16. EdieApril 16, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    I love it! Continuing to be amazed by you all...

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  17. beckabootsApril 16, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    I'm sorry the headboard got damaged but it looks like it was for the best- that bench is awesome! It'll be nice to sit on the porch and enjoy being outside! Great job!!! :)
    -Bekah

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  18. Shayna @ Texas MonkeyApril 16, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Wow, this is the best headboard to bench project I have seen! Great job.

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  19. Stephanie CameronApril 16, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Wowzers!! This is gorgeous. I wonder...is it comfortable to sit on? or is it just to look at?

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  20. KatApril 16, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Oh. I love this. LOVE! It is so funky...awesome job!

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  21. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityApril 16, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    What a pretty bench - well done.

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  22. Kim @ Starshine ChicApril 16, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    Oh my my!!! It's fabulicious!!!

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  23. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    That's a show-stopper. Fabulous!

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  24. Funky Junk InteriorsApril 16, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Beautiful! I love the colour so I could only imagine what it's like in real life.

    Very creative construction! Thanks for linking it up to SNS!

    FJ Donna

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  25. Patricia @ 9th and DenverApril 16, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    Wow,
    this looks great. The color is great, the legs are great...
    y'all be nice and share then everybody gets a chance to sit on the bench!

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  26. nest of posiesApril 17, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    this is beautiful. you did such an awesome job. would have NEVER thought of doing this in a million years.

    thanks for the inspiration!

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  27. Sawdust GirlApril 17, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    Saw you on Remodelaholics Anonymous. How creative. I love the paint job with the tree branch.

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  28. the old white houseApril 17, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Genious!!! I love the curvy legs for the bench, all your neighbors are gonna want this! Theresa

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  29. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresApril 17, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    I think it look so good. Glad I checked out the Funky Junk links and saw this one. I want one now! The painted stem is a great touch and you can't go wrong when you use green in my opinion.

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  30. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 17, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    I LOVE that bench! It was lovely as a headboard and that green is great. You both did a fantastic job on this; not only putting it together but having the vision to see it. I think you should take turns ~ every two weeks switch who has the bench! : )

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  31. taraApril 17, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    Great bench. What color is the paint. Love the ideas and inspiration. Thank-you.

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  32. Kendra@Creative AmbitionsApril 17, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Love this!! The color is beautiful! Very clever!

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  33. gail@My Repurposed LifeApril 17, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    wow! I do a lot of hedboard benches but this is very creative! great job, love the color!
    gail

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  34. One Cheap B*tchApril 17, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Wow! I mean really, wow! I never would have guessed your bench was made that way! Nicely done!

    Jeanine

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  35. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceApril 17, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    That is fabulous--great color and I love those legs!

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  36. Rose @ Confessions of a CurbshopaholicApril 17, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    very nice! That's a great way to use that style of headboard. Love the paint job, and the legs are perfect!
    Rose

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  37. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingApril 17, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love the color and wow - so clever! Amazing job!!!

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  38. Cottage In The SunApril 18, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    That is so sweet!!

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  39. SandyApril 19, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    What a beautiful make over... your bench is just beautiful... how will you keep it from the weather..? Wood in my yard tends to be destroyed after only one season.. well.. we have rainy season starting soon and it reeks havoc on wood... let me go back and read where you live....lovely bench!!
    Sandy

    http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/

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  40. Miss Mustard SeedApril 28, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Wow, wow, wow. Did I say wow? Yes, this piece is so creative and it looks awesome. I love the hand painted branches, the color, the way you used the pieces together. Wonderful job. It's too bad about that headboard. I loved it as it was. Great work!

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  41. Barbara JeanMay 14, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Gorgeous!

    Love the color.

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  42. AmyMay 14, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    What a beautiful bench, amazing!

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  43. CarrieMay 15, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    So beautiful! I love the cherry blossom design.

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  44. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!May 15, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    This is wonderful! I'd love to see this on Modern Craftswoman Monday!
    Rory

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  45. aliceMay 16, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Wowzer! What a fab and I mean FAB piece!
    smiles, alice

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  46. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysAugust 17, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    This is just gorgeous! Will you be doing a tutorial on this? It's just beautiful, for outside or even the end of a bed!

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  47. UnknownAugust 17, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    This is so cute! I've been on the lookout for an old headboard/footboard for a garden bench. Yours turned out very nice. I love the color.

    http://froufrugal.blogspot.com

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  48. Restorative LivingAugust 17, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    So lovely! So creative! Wow!

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  49. Wanting What I HaveAugust 17, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    The color on this is simply amazing! I've never tried to glaze anything, but you've inspired me. I've got to give it a shot! Very well done!

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  50. AmberLouAugust 17, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    DANG cute!

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  51. CristieAugust 19, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    I love your bench...beautiful color and design!

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We love lovely gals showin' some love!

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