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"Tick Tock" Queen Anne Arm Chairs


These gorgeous vintage Queen Anne armchairs got a major makeover.
The seats and backrests were reupholstered with beautiful tan coloured canvas drop cloth. 
New cushions covers in matching drop cloth were sewn with an opening at the back so they can be removed for easy washing.
And the woodwork was given 2 coats of white chalk paint, then lightly distressed to bring out the shape and detailing.


 Pocket Watch graphics (courtesy of The Graphics Fairy) were printed on drop cloth, then sewn around to prevent fraying, then attached to the backs of both chairs securely with fabric glue. 
I also created the words "Tick" and "Tock" on my Mac and they were printed and attached in the same manner as the graphics.



Notice the pocket watches are inverse colours of each other?  Don't you just love that?



Finally, the woodwork was given 2 coats of clear furniture wax to seal and protect.  It also adds a nice smooth glossy finish. 

Here's the before and after:
 

I love these chairs!



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  1. taradara made itAugust 28, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    These are beautiful! Visiting from Not Just a Housewife...
    Great Job!
    Tara

    http://taradaramadeit.com

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  2. Shannon FoxAugust 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Tick & Tock! How stinking cute is that? Just darling!! Love it :)

    Just FYI, it's really hard to comment with the word verification :) http://www.foxhollowcottage.com/2012/02/how-to-remove-word-verification-from.html

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    1. Julie ChenAugust 28, 2012 at 4:24 PM

      Big super thank you Shannon for letting me know about the word verification. I had no idea it was on. xxx J

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  3. UnknownAugust 28, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    These are FABULOUS!!! Humorous, great graphic appeal, and so creative! Bravo, Bravo!!

    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original linky party is open.

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  4. Cassie BustamanteAugust 29, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    those are so fun! and what a difference!

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  5. Our Pinteresting FamilyAugust 29, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Those are so so so gorgeous! They are incredible!! Megan

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  6. Katie DraneAugust 29, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Julie, these are awesome! I'm so glad I'm following you:) Thanks for sharing on the Not Just a Housewife link party!

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

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  7. UnknownAugust 29, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Too cute! I just pinned this, and I will add you to my Bloglovin roll.

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  8. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    I love the tick tock - so clever!

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  9. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Oh I just love this - absolutely love it!!!

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  10. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful-just wanted you to know I'm featuring your chairs on my Saturday favs-have a lovely weekend-Claire

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  11. JenAugust 31, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Love them!

    Jen
    sewfabulous-now.blogspot.com

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  12. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Really cute idea! Great re-do! I'd love for you to share this at my linky party, Twirl & Take a Bow at www.houseontheway.com. I think it would make a great addition to the party! Hope you can stop by.
    Leslie

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  13. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueSeptember 4, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Love these chairs Julie. Thank you for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday.

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  14. vikkiSeptember 6, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    So pretty. I love clocks, can't seem to get enough of them so this would fit right in.

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