June 12, 2012

Sweet Little Table

"Im not lazy Im artistic"  That's what Im going to say when someone asks me why I didn't scrape all the veneer off the sides of this little table.  I really thought this table was so cute but all the veneer on the side was bubbled up and falling off.  I thought how easy I'll just rip it of and paint the wood but nooo some of it had to be really stuck on!  It's texture right? I decided to work with it and accentuate the inconstancies with layers of paint (elephant skin and copper by behr)

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  1. Kristin@ A Vintage FairyJune 13, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    I have a piece I have been scraping and down to the stuck and frustrated parts! If my iron doesn't work, I am so going with your idea! It looks great!

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  2. AngieJune 13, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I love the legs on this table. Veneer is so hard to get off sometimes...I would have probably just went with paint, too. It looks very rustic..I like it!

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  3. Liz MarieJune 14, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Love all the texture & mixing of colors on this piece. You did a great job! I would love for you to share it over at my linky party: http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2012/06/link-up-with-me-liz-marie-5/ It goes live every thursday night & lasts all week. I know my readers would love to see your work!

    liz marie
    lizmarieblog.com

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  4. stefanieJune 15, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    its perfect!!!!

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  5. UnknownJune 15, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    This looks great, i really like the "artistic" aspect! I’d love it if you’d link up to TA-DA TUESDAY <3 from your newest follower I’d be delighted if you’d follow back!
    ~Misty
    413 Sparrow Lane

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  6. NormaJune 15, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE how you embraced the veneer issues on this piece. I love how it adds to the shabbiness and rustic qualities of the piece. Ya know, it is what it is, so why not work with it?

    I love the layers of color and just everything, this is awesome!

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  7. Heaven's WalkJune 15, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    vintage, chippy, worn.....perfection! Great job! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  8. Donna WilkesJune 15, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    I had a small table with the same problem - I just sanded the level changes as smooth as possible and distressed the heck out of it. Of course, you already know how to do an excellent job of this. Elephant skin and copper - who would have thunk of that combo? Beautiful!

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  9. margyaniJune 15, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Your table is fabulous! Dis you dry brush layers of color?

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  10. TammyJune 16, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    I like it with all it's "texture" :) I really like the Elephant skin color. It truly is a unique piece too. Thank you for sharing at Rustic Restorations Weekend!

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  11. MelisaJune 16, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    I love the colors you used together!

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  12. Vintage Street DesignsJune 17, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    What a sweet table ~ I don't think it could have came out more perfect! Found you at Rustic Restorations Weekend! I'm now a follower. Would love to have you stop by when you have a minute! Blessings ~ Judy

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