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Turning the dog’s chew toy into a chair. A Mod Podge make-over.

April 17, 2011 89 Comments

This was my project for Round 2 of One Month To Win It’s craft competition. Now that the voting is over I can share it with you. The challenge was to do something that involved Mod Podge.

Mod Podge and I go way back, but we have a sort of volatile relationship. (There have been a couple of projects in our history that didn’t go well, and I think we each blamed the other for the failure.) However, for this challenge I thought we worked rather well together. (If anything, it was Paint and Camera who were uncooperative on this one.)
For this task, I Mod Podged an old wooden chair that had been in our backyard for years. If memory serves, the previous owners left it here.
This chair was a mess, but I’d been hanging onto it because it had nice lines. Our dog chewed on it. I asked her about it, but she just gave me a guilty smile and invoked her 5th Amendment right to not incriminate herself.


The chair was kind of rough and rickety (1) and while our dog had actually chewed a little bit all over the chair, she really took big chunks out of it on the front slat on the seat(2).

With a whole lot of spackle, I filled holes and basically created a whole new seat slat. The chair was sanded, primed, and the edges were sprayed with an apple green paint. (3) I then hand mixed acrylic paints to get the exact shade of green to match my fabric. The chair was painted with that.

I had been looking for scrapbook paper for this project, but this apple-sage green and cream geometric fabric practically jumped into my arms at JoAnn’s. Taking care to keep the pattern straight and lined up, I cut the fabric into strips and Mod Podged them to the seat slats (4) and the back slats (5). The fabric was definitely easier to work with than paper would have been. Also because it was thicker and had some texture, it better hid the spackled/repaired areas (which were not repaired perfectly.)

When the whole thing was dry I mixed a wash of Mod Podge and watered-down gold paint and went over the whole piece. (6)

It took several attempts to get the paint and the wash just right. After all that careful mixing and painting, I cannot get the camera and lighting right so that the color of the chair comes out in the photos.

This photographs like a beige-green-gray, but really it is a soft apple green. (Gee, I sure wish you could see it.)
I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out. It is certainly better that it was as the dog’s chew toy!

For real Mod Podge tutorials from a genius, go and visit this lady….
Amy from Mod Podge Rocks knows this stuff backwards and forwards and you’ll be amazed by some of the things she has created.


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Filed Under: Before and After, Crafts, Furniture, Mod Podge, project du jour, spray paint, tutorial, UseWhatchaGot

Comments

  1. Renee says

    April 17, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Oh my gosh that turned out Fantastic…

    Reply
  2. Mimi says

    April 17, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    That looks great! And I can just “visualize” the apple green colors – I know it is beautiful! I had to chuckle about the dog – I have one that will chew on anything. Glad to know sometimes you can repair their damage!
    Thanks for sharing your post.

    Reply
  3. Landeelu says

    April 17, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Looks fab!! I’m so glad you and Mod Podge worked out some of your issues.

    Reply
  4. Chris says

    April 17, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    SWEET! The chair turned out great. I understand the color and camera issues. Good luck this week!

    Reply
  5. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    April 18, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Wow I love Mod Podge but would not have thought to use it on a chair. Two questions: How much Mod Podge did it take and what happens if it gets wet? did you use an acrylic sealer or anything on it? Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  6. MiMi says

    April 18, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    In the collage you can really see the green and it looks really pretty! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  7. Sandy Ang says

    April 18, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Wow such a great makeover for your lawn chair !

    Reply
  8. Maddie Kertay- The Domestic Anarchist says

    April 18, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Oh ModePoge.. such a fickle mistress she is… so glad you got it all right for such a wonderful project.

    Maddie

    Reply
  9. Carmella says

    April 18, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    I just bought my very first bottle of Mod Podge today…I can only hope my projects turn out as great as this one!! I love it!

    Reply
  10. NYCLQ says

    April 18, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    WOW!! That looks fantastic!! I have GOT TO try Modge Podge! Thanks for sharing your project. It really looks great!!!

    ๐Ÿ˜€ Lynda

    Reply
  11. K A T says

    April 18, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    HI
    I am your newest follower and I just love the chair project with mod podge

    I’ve used it to cover an old thrift store find desk with a world map (one of the old nat geo mag ones) it looks much more interesting now.

