There's a thrift store near where I live. I wandered in one day and there was a huge table with a price tag on it: $4.95.
Really?!
I walked past it a few times. I even asked the woman at the front desk if the price was really $4.95? She said, "Yep, but it's huge." I think that was an indication that they really just wanted to get rid of it. It's a small store.
I figured that if I could get it out of the store and back home, it was worth the money. After all, a canvas that size would be crazy expensive.
Boom:
As you can see, I dragged it home. The table has two cool feet and an extra leaf. It was pretty banged up. It looked like someone had stripped the table with plans to refinish it and just never got to refinishing.
I stuck the leaf in and got to painting:
As I often do with canvases, I flipped the table half way through.
I flipped the table for a couple reasons:
- To get a different perspective on the painting.
- To make painting the bottom of the table easier. Because the table is resting on the floor, it was difficult to paint the lower part.
For a sense of scale, here I am (being very serious) with the table:
And now the table is almost done….
But you'll have to wait until tomorrow to see the finished result!
Thanks for stopping by!
Fabulous! I love all the colors!!
Fabulous! I love all the colors!!
Fabulous! I love all the colors!!
Fabulous! I love all the colors!!
Fabulous! I love all the colors!!
Fabulous! I love all the colors!!
I love all the colors. Wow, I don’t think I would have thought about doing something like this.
I love all the colors. Wow, I don’t think I would have thought about doing something like this.
I love all the colors. Wow, I don’t think I would have thought about doing something like this.
I love all the colors. Wow, I don’t think I would have thought about doing something like this.
I love all the colors. Wow, I don’t think I would have thought about doing something like this.
I love all the colors. Wow, I don’t think I would have thought about doing something like this.
Not bad for an old table! Lovely!
Not bad for an old table! Lovely!
Not bad for an old table! Lovely!
Not bad for an old table! Lovely!
Not bad for an old table! Lovely!
Not bad for an old table! Lovely!
Gorgeous!!!!!
Gorgeous!!!!!
Gorgeous!!!!!
Gorgeous!!!!!
Gorgeous!!!!!
Gorgeous!!!!!
Fabulous! How did you ever get it home?
Fabulous! How did you ever get it home?
Fabulous! How did you ever get it home?
Fabulous! How did you ever get it home?
Fabulous! How did you ever get it home?
Fabulous! How did you ever get it home?
So very awesome!
So very awesome!
So very awesome!
So very awesome!
So very awesome!
So very awesome!
I love this. Showed my husband & he wants me to do something similar to a spare table we have. The smaller black & white dashes/lines you did… does that get tedious to you? Or do you love doing that just as much as the rest? Just curious. 😉 Can’t wait to see it finished!
I love this. Showed my husband & he wants me to do something similar to a spare table we have. The smaller black & white dashes/lines you did… does that get tedious to you? Or do you love doing that just as much as the rest? Just curious. 😉 Can’t wait to see it finished!
I love this. Showed my husband & he wants me to do something similar to a spare table we have. The smaller black & white dashes/lines you did… does that get tedious to you? Or do you love doing that just as much as the rest? Just curious. 😉 Can’t wait to see it finished!
I love this. Showed my husband & he wants me to do something similar to a spare table we have. The smaller black & white dashes/lines you did… does that get tedious to you? Or do you love doing that just as much as the rest? Just curious. 😉 Can’t wait to see it finished!
I love this. Showed my husband & he wants me to do something similar to a spare table we have. The smaller black & white dashes/lines you did… does that get tedious to you? Or do you love doing that just as much as the rest? Just curious. 😉 Can’t wait to see it finished!
I love this. Showed my husband & he wants me to do something similar to a spare table we have. The smaller black & white dashes/lines you did… does that get tedious to you? Or do you love doing that just as much as the rest? Just curious. 😉 Can’t wait to see it finished!
Most excellent Julie. So I want to know if it ends up being used as a table or as a huge painting on the wall (image the hardware you’d need to hang it).
Most excellent Julie. So I want to know if it ends up being used as a table or as a huge painting on the wall (image the hardware you’d need to hang it).
