Thursday, March 26, 2009

Samantha's chair is the greatest chair.

Hector the Collector is my favorite poem by Shel Silverstein.  Why do I mention that?  Well, Laura Hartrich has decoupaged a Shel Silverstein poem to this cutesy little children's chair - Hug O' War!  A chair like this is very easy to find at the Goodwill, and even easier to Mod Podge!

First you'll need to paint it.  As usual, I recommend FolkArt paint.  As far as craft paints go, I find it to have the best consistency for a great price.  Basecoat the entire chair in one color first.  Another other painting should be done with painter's tape (unless you have a really steady hand, which I do not).  Stripes on the seat MUST be done with painter's tape (unless you have a robot hand, which I also do not).

Allow the paint to dry completely before decoupaging.  When you apply the Mod Podge to your paper design, do it to the paper side first.  Several thin coats are best - turn the paper down and smooth completely.  Allow to dry and THEN Mod Podge over the paper for best results.

Once you are done - Mod Podge the entire chair to seal.

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