Step Stool Makeover Using Scrapbook Paper
Step Stool Makeover Using Scrapbook Paper |
A step stool can have many uses around the house, especially if you have children. That's why when my mother-in-law gave me a simple, handmade step stool that she bought at a yard sale for $2 or less, I knew I had to take it from functional to functionally fabulous! I had been trying to decide how I wanted to makeover the step stool when I was offered some amazing paper craft supplies from Dear Lizzy Fifth and Frolic. The amazing crisp blues, greens, pinks and yellows were a perfect complement to the bathroom where I planned on using the step stool, so I knew it was meant to be.
Dear Lizzy Sample - Available at JoAnn's on March 17, 2013 |
Tutorial for Step Stool Transformation
Step Stool Before & After |
1. Paint the step stool. - The first thing I did to the stool was wipe it clean and paint it. I used some leftover wall paint.
Paint Step Stool |
2. Cut paper to size. - I picked which pieces of craft paper I needed and cut each piece to the exact size I needed. You can now pickup these same papers and more Dear Lizzy products at Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores.
Scrapbook Paper Cut to Size |
3. Glue each piece down with Mod Podge. - The next step was to put a layer of Mod Podge on each piece of scrapbook paper, as well as the location where the paper was going. Using a brayer is the best way to make sure that no bubbles arise under your paper as it dries.
Mod Podge each layer of Scrapbook paper and let dry |
4. Add Ribbon Trim. - In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that I hadn't done quite as good of a job cutting my scrapbook paper as I had thought. The top piece was just a tiny bit short of reaching the back, so I decided to add a matching ribbon that I happened to have on hand to trim it out. I think it added a nice additional layer to the project, so it all worked out.
Ribbon Trim |
5. Add the flag banner to the sides. - I really loved the flag banner that came with the Dear Lizzy products. It came just like a sheet of scrapbook paper, only it was perforated for easy removal. First, I mod podged the back of the flag banner, then the area where it was going on the step stool. I was expecting this step to be more tedious since the flag banner was small and flexible, but it was so easy to apply. I made sure that I had the same number of flags per banner for both the top and the bottom, so that each side would match appropriately.
Mod Podge Flag Banner |
6. Seal the step stool with hardcoat Mod Podge. - After researching it, I decided that hardcoat Mod Podge was the best medium for sealing my step stool, since it is a piece of furniture. The hardcoat Mod Podge will not scratch as easily and is a little more hardy for a furniture piece. You will need at least a couple of coats.
Step Stool Makeover with Scrapbook Paper and Mod Podge |
7. Enjoy! - I am so pleased with how it turned out. I really love how the paper makes an arrow effect on the step stool. I hope that if you make a similar project that you will enjoy it just as much as I am enjoying mine.
I hope this little stool will inspire you to take something drab and turn it into something fab.
Happy Crafting!
Niki
*I received Dear Lizzy, Fifth & Frolic Scrapbooking Supplies in exchange for this post, however, my opinion of the products and project are sincerely my own. :)
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I created a video tutorial for My YouTube Channel so feel free to check it out as well.