A Curbside Kitchen Table Gets A Makeover

August 24, 2017

Hello and welcome to Our Crafty Mom! It is so hard to believe it is already the end of the month! That means it’s time for our Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge. If you’ve visited here before you know I am moving my daughter into her first apartment for her Senior year of College this weekend.

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The apartment does not have a single piece of furniture, so I have been scrambling to ensure she at least has the essentials. That is where my thriftiness comes in handy and saves a ton of money! My neighbor was throwing this kitchen table and chairs out and I couldn’t get it in my car fast enough!

Look at the detail on these captain chairs! I knew with a little love these babies would shine!!

The Rules:

Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
There’s no monthly theme.
There’s no budget to stick to.

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My daughter and her roommates are going with a coastal theme and we decided on a pretty gray color for the table and chairs. But I couldn’t stop there as the table looked really plain. I decided to jazz it up with a cool medallion stencil after getting the go ahead from the group. Here is the finished project and then I’ll share what I used on this piece:

Supplies

Mandala Stencil (Similar)
Deco Art Americana Decor Maxx Gloss
FrogTape
Stencil Roller Kit
HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer

I decided to use the paint sprayer on the chairs, table base and legs and it was done in no time. This paint sprayer is seriously one of my favorite DIY tools. I hate painting spindles and the sprayer makes it so easy. Each piece was given two coats of paint letting it dry in between. For the table I used a foam roller, again giving it two coats.

Once it was dry I taped the stencil in the center of the kitchen table and used white chalk paint on the entire piece. It is so simple using a paint roller.

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The table and chairs were finished with two coats of clear wax sealer. I’m going to pretend that the kids won’t be using this table to play quarters or whatever other college drinking games are popular now, lol! I will point out they are 21! Maybe the reminder that Mom refinished this table for them will minimize any drinking games!

Once it is all set up in the apartment, I will post an updated photo. Right now my living room is taken over by apartment furniture! I hope you enjoyed this post and will check out the other projects linked below. I have seen a sneak peek and you will not be disappointed!

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Master Bedroom Decorating Ideas ~Room by Room

July 25, 2017

Today is our next installment in our Room by Room Summer Showcase and we are sharing our master bedroom spaces. You will definitely want to visit the other bloggers linked below to check out their master bedroom decorating ideas! Thank you to Amy of My Life From Home for hosting this fun Room by Room Summer Showcase.

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This Fall, I am planning on participating in my first ever One Room Challenge and will be updating my master bedroom. This is both exciting and scary! Before I tell you my plans for this room, let me show you some things I have done to the room since we moved in close to three years ago.

The room is a large space with vaulted ceilings that I absolutely love! There really was nothing that needed to be done other than move my furniture in and personalize the space. Of course, that is what I love to do most and there are lots of DIY projects in here that I will share.

First is this DIY Pallet Door with a cool hanging Edison light, that I’m really happy with. As there are tall ceilings in this space, I felt there needed to be large pieces to fill it in. A small picture just didn’t work and was totally lost. My plan is to make another one of these doors to hang on the opposite side of the bed so there is symmetry. Symmetry is kind of a thing for me! Look how cool the light looks when lit. It really gives a soft glow that is perfect for reading.

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Next, I hung a DIY pallet board with a Hydrangea Wreath that I made to go over the bed. After 3 years though, I’m ready for a change and looking for a large piece to hang in its place. Maybe a sunburst mirror or pretty art work.

You see the large beam in the picture above? This is something I’m so excited to be changing out with a faux wood beam as part of the One Room Challenge. Stay tuned for more on that! As I don’t have a dedicated space for crafting and there were two closets in this room, I turned one of them into a craft closet. It was seriously the best thing I ever did! Someday I will have a craft room, but for now this closet is a huge help.

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The antique Lane cedar chest was given to me by my parents as an engagement gift, some 30 years ago. It was a family piece and is probably about 40 years old. There was some water damage to the top, so I gave it an update with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. This was one of the first pieces I ever refinished.

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The Deacon’s Bench is another piece I refinished with a pretty blue chalk paint. It has a good amount of storage that I use to hold scrapbooks. The angel wings are from Decor Steals and can be found here

I wanted to show you the beautiful half moon window in this room. It gives me a perfect view of the moon when it is out.

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The sleigh bed and dresser are about 20 years old and I am itching to update them. There is water damage on the top of the dresser and I have to keep a runner on it. Also, I am kind of tired of it after 20 years, but it is a beautiful piece made really well. What do you think? Should I paint it or leave it as is? As part of my room makeover I wanted to give it an antique white finish and update the knobs as well. Let me know what you think and come back to see when the One Room Challenge starts on October 3rd!