Most excellent Julie. So I want to know if it ends up being used as a table or as a huge painting on the wall (image the hardware you’d need to hang it).
Most excellent Julie. So I want to know if it ends up being used as a table or as a huge painting on the wall (image the hardware you’d need to hang it).
Most excellent Julie. So I want to know if it ends up being used as a table or as a huge painting on the wall (image the hardware you’d need to hang it).
Most excellent Julie. So I want to know if it ends up being used as a table or as a huge painting on the wall (image the hardware you’d need to hang it).
You are an art super hero! I just love how your mind is always scouting for a new way to express your creativity. That table was waiting for you to discover it and give it dignity again. You rock!
You are an art super hero! I just love how your mind is always scouting for a new way to express your creativity. That table was waiting for you to discover it and give it dignity again. You rock!
You are an art super hero! I just love how your mind is always scouting for a new way to express your creativity. That table was waiting for you to discover it and give it dignity again. You rock!
You are an art super hero! I just love how your mind is always scouting for a new way to express your creativity. That table was waiting for you to discover it and give it dignity again. You rock!
You are an art super hero! I just love how your mind is always scouting for a new way to express your creativity. That table was waiting for you to discover it and give it dignity again. You rock!
You are an art super hero! I just love how your mind is always scouting for a new way to express your creativity. That table was waiting for you to discover it and give it dignity again. You rock!
WOW! Beautiful! I am amazed how you can just start painting and come up with such beautiful designs that look like large scale mark making into beautiful flowers. Did you have a plan before hand of colors, flowers, etc? Fabulous!
WOW! Beautiful! I am amazed how you can just start painting and come up with such beautiful designs that look like large scale mark making into beautiful flowers. Did you have a plan before hand of colors, flowers, etc? Fabulous!
WOW! Beautiful! I am amazed how you can just start painting and come up with such beautiful designs that look like large scale mark making into beautiful flowers. Did you have a plan before hand of colors, flowers, etc? Fabulous!
WOW! Beautiful! I am amazed how you can just start painting and come up with such beautiful designs that look like large scale mark making into beautiful flowers. Did you have a plan before hand of colors, flowers, etc? Fabulous!
WOW! Beautiful! I am amazed how you can just start painting and come up with such beautiful designs that look like large scale mark making into beautiful flowers. Did you have a plan before hand of colors, flowers, etc? Fabulous!
WOW! Beautiful! I am amazed how you can just start painting and come up with such beautiful designs that look like large scale mark making into beautiful flowers. Did you have a plan before hand of colors, flowers, etc? Fabulous!
Absolutely Beautiful! How you turned an ordinary table into a unique work of art, & it’s functional too. I absolutely “love” starting my day visiting here every day! Truly Beautiful.
Absolutely Beautiful! How you turned an ordinary table into a unique work of art, & it’s functional too. I absolutely “love” starting my day visiting here every day! Truly Beautiful.
Absolutely Beautiful! How you turned an ordinary table into a unique work of art, & it’s functional too. I absolutely “love” starting my day visiting here every day! Truly Beautiful.
Absolutely Beautiful! How you turned an ordinary table into a unique work of art, & it’s functional too. I absolutely “love” starting my day visiting here every day! Truly Beautiful.
Absolutely Beautiful! How you turned an ordinary table into a unique work of art, & it’s functional too. I absolutely “love” starting my day visiting here every day! Truly Beautiful.
Absolutely Beautiful! How you turned an ordinary table into a unique work of art, & it’s functional too. I absolutely “love” starting my day visiting here every day! Truly Beautiful.
Now THAT is up-cycling! And gorgeous! Great job!
Now THAT is up-cycling! And gorgeous! Great job!
Now THAT is up-cycling! And gorgeous! Great job!
Now THAT is up-cycling! And gorgeous! Great job!
Now THAT is up-cycling! And gorgeous! Great job!
Now THAT is up-cycling! And gorgeous! Great job!
How beautiful.
How beautiful.
How beautiful.
