Curtains DOWN and some DIY failure

One of the first things I did over Mid Winter Break was take down those horrible curtains that were in the house. It felt great! It must have motivated me to take on some DIY projects. Well...I am pretty much a DIY failure for my first project! I have to laugh at myself. I think I have a great idea and then it pretty much fails...but at least I tried right???

Here is a set of table and chairs from when Maddie was little. I wanted to revamp it for the playroom. I had a grand idea of using cute scrapbooking paper and Modge Podge...not the smartest idea I've ever had....

It started out ok...but then when it dried I noticed the BUBBLES and LUMPS all over! Oh no!

We spray painted the chairs and that looks a bit better. If you don't look close.. it doesn't look too bad. Just don't look close...at least it's just for arts and crafts for the kids right?

Second Project is to recover the chairs to the antique table and chairs my mom gave us for our dining room. I am so thrilled to have a large dining set because I love having people over for dinner parties! This was my parent's formal dining set and I love it. It needs some TLC, which we intend on giving it for sure!

This is the orginal tapestry that was on the seats underneath two other layers we pulled off.

This is the new material we are covering the chairs with. I LOVE IT! My good friend Kadee found it for me and it is perfect!

Here is a shot of the table, the new centerpiece and the chair covers just waiting to be finished. This weeked they will be stapled on and put on the chairs! A dinner party is soon to be had here!