So, I have these 2 chairs from Ikea in my dining room.
Yesterday I decided they needed a little something
extra on them.
Here they are before:
I decided I wanted to put a number on each one, so here is what I did.
In a word document I created 2 numbers, 3 and 7 in the Edwardian Script font, size 650, and printed them out.
Then I carefully cut each number out and taped it to the chair using double stick tape.
Next, I traced around each number with pencil.
Then using black fabric paint and a fine tip brush, I filled each number in!
In a day or so I am going to wash them and hope that the black fades a bit.
What do you think?
xoxo
Simply LKJ says
Love them. I am actually planning to purchase two of those chairs and have the slipcover monogrammed.
Emily A. Clark says
Great project. I've always thought these chairs would be perfect for dressing up a little.
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
I like it! It looks great!
amy of studio four corners says
fantastically elegant…
Ashley @ Life with Kids says
Grey idea. I wish I wa that brave to paint my furniture! What I the significance of the numbers 3 and 7?
Lynn says
Love it!!! I have been considering monograms or numbers for my chair backs too. I like the technique you used, I may just give it a try. Please follow up on the post washing outcome…The fade factor will be an interesting effect! Thanks MBT
Lynn says
Hmmm… Just had a thought, perhaps contact paper could be used for the template, eliminating the double stick tape step… Just saying… Thanks MBT for your inspirational blog and sharing your creative views!!!
Unknown says
LOVE IT! Thank u for this. Im going to give this a try.
God bless,
jennifer@vreelandroad
Judy says
I love them! please share how they look after you wash them.
nottooshabbymama says
So cute and so creative!! I have the gray covers… maybe I'll try it with a cream colored paint!
At Rivercrest Cottage says
They look right out of Potterybarn or Restoration Hardware! I wouldn't wash them until I needed to. They look just wonderful.
Mandy says
Love them!!! Awesome job!
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Dixie Delights says
Love them! Such a cute and easy (seeming) fix!!
Row homes and Cobblestones says
You chose lovely number fonts, which I am sure mean something very special to you and your husband, You did an outstanding creative finishing touch. Enjoyed this post.
You always inspire,
Vera
Chris Kauffman says
I love that , I did that a few years ago on our dinning chairs I did our birthdates , it looks lovely. I just got those chairs for my dinning room and my hubby gave me the slips for Christmas they are still in the pkg as my dining room is a disaster and needs flooring and built-ins still.
Unknown says
I love the numbers an d am inspired to do something similar in paint on wood.. maybe I will do initials. I am also admiring your zebra skin and wondered if it is real. if printed, where did you find such a good looking one? when I look online I only see very obviously printed ones. enjoy the blog. thanks.
Anonymous says
I think it's a big improvement over the plain slipcover. I do have to ask why you chose 3 and 7. General curiosity. They turned out great.
Anonymous says
The chairs look much better. The numbers would be good on the back too … Even written as a word maybe.
Miss Charming says
I love how these turned out. The numbers add a nice touch to the chairs.
Unknown says
Turned out fantastic. Fingers crossed they do well in the wash for you!
lifespacer.pl says
I think they look much better and more interesting now. Beautiful table! Yes that is the question I hope the paint will stay after washing. Why 3 and 7? Is there any reason? Happy New Year!
Unknown says
Love them! Okay, gotta know the significance of the numbers 🙂
Jennifer says
I love that idea!!
Any reason why you chose the front instead of the back?
Holly says
I think they look great!! What if you sanded the paint a little bit to lighten it? I can't remember if you have to heat set the paint to keep it from bleeding…keep us posted!!
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