    Reply
  12. Kim says

    April 18, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Nice Job girlie! I wish I could see the apple green too- it sounds so fresh and springey!!!

    Reply
  13. lauren@WESTFURNITUREREVIVAL says

    April 18, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    great make over i knew this one was you… i cant wait to see your next project

    Reply
  14. slommler says

    April 18, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I love the chair! It turned out beautifully!! I have a chair that could use this kind of treatment!! Mod Podge huh? Well I will have to give it a try. Wonder how it will weather???
    Thanks for the tips
    Hugs
    SueAnn

    Reply
  15. Melissa says

    April 18, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    What a great idea! I wouldn’t have thought to a) use modge podge with fabric (I’ve only used it with paper) and b) to modge podge a chair. This turned out lovely!

    Visiting from craft-o-maniac.

    Reply
  16. Andrea says

    April 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    This looks great! Definitely gave me inspiration for future projects!

    Reply
  17. Jen-CraftOManiac says

    April 18, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    MOD PODGE IS THE BEST. love the chair re-fab. it looks amazing, way to go.
    winks-jen

    Reply
  18. Connie says

    April 18, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I knew that was your project!!

    BFF’s we are!

    Reply
  19. April says

    April 18, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Wow! What a great makeover! I would love for you to come link up to my Sew Crafty Party !

    Reply
  20. Meg I am..... says

    April 18, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    This looks great! I love the pattern placement!

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for your comments!

    http://megschmitt-neveradullday.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  21. Liza Mae's ReCreations says

    April 18, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Luuuuv it! I have a chair that could use that makeover!

    Reply
  22. Kathryn Michelle Jenkins says

    April 19, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    beautiful! the pattern is great.

    kathryn
    http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

    Reply
  23. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    April 19, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Looks outstanding!!! Thanks for sharing her makeover at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  24. Brandi says

    April 19, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful transformation!

    Reply
  25. Becca says

    April 19, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    AWESOME transformation !! I’m truly impressed (and hope that all animals stay away from it) !! *Becca*

    Reply
  26. Erin says

    April 19, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I am blown away by this chair, just so awesome!!

    Reply
  27. Kendra Hardesty says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Brilliant job on this. I found your link on At Home With K. Love it!

    Reply
  28. Pam @ Our Adventures in Home Improvement says

    April 19, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    You did an amazing job on it! You are so creative!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Pam

    Reply
  29. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    that looks awesome, vivienne! what a great save!

    Reply
  30. Sue says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Too sweet!! The fabric accents make that chair. So keep that darn dog away from it now, ok?
    ~Sue

    Reply
  31. Buffie says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    As always… Love your stuff! It looks wonderful.

    Love your blog.
    Buffie
    http://scrappingwithbuffie.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  32. Lotte Lu and Brother Too says

    April 20, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I LOVE this! I totally voted for it! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  33. Kindra-At Home With K says

    April 20, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Another wonderful creation! Who would of thought to do mod podge magic to a chair? You of course! Great job! Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten today!

    Reply
  34. Tammy @ Type A says

    April 20, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    love love love it! this chairs is awesome. thanks for partying at Type A!

    Reply
  35. Ana says

    April 20, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Gotta love that Mod Podge! The chair turned out awesome! Love it! Oh, and I spy with my little eye…I have that same cute birdcage I see behind your chair ๐Ÿ˜›

    Hugs and Kisses,
    โ™ฅAna

    Reply
  36. Anu@My Dream Canvas says

    April 20, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    This is lovely. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas! Have a great day.

    Reply
  37. Jami says

    April 20, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Another AMAZING project!!! Is there anything you can’t do?
    Thanks for sharing your great chair at the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami

    Reply
  38. Judy says

    April 21, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    That looks amazing. I love your post…you are so funny. Thanks for sharing at my Swing into Spring party.

    Reply
  39. Lisa says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Very pretty! What a great makeover!

