Heart Side Table

I've learned some valuable advice from

Secondhand Treasures.

It was a magazine with tips from American Pickers.

 

*Never throw out a price, always allow the seller to start

the price range.

 

It's so true!

I was shopping at a thrift store. 

I knew this seller was flexible.

When I spotted this side table,

I wanted to offer $10.

Instead, I asked "what do you want for this?"

He, like always, points out the obvious qualities.

$8

I didn't even argue!

Very rarely do you find a piece:

1. perfectly solid

2. smooth,

paint ready wood

(no sanding/stripping)

3. cute as can be!

 

BEFORE:

 

STEP ONE:

paint one thin, shabby coat of paint

See how it's streaky?  I like that!

Next: to cover that stain on the top level.

See the giant ring?

 

STEP TWO:

adhesive vinyl stencil

(layer one)

blue tape edges

 

(Should have centered it, oops.  Oh well)

 

painted white

let dry

covered white painted diamonds with more vinyl

 

STEP THREE:

paint black

peel off diamond vinyl covering white

 

STEP FOUR:

add Tim Hotlz brand number plaque

add long black vinyl strip on front by legs

notice the lovely streaking here on lower level?

 

 

AFTER:

 

Pretty sassy, right?

 

 

Linking up to:

Miss Mustard Seed