A hunt for a kids table has gone on for months now. I found one table at IKEA that I liked, and searched at thrift shops, yard sales and antique stores for a perfect table. But part of me wanted to make it myself without spending a lot of money and time. We already had two chairs (these plastic ones I am not a fan of) that work until I find matching wooden chairs I can paint to match the table. Well guess what- after months of keeping my eyes open for a table I stumbled upon this end table sitting by a dumpster!
FREE! It was the perfect height and size for my little man to eat at, learn, play, color and draw!
What you need to make your own table from an end table:
- sanding paper
- enamel spray paint
- damage-free clear hanging hooks
- 3 buckets ($1 at Target, we repainted)
Steps:
- Sand down table, rinse with water and let dry
- Spray paint entire table holding can about 10 inches away. May need two coats.
- Once table is dry, fasten hooks on the side and add buckets.
Super simple and super cute! I had three metal buckets that were red, white and blue from a Fourth of July party, so I repainted them a softer color so they all match. The buckets are great for pencils, crayons, paper, markers and sidewalk chalk! There was a place on the table for a pen attachment so I left it and added twine to tie a pencil to it.
The Pin Junkie says
This is such a cute table and I love that you got it for free! Thanks for sharing this cute project at The Pin Junkie Link Party. It was featured this week. I hope you'll stop by to grab a featured button! http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2013/09/friday-link-party-33.html
admin says
Thank you The Pin Junkie for your feature! I am glad you like it and I have added your button to feature link-ups!
Made From Pinterest says
This turned out darling, such a creative idea! We would love to have you share this our Saturday Link Party. It starts Fridays at 6pm, hope to see you there!
Tracy
admin says
Thank you for visiting! Beautiful website you have! I just joined in on the Link Party fun – thank you for the invite!
Trina says
Love the colours you used and the table looks so inviting.