A Fun New Project

This was a table Brian made about 8 or 10 years ago. It's been on the front porch where it served us well. I always seem to like handmade wood things years after their construction. It's finally been out in the elements long enough to make it worthy of coming inside:)

Here it is when I started.

 

I've found I really like Liquid Sandpaper as a quick way to get a piece ready to paint. All you do is rub the stuff on with a rag, wait about 10 minutes and you'll see that the surface is very tacky. Makes great tooth for holding on your new paint layers. After I painted the whole thing....I did not paint the two ends I planned to cover with wallpaper. I put the liquid sandpaper on and waited about 10 minutes then I pasted on the paper.

After I finished, I decided I needed some paper on more than just the ends. I had already put new paint on those parts so I rubbed liquid sandpaper on the new paint, waited for it to become tacky then pasted on the paper. Here's the finished product. I really love the funky-ness of it. I also won't be bothered when the kids are too hard on it. I know they will be. I try to own nothing at this point that I would stress about if it got messed up. Re-purposing really is the best way to go when you have kids.

 

 

 

In case you can't tell, the wallpaper is a nice retro olive/avocado from the 60s. I'm not sure if I'll do some distressing or glazing to the paint or not. It needs to cure for a couple of weeks anyway so I'll wait to decide. I'm thinking I like it just the way it is:)

I will be getting my new wallpaper pack up in my etsy shop soon. I do have a few house projects that I am making myself finish BEFORE I do anything else. I'll show you more soon:)

Happy creating!!

Comments

[Heather]

oh I love it!! Very you and very cool.

[Cindy (Junque Art)]

I love it! That turned out great!!!! Love the color combo!

[Barbara]

OMG!!! I was just working on a project for my SIL's b-day and used some of your mini wallpapers. The colors of the project are avocado, teal, yellow, and cream...and I was lovin that unique color combo...and there you have the same thing with the avocado and teal...cool! You always know just the right way to beautify your weathered pieces.

[sherri]

I'll have to try the liquid sandpaper...hadn't heard of it before. Great ideas on the bench. I so know what you mean about finally being worthy to come inside!

[Cindy]

Too cute! When Sis gets her liquid sandpaper...I'll try hers! LOL. (see comment above). Love the bench...cute idea...may have to steal it (the idea...the bench if I lived closer!) : D

c

[Annie]

This is fabulous. I love it. Nice work. Hmmmmm- it would look perfect in my new blue bedroom.

Annie

[Jill]

Hi Donna! I love your bench. I finally broke down and used a piece of the flocked wallpaper I'd bought from you months ago to make a sign to go in my new office at my new job. I put it on my blog. Made me brave enuf to want to do some more. BTW--I love your SPOOKY sign! I love the style of the lettering you use. Do you cut them yourself? Have a great weekend.

[Cherry Tree Lane]

Fabulous! You inspire me!

[Cerri]

Love the bench! Turned out great!
I'd never heard of liquid sand paper, I'll have to look for that!
Did you get my email?
~Cerri xo

[Jeanne]

Wow! This bench turned out really neat Donna. You have been a busy girl!
xo
jeanne