I got this tall table off of craigslist for only $25!!! woohoo I had this Idea to make it like an old school chalk board, but I didn't want to use chalk board paint so that people could eat on it and quite frankly chalk in MESSY. I tried to make it like a big school desk and I thought how cute would it be to write the cursive alphabet on it. Little did I know how hard it would be because the last time I had written real cursive letters must have somewhere around fifth grade (and lets just say that was a while ago). nothing makes you feel not so smart than having to look up how to write a cursive upper case Q- seriously who came up with this stuff? Anyway I got it done and yes it felt like homework, its not so perfect ( we'll call it primitive) and here it is before and after.
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Really cute. Clever idea and I can't believe you had drew all those letters. You have much more patience than I do.
ReplyDeleteThis is spectacular! Love the red with the black and white...great contrast! You did a FAB job...I give you an A+!
ReplyDeleteHow clever is this? What a creative idea and perfect for this table. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteSaw you at Transformation Thursday party:-)
This is so cute, and so darn original. I love it, so clever!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Your cursive is amazing!!! You would make any teacher proud :-). Great job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea, love it! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at "Pin It and Win It Wednesday" @ www.cheapcraftymama.com!
ReplyDeletelove it how did you get the cursive top? Was it part of something else?
ReplyDeleteI love that you did ALL of that work! The cursive is impressive. I would buy this in a heartbeat!!! So very cute, and you did a FANTASTIC job!
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Btw, I like to upcycle clothing ;) Furniture scares me
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DeleteVery pretty table!
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to come link up at my Creative Inspirations party happening NOW! I would love to have you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
i'm a preschool teacher, i totally want this!!! it's amazing. great job!! i would LOVE for you to link this post or any other posts you want to my weekend link party http://lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2012/04/spread-love-link-party-6.html it opens at midnight tonight, hope to see you there!
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your newest follower. awesome idea. I did a desk with french writing on the top and loved it, looks like I need to try other words to, cuz this one is awesome awesome too! nice job!
ReplyDeleteThi stable is amazing! I love it, great work!
ReplyDeleteThat is so wicked cool!
ReplyDeleteOkay, even if I wasn't a teacher I would find this table awesome! It looks just like the bulletin board displays around my classrooms when I was little. I know exactly what you mean about writing cursive since I half print, half write. I could never teach this skill to anyone else so thank goodness I have not been expected to do so with the grades I have taught. Amazing upcycle!
ReplyDeleteClaire @ alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com
It may not be perfect, but it is precious. GREAT MAKEOVER. For a minute, I thought the picket fence was attached to the top of the table.
ReplyDeletePlease come visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com and maybe you'll follow back??? THANKS. 8-)
So darn cute! What an awesome idea!
ReplyDeletexo-Lisa
Emily, you've done it again! Ok...now THIS is my favorite project of yours :) Thanks so much for sharing this beauty at The Mother Lode linky party over at I Gotta Create! I will be featuring you this coming week on Facebook and pinning this one <3
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What a fun piece--love this!
ReplyDeleteOh this turned out really cute!
ReplyDeleteHow unique! You sure come up with some creative ideas! I awarded you the versatile blogger award today, you can read about it here:
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I adore this! I'm already eyeing my tables for a place to do it! :) Seriously genius!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I learned to write cursive with d'nealian. I would love love love a table like that to grace my dining room. You totally gave it new life.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on "Pin It and Win It Wednesday," I featured you! Hope you will come back and link up some more creations today!
ReplyDeleteFun, quirky and yet still totally chic. I love it and am featuring it on Tickled Pink!
ReplyDeleteI. Love. This! Thanks for linking up to last week's Refresh Your Nest Friday. Featured you!
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so incredibly cool!
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