Quick and Easy DIY Seat Cushions
– Seriously, this has to be one of the simplest updates one can do!
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Hello, Iron Orchid Design friends! It’s Heather from Thicketworks, and I’m so pleased to be here with you today!
I’m constantly on the prowl for cast-offs that need some love…I know you know what I mean.
These two dated chairs were sidelined like Wallflowers at the Prom, til I spotted them and heard them whispering:
“Take us home…we have so much potential. Just a little help from you, and we’ll be the Belle of the Ball…”
How does one resist such charm? I wouldn’t know – didn’t even try!
The dated and frumpy finish was the first item of business, and that transformation is detailed HERE, if you’re interested.
However, our concern today is with that lackluster seat cushion fabric. What can be done?
PLENTY.
Supplies:
- Canvas Drop Cloth (I have stacks of these, and they are quickly becoming my go-to fabric resource for Home Decor)
- “Louis” Iron Orchid Designs Decor Stamps
- “Fleur” Iron Orchid Designs Decor Stamps
- Iron Orchid Decor Ink “Soft Black”
- Iron Orchid Designs Acrylic Stamp Block 10″ x 12″
- I happened to have one of THESE on hand, but it’s not necessary! (I found mine thrifiting)
- A large, smooth ceramic tile and Soft Rubber Brayer
- OR
- Prima Dry Foam Decor Stamp Pad
- Iron Orchid Designs Decor Ink Cleaner or elbow grease, a soft scrub brush, liquid detergent and running water!
- Staples & a Staple Gun
If you haven’t got your hands on the Iron Orchid Design Decor Stamps yet,
you will be as happy as I was to discover:
- They’re HUGE – there just aren’t any other stamps on the market with this impact
- They’re excellent quality
- The motifs are PERFECT for Home Decor (and paper-crafting too!)
For this project I wanted a bold focal point.
The “Fleur” Collection has an amazing Damask Floral – just what was needed.
The stamps mount onto the acrylic stamp block, making it easy to align your images.
Note: I chose to use both the IOD block + another acrylic block in order to have a bit more control, but it’s not necessary.
I didn’t have access to a dry-foam stamp pad, and perhaps you don’t either.
A simple ceramic tile and brayer works beautifully with the Decor Ink.
Just shake the ink thoroughly, and spread a small line onto your tile.
Use the brayer to spread the ink and coat the roller completely.
Transfer an even coat of ink to the surface of the mounted stamp with the brayer:
Position the motif on the fabric, and press.
Allow the ink to contact the fabric for several seconds, and press all over the top of the acrylic block to ensure an even transfer of ink:
Carefully lift off the acrylic block, and admire the gorgeous motif!
Add additional elements to your design:
We could leave it like this…so pretty!
But hey, more is MORE! A final floral flourish along the lower edge completes our graphic design.
Note: for ease of clean-up, gently scrub the stamps, ceramic tile and brayer with warm water and liquid detergent or IOD Stamp Cleaner before the ink cures.
Allow the stamps to dry, then replace them in the packaging to keep them clean and ready for the next transformation!
Allow the fabric to dry thoroughly, then staple your seat covers in place:
Our little Wallflowers are ready to Waltz into their new home!
I couldn’t be happier with the results, or with the ease of this project!
Thank you for visiting Iron Orchid Designs today.
I hope you feel encouraged to try your hand at using the Decor Stamps – you’ll LOVE them!
Until next time,
Heather
P.S. visit Thicketworks for a world of quirky and bizarre projects and techniques! The door is always open…usually because of the fumes from Mad Scientist experiments!
You might also enjoy this post on how to beautify a tissue box using IOD Decor Moulds:
Heather! You rock woman! Thank you for this awesome How To. I have Ikea stools in my kitchen and the covers are so stained from my kids and granddaughter. I’m going to buy new covers which are only $10 each and do this to them! I LOVE YOU! THANK YOU! BTW, do you think it would help to heat set these by ironing with a press cloth?
Hey – it’s Kathy! Hello my creative friend…love the idea of up-scaling those Ikea pieces (goodness know I have a few tucked around the house myself!) You could heat set, if planning to launder, but it’s not necessary. The ink is permanent! Woo hoo! Thanks for all the love- you ROCK
XOXO THanks ! I didn’t know that about the ink! You are so sweet and talented!
Loving this easy update
Super Easy! The IOD Decor Stamps are game-changers, for sure.
FANTABULOUS! These chairs have awesome bones and your makeover has made them even more beautiful!! TFS!
Hi Barb! Thank YOU, it’s so exciting to perform Rescue and Resuscitation!
Heather, youve done it again!!! I love love love this project! Keep em comin!
Yay! So much fun – so many IDEAS…woo hoo!
Just stunning!!! Thanks for all the tips on how to use the ink and stamps!!!
Thanks for visiting IOD today, Cyndy! It was such fun to work with these AMAZING stamps…
Beyond brilliant. Sometimes the simple ideas make the most impact. This is one of those times. Thanks Heather – you rock it!
Awww…Thank you Jennifer! I know you know how much I love experimenting. Restraint has never been my strong suit, but simplicity won {for once}. Thank goodness!
This is the best. Cant wait to try it on my next chair makeover project
You will LOVE the unprecedented freedom of expression that the Decor Stamps offer you, Mike!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I just painted and distressed some dining chairs and covered them in drop cloth and was
originally going to stencil a design on the but this is so much easier with more detail! Is the ink permanent or do you have to treat it in some way.
Hi Tammy! The ink is permanent once heat set – making it an ideal choice for your chair seats…so glad this is of use to you, and have fun, my friend. xox
I’m so excited to try these,I’ve purchased several but am not able to get the 10×12 clear stamp block to attach the stamps . I’ve tried to order from Amazon and they will not ship to me ,PLease help!!
Hola Te sigo desde España, me encanta tus trabajos.
Te sigo en tu canal de youtube.
He pedido por amazon algunos moldes y sellos y siempre me anulan el pedido….
Como los puedo conseguir?
Hello Julia!
Our products are available only through approved IOD stockists, so click here to find a brick and mortar store near you or an online retail location!
Wondering if anyone has tried the ink on jeans…which will be washed and washed washed and.l.well you get the drift. I’d love to do this on my jeans but don’t want to waste time if it will eventually fade away.
Hi Dale,
Yes! Head on over to our creative tribe facebook page. Search jeans and you will find tons of posts about this.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/IODcreativetribe/ ( this is a closed group, but we will approve you promptly! )
Happy creating!