Now that you have seen the room, here are a few plans that I have for this makeover:

Remove carpet and install hardwoods. I really think new floors will make a huge difference in this room.
New Art Work for over the bed.
Small Writing Desk and ghost chair (I’ve wanted one forever)!
Reading chair and small table for the foot of the bed.
Build another pallet door and hanging light for the other side of the bed.
New bedding and throw pillows
Paint dresser and sleigh bed??
Faux Wood Beam to cover existing beam.
Curtains for the sides of the half moon window.

After browsing Pinterest, I found a few items that I liked and put this mood board together. I’d like to stick with the wall color as it is so warm and cozy. A farmhouse style with a touch of glam is what I am going for. The soft blues and aquas really go great with this wall color and I would like to stick with those shades. This shade below is a little more mint, but I like the style if I can find something similar in blue.

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Nautical Striped Side Table Makeover

July 21, 2017

Welcome to this month’s Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest. This month’s sponsor is Plaid/Mod Podge and we are helping them celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Mod Podge! The theme for this challenge is Garden Treasures. You are probably familiar with Mod Podge, but in the off chance you aren’t, it really is a crafters best friend. Mod Podge is the number one, all-in-one glue, sealer and finish perfect for decoupage projects!

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For this challenge, I decided to use a roadside find that my Dad gave me, to create a nautical striped side table. This little table was in bad shape with peeling veneer and scratches. Because of this, I knew it would be perfect to give a makeover with fabric. I did have to do a little repair work first, but it was my hope that the thickness of the fabric would cover any unevenness in the table top. Here is the before:

And the after:

What do you think? Just a little improvement, right? I am so happy with how this little nautical table turned out! This would be a perfect piece to use on a covered porch or deck as a side table. The nautical theme is so popular right now and I love that this can be used indoors or out. The navy and white stripe is such a classic look. Here is an easy tutorial:

Nautical Striped Side Table Makeover

Supplies

Deco Art Americana Chalky Finish Paint, 8-Ounce, Everlasting
Navy and White Striped Fabric
Mod Podge Glue and Finish for Furniture
Twisted Sisal Rope
Hot glue gun

After I gave the table a good cleaning and repaired the peeling veneer on the bottom shelf, I gave it a white wash with chalk paint. I wanted it to be a distressed paint finish as I felt it would blend with the nautical look I was going for.

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Next, I cut the fabric to size for both shelves using Mod Podge to adhere it. The Mod Podge worked like a dream with this fabric. I gave it a second coat after the first dried.

Finally, attach the rope trim to the front of the shelves and you are done! This was such an easy makeover but I really love how it turned out! It is a very versatile piece and the navy and white is classic enough that I don’t think it will go out of style any time soon.

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I hope you liked this post Nautical Striped Side Table Makeover. Be sure to check out the other projects shared in this month’s challenge. You will be amazed at the transformations!

The hosts of The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest are:

Saved by Scottie
Evey’s Creations
Ritzy Parties
My DIY Envy

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Birthday Giveaway~Day 6~Milk Paint and Daddy Van’s Bundle

July 15, 2017

It is the final day of my week long birthday giveaway and we are going out with a bang!

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Today’s giveaway is a bundle from The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Co.

It includes the following:

1 Quart of Old Fashioned Milk Paint (color of your choice)
1 Pint of Extra Bond
1 5 oz tin of Daddy Van’s Wax (scented or unscented)

Check out two of my favorite makeovers using milk paint and Daddy Van’s:

Union Jack Nightstand Makeover

Antique End Table Makeover

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Old Fashioned Milk Paint Co. is the first original true milk paint on the market since 1974. I love the history of this company. I also love that it contains only ingredients that are all-natural and will not harm the environment, making it truly a “green paint”. Sometimes I refinish smaller furniture pieces indoors, so it is important that this product is not harmful. Enter the giveaway below! Best of luck!

Please note you must be 18+ to enter and a U.S. Resident. One winner will be chosen at random. Our Crafty Mom is not responsible for prize nor shipment of prize. This giveaway is in partnership with OFMP.

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Birthday Giveaway Week~ Day 1~ HomeRight Paint Sprayer

July 10, 2017

Welcome! Yes, it’s my birthday today, but I’m so excited to be giving gifts this year! I’ve teamed up with some amazing brands for great giveaway items every day this week!

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Today we are starting off with HomeRight! One lucky reader will win a HomeRight Finish Max Paint Sprayer. This is seriously one of my favorite DIY tools ever!

One of the things I love about it is how portable it is. I live in a townhouse and don’t have much of a yard to work in, so I sometimes work at my sister’s or my Dad’s. I literally took my Finish Max paint sprayer to a cook-out at my Dad’s today to paint a couple of chairs. My family is used to my DIY projects and didn’t give it a second thought when I asked to paint chairs after dinner. Yes, I totally painted them in a sundress & flip flops! Of course, please follow safety recommendations and wear a mask.

