I’ve wanted a children’s ABC play table for my girl since she first started to walk, so when I finally made the decision to get my girl a “real” table, and looked at the prices of kids tables, I about choked. Unless you get a flimsy plastic table and chairs, you’re looking at $100+. This just wasn’t going to happen around here. So, I began my hunt for a cute square table on Craigslist.
Nothing caught my eye until I was out for a walk and happened upon a neighborhood yard sale and found this awesome table for $6. With a little bit of creativity and Chevron FolkArt stencils, I knew I could make something of this little guy!
MATERIALS:
Plaid’s Folk Art Chevron Stencil
Stencil Roller
Plaid Acrylic Paint
Washi Tape in place of the blue painters tape I couldn’t find in our house! {don’t judge!}
TUTORIAL:
I taped off the four sides and painted them with chalkboard paint.
Then, I taped off the top edge of the chalkboard strip and got the white center ready for the stenciling!
I used a sponge dauber to apply the paint with the stencil, only dabbing the paint, not back and forth, like a normal paint job!
I let each section dry for about 15-20 minutes, then peeled the stencil off and moved to the next section.
I let it dry completely over night, just to be sure, then I added some Alphabet stickers I already had on hand….and ended up with a $6 Kids ABC Play Table!
Now, to find some chairs to add some chevron to as well!
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That is awesome! love the colors!
Selene @ restorationbeauty.com
Gorgeous and fun!! I love it!
Wow, Melanie, this is fabulous! And what a garage sale treasure you found. I rarely find a treasure that inexpensive at the garage sales around here. This table is beautiful and such an amazing transformation!
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This table is so fun! Sounds like you have a lot of patience with those chevrons and such. Good for you! Looking goo!
hugs x
Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
This is beautiful!! I’m sure your daughter LOVES it! I found you at Family Fun Friday…thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Also, your blog name is the BEST! 🙂
I love how this turned out! I double love that you used washi tape instead of painter’s tape. I, also, could tell you where about 6 rolls of washi tape are but I have no clue where the painter’s tape is.
I just adore this.. what a fun project! I am featuring it on my Pink Hippo party
Hope you check it out!
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
CONGRATS!!
You have been featured at The DIY Dreamer!! Come on over and grab your featured button, you deserve it!
Love it! Featuring you today! 🙂
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
I love this – so impressed at the transformation!
Thanks so much Amy! It was a really fun project and it makes me smile when I look at it every day!
Thanks so much Jill! My girl loves it!
Super cute makeover Melanie – it caught my eye over at the Whimsy Wednesday Party. I recently did a makeover of the same table that I picked up at a local thrift store – so much fun to play with. You are on my Must Follow List.
Love this! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.