Stool Makeover with a Coffee Sack and Stencil

See how I gave this yard sale stool new life using a stencil and coffee sack! With some paint, stencils, and a coffee sack you too can make this easy DIY project!

It’s pretty simple to give old furniture new life with a little paint and fresh upholstery.

I was able to do this painted step stool in an afternoon and I love how it turned out.

I grabbed this stool for $2.50 at a yard sale (score!), but the fabric was well, not so pleasant.

See how I transformed it using a little paint, my Cricut machine, and a custom stencil.

Supplies Needed

• Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore Air
• Vinyl (stencil vinyl or any vinyl color that you have on hand) (can also use contact paper)
• Transfer Tape
• Stool
• Spray paint
• Pouncer stencil brush
• Acrylic paint
• Stencil adhesive (if NOT using stencil vinyl)
• Weeding tools (if using stencil vinyl)
• Transfer tape (if using stencil vinyl)
• Scraper (if using stencil vinyl)

Instructions to Make Coffee Sack Stool

Strip your Stool

Even though the fabric of the stool was less than desirable, I knew that it had good bones. So first I stripped it down to nothing, knowing that I could give it new life.

Paint your Coffee Sack Stool

Then I broke out my favorite spray paint—Krylon Dual.

If ever anyone could love a spray paint, this is it. This stuff is seriously amazing. You can’t mess up using it!

I sprayed a good coat all over my stool.

Then I decided those big wooden sides were just calling for a stencil.

Designing Your Stencil

You can use your Cricut to design and cut your stencil for your stool. You can upload an SVG to Design Space or design right in the application.

Feel free to use stencil vinyl, regular vinyl in any color, or even contact paper.

See how to make your own stencil with a Cricut here.

Cutting a Stencil on a Cricut

Once you have your design, cut it from stencil vinyl or even a stencil film to make a reusable stencil. Click make it in Design Space. Then pick the type of material you are using for the correct cut settings.

Cut the material with your Cricut.

If you are using stencil vinyl, make sure to weed any parts that you want to paint on your caddy. If you are using stencil film, the stencil is ready for painting!

Adding a Stencil to a Stool

Spray the back of the stencil with removable stencil adhesive. (Make sure to do this step outside!). Then, lightly tack to your surface and pounce with a brush and paint. I used Deco Art paint in gray.

Readjust the stencil to the next area to be covered. In my case, I stenciled just down the center of both sides. A subtle elegant effect.

I thought that with all the burlap we are going to put on top, it needed add a touch of elegance.

Then I reupholstered the stool with a coffee sack. I really like this simple one with just a stripe down the center.

See elegant next to rustic—just lovely!

This one is going in my office area. I hope it helps me to organize the mess that is my Etsy supplies.

Then if we need it, it can be a second seat in that area. There are always kids fighting over the computer and the chair. I am sure this won’t stop the fighting but at least I can say “one of you sit here!”

Who knew an old coffee sack could look so good?

And I heart how the stencil detail is there but understated. It’s not too in your face. Just there and adding to the look. I love how it turned out!

Stool Makeover with a Coffee Sack and Stencil

See how I gave this yard sale stool new life using a stencil and coffee sack! With some paint, stencils, and a coffee sack you too can make this easy DIY project!

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Equipment

• Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore Air

Supplies

• Vinyl (stencil vinyl or any vinyl color that you have on hand) (can also use contact paper)
• Transfer tape
• Stool
• Spray paint
• Acrylic paint
• Pouncer stencil brush
• Stencil adhesive (if NOT using stencil vinyl)
• Weeding tools (if using stencil vinyl)
• Transfer tape (if using stencil vinyl)
• Scraper (if using stencil vinyl)

Instructions

• Even though the fabric of the stool was less than desirable, I knew that it had good bones. So first I stripped it down to nothing, knowing that I could give it new life.
  
• Then I broke out my favorite spray paint—Krylon Dual.

  If ever anyone could love a spray paint, this is it. This stuff is seriously amazing. You can’t mess up using it!

  I sprayed a good coat all over my stool.

  Then I decided those big wooden sides were just calling for a stencil.
  
• You can use your Cricut to design and cut your stencil for your stool. You can upload an SVG to Design Space or design right in the application.

  Feel free to use stencil vinyl, regular vinyl in any color, or even contact paper.

  See how to make your own stencil with a Cricut here.
• Once you have your design, cut it from stencil vinyl or even a stencil film to make a reusable stencil. Click make it in Design Space. Then pick the type of material you are using for the correct cut settings.

  Cut the material with your Cricut.

  If you are using stencil vinyl, make sure to weed any parts that you want to paint on your caddy. If you are using stencil film, the stencil is ready for painting!
  
• Then I reupholstered the stool with a coffee sack. I really like this simple one with just a stripe down the center.
  
• See elegant next to rustic—just lovely!
  

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If you like this coffee sack stool, here are more ideas you might enjoy:

• Grain sack stool upholstery
• DIY flour sack tutorial
• Grain sack pillows with a Cricut machine
• Painted garden stool