Drippy Boho Texture Table

This table was a challenge from top to bottom.  It almost didn't fit in my car and I was stumped at how to cover the uneven top.  I finally decided on plywood cut to size and it worked perfectly!  Then there was the question of how to paint it?  I couldn't do something boring or you wouldn't be here, right?!  I decided just to go for it with tons of color in spray bottles and DecoArt Texture Medium.  It was one of those projects that I had absolutely no idea how it would look in the end.  Truth be told, I'm still on the fence about it, but it's growing on me.  Take chances with color and texture and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

 Lisa Frank meets Janis Joplin?

 Love the drippy colors and splatters!

Watch how I made it here!

STUFF I USED

Old coffee table

Amazing Goop II Max

Americana Matte Spray Sealer/Finisher

DecoArt Texture Medium in Bright Gold and Aquamarine

Palette knife

DecoArt Fleur Medallion Stencil

Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Reminisce, Treasure, Bestow & Victorian

 HERE'S HOW

1. Glue plywood (cut to size) on top of your table with Amazing Goop II Max

*My table top was destroyed and needed a new surface

2.  Paint the base with chalky finish in Bestow

3.  Mix the Treasure chalky finish with water in a spray bottle so that it sprays easily.

 4.  Spray the sides of the table about 12" at a time

5.  Immediately spray water on the paint so that it starts to drip down the sides

6.  While that dries, paint the table top with Victorian

7.  Mix Reminisce with enough water so that it sprays easily

8. Spray the sides and edge of the table

9.  Immediately spray water on the paint so that it starts to drip down the sides 

and mix with the other colors

10.  Center and adhere the Fleur Medallion stencil on the table

11. Using a palette knife, spread the Bright Gold texture medium throughout the 

middle of the stencil

12.  Scoop up some Aquamarine Texture Medium and finish the edges of the stencil

blending the two colors together with the knife where they meet

*Seal when finished

 Funky and fabulous!

Hippy, Drippy Chic!

Faux Malachite Coffee Table

As you all know, I'm obsessed with many things but nothing turns me on more than malachite.  Green is my favorite color and this stone, with it's 100 shades of green, has a special place in my heart.  A couple of years ago I started painting faux malachite objects and decided it was time to tackle something on a larger scale for my home.  Something that Tony Duquette would have loved.  I literally ran into this huge round coffee table at a thrift store and decided it was just the THING!  For $25 dollars, how could I go wrong?  If I messed up, a little decoupage and no one would be the wiser.  I'm so proud of this piece and I hope you love it as much as I do.   Remember to take risks, paint thrift store finds and always Make Your Mark!

Smack dab in the middle of my living room!

Before I piled on my stuff!

I think it needs more!

Watch how I made it here!

STUFF I USED

Americana Glazing Medium

Americana Acrylics in Sea Aqua, Sea Breeze, Sweet Mint, Forest Green, Evergreen & Antique Teal

E-6000 Glaze Coat

Thrift Store Coffee Table

Americana Decor Metallics in Vintage Brass

Cardboard

Small torch or long arm lighter

 HERE'S HOW

1. & 2.  After you remove the table top from the base, use Sweet Mint, Sea Breeze & Sea Aqua to paint large cloud shapes in the 3 different colors on the table top

*There is no right or wrong way to do this, you just want color variation for the base

3.  Cut notches on 4" x 4" pieces of cardboard

4.& 5.  Mix equal parts Americana Glazing Medium and Americana Forest Green Acrylic 

on a paper plate

6. & 7.   Paint over part of the cloud shape with the mixture and then drag the notched cardboard over the wet mixture to create the lines

8.  Continue with this process until the entire table is covered with the faux malachite technique

*Cut smaller pieces of notched cardboard to get into the smaller spaces

9.  Use the Antique Teal and Evergreen to fill in some lines to create more variation in color

10. & 11.  Paint the rim and base of the table in Americana Decor Metallics in Vintage Brass

12.  Mix the E-6000 Glaze Coat according to directions and pour on top of the table

*Make sure the table is elevated, level and that there is plenty of newspaper underneath to catch the dripping glaze coat

13.  Spread evenly with a sponge brush making sure to take care of all the drips

14.  Pop the bubbles in the Glaze Coat with a small torch or long arm lighter, cover and cure overnight

15.  Replace the base on the table and you're ready to entertain!

So in love!

Coffee Table Makeover

I finally broke down and hauled a big, ugly 70's coffee table up 3 flights of stairs to my house to make entertaining in the back yard easier.  After a while I realized it LOOKED like a big 70's coffee table and was in desperate need of a makeover.  In fact, it was screaming "PLEASE GIVE ME A MAKEOVER, MARK!"  So I did.  Now, I have to admit that I was stumped as to what to do with this huge chunk of blonde wood,  but then it hit me.....GO BRIGHT OR GO HOME.......So I added some wood slats to cover the crappy top and painted it Denver Bronco/Home Depot orange......and it worked.  Well, it worked for me anyway!  Hope you like it as much as I do.  Remember, have fun, make messes and don't forget to Make Your Mark!  xoxo

Pull up a chair and join me!

Sometimes it reminds me of an A&W!

See how I made it here!

Stuff You'll Need

Enough 1/4" x 2" or 3" wood slats to cover the top

Americana Chalky Finish in colors you like

*I chose Rustic and Heritage

Hammer and 1" nails

Sander

Putty knife

Paintbrushes

Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish

Since this table is outside, I coated the finished table with Light Satin Varnish

1. & 2.  Arrange your slats to make sure they cover the entire table top

3.  Paint the slats Rustic on one side and don't worry about the edges

4. Sloppily paint over the slats with a thick coat of orange and let dry for about 10 minutes

5.  After 10 minutes, scrape off the orange paint to get a chipped, aged look

6.  Sand the edges and face of each slat to expose bits of the raw wood

7.  Nail the slats to the table top

8.  Paint the base of the table Rustic and let dry

9.  & 10.  Paint the base of the table in Heritage, wait 10 minutes and scrape off with a putty knife

11.  Sand the edges of the base and parts of the legs to expose the raw wood

12.  Coat the entire table in Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish

Ready for a gathering!