How beautiful.
How beautiful.
How beautiful.
LOVE this so much!!!!!!!! All the white and narrow black outlines and even the pastel affects. GORGEOUS! I can’t say enough how beautiful this is.
LOVE this so much!!!!!!!! All the white and narrow black outlines and even the pastel affects. GORGEOUS! I can’t say enough how beautiful this is.
LOVE this so much!!!!!!!! All the white and narrow black outlines and even the pastel affects. GORGEOUS! I can’t say enough how beautiful this is.
LOVE this so much!!!!!!!! All the white and narrow black outlines and even the pastel affects. GORGEOUS! I can’t say enough how beautiful this is.
LOVE this so much!!!!!!!! All the white and narrow black outlines and even the pastel affects. GORGEOUS! I can’t say enough how beautiful this is.
LOVE this so much!!!!!!!! All the white and narrow black outlines and even the pastel affects. GORGEOUS! I can’t say enough how beautiful this is.
The blurry with the detailed is fascinating! Did I mention I love it.
The blurry with the detailed is fascinating! Did I mention I love it.
The blurry with the detailed is fascinating! Did I mention I love it.
The blurry with the detailed is fascinating! Did I mention I love it.
The blurry with the detailed is fascinating! Did I mention I love it.
The blurry with the detailed is fascinating! Did I mention I love it.
Please tell me the $4.95 is going to be a blog give-away LOL.
Please tell me the $4.95 is going to be a blog give-away LOL.
Please tell me the $4.95 is going to be a blog give-away LOL.
Please tell me the $4.95 is going to be a blog give-away LOL.
Please tell me the $4.95 is going to be a blog give-away LOL.
Please tell me the $4.95 is going to be a blog give-away LOL.
You have inspired MANY of us. I have a table That I got this
summer at a garage sale. It is in my basement for crafting….painting it would really make a bright spot and be an
inspirational place to work!!
You have inspired MANY of us. I have a table That I got this
summer at a garage sale. It is in my basement for crafting….painting it would really make a bright spot and be an
inspirational place to work!!
You have inspired MANY of us. I have a table That I got this
summer at a garage sale. It is in my basement for crafting….painting it would really make a bright spot and be an
inspirational place to work!!
You have inspired MANY of us. I have a table That I got this
summer at a garage sale. It is in my basement for crafting….painting it would really make a bright spot and be an
inspirational place to work!!
You have inspired MANY of us. I have a table That I got this
summer at a garage sale. It is in my basement for crafting….painting it would really make a bright spot and be an
inspirational place to work!!
You have inspired MANY of us. I have a table That I got this
summer at a garage sale. It is in my basement for crafting….painting it would really make a bright spot and be an
inspirational place to work!!
Looks fantastic! Such creativity!
Looks fantastic! Such creativity!
Looks fantastic! Such creativity!
Looks fantastic! Such creativity!
Looks fantastic! Such creativity!
Looks fantastic! Such creativity!
that is wonderful!
may I make a copy of the finished pic?
I think it would it would make a GREAT phone cover!
that is wonderful!
may I make a copy of the finished pic?
I think it would it would make a GREAT phone cover!
that is wonderful!
may I make a copy of the finished pic?
I think it would it would make a GREAT phone cover!
that is wonderful!
may I make a copy of the finished pic?
I think it would it would make a GREAT phone cover!
that is wonderful!
may I make a copy of the finished pic?
I think it would it would make a GREAT phone cover!
that is wonderful!
may I make a copy of the finished pic?
I think it would it would make a GREAT phone cover!
Magnificent !!!!
Magnificent !!!!
Magnificent !!!!
Magnificent !!!!
Magnificent !!!!
