Here’s a super simple DIY project… haha… I notice that as I’m getting older and older, my DIY projects are getting easier and easier. But this one was a really fun re-do of a sturdy but ugly little kitchen table to create a coastal cottage style table. Here’s what I did:
First, I found this gorgeous heavy single sheet gift wrap at a fun little gift shop out in Maine last year. It is titled ‘Merveilles de la mer’, which I think is French for ‘wonders of the sea’. It was so beautiful, and only $5 or $6 dollars for a large, poster size sheet. Expensive for wrapping paper, but maybe not so much for a table Mod Podge project.
The table was a Craigslist purchase, and though nice and solid, it had a grungy dirty coat of flat white paint on it.
After a coat of primer/paint on it, legs in sea green color and the top in a cream color. I selected a color for the top that really, really closely matched the background color of the sea life paper. That way when I cut out the sea life I could leave the little numbers next to each one that I liked and the paper background wouldn’t be so noticeable.
In fact, the paper edges in the background color are nearly invisible with the layers of Mod Podge on it.
So once the paint was totally dry, like a day later, and after I made a final decision with the placement of the sea life illustrations, I painted a layer of Mod Podge on the table top, section by section, adding a paper cut out on the wet Mod Podge, and then painting a layer of Mod Podge over the paper cut out.
Then I added the skinny black line outline on the table top and side of the table apron. I’m not very good at painting a thin line free hand, so I cheated and used a paint marker. Love those things! (Here you can see how I used that same paint marker treatment on my bird table.)
As you can see, even with a paint marker, my lines aren’t perfect, but I just mark it up to a ‘hand painted’ look and don’t fret about it.
Once the first layer of Mod Podge was totally dry, another layer completely covering the whole table top was added, covering over the now dry black line as well. I did do at least 3 or 4 layers of Mod Podge, to be sure the top is durable to just wipe up with a damp cloth.
That’s it!
With an addition of some wicker chairs, (another Craigslist purchase) it’s a fun coastal cottage style table set.
Now this once ugly table is a happy little spot to drop packages or do a puzzle or have a snack on. And I didn’t have to be an artist to get a unique detailed look.
SHOPPING LIST: Mod Podge
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Oh My Heartsie Girl Linky Party says
This was a great project, my grandmother used to have a table like that, I wish I had it now.
I would love to have you stop by this week and share on my Linky Party in progress!!
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Hope you have a great week!
Karren
paperworx4seniors2 says
I see so many of those adorable little drop leaf tables. Had one in KY but left it out on front porch, got all warped, dadgumit. I was used to living in dry climate in MT. Want one again, since we don’t have area to put kitchen table/chairs (we have single wide mfg. home) this would be perfect size to use in our living room for quick supper or for company. Love how you dolled your little table up, it’s so perfect. I’ve got to save this so I can refer back if/when do finally find one, (I can afford). Grand Junction is kind of expensive place, people seem to be greedy, want the earth for anything and since I am on SS budget, disposable income is not plentiful, lol. So wish me luck finding an adorable little drop leaf table please.
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Sherry says
That is super cute! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!
Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction says
What a clever upcycle ~ just lovely!
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
This is so pretty ~ it caught my eye and I had to see all the beautiful details. Thanks so much for sharing at Project Inspire{d}.
Susan says
You did a great job. I love it!
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Regality (aka The Quing) says
Excellently cool!
LIz says
🙂 thanks!
Donnamae says
The table and chairs make a darling place to sit! Perfection is overrated…love your black outlines! 😉
LIz says
😉