Monday, March 21, 2011

$3 Table

So, I got the metal base of this table at the DI (thrift store) for $3, months ago. It didn't have any shelves, just the metal around the edges. I thought about tiling a shelf, or just doing a wood shelf. I decided on just doing the wood. I didn't want to have to cut down any tile, and didn't want the expense and work associated with tiling it either. I am all about instant gratification! My hunky husband was home today, and agreed to cut out the wood for the shelves for me! Here is how it turned out!!!


Here is a pic of the unfinished wood.


I had planned to put this around the edges, and have used it and loved it on other projects. But again, instant gratification was the key today...


I sanded and sanded after I painted it. The bottom shelf is not yet sanded in the photo.



Again... I needed instant gratification today, so instead of going to the store to find the color I had in mind... I mixed my own out of these.


Here is the finished product. It makes my kitchen look so happy! I am ready for spring!


Not bad for $3 and some scrap wood...


Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

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17 comments:

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

Adorable!! I love the color you chose too!

Come link up to the $5 challenge at The CSI Project this week. I think people would love to see it!

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love.boxes said...

I just love it! And, I love the color you picked. It would be fun to see more photos of your pretty kitchen. I love the blue!
hearts,
Tiffany

Shannon said...

Risa!!
I LOOOOOVE it. I need you to come help me with a makeover in my house!!!! Seriously.XOXO

Lori de la Rosa said...

That's so cute! I love it. Great color choice.

4lakedames said...

Oh my, I Love it!!
I bought chinesse lanterns that have red and orange flowers on them and will hang them in my kitchen over the bar. I hope it looks good...not so sure!! What do u think? xox

MiscellaneousMe said...

Way cute! Great job!

Anonymous said...

That turned out really cute. I love adding a pop of color in unexpected places. I'm toying with the idea of painting my (now almond) fridge red on the back and white doors...

Midnight Creations said...

Love, the best thing about painting it is if you want to change colors it will be easy to just repaint it. Great job, I am always drawn to metal furniture and baskets, I would have scooped this up too. Makes ma excited for the soon approaching estate sale season.

By the Bluegrass said...

Pretty in pink now! Adds a nice whimsical touch.
xo,
Sena

Unknown said...

What a find in that table!! I am totally in need of something like that....and those colors!! Yeehaa!! :-)

Jane @ Jane's Junk and Treasures said...

Very cute!!
I love the color!
It gives it a "wow" factor!!

Jori said...

LOVE it! It looks great! Fabulous color! I am going to be on the look out for a table like that.

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Mandi @ Vintage Revivals said...

Rissa!
How are you? That color is insane. I love it!! Thanks for linking up!

Love your guts
mandi

Rebekah Lindenmayer said...

That color makes me so happy!!! Can't wait to check out the rest of your blog :)

Rebekah Lindenmayer said...

That color makes me so happy!!! Can't wait to check out the rest of your blog :)

Christine said...

You choose such happy colors! Looks great!

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