DIY Bohemian Bench Tutorial – Gypsy Style!

DIY Bohemian Bench Tutorial

Today I’m sharing another fabulous DIY project by reader Annie Spackman! Today Annie is showing us how she created this gorgeous Gypsy Bench!

Here’s what Annie had to say about this project “Lately I’ve been experimenting with color. Usually I stick with white & aqua so I decided to add red into the mix and love the results! This color combo is perfect for the Gypsy / Bohemian look!! I found this headboard on Craigslist and knew it would be perfect to make into bench with a Gypsy vibe!”

Supplies:

1) Wooden Bench (Annie made hers from an old Headboard!)

2) Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Provence, Old White and Emperors Silk

3) Annie Sloan Wax

4)  Vintage Gypsy Images

5) Burlap

6) Mod Podge

Steps:

Step 1) Paint your piece, paying attention to the details of the woodwork.

Step 2) Wax it to seal the paint.

Step 3) Find your image and enlarge to the size you need.

Step 4) Apply image with Mod Podge. When dry seal with Mod Podge..

Step 5) Upholster your seat and attach to bench. I used burlap because it’s inexpensive and versatile.

Step 6) Step back and admire  🙂

Thanks so much for submitting another fabulous project Annie!! I hope you guys enjoyed it! You can follow Annie on Facebook HERE.  Also, if you live in the Ocean Beach, CA area, or are planning a visit there, be sure and visit The Corner Store (Owned by Dee and Jeanie) where Annie sells her wonderful pieces! You may also recall the pretty Mermaid Dresser Tutorial that Annie shared previously, you can find that project HERE.

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