I found this sad (and very cheap) little table at a garage sale last weekend (tv tray might be the proper term, but it deserves more dignity than that).
It was begging for a good painting job to elevate it back to it's sturdy status.
It was begging for a good painting job to elevate it back to it's sturdy status.
I've been wanting to try out dip dyeing and this was the perfect opportunity.
I used a favorite gray of mine, Valspars "gray morning" and then a mix of a dark blue and the gray morning to create a custom color. I also added some baking soda to the paint to create a faster drying, better adhering and easier distress-able chalky style paint.
I taped the legs to get a decent line.
Can you tell I'm really technical when it comes to painting? Notice the cheap paper plates, foam brushes and a mis-mash of floor protection. Yipes.
It only took about 2 hours total to complete and I think it came out great!
The stencil is a whole wall stencil that I have big plans for, but it was a little tricky using it on such a small surface.
Here it is all finished!
The legs didn't come out perfect, but overall, I'm loving the dip-dyed look
I used the table to create what I'm calling the "color corner". It's so bright and fun to look over and see such a vibrant grouping.
Sitting on floor is a vintage baby basket I found at an antique store in Washington
I will be trying the homemade chalky paint again, except I'll use plaster of paris to see if it's a little easier to distress.
For now, I'm loving this makeover. With a $2 table, I couldn't lose. ♥
Linking to:
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Show and Share @ Vintage Gwen
Winter Blues Wednesday @ DIY by Design
Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style
Whatever Goes Wednesday @ Someday Crafts
WhateverWednesdays @ Momma Hens Coop
Show and Share @ Vintage Gwen
Winter Blues Wednesday @ DIY by Design
Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style
Whatever Goes Wednesday @ Someday Crafts
WhateverWednesdays @ Momma Hens Coop