My stepmother was amazed at not only the smooth finish, but also how fast it dries. I’m telling you I had one chair painted in 15 minutes. We all know what a pain it is to paint spindles but the Finish Max paint sprayer makes it so easy!

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This paint sprayer is great for crafts, dressers, doors, furniture and cabinets. There are three spray patterns-horizontal, vertical and round. You can use the Finish Max paint sprayer with any paint, stain or varnish, including chalk paints, cabinet paints, furniture paints, stain, poly and latex. Now, for the giveaway details:

5 Easy Tips and Tricks For Painting Furniture

July 6, 2017

If you have visited Our Crafty Mom before or follow me on social media, you know I love to paint old furniture. There is something so rewarding about taking an old piece, probably headed for the trash and giving it new life. It started as a hobby years ago and now I sell some of my pieces at local shops. A lot of pieces that I paint are roadside or thrift store finds. I have learned a lot of tips and tricks over the years and thought I would share some with you.

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5 Easy Tips and Tricks For Painting Furniture

Prep Your Furniture-it may be as simple as making sure the piece is clean and free of any dust and dirt, or it may require sanding and/or repairs. Research the type of paint you are going to use to determine if you need to sand. Also, decide ahead of time if you are going for a smooth finish or a distressed look. This will also help in deciding what type of paint to use. This coffee table was a roadside find and you have to check out the before here

Don’t Skimp On Paint Brushes-I am the first to admit that I am very (cheap) thrifty. If I can save a penny, I will. But skimping on paint brushes is not the way to go with painting furniture. I learned that very early on and definitely the hard way. I can’t tell you how much time I wasted picking bristles out of a beautiful piece of painted furniture! I now only use Purdy Brushes. You may pay a little bit more to start, but these brushes will last forever with proper care. Also, you won’t waste time picking out bristles! My favorite is the Purdy XL Angled Brush that I used in this thrift store cane top table makeover

Use Foam Rollers-for painting larger, smooth surfaces foam rollers are the way to go. This is such a time saver and creates a smooth finish. This Purdy set is my go to roller system. I also use a lot of stencils and this roller is great for that as well. This Indian Inlay Stenciled Table is one of my all time favorite makeovers!

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Use A Paint Sprayer For Large Pieces-I LOVE my HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer and I have a surprise! Come back Monday for a birthday giveaway where one lucky reader will win one of these! Read more about the sprayer here

My Most Important Tip-DON’T STRESS-seriously, it is only paint. If you don’t like what you did, sand and start over. That is another reason I like painting roadside or thrift store pieces. If I mess it up, I’m not out much money. But honestly, I am a firm believer that there are no mistakes. I can’t tell you how many times I went with an “oops” and it turned out great. Enjoy and have fun! Here is a curbside find that is a perfect example of just going with it!

I hope you enjoyed this post 5 Easy Tips and Tricks For Painting Furniture and remember to stop back Monday as I will have a week of giveaways for a very big Birthday! I am still in total denial over the number-hint 31-1+20 ?

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Thrift Games | DIY Challenge | Faux Beach Glass Candlesticks

June 28, 2017

Woohoo! I am so excited to be participating in another thrift store challenge hosted by Morgan of Charleston Crafted. This is our first month with this Thrift Games DIY Challenge and hopefully it will be a monthly occurrence.

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If you have visited Our Crafty Mom before, you know how much I love thrift stores and updating thrift store finds. There is a huge Salvation Army that just opened up on my way home from work. That is a good and bad thing, as I probably stop by more often than I should. The rules for this challenge are as follows:

– Go to your favorite thrift store and spend up to $15 total on anything that inspires you.
– Bring your haul home and transform it into something for your home.
– For July the theme is Summertime!

I found unfinished wood candlesticks for 50 cents a piece. As I have been working on beach or coastal décor for my daughter’s first apartment, I thought these would be perfect for her small kitchen table. I had my new HomeRight Small Spray Shelter set up and gave them a quick coat of white chalk paint.

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I plan to use the tall holder and wood base for another project. Next, I picked up three bags of vase filler in shades of blue and white to give the candlesticks a beach glass feel. This was such a simple project just using a hot glue gun. Simply glue each gem to the candlestick and you are done!

The total cost of these beautiful faux beach glass candlesticks is a whopping $4 for two! They look like something you would find in a gift shop for much more! I think my daughter will love them!

Be sure to hop on over to the other talented bloggers to see what thrifty items they are sharing. Hope you have a great day!

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DIY Live Edge Wood Industrial Farmhouse Console Table

June 22, 2017

It’s my favorite day of the month! Time for our Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge! This is such a fun challenge and I seriously look forward to it each month!