Sunday, October 16, 2011

I Wasn't Always This Cute

For $11.75 cents I knew this round table had potential.  
After a coat of Paris Gray and a coat of Antique White chalk paint she was looking better already.
A coat of clear and a graphic from The Graphics Fairy using my printer label technique she was really taking shape nicely.
I added a few bees and the "no. 147" with rubber stamps and StazOn ink.
There are even a few little bees 'hiding' on the bottom shelf.


This graphic seemed a bit more 'stubborn' and resistant to drying so I did spray it with a light coat of matte finish clear paint and then added another coat of clear wax.
I think she feels much better about herself now  .  .  . it's the start of another work week so projects are back on hold until the weekend but it sure felt good to have paint on my hands again! Some people rely on 'retail therapy' . . . I rely on 'creative therapy'!




 
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22 comments:

  1. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.October 16, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Definitely much cuter now!

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  2. SarahOctober 16, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Hi, Lauren! Wow, that table is so cool now! What a neat process with the ink jet printer and labels...I might have to try that someday. Love how you added the bees and number too, so cute! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my fall mantel. Have a great week:)

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  3. GailOctober 17, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Looks great Lauren! I love the bees.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Gail

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  4. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementOctober 17, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Very well done Lauren! It is so pretty.

    Have a great week!
    Pam

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  5. Okio B DesignsOctober 17, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful transformation Lauren! I can't believe it's the same table!

    Jeanine

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  6. DaniellaOctober 17, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Lauren! You are like a magician! You really did turn that poor table into something everyone will love!!
    xxDaniella

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  7. KarieOctober 17, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Absolutely adorable! I have a table similar to yours and I am going to try to copy you! Love it. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 17, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I love it! You're so smart...and thrifty! ♥

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  9. Jennifer JuniperOctober 17, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I love the words and little bee!

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  10. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 19, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Well, it's really cute now. Nice, Lauren.

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  11. DearHelenHartmanOctober 19, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Cute. Paint sure makes things look so fresh but those little bees make it buzzz with fun.

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 20, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    What a bargain on that table, Lauren! Love the graphic and the bees are a great touch!

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  13. Deborah MarchOctober 20, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    NICELY done Lauren! Love the Staz-On stamped bees!

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  14. MitziOctober 21, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I'm just like you when it comes to my therapy! I stay away from the mall and create something instead. It makes me feel good to give a castaway object new life. You did a great job with the table!

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  15. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartOctober 21, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Very nice job! The table looks fantastic! Scrolled through many of your latest posts and enjoyed seeing all of your special finds and creations! Fun stopping in!

    Kindly, Lorraine

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  16. Honey at 2805October 21, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    You brought this table into a new century! She must be so happy!

    Thanks for linking this lovely post to Potpourri Friday! I appreciate you participation, my friend!

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  17. PamelaOctober 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Lauren your little table is just tooo cute!! I am loving it lady! Thanx for coming over to party! Off to see what technique you used here.

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  18. GenevaOctober 23, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Your little table must be loving you after you've made her so pretty! I'm sure I would never have thought about transforming her like you did...! I'm definitely inspired! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 27, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    BRAVO! What a transformation Lauren...Love that lil bee and the fonts. :)

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  20. MelOctober 31, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    That's lovely. I wouldn't have given that table much thought, but you've transformed it.

    Thanks for sharing at my first link party and do hope you will be back to share another Beautiful Junk transformation.

    Mel

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  21. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️November 1, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I love the table and the cute bees. Such a great buy too.

    Dee

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  22. ChrisNovember 10, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Hi Lauren, I love the table, it is adorable. Great job. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris

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