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OK, I’m hooked on Mod Podge. I used it for the very first time on my shelf makeover and decided to try it on a table. Why not?I purchased this table at a yard sale for…I think $2.00. I bought 3 tables that all looked very similar, so I forgot which one I bought where. This is a before picture of one of the similar tables. Unfortunately, I didn’t take a picture of the one I’m featuring in this post. Darn it! I primed it (this is the other similar table, not the actual one) and painted it in a vibrant blue from Sherwin Williams called Open Seas.
Here’s the actual table, all painted up and ready for the creative step. I really wasn’t sure what I was going to do with this, but after the success on my Mod
Podge shelf, I decided to try it on a table.
I chose two complimenting scrapbook papers, one for the top and one for the bottom shelf.
I took some advice from Shari at
Poplar Porch and dampened the paper to reduce bubbling when applying the Mod
Podge. (Thanks Shari. It really did help!)
I glued it on and applied 2 top coats of Mod
Podge. Isn’t this fun? I have not decided, yet, if I’m going to add any decorative painting.
I think this would look awesome in a graphic black & white as well. (I think I’m going to give that a try!)
This table was really dated and now it has a new life. Don’t forget to join me 10 pm Thursday night through Friday at midnight for Furniture Feature Friday! I have an awesome giveaway lined up, so you don’t want to miss it. Feel free to link any furniture related posts in addition to any home furnishings (such as accessories.) See you there!
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I primed it (this is the other similar table, not the actual one) and painted it in a vibrant blue from Sherwin Williams called Open Seas.
Super cute! That will really come in handy with some random furniture pieces that need some pizazz! Love the colors!
Debra
I absolutely love this idea. Seriously — love it! I've got to find me a piece of furniture to try it on.
– Suzanne
justanotherhangup.blogspot.com
So cute! You're inspiring me with the Mod Podge kick – keep it up and I may just try it again one of these days (or maybe it's easier to just keep coming over here to see yours :-)) I love the paint and paper that you used. Very fun!
pk @ Room Remix
Oh I just love it! great job. You made it look so easy!!!
LuLu
I love it!! Your color choices are fantastic!!! Now when you completely go nuts over mod podge, Dick Blicks sells it in the gallon! 🙂
Whimsical! I've been browsing vintage wallpapers, those would be great to mod podge…hmmmm.
Great project. I have purchased a couple of small tables recently that are just waiting for a makeover. One is going to get the chalkboard treatment you posted about earlier. The other just might get this mod podge treatment. Keep the inspiration coming!
I also love your WISH banner. I have a cricut and I'm going to try the cereal box idea.
Thanks again.
Jane
Super cute table !!
Love it.
Mod Podge is one of my BFF, sugar! Ibuprofen is the first but MP runs a very close second, chickee…. Darling. I've used it many times for these kind of projects.
xoxo,
Connie
😉
I have two tables like that that I painted and distressed. Love the blue and papered look!
Hmmm.. I may do my newspaper idea after all now.. did you top coat the table with anything or does Mod Podge take care of that too? High gloss? Details details! 🙂
Donna
ooo! so fun! now i wanna try that idea out.
Donna,
I love the idea of using newspaper! I might have to try that as well. I used glossy Mod Podge, but it is available in matte as well. The nice thing about MP is it's not only a glue, it's a sealer. It is waterbased, so you can't set wet things on it. Make sure you use coasters!
that really is a great look!
like the contrast of the blue against all the other colors –
troy
Looks great! I have a table I need to try that soon.
I think I have that exact same craft paper. Now if I can just achieve the same fab results!
Hugs,
Anne
I love it! So fun! The colors are great! Glad the tip helped out. Thanks for mentioning me!
It looks awesome, such a fun color and I love the paper you used.
Welcome to the club! : ) It looks great and I'd love to see your black & white version, too!
It looks great! Love the color combination you used. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my grandmothers quilt. I may never find out what pattern it is but that is ok.
Adorable table! I've found with my own Mod Podge projects it helps to add a few coats of Acrylic Sealer, especially if you happen to put something else Mod Podged on top of it. It helps to eliminate the stickiness that Mod Podge tends to hold, even when dry. It also helps give the project extra protection.
So cute! Your talent is so fun to watch. Love the paint color & the papers you chose.
You are so talented and have a wonderful imagination! You are also so neat-do you know what I mean? Sometimes artsy things can look messy-yours are precision!
~Nancy
That looks great! Love it!
Danielle
That Mod Podge is such an awesome idea! The huge assortment of scrapbook paper out there really gives you a lot to choose from, and it looks like fun too. 🙂
Did you put anything on top of the mod podge? I always find that it always stay slightly sticky and sometimes peels off when I remove something that has been sitting on top
Love it – I just bought some scrapbook paper yesterday and my first bottle of mod podge – I'm working on a boring bathroom shelf – we'll see how it goes!
Another masterpiece… very cute table… I love the bright colours…
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I love that little table! Mod Podge is the best!
-Grace
Mod Podge is the most addictive thing…I often wonder around the house looking to see what else I can glue down!! Love the table!
That looks great! I have a thrift store tray I think I will try.
I love the end result! These little tables have so much character! The paper just adds to the cuteness! Great Job…Dee Dee
Cute, cute table with a little whimsy added. Love the colors.
That is so sweet. What a good idea. The color is great
Happy Thanksgiving
FABULOUS! I love the colors and the transformation. Thanks. Laura@the mansion
It's perfect!
I love the colors you choose–just perfect.
cheri
Gorgeous & fun!!! The colors are awesome.
You are so wonderfully crafty!! The table came out fabulous!! Great job!
xx-Gina