Upcycle - Two Chairs to Boho Bench

I have been slowly, steadily redecorating my bedroom into a boho theme. It's cheap, colorful, and FUN so it fits. Thanks to chalk paint, I have been having WAY too much fun in a seriously budget-friendly way! To that end, check out this Upcycle!

I started with two chairs like this that I scored on clearance at Walmart for $27 each.

Using awesome chalk paint ($6.99 on sale at JoAnn), I painted the legs a cool teal color.

See, painted versus not painted - big difference!

After two coats and an overcoat of clear wax (also $6.99 on sale at JoAnn), I could flip them upright and add my foam (okay, this was a touch pricier but I had a 50% off coupon so my piece was approximately $30).

I had to trim the foam down just a bit - a serrated knife works GREAT! Just to improve stability, I covered the whole bottom with muslin, tacking it in place with a staple gun.

Then, it got REALLY fun! The kids helped me pick out fabrics - in 1/2 yard increments. I cut them into two different sizes to create patchwork!

Awesome fabrics + Fun with the Kids

Yielded this!!!

Using my trusty staple gun, I covered the bottom of my bench with this awesome patchwork cover!

But, I wasn't done. This didn't complete the image I had in my head so I set out to make a VERY unique back for my bench...one that went along with my theme AND preferred decor.

This is my final piece!

The kids LOVE sitting on this now and it looks GREAT in my bedroom. If you have questions about this project, email at kharmicchaos@gmail.com!

Happy Easter!

My mum sent me this awesome video about coloring eggs with silk neckties so we just HAD to try it. I have to say, it was much easier, a lot cleaner, and the result is AWESOME.

It took:

a dozen WHITE eggs
6 neckties - silk and the more colorful/brighter, the better
white cotton (we used muslin scraps from other projects)
string
4 c. water
1/4 c. white vinegar

Here's the awesome video from the SALT project that gives the detailed directions.

Supplies!!!

Make sure you get everything together before you start - have 12 squares cut from the neckties (large enough to cover an egg) and 12 squares cut from the muslin.

Wrap a square of silk necktie around an egg and tie the top with string.

Then wrap the string around the egg to hold it in place.

Wrap the egg in the white cotton square and secure it with some more string (or a rubber band). Set it carefully in the pot of water and vinegar. We were able to do this together as a family :) We only lost one egg!

All set in the pot of water and vinegar!

Bring the water to a boil and then let simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and unwrap your eggs!

Our eggs turned out awesome! No dye on our fingers and plenty of pretty colors!!!

And if this project isn't enough to make your easter special, how about a mug of bunny....our newest family member...