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Shabby White Table

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I have had this table for about 5 years, and have used it in many rooms in my home, most recently as an end table in my living room.  I paid $4.99 for it at Goodwill, and have not done a thing to it until now.  Except dust it.  I have dusted it a few times.

This is what she has looked like until now.  Ok, but not very exciting.  

I already have quite a bit of black in my living room, so I wanted one piece that complimented the black, but popped a little. I have read a lot about chalk paint but I already had some Krylon Flat Spray Paint in White.  So, being the cheapie that I am, I thought I would give it a try.  I applied a few coats, and the paint was chalky when it dried so I was kind of excited.  This may just work!!

I used a fine grit sandpaper and went to town.  The only way you can really mess up a distressed piece is to sand too perfectly, or not enough.  Get wild, just go with the grain of the wood. 

Ooooh, I’m having fun now.  I am covered in paint, and she is really beginning to look super shabby!

I stand back often to make sure I have not missed an area, or gone overboard (what usually happens.)

After wiping the table down to free it from dust, I used a matte sealer on it to protect my work.

A little tablescaping, and I am excited about my “new” table.  I like the black that is peeking thru here and there.  This probably took me less than an hour, and cost around $12 for paint.  
I hope this brings you some fun ideas on ways to use what you already have or find pieces on the cheap and make them fabulous.  And the great part is my kiddos can bump into it, spill on it, and it will still look oh so shabby and lovely.
Happy Decorating, Tanya 🙂

On Friday’s you can find me linking up to these awesome link parties:

Living Life Intentionally
Hating Martha
The Not So Functional Housewife
Rooted In Thyme

Saturday’s I am linking up on these sweet parties:

Funky Junk Interiors
Positively Splendid
I Heart Naptime
Family Ever After
Too Much Time
I Can’t Stop Crafting
Be Different Act Normal
Country Mama Cooks
Six Sisters Stuff
Serenity You
It’s Overflowing
Love Notes By Lauryn

On Sunday’s I like to kick it with:
“My entry into {nifty thrifty sunday} is sponsored by Appliances Online and their Fridges.”
(make sure all links are working properly and the word “Fridges” is linking to:
http://www.appliancesonline.co.uk/l/fridges/1/29-30)

Lolly Jane Boutique
Sisters Of The Wild West
Petite Hermine
Just Us Four
I Heart Naptime
Nifty Thrifty Things
Cherished Treasures
Twigg Studios
Flamingo Toes
The Foley Fam
Under The Table And Dreaming
Shaken Together

On Monday’s I am slammin’ coffee and getting my Monday on at:

Making The World Cuter
Be Colorful
DIY Home Sweet Home
Polish The Stars
You Are Talking Too Much
Covered in Grace
An Original Belle
Between Naps On The Porch
Burlap & Denim
Tidy Mom
Mod Vintage Life
Craft O Maniac
Sew Can Do
Alderberry Hill
Ask Anna
Sumos Sweet Stuff
Debbie Doos
My 1929 Charmer
The Southern Institute
Keeping It Simple
Skip To My Lou
Marvelously Messy
Brassy Apple
The Girl Creative
Delectable Home
C.R.A.F.T
Get Outta My Head Please
DIY Showoff
Singing Three Little Birds
Around Tuit

Tuesday’s are too fabulous to miss the link parties at:

Blackberry Vine
Mom 2 Memphis And Ruby
Elizabeth & Co
Coastal Charm
Cowgirl Up @ The Farmhouse Porch
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Today’s Creative Blog
Tip Junkie
Creatively Living
Sugar Bee Crafts
A Diamond In The Stuff
Home Stories A to Z
Reasons To Skip Housework
Blessed With Grace
Domestically Speaking
Young Nester
How To Nest For Less
Kammy’s Korner
Twin Dragonfly Designs
Ladybug Blessings
Cherished Bliss

On Wednesday’s won’t you join me at the following parties:

The Inspired Room
The Shady Porch
Savvy Southern Style
Someday Crafts
Restore Interiors
Primp
CSI Project
Organize & Decorate Everything
It’s Overflowing
Ginger Snap Crafts
Handy Man, Crafty Woman
Primitive and Proper
The NY Melrose Family
Sugar & Dots
Lee LaLa
Clean & Scentsible
Polkadots On Parade
Night Owl Crafting
The Trendy Treehouse
Lil Luna
Uncommon Designs
The Idea Room
Southern Lovely
Sew Much Ado

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  1. Something Nice and Pretty says

    Hi Tanya! Love your endtable, I found one at GW too and it was 6.99, I used homemade chalkpaint on it but didn't scruff it up yet!
    Thanks for stopping by and I'm going to find your follower thingy and join in!

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  4. twelve-O-eight says

    Jacky, thank you so much for coming by and commenting on my little ol' table. I think that is the beauty of these projects, you can't really mess them up (thank goodness!) Happy Creating, Tanya 🙂

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  6. Carla says

    I love shabby projects! I just found your blog from the party and will follow it to see what other great projects you have. I just finished a shabby window project myself.
    Carla

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  10. twelve-O-eight says

    Carla, they are so much fun to work on, glad you came by today 🙂

    Sharing Shadymont, thank you very much! I am glad you hopped on over to my blog today, Happy Creating!

