I always get the funny tingles when I get to share a project that I did with you. It makes me so happy! Here's one of my latest. I found this endtable and took a before picture - dusty, kind of boring. The second photo is what I did to it! I hope you like it. Below are the instructions. I'd love to see any of your furniture re-dos, by the way. You know how I love them!
Supplies and Tools
FolkArt Acrylic Paint - Teal, Glazed Carrots, Magenta, Sky Blue
Mod Podge Hard Coat
Scrapbook paper of your choice – 2 sheets (I used Carolyn Gavin Greenhouse papers from K and Company)
1” Flat Paint Brush
Craft Glue
Scalloped Edge Scissors
Pencil
Ruler
1 ½” wood knob
Note: Correspond the paint colors to your scrapbooking papers, like I did! Also, if your table starts out really dark and you are painting with light colors, I suggest basecoating with White to limit the number of coats you have to paint.
1. Using the paint brush, basecoat the top of the table Glazed Carrots, the sides and legs of the table Teal and the bottom shelf Sky Blue. You will need several coats of all colors. Allow to dry.
2. While the table is drying, select two pieces of scrapbooking paper and measure the size you will need. Cut the correct shape and size out of two different (but coordinating) sheets of paper with the scalloped edge scissors. Set aside.
3. Glue the papers down to the table (top and shelf) using Mod Podge. Allow to dry at least 15-20 minutes.
4. While the paper is drying, paint the knob Magenta. Allow to dry and glue to the front of the table using craft glue. Allow knob to dry.
Coat the entire table with at least two coats of Mod Podge. Allow to dry for at least 48 hours before using.
















OOH! I love it! I'm still too chicken to start on the dreaded Disney furniture. Thank you for the inspiration. By the way, I love your sleek new look. Fancy!
ReplyDeleteHello stopping over from Kimba's. Wow - that turned out TOO cute!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Way to cute. You go girl!
ReplyDeleteAdorable makeover!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I appreciate the support!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! It's so colourful and cute and fun!!
ReplyDeleteGreat transformation :-)
Kelly @ DesignTies
Wow, a whole blog on mod podge! I just recently bought my first bottle and am still trying to figure out how it is different from Elmer's glue. I will have to read some more! saw you at Kimba's. :)
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Thanks again everyone, for the positive comments.
ReplyDeleteAshley - MP is different from Elmer's because it is a glue, sealer AND finish. MP is a stronger formula and also has the varnish properties that Elmer's doesn't have. Over the long haul, regular glues yellow and lose their adhesive properties. To use them as a varnish doesn't work long term because they wear away.
Okay - I'm done talking now :D
Wonderful! I'm hoping to work my way up to furniture eventually. It looks so bright and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteThat is just way super cute! I love it!! What a creative mind you have!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure too many people got to see your fun makeover, so I reposted it in my Refashioned Friday segment today. Hope that's OK!
ReplyDelete~Andy
No matter how many times I come back to this page I can't see the "after" picture...just the "before."
ReplyDeleteHi Bella - If you send your e-mail address to me, I will send you the picture! Not sure why it isn't showing up for you!
ReplyDeleteWhy do you cover the entire project with MP? So everything matches? Also, what type of brush do you use, foam? Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHi flarffy - The reason is to seal the project; just like polyurethane! Painting with craft paint gives a slightly chalky finish. When you Mod Podge, you smooth the finish, seal the paint (keep it from marking) and, like you suggested, make it match! Try a sample and you'll see the difference.
ReplyDeleteI don't use a foam brush because I don't mind brush marks, but if you don't want brushstrokes, use a foam brush. I use cheap paintbrushes and they work just fine for me. :D
Once you get a project going, please e-mail me for tips! I'd love to chat with you further!!!
cool beans...looks fun!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable. It's fun and a bit sassy! :-) Great job!
ReplyDeletepk @ Room Remix
So cute, how inspiring!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute redo. I love it....
ReplyDeleteAmazing what can be done with old furniture. Well done!
ReplyDeleteTurning an old and dreary piece of furniture into something bright and cheery. Love it.
ReplyDeleteok that table turned out so stinkin cute! I LOVE the colors too!
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