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February 21st, 2008
before and after: gabrielle’s table

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gabrielle at mintage home sent over this great table makeover project. using a found table, gabrielle created a custom table top using martha stewart wrapping paper and then flowers (cut-out) from amy butler’s scrapbook paper line. finished off with a coat of bright green paint and a brown grosgrain ribbon around the edge it’s a whole new table. makes me want to hit the thrift stores and grab some more gift wrap. thanks to gabrielle for sharing!

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17 comments
Kim Wike said:
February 21st, 2008 - 1:22 pm

Gabrielle,
If you don’t mind sharing…what did you (if anything) on top of the table, over the paper to seal it?
Thanks,
Kim

Elaine said:
February 21st, 2008 - 1:49 pm

This turned out beautifully. I love the green legs paired with the patterned top. It certainly solves the issue of a tablecloth!

February 21st, 2008 - 2:15 pm

Beautiful! I am curious about the sealant too….I want to try this!
Thanks for sharing!
xo
Melissa

February 21st, 2008 - 2:30 pm

I love the colors and print.

Karen said:
February 21st, 2008 - 3:10 pm

yes please, details details about your methods–its gorge!

Annabell said:
February 21st, 2008 - 3:16 pm

I did this with some of my stools and used a polyflex sealer but I didnt like how it urned out. What kind of sealer did you use if any?

ung said:
February 21st, 2008 - 5:21 pm

wow! that’s an impressive diy.

February 21st, 2008 - 5:52 pm

It’s stunnimg! Wow…

February 21st, 2008 - 6:40 pm

Oh…(pause for dramatic effect)…my god! That is hot, hot, hot! Gabrielle knows how to turn it out!

February 21st, 2008 - 7:08 pm

It’s BEAUTIFUL. Wowzer, I’d buy one of those in a hot second.

February 21st, 2008 - 7:44 pm

Oh yeah, PLEASE let us know how this is “sealed” . I would LOVE to do something like this!

February 21st, 2008 - 8:09 pm

Very cute!
As for protecting it, you could also have a piece of glass cut for the top.

Petchy said:
February 22nd, 2008 - 5:35 am

WOW! That is absolutely stunning! I have so many furniture revamp projects in my head at the moment, this totally gives me a kick up the rear to actually start!

janine said:
February 22nd, 2008 - 7:04 am

wow! What a remarkable transformation! Really lovely!

gabrielle said:
February 22nd, 2008 - 10:56 am

thanks for all the positive feedback. visit my blog http://www.mintagehome.blogspot.com on the details of the table, i wrote posts along the jouney…the top coat is Mod podge Hard Coat.

michele said:
February 22nd, 2008 - 7:31 pm

Ya know, I’ve been doing a bit of sprucing up lately too. You can truly change your world with paint. I love the wrapping paper idea. I have some very cool wallpaper that I will use on a table I just started in the garage. Thanks for the hot tip. Not a day goes by that I don’t learn something new.
I had some generic wall shelved that hold pictures or trinkets and I painted them a turquoise. They look great now. A good way to add colors to the walls if you don’t have the nerve to paint strong color. Put into accents!

Lyz said:
February 29th, 2008 - 10:41 am

This is gorgeous!

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