Magnificent !!!!
squeeee! stunning
squeeee! stunning
squeeee! stunning
squeeee! stunning
squeeee! stunning
squeeee! stunning
How creative…wouldn’t think to paint a table…it’s…soooooo you….but you must have run out of places to paint in your home …LOL
How creative…wouldn’t think to paint a table…it’s…soooooo you….but you must have run out of places to paint in your home …LOL
How creative…wouldn’t think to paint a table…it’s…soooooo you….but you must have run out of places to paint in your home …LOL
How creative…wouldn’t think to paint a table…it’s…soooooo you….but you must have run out of places to paint in your home …LOL
How creative…wouldn’t think to paint a table…it’s…soooooo you….but you must have run out of places to paint in your home …LOL
How creative…wouldn’t think to paint a table…it’s…soooooo you….but you must have run out of places to paint in your home …LOL
Wow, Wow, Wow….that is a pleasing sight for the eyes and the spirit.
Wow, Wow, Wow….that is a pleasing sight for the eyes and the spirit.
Wow, Wow, Wow….that is a pleasing sight for the eyes and the spirit.
Wow, Wow, Wow….that is a pleasing sight for the eyes and the spirit.
Wow, Wow, Wow….that is a pleasing sight for the eyes and the spirit.
Wow, Wow, Wow….that is a pleasing sight for the eyes and the spirit.
Beautiful table, love all the vibrant colors. I think your scanncut would look great sitting on top of it.
I cannot wait to see the finish product. I love the pic of you standing by the table. What fun:.)
Have a great day will look forward to tomorrows blog.
Fawna
Beautiful table, love all the vibrant colors. I think your scanncut would look great sitting on top of it.
I cannot wait to see the finish product. I love the pic of you standing by the table. What fun:.)
Have a great day will look forward to tomorrows blog.
Fawna
Beautiful table, love all the vibrant colors. I think your scanncut would look great sitting on top of it.
I cannot wait to see the finish product. I love the pic of you standing by the table. What fun:.)
Have a great day will look forward to tomorrows blog.
Fawna
Beautiful table, love all the vibrant colors. I think your scanncut would look great sitting on top of it.
I cannot wait to see the finish product. I love the pic of you standing by the table. What fun:.)
Have a great day will look forward to tomorrows blog.
Fawna
Beautiful table, love all the vibrant colors. I think your scanncut would look great sitting on top of it.
I cannot wait to see the finish product. I love the pic of you standing by the table. What fun:.)
Have a great day will look forward to tomorrows blog.
Fawna
Beautiful table, love all the vibrant colors. I think your scanncut would look great sitting on top of it.
I cannot wait to see the finish product. I love the pic of you standing by the table. What fun:.)
Have a great day will look forward to tomorrows blog.
Fawna
Wow, I love this!! I think you have found a new niche for your work, customized home furnishing/decorating.
I can’t wait to see the finished table tomorrow.
Cheers!
Marci
Wow, I love this!! I think you have found a new niche for your work, customized home furnishing/decorating.
I can’t wait to see the finished table tomorrow.
Cheers!
Marci
Wow, I love this!! I think you have found a new niche for your work, customized home furnishing/decorating.
I can’t wait to see the finished table tomorrow.
Cheers!
Marci
Wow, I love this!! I think you have found a new niche for your work, customized home furnishing/decorating.
I can’t wait to see the finished table tomorrow.
Cheers!
Marci
Wow, I love this!! I think you have found a new niche for your work, customized home furnishing/decorating.
I can’t wait to see the finished table tomorrow.
Cheers!
Marci
Wow, I love this!! I think you have found a new niche for your work, customized home furnishing/decorating.
I can’t wait to see the finished table tomorrow.
Cheers!
Marci
So Beautiful Julie! I like your thinking on turning one thing into something else!
So Beautiful Julie! I like your thinking on turning one thing into something else!
So Beautiful Julie! I like your thinking on turning one thing into something else!
So Beautiful Julie! I like your thinking on turning one thing into something else!
So Beautiful Julie! I like your thinking on turning one thing into something else!
So Beautiful Julie! I like your thinking on turning one thing into something else!
Awesome, Julie! This is super cool.
Awesome, Julie! This is super cool.
Awesome, Julie! This is super cool.
Awesome, Julie! This is super cool.
Awesome, Julie! This is super cool.
Awesome, Julie! This is super cool.
Magnificent!!!!
