I must be CRAZY to try to make something anywhere even CLOSE
to ANYthing DONNA over at FUNKY JUNK INTERIORS does..
But I fell DEEPLY and FOREVER in love with her adorable SIGN TABLE..
and have wanted to do one ever since I first saw it.
She is so kind-hearted and generous and tells us just how she painted this table that has appeared in
SEVERAL, WELL KNOWN DECORATING MAGAZINES.
Other than a huge amount of talent, I first needed a table...a cheap table.....
like... one not over five bucks...ya know....
just in case I RUIN it completely.
Well, today I FOUND THAT TABLE...
and the cost...?
...just 5 bucks plus tax.
It looks like someone wanted to do something cute with it but....it didn't happen.
Red legs and a mottled black top..
It's not in strips, like an old sign such as Donna's but maybe I can *paint* strips on it ??
But, just PERFECT for what I want.
I can paint it all black..
then the white...
then the stencils..
then the sanding
*
I HAVE stencils...
paint...
paint pens....
palm sander...
...just about everything I need but.....
GUTS...
OOO YEAH...
and talent......where do you buy THAT?
xoxo bj
33 comments:
Great post!
I'm sure you can do it!! Put your own mark on it. If it doesn't work the first time, just paint over it and start again!
I think you can do it. You just have to go for it and remember paint can ALWAYS be redone! But I am sure it will turn out GREAT!!
AJ
You'll do great BJ, have fun! Maybe Mr. could use his router and add the grooves to make it look like a sign. He did a great job on the cabinets:@)
What a brilliant fun idea, I look forward to seeing the end result.
You can do it!!!! I can't wait to see it finished BJ.
Are you kidding me, with your talents for everything!
Great deal, have a blast......Be sure you post the finished product.
~Emily
The French Hutch
Go Beeej! I know you can, bcuz I'm rootin' for you!!!
Do it! Do it!! Do it!!! I can't wait to see your table. I know it will be adorable!
You have all the right elements, now just make it your own! Have fun and we'll be looking forward to the transformation!
can't wait to see what you do!
GO FOR IT!
I have faith in you!
Hi BJ
Oh yes you can do it BJ..and I bet thats what you are up to right now and I can't wait until you share.
I think I get myself in that space when I'm trying something new. I want it to work out and I'm afraid to start because then I'm committed and oh dear whatever and however will I do it..*s*. But I thik thats a forgiving project and you can always redo...have fun...
have a great day
Judi
Awwwwwwww come-on... You've got the guts! -giggles-
And actually, a kind of crafting like this, is not like trying to do a painting with oils or pastels. Talent is, is, is needed to work with oils/pastels, and make paintings.
But this kind of crafting is more about knowing/learning to work with a sander and paints and stencils and paint pens (whatever they are?)
Sure it takes work to learn to maneuver your way, around these items. But......... I'm sure you'll do fine. Even if you don't like the first try... And go at it again... Who cares? Just get it so you like it! YOU are the only one who counts anyway!
~♥~
I believe you can do ANYTHING you set your mind to do! Get with it BJ, I can't wait to see your masterpiece!
HUGS!
I'm positive you have the talent.
I'm just like you in that I stand there and stare at certain projects with a load of good intentions on the one hand and fear on the other.
I will be waiting to see your finished product because I know it's going to be wonderful.
What a cute table for five dollars. Just perfect. You can do it! How fun and exciting to try something new. I can't wait to see the completed project.
Go for it bj!! I have no talent when it comes to things like this but you do! Love the table!
Talent is a gift and, believe me, you got it in spades. Have fun with this sweet project. Great table find, too!
BJ, you can do it! I have no doubt. It is a great table for $5!! Can't wait to see the finished product. xo,
Go girl! What have you got to lose? Looking forward to seeing the final results - I'm sure it will be great!
Liz
I so LOVE that table too! I can't wait to see yours when you are finished!
Sandi
I know exactly how you are feeling. I love that table too!! You have found a great table for this project. I too have thought about imitating her table, but chickened out and left it only painted (it looks good), but not as good as the old sign table.
Anyway, best of luck to you, I can't wait for the updates.
Jeanette
Knowing you? Of course you can do it!
Girl anyone that can cook like you do can paint a table and make it pretty..Love ya Sis..Hugs and smiles Gloria
I don't know where you buy it, but when you find out be sure to let me know! I can't wait to see how it turns out. Just think, if you mess it up you can just paint it black and paint big white polka dots on it:)
Hope all is well with you!
I know it will look FANTASTIC!
Loving your blog header!!
I wish I lived near you so that you could show me how to change my header and make collages of photos - your blog is always so attractive!! As for the table - go for it, you can't screw it up because any mistakes can be "sanded" off. The only thing I will say - and I learned this from my "clock table" - is that once you place anything on the table, it hides all your hard work!! Looking forard to seeing your interpretation!!
Great find, BJ. I have faith you'll do just fine with this project. ;-)
~ Sarah
I know just how you feel... You LOVE something & you WANT to do it so badly... but, there's the fear factor. But, heck it's just paing. If you don't like it paint over it! Go FOR IT GIRL! Good Luck! Charlene
I know you can bj...you have tons of talent in you! I can hardly wait to see it done! :D
Take her table....and make it your own! I know you can do it. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know you were working on it. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Love, Me
www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com
You will do it!
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