Rainbow Rorschach Table DIY

The only thing I remember more than Thanksgiving turkey handprints on paper plates is my Rorschach masterpieces made with construction paper and tempera paint.  Second grade was definitely a high point in my creative life!  In fact, I'm still splattering paint on paper and folding it to create crazy masterpieces!  This rainbow Rorschach table utilizes that 2nd grade skill but UPS it a bit with a printing technique that anyone can do.  I used my Americana Decor Outdoor Living paint for durability since this table is definitely going to get some wear and tear.  All of my tables do!  Look to your childhood for inspiration, my awesome friends, and don't forget to

Make Your Mark!

 An old Ikea table that really needed some love!

I see lips and a beetle! 

Watch how I made this here!

 What do you see?

Everything is better with color!

Trash to Treasure Garden Planters

It's that time of year when people clean out the garage and toss everything on the side of the street for pick up.  It's also the BEST time of year to find things for your upcoming DIY projects!  That's right, it's ROADSIDE RESCUE SEASON!  Today I'm making standing garden planters with some old broken chairs and random wood drawers.  By the way, I'm madly in love with this project!  It was the perfect boost of color for my very green, California garden.  Remember to think twice before you add to our landfills and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

These just make me so happy!

Filled with flowers for my garden!

Watch how to make them here!

STUFF I USED

Old chairs and drawers

Americana Decor Outdoor Living Paint

Amazing Goop II Max

Laser cut wood frames 

Cosmetic sponges *the best for stenciling

Tacklife Drill, Sander and Jigsaw

Americana Decor Mandala & Brocade Motif Stencils

2" wood screws

 HERE'S HOW

1. & 2.  Saw off the legs making sure they are all the same length

3.  Sand the ends so they are flat

4.  Mark the leg placement on the underside of the drawers

5.  Drill a small hole in the center of each marked placement

6.  Glue the legs to the underside of the drawers and let dry

7.  Screw in each leg from the inside of each drawer using the small hole as a guide

8. & 9. Mark and cut the laser cut frames into 4 pieces

10. & 11.  Paint the drawers in your favorite colors of Americana Decor Outdoor Living paints

*These paints are meant for your outdoor projects!

12. & 13.  Paint the wood frame pieces

14. & 15.  Stencil the sides and front of each drawer in white

16.  Glue the painted wood frame pieces on the drawer fronts and let dry

Color burst!

Happy SPRING!