    Reply
  40. Julie says

    April 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I would love for you to come by and link up to Inspire Me Monday. It’s up all week!
    http://singingthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com/2011/04/inspire-me-monday_17.html

    Reply
  41. Sweet Peas and Bumblebees says

    April 21, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    So Cute!!! I would love it if you would come and link this up at our What I Made Wednesday linky party!

    Alisa
    Sweet Peas and Bumblebees
    sweetpeasandbb.blogspot.com

    Reply
  42. Nicole@Thrifty Decorating says

    April 22, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    That turned out great!! Is it waterproof?
    Thanks so much for linking!

    Reply
  43. Yvonne@StyleBurb says

    April 22, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Wow! Your chair looks amazing! In your picture the soft apple green paint and the fabric are such a good match that it looks like the chair has been perfectly stenciled. I hope you’ve had a chance to sit down and relax in it!

    Reply
  44. Piorra Maison says

    April 22, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I love how you used the mod podge on this chair. your choice of material was with very good taste. I am your newest follower. hope you can stop on by
    Au revoir
    Caroline

    Reply
  45. Screaming Sardine says

    April 22, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    This looks great. I never thought of mod podging a chair. What a great idea!

    Cheers,
    Tracy All Thumbs Crafts

    Reply
  46. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says

    April 22, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Very pretty!! Love the detail you put into it. Thanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday!

    Reply
  47. Mary Ellen says

    April 22, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    What a pretty look for your chair! I just used some Mod Podge on a tea card and love the look!

    Reply
  48. Tru@TRU TALES FEATS says

    April 22, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Visiting from Tickled Pink Party. That looks great! How did you seal it? Is it protected from the elements?

    Reply
  49. LOTCP says

    April 22, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Popped in from Tickled Pink- this is an awesome revamp!

    Reply
  50. Condo Blues says

    April 22, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Did you use regular Modge Podge or the outdoor ‘Podge?

    Reply
  51. Katherines Corner says

    April 22, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Well done, I think I need to add modge podge to my list!Happy Friday,Happy Good Friday, Happy Earth Day, Happy Jelly Bean Day ( yes it’s actually jelly bean day)Hugs from Katherine. P.S have you entered my giveaway?

    Reply
  52. The Gunny Sack says

    April 22, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Great idea! Do you know how well Mod Podge holds up in the outdoors? I have never tried it.

    Reply
  53. Ratty Hugs says

    April 22, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    What a super reDo. I know Guilty Dog Smile & I hope after you finished the chair you got Happy Dog Smile. If not, I’ll give you Happy Ratty Hugs instead. ~C8>

    Reply
  54. Holly says

    April 22, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    That is a pretty awesome makeover! Love what Mod Podge can do!

    Reply
  55. Suzie says

    April 22, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    How nice!

    Reply
  56. Megan @ Cut the Craft! says

    April 22, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    AMAZING!

    Megan
    http://www.CutTheCraft.com

    Reply
  57. Lolly Jane says

    April 23, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    love this chair! saw your cork project on the challenge too, how fun!

    thanks for linkin up! xoxo

    Reply
  58. IMRIZ says

    April 23, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    the chair looks elegant:)

    Reply
  59. Katie @ OhhBaby says

    April 23, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    i love that stuff. it works wonders! and your chair is too cute!

    Reply
  60. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    April 24, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Its fantastic Viv! I love how it came out~ thanks for sharing at FNF! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  61. Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating says

    April 25, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    This looks great! Oh, I love Mod Podge. I haven’t been using it (at least not well) for very long now, but I’m definitely hooked on the stuff. I don’t think I ever would have thought to Mod Podge this kid of chair, though. The results are pretty spectacular!

    Reply
  62. Felicia says

    April 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    What a beautiful makeover!

    Would love for you to share at Calling All Crafters, today!
    http://allthingsfee.blogspot.com/2011/04/calling-all-crafters-4th-edition.html

    Reply
  63. Melanie @ Tip Toe Thirty says

    April 25, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Stunning!!!
    Love it!

    Not sure what kind of camera you use but take a few minutes to google “White Balance.” It could be your new best friend when it comes to getting colors “just right.”

    Reply
  64. โ™ฅ Miss Tea says

    April 25, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    dont you just loveeeee Mod Podge!! love the chair and love your choice of the apple sage green and cream fabric!

