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Beverage Stand From A Changing Table

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Since we are fixing up our backyard on a dime, I am re-purposing old stuff into new stuff.
 
And saving A LOT.
 
Not to mention how fun it is to stand back and see how far you have come, one thrifty DIY
at a time.  Here is what I did…

 
We have a patio table, chairs, planters etc… that I can paint and refinish to update
them for summer entertaining (and a wedding too!) but we had no area for drinks
until now.
 
Different than a buffet table you would set up for serving food, or your general eating area, a 
designated area to serve drinks seems to help the flow and keep people chatting and visiting.
 
Not to mention it looks really cute.
 
So I decided to repaint an old changing table I picked up about five years ago for $15.00
off of Craigslist.
 
I started by cleaning the table well, and painting it with two coats of aqua blue spray paint 
(Krylon Ocean Breeze.)  Next I found some scrapbook paper that looked like old barn wood
or pallet pieces, using some Mod Podge I applied the paper to both shelves of the table.
 
I used bright red bins I found at Dollar Tree to hold chips, snacks, extra drinks etc…
The top is a great area for a beverage dispenser, glasses, pitcher, napkins and straws.  I used
red & white gingham napkins, also from the Dollar Tree, a glass decanter from a local thrift
store, and IKEA drinking glasses.  
 
A large basket on the bottom can hold extra snacks, pop, or even some outdoor games.  
You could also add casters to your stand, I opted not to as it will be sitting on a cobblestone
patio, and casters would have not been as stable.
 
Some chalkboard love, a summer banner here and there, and you can add a bright, fun 
piece of patio furniture that can serve many purposes and pull together an eclectic 
Summer vibe.
 
Fun, relaxed, easy, thrifty, just a few things I love about Summer 🙂  Do you have any 
backyard projects in the works right now?
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
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  2. Nita Stacy says

    Oh…I love this and love the colors you used. I'd love it if you linked it up at my part going on right now…Mod Mix Monday. It would be perfect for it.

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  19. Jackie says

    So fabulous. I want to DIY a bar cart and was actually eyeing a changing table at a store the other day. Glad to see one in action!

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  23. Craftivity Designs says

    That's a great idea for a changing table! We didn't buy one for our little guy — just used a pad on top of the dresser. But if we had I would definitely be considering this upcycle! Looks great 🙂
    – Lora

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  28. Tammy Snider says

    This turned out so awesome! I can't believe I just saw one these in the garbage the other day, I knew I should have stopped. You did a great job.

    Tammy @ The Colored Door

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  38. Tracy Wellmann says

    Hi Tanya,

    Thanks so much for the inspiration of this fabulous project. I wanted to share my own version of this project. Thank you again for the details of what you did to create this masterpiece. 🙂
    -Tracyhttp://www.craftjunkietoo.com/2013/06/beverage-station-from-baby-changing.html

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