Thursday, February 21, 2013

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?
 
 
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2 comments:

  1. Wow, you really brought that up to date! I love the color combination:)

    Xo,
    Christy @ Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer

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  2. i like it jane! i like the number plate the best.

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