How to Make a DIY Decoupage Quilt Chair
Image credit: Debi's Design Diary via YouTube
A few weeks ago, I had some old chairs that looked so worn out and faded and I was considering tossing them out of the house. But, upon inspecting them closely, I realized that they are still in good condition and may just need some makeover to look new again. That’s when a thought crossed my mind, this is actually a great opportunity to do some DIY on the chair, so I ran to the internet and browsed for a couple of ideas and inspirations.
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What caught my interest almost immediately was this idea from Debi’s Design Diary on YouTube, it’s very cute and the steps are super simple to follow. This is also a better and more inexpensive idea than replacing all of the furniture in the house. Transforming the chairs is such a wonderful idea and is one of the best things I ever did that week, I even tried another design for the chairs that I put on the garden and patio, too!
Materials for Decoupage Quilt Chair:
- Scrapbook paper
- Hexagon paper cutter, or use a template instead
- Black oil-based sharpie
- Sponge paint applicator
- Clear paint
- Paint, green and yellow
- Paint rag
- Paintbrush
- Dark wax
- Mod Podge
How to Make a Decoupage Quilt Chair:
Step 1
Coat the chair with a primer if needed and let it dry completely, then apply the yellow paint, let it dry, and paint it green. Wet a clean rag, then rub it lightly over some parts of the chair to lightly show the paint underneath as demonstrated in the video.
Step 2
Add dark wax to highlight the texture, then rub it with the cloth for a smooth finish, and set it aside to dry completely while preparing the scrapbook papers.
Step 3
Cut the papers with a hexagon paper cutter or download a pattern and cut them by hand, then spread some Mod Podge over the seat of the chair, and stick the cut papers onto the chairs close to each other.
Step 4
Outline the edges of each hexagon piece, then add some short lines across the line to imitate stitches as shown in the video, and then cover them with a layer of Mod Podge. Allow it to dry completely and you’re done!
*All these images are credited to Debi’s Design Diary via YouTube. Give her channel a visit and subscribe for more!
How to Make a DIY Decoupage Quilt Chair
