Yesterday, I decided to take a break from the construction-type projects (cabinet installation, wainscotting installation, etc.), and do something a little more relaxing and crafty. So I turned my attention to my dining table.
I had purchased a table base for $15 at my favorite local thrift store (which is going out of business...booooo!) It was old, but I loved the shape, and a few coats of crisp white paint brought it back to life. I then added a table top made from two layers of 3/4" MDF, and then I did something a bit crazy. You see, lately I'm a bit obsessed with color. Bright, cheerful color. So I decoupaged some brightly colored papers onto the top of the table. Here's the result:
I absolutely love the way it turned out. My husband, on the other hand, was a bit...shocked.
When he walked into the room, I said, "Well, what do you think? It's fun, right? Maybe a bit funky?"
His reply was, "No...you know what it is? It's pretty!"
Now before you say "Aww, how sweet"...let me just stop you. I don't really think he meant that as a compliment. You see, when we got married six years ago, my taste in decor was very...well...masculine. I liked dark colors, dark woods, clean lines, contemporary style, and no clutter. Definitely nothing frilly, lacy, ornate...and definitely no PINK.
Now I've done a complete 180 degree turn. My taste is more vintage-inspired, with more frills, more sparkle...and with lots of pink!!
I'm sure he's regretting giving me complete control over the decor of our home.
Well, that's all of the time I can spare on the crafty stuff for now. Today, it's back to the heavy lifting and the construction-type projects. I'll be so glad when it's finished!!!
Happy decorating,
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Your table looks great! I like how it turned out. Your poor husband. :)
Yay! I just love this table. JUST LOVE. You should sell these.
Saw you at Mod Podge Rocks - great job!
It's wonderful!!!
I think your table is awesome! If you love it ... that's all that matters (and a little bit if your hubby loves it) after all, you're the ones who'll be living with it. 2 Cool!!
SHUT UP! I couldn't love it more! It's never a compliment when my husband says something looks "cute". I love patchwork and this is absolutely fabulous.
Great project! Now maybe you'd like to make some cute coasters from some fused plastic bag fabric?
Take a look at my blog for that and much more....
http://www.creativejewishmom.com
oh my gosh. thats gorg! and you must be my decorating dople ganger because i was EXACTLY LIKE THAT TOO! and then about a year ago i started veering towards the hand made and brightly colored. great work on this. you have inspired me!
Wow! Wow! Wow! Super Impressive! What tricks do you use to keep the paper from bubbling???
megsalome, the only trick I have is to use smaller pieces of paper, which is actually why I decided to try the patchwork table. I had tried a couple of projects using large sheets of paper, and it kept wrinkling and bubbling. It was incredibly frustrating. The smaller pieces are much more manageable.
I also learned that if I want to cover the entire surface of something with one print, it's much, MUCH easier to use fabric instead of paper. No wrinking, and bubbles can be pressed out easily. I used fabric on this project: http://blog.addicted2decorating.com/2009/10/before-after-chest-of-drawers.html
hi.. do you ever put hot plates on that? i did and it sticks and it left white mark.. any solution for that? it is a dining table...
No, I don't ever put hot plates on it. Not necessarily because it's decoupaged, but because I have just never put hot plates on tables. I always use a pot holder/hot pad.
I'm not sure if it would stand up to hot plates. I did, however, put several coats of non-yellowing polyurethane over the top. If you're wanting a super-resilient finish on the top, I would suggest a resin finish--the two-part mixture that you mix together and then pour onto the surface. One application of resin is about the equivalent of 50 coats of polyurethane. You can purchase it in the paint department of Home Depot.
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