Last week I popped by my favorite local Mercatino Usato (2nd hand shop) because I was on the hunt for some vintage fabrics. While there I came across this very old, sturdy and sad looking child’s chair.
Obviously I didn’t need the chair because all of my kids are big and lanky and tall. But for 3 euro I just had to take it home with me.
First I gave it a few coats of primer (because I hate to sand). Then I gave it a coat of a nice white high gloss paint.
And then I started washi-ing it. I couldn’t stop.
Like the old Japanese proverb says “Washi makes everything more beautiful”. It’s a very old saying.
After I had finished taping it I sprayed it with an acrylic paint varnish. That way the tape is on there sicurely and won’t peel off.
I might have gone a little overboard but the chair is definitely not sad anymore. And now I must go clean those windows in the picture.
Jillian In Italy 
The chair is awesome!
Thanks. I would actually like one in adult size as well!
Ohhh, love washi-tape, and this is such a great idea!! Some times I think that those tapes are endless!
I know! Those rolls just never end. I should have bought a lot more of it when I was in Japan!!
I want that chair!! It is so lolely and cute. When are you finally setting up your webshop? You make such gorgeous things!
When I was making it I was thinking of little Billie the whole time so I would be more than happy to give it to her! I didn’t know if you would like it though. So…next time there’s a car headed to Belgium it’s coming to you!
This is so cute, Jill!!!
I am just about to washi tape the hard cover to my new-to-me secondhand Pfaff machine from the 70s that I am going to use for freemotion stitching! THanks for the ideer.
Oh that’s a really good idea! Take a photo when it’s done! I also want a new-to-me second hand Pfaff!!
what a great way to personalize a gift like a desk or child’s chair. Can you buy that stuff in Canada?
I’m sure you can buy it in Canada in a specialized paper or stationary shop. It’s a bit pricey but worth it.
Adorable job on the chair!! I just ordered some washi tape thru Pick Your Plum and think I might have to dig out the little rocking chair in the garage for my daughter’s new room!! Thanks for the share!! : )
~ Wendy
So awesome! your DIYs are really rocking Jill. so glad to see you so active and creative. I’ve been away from blogging for a while and so overwhelmed by all the stuff I missed!! speed of light! 😀 haha.. hope autumn is coming beautifully over there. catch up soon! Love, Kat
Love it Jill!! I picked up a couple of old school desks for my girls last year, and now you’ve inspired me to find a couple of chairs to ‘cheer up’! to go with them – so super-gorgeous! H xo