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My lovely wife asked if she could be a guest writer today.  I've graciously allowed her to share our photo-prop process.  You can follow her blog at http://walckthisway.blogspot.com/.

The Hubster wanted to redo some chairs as photo props.  Being the loving, diligent, and crafty wife that I am, I agreed to help :)  So, here are our DIY chair make-overs:

Step 1:  Purchase cool, but rickety, old chairs off local yard sale site.
Step 2:  Paint them fun colors...or rather, have the Hubster paint them fun colors.
Step 3:  While paint is drying, cover seats with batting.  I did a double layer, because I like a soft seat for my tush.


Step 3:  Make sure the Hubster has purchased the correct size staples for the gun.  Otherwise, you have to do what I did and make a second trip, dig through your car for the correct change (because you forgot your wallet), and generally make a fool of yourself for the local hardware store cashiers.

Step 4:   Staple batting and then fabric to the chair seats.  Make sure to pull tight, and that you have rounded the corners nicely. 
Step 5:  Put them in the photo studio.  Doesn't the blue one remind you of the Tardis?

To see the chairs in action, you'll have to visit Tim's website at www.timwalckphotography.com.






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