Friday, August 23, 2013

Yard Bench Redo- in Memory of Jason

I got this old yard bench for FREE! And finally I had a reason/theme to redo it.

A friend of mine that grew up on the same block as me was killed in a car accident this summer. And his family is having a benefit to raise money to pay for his funeral expenses. So they had asked me if I would make something and donate it for the silent auction. So I thought that something little wouldn't probably bring in a lot of money. But this bench may help! And it is kickoff season!






I had a feeling the wood would still be good after I sanded it down.


After Sanding..


I did apply a light coat of primer. Then once I started painting I didn't really care for the back metal piece.


So Decided it had to go! Unscrewed it and it was gone!



I taped it off before I spray painted the arms and legs.





I cut and screwed a board to the back, and this helped support it. Because it was pretty wobbly. And then hand painted the Husker logo.



In Memory of
Jason Robert Hawkins
  • January 22, 1983 to June 20, 2013

This is Jason and his daughter.


I will always remember the great times we all had growing up. From bikes and skateboards, to sneakin over to Snyders Pond to fish.

Rest in Peace Bud!

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10 comments:

  1. KelseyAugust 23, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    This is gorgeous! You did an awesome job on it and I'm sure the family is over the moon with the finished product!

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    1. ShellyAugust 23, 2013 at 4:45 PM

      Thanks Kelsey! They are all soo very grateful.

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  2. Meredith @ The Laundry Can WaitAugust 23, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Oh my goodness. Seeing his picture with his daughter completely broke my heart. I seriously have tears in my eyes. :( What a loss. I will pray for his family, and I love that you worked so hard to help raise money for them. The bench turned out amazing!

    XOXO,
    Meredith

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    1. ShellyAugust 24, 2013 at 7:19 AM

      Thank You Meredith. It is just a sad sad situation. When his mother came and got this bench, you could just see the hurt in her. And I just can't imagine losing a son, or a child period. Heart Breaking. But thank you for takin a peek at the bench. Have a great weekend!!!

      Shelly

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  3. DesignitgirlAugust 26, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Love the bench, so many of these gets tossed. So great job! My condolence

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    1. ShellyAugust 26, 2013 at 7:30 PM

      Thank you! And thank you for checking it out!

      Shelly

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  4. UnknownAugust 27, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Love the bench, Shelly! I'm sure it brought a nice donation for the family!~~Angela

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    1. ShellyAugust 31, 2013 at 10:22 AM

      I hoping! Thank You for stopping and taking a look!

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  5. Flat Creek FarmSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    You did a great job on the bench! So sorry about your friend.. sweetest pic with his daughter ;(
    That is an awesome tribute, and great way to help out! -Tammy

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    1. ShellySeptember 8, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      Thank YOU Tammy! I was pretty pleased on how it turned out!

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