Outdoor Mandala Side Table

I decided to use every color in the box for this little patio table, because, well, that's just who I am!  This large mandala stencil from DecoArt was the perfect design to create the unique shape I wanted and it was large enough to allow me to use all of my favorite shades.  I used an old turntable to get the different color stripes for the base, but you could use a lazy Susan or a compass.  The key is to create a colorful base and then stencil over each color with a contrasting or complimentary color.  Be fearless when you're decorating, my friends, and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

 So ready for a beverage and a book!

You don't have to cut out the mandala shape, you could use use a table round with this stencil.

Americana Decor Outdoor Living paint is perfect for this project!

Watch how to make it here!

STUFF I USED

Americana Decor Outdoor Living Paint

DecoArt Mandala Stencil

Hairpin legs

Sander & Jigsaw

Cosmetic sponges for stenciling

Patio perfect!

Mid-Century Cardboard Tile Table

Recently I saw a beautiful mid-century tile table at a high-end thrift store for a small fortune.  Well, not a small fortune, an ACTUAL fortune!  I decided to see if I could replicate it with some inexpensive materials, just for fun.  I used cardboard for the tiles and some simple hair pin legs instead of the tapered wood legs.  Once I poured the resin over the tiles I couldn't believe how much they looked like REAL tile.  It was a wonderful surprise.  Remember to always look for alternatives and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

I'm ready for a classic cocktail!

Not sure about the rug, but it matches!

Watch how to make it here!

STUFF I USED

Famowood Glaze Coat 2-part epoxy resin

Americana Decor Outdoor Living Paint

Americana Decor Metallics in Vintage Brass

3/4" plywood for the table top

Tacklife tools:  Jigsaw, Drill & Sander

Cardboard

16" Hairpin furniture legs

E-6000 Glue

Swing arm paper cutter

HERE'S HOW

1. Paint cardboard in several different colors

2.  Cut the cardboard in 1" x 1" tiles

3. Create your table shape in paper and then trace onto the plywood

4.  Cut out the shape with a jigsaw

5.  Paint the table top (I chose a battleship gray)

6.  Cut some of the tiles in half and glue them along the outer edge of the table with E-6000

7.  Glue tiles inward, row by row and adding some solid rows of gold and yellow toward the center

8.  Adhere 2" wide masking tape around the table to create a wall

*Make sure it's adhered all the way around the edge

9.  Press the tape under the table all the way around

10.  Follow the instructions for mixing the Glaze Coat and then pour it on the table

*I used 1 quart for this project

11.  Spread the resin evenly on the tiles with a sponge brush

12.  Pop the bubbles with a long arm lighter or small torch then cover and cure overnight

*Watch the table for about 30 minutes since air can get trapped inside the cardboard tiles

13.  Remove the tape and smooth out the rough edges with a sander

14.  Mix a small amount of Glaze Coat to cover the rough edges and let cure overnight

*This will make the sanded edges look like glass again

15.  If you want you can paint the edges with more Vintage Brass

16.  Screw the hairpin legs on the base and you're done!

The Glaze Coat is like Glass when it cures!

So happy with this!

Don Draper might have had one of these!