Decoupage with Mod Podge
A Little Chair Refresh
The little chair that could.
When I bought it, I said I could hang it on the wall and use it as a shelf.
I could sit it by the fireplace and let it hold a plant.
I could place it beside the tub and let it hold a fluffy towel.
Or it could be the life of the party.
It could make your mason jar beverage container tall enough that you could fill your glass with pineapple margaritas and you can actually get your glass under it 🙂
and becauseI have little fish obsession. I decided to add a fishy wrapping paper to the back of it.
I spray painted the chair with Maison Blanche Furniture Paint, the color is Sugar Cane. ( I spray painted it while I was spraying my OLD LOCKER. click here to see Old Locker).
I cut the paper a little larger than the slats,wrinkled the paper a little trying to make it look like I painted it…that may or may not translate good in the photo. But let’s just say it does…MmmKay 😉
Apply Mod Podge to the slats, apply wrapping paper. After it dries, use an X-Acto knife to trim the edges. Apply a clear sealant to protect.
I told you about my fish obsession, right!
I’ve been collecting them for a while. I’m always looking for fish dishes or serving pieces and if the dish is white, even better!
I have you thinking right?!?
You bought that cute beverage container and you need a dispenser stand, don’t just look at the ordinary!
Sit it on a small chair and put a fish on it!
I did 🙂
Be sure to check out the other Decoupage Projects!
Sami says
September 2, 2014 at 9:44 amGreat idea! You can literally decoupage anything! I love the chalkboard bunting you added too.
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
September 1, 2014 at 10:21 pmDebbie, you have the cutest fish obsession I ever did see! How clever you are to make that little chair the life of the party! Love It! And want to stop by your next soirée, fish and all!
[email protected] Petticoat Junktion says
August 29, 2014 at 2:59 pmi love this little chair Debbie. You’re right….the things you could use the chair for are endless. The fish pager is cute, cute! I’m a big fan of margaritas but never had a pineapple one. I feel deprived 🙁
Jen @ Girl in the Garage says
August 29, 2014 at 10:32 amWhat a genius idea, and it looks so cute too! I would love to be invited to your party 🙂
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
August 29, 2014 at 8:04 amYou did it again…wow’d me! I really love this idea. Loving the fish theme! ~Christy
Gayle says
August 29, 2014 at 12:27 amI was kind of hoping for the Pineapple Margaritas recipe that went in the dispenser! LOVE the “stand” for it. What a wonderful idea! 🙂
Beth says
August 28, 2014 at 10:13 pmI love your chair!!!! And your staging is absolutely incredible!!!!! Just beautiful.
Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations says
August 28, 2014 at 8:55 pmThe fish paper is too nice to use as gift wrap. I love that you have a permanent use for it! The chair is adorable and your fish theme is so inviting.
My mom gave me a little antique chair she bought in Vermont and I had no idea what to do with it. Now I do! Thank you for the inspiration!
~ Robin
[email protected] says
August 28, 2014 at 6:42 pmThis little chair is adorable and makes a perfect drink dispenser holder. I love that we both have a fish obsession. 🙂 I collect antique fish platters!
Jeanette says
August 28, 2014 at 3:46 pmLove the paper! Can I come to the party? I love drink dispensers and never thought about putting one on a chair! Great tour. ~Jeanette
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
August 28, 2014 at 2:52 pmSuch a great idea!
Shanna Gilbert says
August 28, 2014 at 2:26 pmThis chair turned out so darling! I love the paper that you chose! Such a perfect idea to hold up your dispenser! I will have to borrow that idea!
Debbie says
August 28, 2014 at 2:39 pmThanks Shanna-go right ahead and borrow! It works great!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
August 28, 2014 at 11:17 amThat is definitely the little chair that could!!! And how ingenious to use it as a drink dispenser stand!! Love it Debbie! 🙂
Nancy
Debbie says
August 28, 2014 at 11:25 amThanks Nancy!! Have a great day 🙂
Meegan says
August 28, 2014 at 10:10 amOh I LOVE it! How fun is your new chair! And the paper you chose is perfect for it. Love having you on the tour, Debbie.
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
August 28, 2014 at 10:08 amToo cute! I have a drink dispenser as well and never know how to arrange it on the table in a pretty way. Such a good idea..and I love your fish theme too:)
Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says
August 28, 2014 at 9:51 amThat’s adorable! And I love the idea of using the little chair as a drink stand! That has always been my problem with the drink dispensers…you can’t get your cup under the dispenser part! This is the perfect solution! Life to the full! Melissa
Breanna says
August 28, 2014 at 9:29 amThis is TOO cute!! I love that it became part of your table display 🙂
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
August 28, 2014 at 8:58 amThat’s such a great idea! And I love the fish theme. Perfect for living on the water. Thanks for the inspiration!
[email protected] of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
August 28, 2014 at 8:24 amHow stinkin cute is that? It IS the life of the party! Love how you set the scene for the perfect afternoon get-together…I’ll be right over. 🙂
cassie says
August 28, 2014 at 8:20 amhow fun is that chair!!!! i love it!
Carole H says
August 28, 2014 at 8:09 amI love it!!! So cute and the fish make the setting look so inviting, I would love to come to your party!! Great ideas, thanks!
Debbie says
August 28, 2014 at 11:27 amCome on over Carole! Thanks!!!