Friday, March 29, 2013

Little Tykes Makeover

I bought this table for $5 on craigslist. I got inspired by this blog to give the table a makeover: http://caroline-frei.blogspot.com/2012/06/kids-picnic-table-redo.html


Supplies:
4 sheets of scrapbook paper
All purpose glue
Mod Podge
Scissors

I cleaned the table and made sure it was completely dry. Then I cut the scrapbook paper to fit on the table top. I used paper that didn't need to be perfectly aligned, so I could randomly collage it on. I used a mixture of glue and mod podge to adhere the paper to the table. I put 3 coats of mod podge on the top of the table. (Make sure it's completely dry between coats). Two coats would have probably been fine, but I did a 3rd just in case.



I was going to redo the table top and the bench seats, but after I did the top, I liked how it looked without redoing the seats. It now has a home outside on our little porch.


I love how it turned out! And using scrapbook paper was much cheaper than fabric! I'll keep you updated on how the layers of mod podge hold up in the outdoors.

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