It's hard to believe that our little Max turns 1 tomorrow. To celebrate his first year, Harry and I recently created this little chair for him for his bedroom. Being quite small, it is actually the perfect size for him to climb up onto. I bought the vintage chair for a very small sum and then had it recovered in a plain white canvas. Harry then drew all over it with fabric felt pens. On the back I have written a special little note to him. We also wrote his date of birth and a few of his favourite sounds on the chair too. I hope it is something he cherishes and keeps forever.
PS. If anyone is going to try this I would advise ironing the chair after you have drawn on it so as to seal the ink onto the fabric.
what fun!
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Such a wonderful idea! :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Anna! I love a hand made prezzie xx
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your Max, Anna.....that is the most adorable chair I have seen....xv
ReplyDeleteAnna, this chair is just so lovely. Something special to treasure forever.
ReplyDeleteMax - one already? No way! Eeek!
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So beautiful Anna. What a keepsake.
ReplyDeleteOh, I see! That IS cute!
ReplyDeleteMay I say that is one of the cutest ideas ever??? I LOVE this....its brilliant!!!!!!! How wonderful and whimsical, personal and fun and the best part is no one will have one like it anywhere else in the world!!!! This is fabulous!!!!!!!! Happy birthday to your little man, one year old is such an incredibly sweet age, enjoy every minute!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't this the most gorgeous gift!!absolutely unique and so very special..I'm sure Max will cherish it forever..( must add that harry is quite the artist!!)..a very happy first birthday to your little boy..xx meenal
ReplyDeleteAnna, that is absolutely DIVINE! So so so special, hats off to you. Love that you hold family so close to your heart. This is something he can cherish forever. I have recently welcomed a new niece and you've inspired me to think outside the square . . .
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Anna, that is AWESOME!! What a wonderful keepsake for Max to cherish forever! Happy Birthday Max! Beck xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I am sure he will love his new chair! Max is one lucky boy! Happy Birthday Max! -Ann
ReplyDeletegorgeous pressie Anna, too clever x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea - it looks fabulous Anna! KG (ps are the years going by faster??? )
ReplyDeleteI love love love this chair - It is so unique!!! You guys are so clever! Happy birthday to the little man from WA.
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This is the most unique gift I have seen in a long time! It is adorable, and will surely become a treasured keepsake. Just fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Amazing gift.
ReplyDeleteMe encanta! Una idea genial, la copiaré cuando tenga niños :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous project! My little girl turns 2 soon and it would be an ideal keepsake for her! Must keep it in mind... thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a special and fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! This chair is great!!!xx
ReplyDeleteWow, that's such a great idea! It's lovely, cheerful and fun. I'm sure he'll love it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I think you have a budding fabric designer on your hands. The way Harry has filled in the canvas is amazing. Happy birthday to Max.
ReplyDeletei love that harry knows that sailboats have keels! such a clever boy!
ReplyDeleteThat is incredible!!! Love it!
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet idea!! built with lots of love :) happy birthday max!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea - cute chair!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Cute Chair!
ReplyDeleteSo it's more than a year that I've been following your lovely blog as I remember you bringing your lovely bundle of joy home. Happy Birthday to the little one & great chair idea!!
ReplyDeleteOlá Anna, amei seu blog! Também tenho um blog, se puder, me faça uma visita que ficarei muito feliz. Adorei as ideias para as cores e as imagens! Beijinhos, Nane www.vovoqueensinou.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHappy. Fun. Love. Best wishes for a happy birthday! *smiles* Norma
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea!! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable. I wish our children were little so I could make this for them. I may have to copy it when we have grandkids.
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable! I'll have to keep that idea in mind for when I have children! So unique and fun.
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Happy Birthday little Max! xx
ReplyDeleteLove that chair, what a fantastically gorgeous idea! Does Harry do commissions..?
This is too flipping cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is too flipping cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is too flipping cute!!!
ReplyDeletei LOVE this chair!!!
ReplyDeleteWhere would I get plain white canvas?? Definitely have to copy this! :)
This is the cutest thing ever and what a wonderful keepsake for your precious Max!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling idea and wonderful keepsake for your precious Max!!
ReplyDeleteThis is too flipping cute!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing!! What a wonderful gift and keepsake!!
ReplyDeleteI think this the best idea I've ever seen! Wow!
ReplyDeleteEek! What a fun idea! I love this.
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What a special unique amazing thing to do. Just proves that good design is not about fashion its about feeling too x
ReplyDeleteI love this chair and so want to create one each for my girls xx You are so talented xx Jody
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adore this idea! I think this will mean so much to him when he grows up and has his own family as well. Another fabulous idea. Congrats on the success of your big sale as well.
ReplyDeleteWe have a whole lot of fabric pens left over from the last kids' birthday party (design your own t-shirt) that I have been wondering what to do with. Now I know! Thank you for the wonderful idea. Max's chair is just gorgeous. Happy Birthday x.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful - love the art work - Happy birthday Max
ReplyDeleteI adore this idea and might have to repost from my blog!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a magical idea. Your family will treasure that little chair forever. Happy Birthday to your gorgeous boy!
ReplyDeleteKatie x
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. This is just the kind of thing in life that strikes me as right.
ReplyDeleteOh wow what a wonderful wonderful idea and a beautiful keepsake.
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That is the most thoughtful, kind present ever! And how I'm sure something Max will keep and treasure forever.
ReplyDeletethis is a great idea and thoughtful to say the least, this is a great way to create a personalized present, great job, check this out for more decorative crafts,its quite useful, www.lethalnspiration.com
ReplyDeleteSuch a thoughtful idea that will be truly cherished
ReplyDeleteThis has got to be one of my new favorite projects to add to my "to-do"s, it's such an amazing way to capture their youth :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous idea! x
ReplyDeleteLooks so cute, what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. You and Harry did a great job!
ReplyDeletethat chair is pure genius! i pinned it onto Pinterest!
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