    Lauryn, Thank YOU for hosting, love your profile pic, very chic!

    Tanya

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  13. twelve-O-eight says

    Stephanie, I love it! Sand like you have never sanded before 🙂 Thank you so much for the comment and coming by I really appreciate it! Tanya

    Vanessa, I just posted on your par-tay and by the way thank you so much for hosting, there is such amazing talent. Loving your blog 🙂 Hugs, Tanya

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  17. Gypsy Heart says

    I love it! Great job…and yes, the price is right. Stopped by from Debbiedoo's and so glad I did. I'm a new follower and look forward to more of your projects.

    Stop by and say hi when you can!

    Pat

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  28. Kristel says

    Hi Tanya, I love how your "new" table turned out. I too, am so into the chalk paint phenomenon going on in blog land, but I am not as smart as you, as I have spent my hard earned money on AS chalk paint…I really need to start making my own, or like you, just use flat paint…which by the way, sorts of gives it the same look. Absolutely love the black peeking thru. Thanks for

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  31. Misti says

    Cute table! I found two cute tables at goodwill recently, but I was in my car and couldn't get them! I could have had a cute table like yours if I could have! 🙂

    Thanks for visiting my blog! New follower. 🙂

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  33. Tracy Suzanne says

    Hi Tanya. Your upcycle turned out wonderful. It makes me want to go out and find something new to re-do. I found you over at Mod Vintage Life and now I'm a new follower. I can't wait to read more and see your next creation.

    Hugs…Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute

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  34. twelve-O-eight says

    Whew! What a crazy day, thank you everyone for coming by today and visiting. I appreciate your comments so very much!! I am about to start hopping over to your blogs and following you back so we can get to know eachother 🙂 Blessings, Tanya

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  36. twelve-O-eight says

    Tracy Suzanne, thank you so much for popping in and following! I have a few posts and I will head over your way this morning. Have a wonderful day 🙂 Tanya

    Kathy, I know what you mean, I have it in the same place it was before (my coffee sits on it as I type!) but it looks so different. Thank you for the comment 🙂 Tanya

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  42. Kim Rosema says

    Hi Tanya! Visiting form the comment you left over at my blog:) Your end table turned out great! I have yet to transform a piece of furniture but I do transform my thrifty finds, to answer your question. I keep seeing so many great projects like yours around blogland so maybe one day I'll give a furniture upcycle a go.

    I'd love it if you would share this on my new link party:

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  43. Peggy Meckling says

    I love what you did with this side table, Tanya. Really nice work. I found you through Debbiedoo's Newbie Party. I'm your latest follower and a fellow newbie. I hope you'll pop by and see me sometime.

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  44. Peggy Meckling says

    I love what you did with this side table, Tanya. You do lovely work. I found you through Debbiedoo's Newbie Party. I am your latest follower and a fellow newbie. I hope you'll pop over and check out my place sometime.

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  47. Jody and Stan says

    Love how your table turned out. I never would have thought spray paint would have worked but it looks fantastic. Thanks for stopping by Simple & Sweet Fridays, I'm a New Follower too!

    Jody

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  48. Heather says

    Hi Tanya! Thanks for visiting my blog today and for your sweet comments on my DIY Sharpie French Label Towel! I wanted to reply to your email, but I couldn't because you are a 'no reply blogger' which means that when you leave a comment on another blog, that blogger can't reply to your comments. But don't worry, its easy to fix with a small change to your profile settings!

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  58. Marsha says

    Hi, it's Marsha over at Every Little Birdie. Thanks for visiting my blog. I popped over to yours and am now your newest follower! Love your blog and your beautiful "new" table.

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  59. Andrea says

    That table turned out so pretty! While I love chalk paint, it goes to show you don't need to use chalk paint to get a beautiful result =)

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  65. Candy says

    Love the table makeover. Amazing what you can accomplish in an hour with a can of paint and a brush. GREAT JOB.
    Im now following you. Please come visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com and maybe you'll follow back? THANKS.

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  70. Melissa @ Loving this {crazy} life! says

    What a fab makeover! I love how it came out! I would have tried the spray paint first too. It's always nice to do beautiful things like this with things you already have around your home.

    Thanks again for passing by my blog and following! I am now following you.

    I'd love for you to link up this amazing table to my party today.

    {Hugs}

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  74. Jenn Lifford says

    It looks fabulous!! Great job on the distressing. Who knew you could get such a great shabby look with spray paint! Thanks so much for linking up to The Creative Spark. I'll be featuring this on my Facebook page. Have a great weekend!
    Jenn 🙂

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  76. Becolorful says

    This is gorgeous. Aren't you glad other people can't see what you saw in this piece? Their loss is your gain. Thanks for sharing this week on BeColorful.
    p

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  82. Amanda says

    Hi, this is GREAT. I am your newest follower over from the blog hop. You are definitely my favorite new follow today. I am a momma and a DIY'er as well. I hope you get lots of new followers today and really have a great week.

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