Thursday, April 18, 2013

Bright Striped Side Table

Hi my painting friends!
 
Are you ready to brighten a corner?
 
 
 
 
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Going from this:
 
 
 
To this:
 
 
 
 
Now that's a cheery update.
 
First, the curly top trim had to go.
 
 
 
 
After a base of Burnt Umber on the table top,
 
I applied layers of paint
 
by dipping a square of cardstock in multi colored
 
paint puddles and dragging across the wood top.
 
It gives a nice layered look.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And here are the first few steps
 
in making the rope drawer pull:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bright and happy colors bring the old brown to life.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Garage Sales will be starting here soon!
 
Let the hunt begin for furniture pieces
 
that have a new and bright future.
 
Thanks so much for stopping by,
 
Deb
 
 
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19 comments:

20 North Ora said...

That is definitely a great makeover. It went from an old piece of furniture to a bright, cheerful modern day piece.

Judy

Twice Nice said...

I just love your cardstock dip and drag technique! And thank you for showing how you make your rope handles! Those are so, so fun looking!

Shabby Brocante, Karen said...

Wonderful transformation!! Love it. So cute and bright. The door pull is genius!
Karen

Kirsten said...

This is awesome, Deb! It looks so great!!

PAINTORDIG.blogspot.com said...

Love this table-and your choice of colors! I am sure there has to be a piece of furniture in this house that needs this treatment!

Audra @ Renewed Projects said...

What a bright and fun makeover! Great tutorial, too.

Lynda said...

I need to go buy a table and paint just so I can do this! Love the colors....fabulous instructions-thanks for sharing! Lyndaoflakeland.blogspot.com

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

The puppy art I just posted would look outstanding hanging above this table! Love!!

Krista Aasen said...

LOVE that paint technique... have to give it a try really soon. Fabulous colour choices and I love the rope handle. Too cute!
Krista @thehappyhousie

Shelly Andrade said...

I so knew this was you! You have such a signature style!! LOVE your work!

Jana@Transformations From the Heart said...

Great transformation Deb! Love the colors and that cute rope handle. I keep saying it but one day I'm going to use your card stock painting trick. I think it gives such a cool look to your pieces.

reFresh reStyle said...

I love it! The rope handle is perfect!
Debbie

Art and Sand said...

There is absolutely no comparison. I LOVE your little table.

I have an antique record cabinet that I painted red, yellow and blue several years ago. I wanted to paint it white, but my husband loves it. I am think that doing a stripe thing might be just what I need.

Thanks for the inspiration.

Unknown said...

I absolutely love the color combination and rope handle Deb!! I would love for you to share your gorgeous redo with us at Pretty Things!

xo, Tanya
http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/2013/04/pretty-things-link-party-17-and-party.html

Unknown said...

There you go again Lake Girl! You are so talented with that paintbrush of yours. Your photos always seem to draw me over to see what's happening. I love on a lake too in Pacific NW. Such a serene place to create. Blessings to you, Patti

Anonymous said...

Love how colourful this piece is. I always love seeing what you've painted next! Blessings!

Good Time Charlie said...

You are just so talented! Just when I think you have outdone yourself, you outdo you again! Thanks for the tip on the rope handles too. I am pinning this one!

Christine said...

Absolutely STUNNING Table! WOW! I'm in aww!

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