    Im blog hopping from homemakeronadime Creative Bloggers’ and Hop!

    Susan @ http://tea-diary.blogspot.com

    Reply
  65. Cindy says

    April 25, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    What a great idea…Love Mod Podge!!!

    Reply
  66. At The Picket Fence says

    April 25, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I love it! It looks so fantastic and I’m glad the 2 of you (you and miss Mod) didn’t need to go into counseling or anything. LOL! Thanks so much for sharing this last weekend at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

    Reply
  67. Lindsey @ Inspiring Creations says

    April 25, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Love this! You did a wonderful job! Mod podge is seriously so great! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  68. Tiff @ Making The World Cuter says

    April 25, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    LOVE! It turned out fantastic, I wish I could see the green better! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Thanks for linking up!
    hugs-Tiff

    Reply
  69. Jen says

    April 26, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing it at Fantastic Friday!

    Reply
  70. Kate @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating says

    April 26, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Ok, I would never, ever have thought to modge podge fabric to a chair… it looks awesome.

    I’m featuring you on my Flaunt it Friday features… thanks for linking up!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  71. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design says

    April 26, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Oh my goodness I love this so much! Awesome, awesome job!!!

    Reply
  72. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    April 26, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    love this! thanks for linking it up to our party.

    Reply
  73. Mary says

    April 26, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I have dining room chairs that one of my pets (a dog) from a while back (too long – 20 years) chewed on. Maybe I should think about doing something similar!

    I know the fabric from JoAnne’s that you used! It is one that I’ve had my eye on sincde I found it on an ETSY website for fabric. Good choice.

    I might suggest you could also make a cushion to go with the chair out of the same fabric or perhaps a placemat or tablecloth if there would be a nearby table…

    I’m a new follower.

    Thanks for your blog.

    Reply
  74. Lori@KitchenFunk says

    April 26, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    This chair is terrific!! Great tutorial, too. Can you come over and do mine??? ๐Ÿ™‚ ~Lori

    Reply
  75. Maridith @ Strictly Homemade says

    April 28, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Love this!! You have the amazing ability to make everything beautiful. Love it!!

    Thanks so much for your support and posting about my linky party!!

    Reply
  76. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says

    April 28, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    That chair is stylish and functional ๐Ÿ™‚ Really appreciate you sharing this great post with us at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop.

    Reply
  77. Andrea . Charcoal and crayons says

    April 28, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Looks great! I have several chairs that have just barely survived our dog’s chewing days. I’ll have to Spackle them up… thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  78. Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says

    April 29, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Wow! What a fabulous idea! It looks so fabulous now! Thanks so much for linking up! I’ll be featuring it.

    Reply
  79. Mandy Coffey says

    April 29, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    This looks so awesome! Thanks for sharing this at the party! I’m going to feature it next week ๐Ÿ™‚

    http://www.smallfineprint.com

    Reply
  80. katy says

    April 29, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Great job – that looks awesome!
    katy_lunsford@yahoo.com

    Reply
  81. Pam says

    April 30, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Gotta love that stuff….you can do so many nice things with it. The chair looks great!

    Reply
  82. Amy Gilman and Emily Lee (Sisters of the Wild West) says

    May 1, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    girlfriend…you are EVERYWHERE!! dont know how you do it!! great project! thanks for linking up! we featured your chair this week!
    Amy

    Reply
  83. Sachiko says

    May 2, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Your chair turned out so beautifully! I love the color choice too.

    Reply
  84. Cherished Bliss says

    May 3, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Your chair was featured on Craft and Tell Tuesdays! Stop by and pick up your button : )

    http://www.cherishedbliss.com

    Reply
  85. InMyOwnStyle says

    May 3, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Hi Viv-
    I love what you did to the chair. You have a great eye you have added the decorative paper the way you did. This is on fabulous DIY.

    My best-Diane

    Reply
  86. Mod Podge Amy says

    May 4, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    How did I miss this post?? It’s awesome Viv! What a great job you did!! xo

    Reply
  87. whyducks says

    May 20, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Wow I love what you did to that chair!

    Reply

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