Do you ever have something that has been sitting on your porch or in your garage for a while? Like, you bought it knowing full well that you were going to do something with it, but it’s been a while and you still haven’t done anything with it?
Yep…me too.
So I’ve had this table sitting in the backyard since the blog has started (so a year and a half now). Mom originally had the idea that she was going to use the table. She painted it white and she was going to use the rope that I used on the nautical board (see it here) to cover the top.
But then it didn’t work out. So I took it over and started by painting it with Rustoleum black spray paint. It covered really nicely, so I am extremely happy.
There are a few crack in the top so I knew that it had be covered. I bought some really pretty paper from Michaels that I wanted to use to decoupage. I used modge podge to apply the paper to the table.
I then used an exacto knife to cut the edges of the paper to make the edges clean. I had to modge podge the edges again to keep them stuck to the edge.
And here is how it turned out!
I love how it turned out. The modge podge worked well and I like how the black accents the black writing on the paper. I can’t wait to add this in my house when I move out of my apartment!
Your table looks wonderful! I love the paper you chose – the scripted look is so neat! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday last week!
LikeLike
Thanks for the party! Have a great week!
LikeLike
I love this! I also love how your initial plan didn’t work, but you came up with something even better. Too cute! Thanks for sharing on Waiting On…Wednesday!
LikeLike
I like this idea better too! Thanks for coming by!
LikeLike
the paper you used is so cool. I’ve been looking for some large paper like this. Your table looks fabulous.
thanks for sharing at Talk of the Town.
gail
LikeLike
Thanks you so much!
LikeLike
I love decoupage, and your table turned out amazing! The black looks lovely with the paper you chose. Great job! Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Charm.
LikeLike
Lauren this came out so pretty! I love the decoupage it complements the black base of the table perfectly giving it an old world look.I also used the same combination to decoupage an old trunk and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing at Sweet Inspiration.
LikeLike
We must have great taste! Thank you for visiting!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a great idea!
Thanks for sharing at the DIY party at Pleasures of the NW!
LikeLike
Thank you so much! have a great week!
LikeLike
This turned out so cute! Black was definitely the way to go with that paper.
LikeLike
I thought so too! Thanks for stopping by!
LikeLike
So very clever! I love the sweet script on the tabletop, too. Makes me want to decoupage some of the old furniture pieces kicking around in the basement! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
LikeLike
So clever! I love the sweet script on the table top, too. Makes me want to go and decoupage some of the old furniture we have kicking around in the basement 😉 Thanks for the inspiration!
LikeLike
I’m so glad you were inspired! It really is an easy way to freshen something up. Thanks for stopping by!
LikeLike
Decoupage is by far the most versatile art supply ever! Love the mix of the black and the vintage paper. Good job! XO – Wendi@H2OBungalow
LikeLike
Decoupage is a great way to cover up those cracks and other problem areas. Thanks for stopping by!
LikeLike
Spray paint is definitely amazing! Great idea using “scripty” pretty paper too. Gotta love a project that turns out like your vision 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you so much!
LikeLike