Thursday, February 26, 2009

PORCH BENCH COMPLETE

Today is Show and Tell over at Kelly,
I am going to show you a porch bench that my husband made for me and then I decorated.I was not to sure how I wanted to proceed with the decorating.I first had to do alot of sanding ,with a very coarse sandpaper and then with a very fine sandpaper.I sanded until it was smooth.Once I got it sanded I had to figure out what to do with the bench.I started learning a new craft here while back,wood burning.I decided that I would like to burn a design into the wood.So I drew me a design onto the porch bench top,then I proceeded to burn the design into the top of the porch bench.Once I had the design burned into the porch bench I stained it with a brown stain. Below is my finished work of art. Boards that husband cut out for the porch bench.It was made with 2x12 treated lumber.
Porch bench all put together.

Porch bench with design burned into top and stained.




Another picture of the top of the porch bench


Completed porch bench.Now I am ready for Spring so I can put it out on the porch or find a nice place out near a flower bed for it to set.
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19 comments:

Lady Katherine said...

I love the wood burning! You did a great job! You are an artist! For I love this so much! Now make me one with a yellow sunflower! I love your rustic one! Its great! Where have I been, everyday 3-4 grandchildren.Who keep my computer tied up on games! I try to get some house things done when the baby takes a short nap! Lots of family stuff going on! Hannah has to go in hospital next week. Kidney is trying to shut down. Talking dials, if not corrected soon. I so tired, and its midnight, kids will be here early, going to bed! Love your bench!!!!!

SmilingSally said...

I tried wood burning one time, and it was terrible! So, I admire the job you've done. Thanks for sharing. Happy Show and Tell Friday!

Susan said...

Great job and love the design. How clever to do the wood burning.
Susan

BECKY said...

You did a beautiful job on the design. My brothers used to do wood burning all the time when we were kids!!

Great show and tell!!
Blessings,
Becky

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Great job. I love the woodburning. Great idea for decorating it.

Heidi Pocketbook said...

What a great job you did! I hope you get many years of enjoyment out of your new porch bench☺

Anonymous said...

I love artistic people, I wish I were one of them.

you and your husband both did a great job.

Sue said...

That is one fine looking bench, you both did a great job!!! There is such a great feeling when you complete a project like this!!!!Great Job!!!
Blessings,
Sue

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

First time stopping by and I love the bench you guys made. The woodburning is perfect on it! Nice job!

Karen Sherrill said...

OOOhhh... so rustic and pretty! I really like your design ;o). How much fun you and your hubby must have had with this project!

Karen

Susie Homemaker said...

What a great bench...and you made it together so it will mean more to you!

Blessings,
Susie

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Great job! I've never done wood burning, looks real good!

Katherine

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

I love that wood burned porch bench. So creative and beautiful. laurie

Miss Janice said...

You did a great job...love it!

Country Romantic said...

What a pretty bench. I love the woodburning decorated in it. :)

~Katherine~
CountryRomantic.blogspot.com

Alice said...

this turned out really nice! i love the design and it will just look perfect in your garden! hopefully the weather will be nice enough soon for you to use it :O). thanks for sharing.

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Lady Katherine said...

Check your Blooming Tuesday, I left you a message there.

Secondhand Blessings said...

I've never did woodburning. What a neat craft. You did a lovely job. You have quite an artistic ability!
Brenda

Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...

It looks fantastic! Love that wood burning :0) I'd sure love to learn how to do that!