Magnificent!!!!
Magnificent!!!!
Magnificent!!!!
Magnificent!!!!
Magnificent!!!!
This is one of my favorites of your projects! It turned out so magical and lively! All the colors work so well together and the flowers are all interesting and unique! Thanks for sharing!!
This is one of my favorites of your projects! It turned out so magical and lively! All the colors work so well together and the flowers are all interesting and unique! Thanks for sharing!!
This is one of my favorites of your projects! It turned out so magical and lively! All the colors work so well together and the flowers are all interesting and unique! Thanks for sharing!!
This is one of my favorites of your projects! It turned out so magical and lively! All the colors work so well together and the flowers are all interesting and unique! Thanks for sharing!!
This is one of my favorites of your projects! It turned out so magical and lively! All the colors work so well together and the flowers are all interesting and unique! Thanks for sharing!!
This is one of my favorites of your projects! It turned out so magical and lively! All the colors work so well together and the flowers are all interesting and unique! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh my goodness, that is just fabulous Julie!
Oh my goodness, that is just fabulous Julie!
Oh my goodness, that is just fabulous Julie!
Oh my goodness, that is just fabulous Julie!
Oh my goodness, that is just fabulous Julie!
Oh my goodness, that is just fabulous Julie!
Wow! That is just wonderful! What an amazing transformation. Great job!
Wow! That is just wonderful! What an amazing transformation. Great job!
Wow! That is just wonderful! What an amazing transformation. Great job!
Wow! That is just wonderful! What an amazing transformation. Great job!
Wow! That is just wonderful! What an amazing transformation. Great job!
Wow! That is just wonderful! What an amazing transformation. Great job!
You got a real deal. I can tell by the legs that it’s a Duncan Phyfe table, probably 1940s-50s. Love the way you’ve given it new life.
You got a real deal. I can tell by the legs that it’s a Duncan Phyfe table, probably 1940s-50s. Love the way you’ve given it new life.
You got a real deal. I can tell by the legs that it’s a Duncan Phyfe table, probably 1940s-50s. Love the way you’ve given it new life.
You got a real deal. I can tell by the legs that it’s a Duncan Phyfe table, probably 1940s-50s. Love the way you’ve given it new life.
You got a real deal. I can tell by the legs that it’s a Duncan Phyfe table, probably 1940s-50s. Love the way you’ve given it new life.
You got a real deal. I can tell by the legs that it’s a Duncan Phyfe table, probably 1940s-50s. Love the way you’ve given it new life.
Best $4.95 spent ever!
Best $4.95 spent ever!
Best $4.95 spent ever!
Best $4.95 spent ever!
Best $4.95 spent ever!
Best $4.95 spent ever!
FA-BU-LOUS!!!! A new piece of art from an old object. i just happen to have a similar one (from my Grandmother) in my garage. Think I’ll dig it out. The top on my table has a center hinge, so when not in use it folds flat (like a book) and can be placed flush against the wall. A real space saver! Grandmother used it for many ‘card parties’ during the late 40’s and 50’s.
FA-BU-LOUS!!!! A new piece of art from an old object. i just happen to have a similar one (from my Grandmother) in my garage. Think I’ll dig it out. The top on my table has a center hinge, so when not in use it folds flat (like a book) and can be placed flush against the wall. A real space saver! Grandmother used it for many ‘card parties’ during the late 40’s and 50’s.
FA-BU-LOUS!!!! A new piece of art from an old object. i just happen to have a similar one (from my Grandmother) in my garage. Think I’ll dig it out. The top on my table has a center hinge, so when not in use it folds flat (like a book) and can be placed flush against the wall. A real space saver! Grandmother used it for many ‘card parties’ during the late 40’s and 50’s.
FA-BU-LOUS!!!! A new piece of art from an old object. i just happen to have a similar one (from my Grandmother) in my garage. Think I’ll dig it out. The top on my table has a center hinge, so when not in use it folds flat (like a book) and can be placed flush against the wall. A real space saver! Grandmother used it for many ‘card parties’ during the late 40’s and 50’s.
