Mint Table

You all know how much I love the color Mint! I am so excited for my first piece of mint furniture. I am getting ready to move and trying to find cheap furniture to put in my house.  My mom got this from a garage sell years ago for $6.  She never used it so I snatched it up. 

I did a quick sanding job with my new electric sander.  I had no idea how much I needed to sand.  If anyone has any tips I would love to hear them! I then put a coat of Krylon primer on.  This beautiful mint color is Mint Gala by Valspar. I just used a regular old brush but I would have loved to try one of those machines that spray the paint like spray paint.  I am going to be hitting up my brother in law for the next project.

I sanded the edges again where I wanted to distress and added a Walnut stain I picked up from Walmart. 

 Just wipe of any of the stain you don't want with a rag. After everything was dry I sprayed a coat of polyurethane to protect my new table. 

I bought a new know from Hobby Lobby and Waaaa Laaa here she is!

Definitely not professional but I am pleased with my first furniture makeover.

- Christy 

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DIY PotteryBarn Headboard

A couple of weeks ago Chelsie and I got together with Tiffany from Mrs. This and That to make some mother's day gifts and this beautiful headboard! Tiffany loved this headboard from Potter Barn.

But who wants to pay that price! She found a great way to make this bed cheap!  We had a lot of fun helping with this project, and it was so easy!  All you need is some pine boards, plywood, stain, foam padding, and fabric (she used old window curtains).

Maybe we had too much fun with the air compressor

Isn't it gorgeous?  Be sure to head over to Mrs. This and That for step by step instructions on how to make this beauty. 

love, Christy & Chelsie

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