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Monday, March 9, 2009

It Wasn't Cute Anymore!!!

So I have had this highchair since Bug was a baby. It is 11 plus years old. The frame itself is still in great condition. The padding on the other hand was faded, a little torn, a lot gross, and really not cute anymore.
It was a cute pattern and the colors were bright and happy 11 years ago, but after going through 3 kids and being stored in between... it needed a make-over.
Soooo... being stuck in the house as I am, I looked through my fabric scraps, and tried to find something bright, cute, and that would work again if we have any other children(like a boy)! Wishful thinking in the future! Anyway I think it turned out pretty cute, considering I used only what I had here at home.
I used old jeans of my dear Hunter Dan(I hope they were old anyway), to make the stars and the buckle straps. The old straps had been washed many times and were NOT coming clean anymore.
I embellished with a little rickrack and some bright polka-dot orange ribbon. It was a fun project, and looks so much better. It all comes off too so it can be washed.

I wish my camera could show the fun, bright colors...

Happy Monday Everyone!!!

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38 comments:

  1. MiChElLeMarch 9, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    I am very impressed! That is adorable! Have a lovely and Bob's your Uncle!!!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 9, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    That is so cute! You done a great job!

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  3. Screamin' MamaMarch 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    That is fabulous! I wish I had done something like that for mine. It makes it so much more personal.

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  4. BrynnMarch 9, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    That turned out absolutely darling! Very talented, I love it!

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  5. XazminMarch 9, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Ummm, should I smack you now, or later? Hope Ashie and your are feeling a little better today!

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  6. That GirlMarch 9, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    wow, thats sooooo cute! I am very impressed!!

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  7. RhondaMarch 9, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Wow!! That is adorable!!! I love the change you made! You are awesome girl! If you don't ever need it in the future you could sell it on Craigslist and get some extra cash...I know someone would snatch it up because it is wonderful looking !Thanks for stopping by today!

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  8. KimiMarch 9, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    That is the cutest thing I have seen in a while! Great job!

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  9. UnknownMarch 9, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Oh my gosh! Great idea!!! I'm sure you've started a trend!!!

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  10. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeMarch 9, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    How cute. Great work!

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  11. KelliMarch 9, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    How creative! I need to learn how to sew.

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  12. Grandma ButtercupMarch 9, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    The high chair is really cute. Maybe you should do those for your business also - I bet they'd sell. And I do hope you and Ashie are better. If you need help you know my number.Jane

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  13. AndreaLeighMarch 9, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    wow, that turned out so well! it looks like a new high chair!

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  14. HeatherMarch 9, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Ummm...I thought you were sick!

    It is very very cute though!! I wish I could sew.

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  15. LoriMarch 9, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Great job! :)

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  16. JenniferMarch 9, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Cute doesn't even describe it....
    It looks excellent.
    What a creative make-over!

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  17. UnknownMarch 9, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Great Transformation. It looks great and you could never tell it was the same highchair. Awesome!

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  18. AmyMarch 9, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    I really like the new look. I think you did a wonderful job I like how the stars have different patterns on them.

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  19. KallyMarch 9, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    What a fantastic idea!! I know it sounds strange but I kinda wish I had a high chair to do that to.

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  20. BeckyMarch 9, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    You crafty people amaze me. I can be crafty..but not when it comes to fabric or any type of sewing stuff! It turned out very cute!

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  21. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comMarch 9, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    That is an AWESOME project! It turned out so well!!!

    Good job! I hope your baby is feeling better!

    XOXOOX
    Jen

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  22. Amy EllenMarch 9, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    I know you've gotten a lot of comments on this, but STILL... I am amazed too! This is the cutest high chair! You have talent.

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  23. Mother HoodMarch 9, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Totally WAY cool!

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  24. feather kMarch 9, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    great idea! the previous pattern made me think of a 1990's wallpaper that we had in our home...thanks for stopping by today!

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  25. JoleneMarch 9, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Wow, who knew that a highchair could be reupholstered? You did a great job. It is verrrry cute.

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  26. JennieMarch 9, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Thanks for the comment! I love the highchair. I wish I was that crafty. Instead I'm full of great ideas and no skill or ambition to fulfill them. I keep asking someone to teach me to sew but everyone thinks I'm a lost cause.

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  27. ToniMarch 10, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    wow, this is super cute too...ur so creative
    ~toni

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  28. RootsAndWingsCoMarch 10, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    I love this idea and think it would be such an easy fix!
    Rebecca
    RootsAndWingsCo.blogspot.com

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  29. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    You did a fabulous job!!!!!!

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  30. The Masked MommyMarch 10, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    I LOVE this! I always think about doing stuff like this, but I'm so bad about actually getting it done. Go you! You have a super human ability to follow through with your ideas! You can claim that as a REAL superpower, too. If anyone asks how you can be sure, just tell them The Masked Mommy told you so :-)

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  31. LaufaMarch 11, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Good job on making it too cute!!!

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  32. SarahMarch 11, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I need to do this for our high chair as well. Thanks for the motivation! I have all the materials around here, now to tackle it :)

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  33. KrisMarch 11, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    What you did with that chair is nothing short of amazing!!!

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  34. ShawnMarch 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    I had that same high chair for my first daughter...14 years ago. What a transformation!

    Did I read that right? Did you say "another child". If my eyes were not deceiving me I want to tell you that you are truly a force to be reconned with my friend!

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  35. ShawnMarch 11, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    I do know how to spell, really.

    reckoned~oops

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  36. Sarah J.March 11, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    That is SO adorable. Way to go! You are so talented!

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  37. Heidi BoosMarch 11, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Can I just add to the long list of comments that this amazing!! I haven't seen this kind of creative makeover yet. Love the fabric choice, embellishment, ribbon...everything!! Great work! Great talent! I'm in awe right now.

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  38. TulsiMarch 12, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    This is the best idea!!! I'm having my first grandchild in July and have been thinking of buying a second hand high chair or wondering if I should go new. I could certainly use this idea!!!

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