FA-BU-LOUS!!!! A new piece of art from an old object. i just happen to have a similar one (from my Grandmother) in my garage. Think I’ll dig it out. The top on my table has a center hinge, so when not in use it folds flat (like a book) and can be placed flush against the wall. A real space saver! Grandmother used it for many ‘card parties’ during the late 40’s and 50’s.
FA-BU-LOUS!!!! A new piece of art from an old object. i just happen to have a similar one (from my Grandmother) in my garage. Think I’ll dig it out. The top on my table has a center hinge, so when not in use it folds flat (like a book) and can be placed flush against the wall. A real space saver! Grandmother used it for many ‘card parties’ during the late 40’s and 50’s.
Stunning!
Stunning!
Stunning!
Stunning!
Stunning!
Stunning!
Fan-freaking-tab-u-lous!!!
Fan-freaking-tab-u-lous!!!
Fan-freaking-tab-u-lous!!!
Fan-freaking-tab-u-lous!!!
Fan-freaking-tab-u-lous!!!
Fan-freaking-tab-u-lous!!!
I have a table like that but mine table top is the same and the claw legs Interesting! I have the buffet and china cabinet to match. bought in 1969 for a $150.00 LOL LOL
Gloria Harvey
I have a table like that but mine table top is the same and the claw legs Interesting! I have the buffet and china cabinet to match. bought in 1969 for a $150.00 LOL LOL
Gloria Harvey
I have a table like that but mine table top is the same and the claw legs Interesting! I have the buffet and china cabinet to match. bought in 1969 for a $150.00 LOL LOL
Gloria Harvey
I have a table like that but mine table top is the same and the claw legs Interesting! I have the buffet and china cabinet to match. bought in 1969 for a $150.00 LOL LOL
Gloria Harvey
I have a table like that but mine table top is the same and the claw legs Interesting! I have the buffet and china cabinet to match. bought in 1969 for a $150.00 LOL LOL
Gloria Harvey
I have a table like that but mine table top is the same and the claw legs Interesting! I have the buffet and china cabinet to match. bought in 1969 for a $150.00 LOL LOL
Gloria Harvey
That table is absolutely gorgeous, love it!!
That table is absolutely gorgeous, love it!!
That table is absolutely gorgeous, love it!!
That table is absolutely gorgeous, love it!!
That table is absolutely gorgeous, love it!!
That table is absolutely gorgeous, love it!!
Fantastic!!
Fantastic!!
Fantastic!!
Fantastic!!
Fantastic!!
Fantastic!!
I had a friend help me.
I had a friend help me.
I had a friend help me.
I had a friend help me.
I had a friend help me.
I had a friend help me.
I love it so it doesn’t feel tedious to me. I’m a doodler after all!
I love it so it doesn’t feel tedious to me. I’m a doodler after all!
I love it so it doesn’t feel tedious to me. I’m a doodler after all!
I love it so it doesn’t feel tedious to me. I’m a doodler after all!
I love it so it doesn’t feel tedious to me. I’m a doodler after all!
I love it so it doesn’t feel tedious to me. I’m a doodler after all!
Been using it as a table for many months now! 🙂
Been using it as a table for many months now! 🙂
Been using it as a table for many months now! 🙂
Been using it as a table for many months now! 🙂
Been using it as a table for many months now! 🙂
Been using it as a table for many months now! 🙂
No plan. Just kind of wandered with my paintbrush.
No plan. Just kind of wandered with my paintbrush.
No plan. Just kind of wandered with my paintbrush.
No plan. Just kind of wandered with my paintbrush.
No plan. Just kind of wandered with my paintbrush.
No plan. Just kind of wandered with my paintbrush.
What type of paint did you use for the blue color? Did you seal it?
What type of paint did you use for the blue color? Did you seal it?
What type of paint did you use for the blue color? Did you seal it?
What type of paint did you use for the blue color? Did you seal it?
What type of paint did you use for the blue color? Did you seal it?
What type of paint did you use for the blue color? Did you seal it?