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 🙂
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Sami says
Great idea! You can literally decoupage anything! I love the chalkboard bunting you added too.
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
Debbie, 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!
Kathy@ Petticoat Junktion says
i 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
What a genius idea, and it looks so cute too! I would love to be invited to your party 🙂
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
You did it again…wow’d me! I really love this idea. Loving the fish theme! ~Christy
Gayle says
I 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
I love your chair!!!! And your staging is absolutely incredible!!!!! Just beautiful.
Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations says
The 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
Paula@SweetPea says
This 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
Love 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
Such a great idea!
Shanna Gilbert says
This 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
Thanks Shanna-go right ahead and borrow! It works great!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
That is definitely the little chair that could!!! And how ingenious to use it as a drink dispenser stand!! Love it Debbie! 🙂
Nancy
Debbie says
Thanks Nancy!! Have a great day 🙂
Meegan says
Oh 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
Too 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
That’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
This is TOO cute!! I love that it became part of your table display 🙂
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
That’s such a great idea! And I love the fish theme. Perfect for living on the water. Thanks for the inspiration!
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
How 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
how fun is that chair!!!! i love it!
Carole H says
I 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
Come on over Carole! Thanks!!!