A Step Up The Stool Reveal

I was concerned this might happen. If only my real staircase was actually closer to being done. I am waiting for the walls to be finished by the contractors, but I think the old carpet tack strips have finally been removed! No more prying my shoe off each step as I go down:

Amidst my zillion other projects there has been this little guy that has stood strong and served well holding sandpaper, brushes, tung oil, rags and my bum on occasion. Surely it is worthy and capable of more! Yet, once again, it shall serve in a pinch - today is it's lucky day!
 
Remember the auction that found me on my backside, sinking into inches of mud like a drowned rat? One of the items that successfully made it home with me had definitely seen better days too...

Let the transformation begin for the From A to Z Stare At My Staircase Party!

Now sanded, and then in it's prime - hah - so funny!

Aaahhh...  black spraypaint. It's like that perfect little black dress ...for a stool.

Footsie thingies - the floors love 'em:

And embellishments with these from the scrapbooking and craft supply stash:

And done... almost...

So, I have decided to give these dressed up steps away. That auction was for the grandparents of long ago neighbors. Those neighbors are moving back to the area to become neighbors once again! They just moved into their new home this past weekend. What a neat way to welcome them to their new nest - with the jazzed up step stool from their grandparent's home!!


This is the house for the gift tag made from odd scrapbook paper pieces:

A twist of ribbon for the season and it's definitely a step up for the stool!

Now for the reveal, and the oh-so-satisfying before and afters:

This will be darling left on their porch with a little potted holly on top - Welcome Home!

Now, go check out Beth's beautiful steps here! Thanks for hosting the Stare at my Staircase Party!