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I am so happy to be getting back in the groove of things and show you guys a project of mine.
A colorful and favorite project of mine.
A table makeover with Mod Podge and wrapping paper.
I never could have imagined that this table would end up so cute in the end.
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I picked it up at a yard sale a few months back. Initially, I thought I would just do a quick flip of it. I was going to paint it a simple white and make the handle gold.
The table decided it would not be a quick flip. No, no, no. It decided it had been forgotten for far too long and needed something more.
After I had sanded it and attempted to fill the gouges and scratches with putty, the table top surface just would not become smooth.
I gave up and tossed it to the side for a couple weeks until I was at Home Goods one day and found some gorgeous green and white striped wrapping paper. I bought the paper knowing it would look great on the table.
After looking at the green in the wrapping paper, I decided the table needed some more color to go along with that pop of green. I pulled out the paint I used on my daughter’s dresser in the nursery and gave the legs and sides a couple coats of Salmon Pink by Behr. I painted the bottom shelf white. I didn’t want there to be too much of a good thing with the coral.
Next, I brought the table inside and laid the wrapping paper over the top to get an idea of what size to cut it down to.
Sorry for the terrible lighting photo, but literally, that’s all I did, lay it on the table and cut it out.
Once I cut it out, I put a coat of mod podge on the table top, laid the paper on top and gave the top a few coats of Mod Podge to protect it. I put the mod podge along the edges as well and pressed the paper under the top as I went.
I gave the handle a coat of gold spray paint.
Where did she go, you ask?
Oh, she only sold within 30 minutes of being listed.
No, I’m not kidding. I told you she was fabulous.
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Mrs. Tucker (Patti) says
I love the paper and that she sold so quickly…it’s easy to see why…she’s gorgeous.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you so much, Patti! Yep, she was soooo pretty! It was hard to part with her!
Sarah says
Love it! Seriously, I just bought a table very similar for $6 at a thrift shop and painted the whole thing. I never even considered Mod Podge… but now I will! Look out Homegoods, Marshalls, Ross, TJ Maxx… I’m coming for your wrapping paper! haha Coming over from Life Inspired. 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yes – their wrapping paper is always gorgeous and thick – not the thin cheap stuff and its usually only about $3 – $5 a roll! A steal for its gorgeousness!
polly plum says
the finished piece looks gorgeous!Any particular reason you went with wrapping paper, as oppoosed to contact paper or fabric? were there more choices?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks! I just fell in love with that wrapping paper and didn’t look for anything else!
Sandra @ The Adored Home says
Wow she is beautiful! You did an awesome job and whomever got her is lucky!
Great job!
Have a great day!
Sandra
The Adored Home
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Sandra! I thought she was beautiful as well! The lady who bought her seemed pretty ecstatic to get her – so that made me happy!
Pam says
Love it!!!! Great choice of colors. What a great transformation
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Pam! Those colors rock together!
Lindsay says
I love it! You should do more things like that. 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I’m totally going to, Lindsay! Everyone seems to love it! Thanks!
Selene Galindo says
Awesome table makeover!! I love the summer colors!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Selene! They are fab colors!
Kathryn@Blessed Life Atop a Cake Stand says
You’re right! She is pretty!
I demand more pictures of her! 😉
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kathryn! What – you aren’t sick of the picture overload?! haha!
Kim says
Wow, Jenna, I LOVE this table and this idea. The colors look so great together, the whole piece is gorgeous and really pops. I’m off to buy some wrapping paper…who knew?? PS- your hydrangeas aren’t bad either! 😉
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kim! Yep, wish my hydrangeas still looked that great!
Jordan@the2seasons says
This is so cute I love the color combo. I have enjoyed reading your blog and I am bummed I didn’t get to meet you at Haven. Hopefully next year! Cheers.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jordan! Yes – definitely next year! There were just so many things to do – it was hard to meet everyone!
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
What a fun combination, Jenna! I have a table really similar that’s been in my garage for months…hmmm now you’ve got me thinking! So clever! 🙂
XO
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Christy! It was pretty easy once I figured out how to fix it!
Brenda Young says
I so Love the color combination on this piece, great choice Jenna! Stopping by from Wildly Original…Following via google + & bloglovin
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Brenda! I love the combo too! So happy to have you following along!
Lisa @hooplapalooza says
sold?! hey i want it! LOL 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
haha! So sorry, Lisa! I’m pretty sure the gal who bought it isn’t giving it up!
Laura @ The Turquoise Home says
I LOVE it!! Such a pretty color combo – one of my faves. And I would have never thought to Mod Podge wrapping paper to a table top. Genius!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I don’t know about genius, Laura! Just trying to fix it without having to replace the entire top! Thanks, gal!
Krista @ the happy housie says
I love it Jenna! That coral colour is so fabulous and looks a.maze.ing with the green striped paper!! Sharing on my facebook tomorrow.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
A.maze.ing!? Thank you so much and thanks for the FB sharing love!
Danielle from Storypiece says
The table came out incredible! I love the colors that you picked and the wrapping paper is a great touch. You’d never know it was the same table.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Danielle! Yep – it looks totally different!
Leah @ Phat Quarters says
This is fabulous! That coral is probably my favorite color ever & I’ve never thought of using wrapping paper that way! Clever & cute! 😀
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Leah! I was just trying to find a way to fix the top was looking because sanding and putty wasn’t doing the trick! This worked perfectly!
JaneEllen says
Oh you are a life saver featuring this gorgeous table re-do. It looks so pretty and in my favorite colors.
Couple of weeks ago I acquired a table very similar to yours to fix up, hopefully sell. Been going back and forth on what I’d do with it, you have rescued me. I hope mine comes half as pretty as yours. You sure have inspired me. Just have to get some more sand paper so I can clean it up correctly. Did you use chalk paint or plain old paint? The top of mine has an insert with veneer so have to make it look pretty. Just might try the paper route as you did. Happy days
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I am so happy to know I gave you an idea! I just used plain old paint. I primed it first, then painted the bottom shelf white, put the coral on and then did the wrapping paper top! Easy peasy!
Sarah @ An Inviting Home says
Jenna,
CUTE as pie! 🙂
~Sarah
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
It is cute as pie! Love that! Thanks!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much for your sweet compliment, Linda and the pin love!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Chernee! I am headed to check out your end table!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kasey! Yep – I’ve been pinning lots to that board! Thanks for the invite!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You are too sweet, Brooke! I will head over to link up!
Lauren says
Jenna, great job, as always. I love all your projects. I hope you link this up to my party.
http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Lauren! I will link up!
Ruth @ Living Well Spending Less says
Oh my word!! I LOVE THIS!!! What a fabulous idea!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Ruth! I think it turned out pretty fabulous!
Chelsea says
Seriously? Wrapping paper? Genius! Love the table – stunning makeover, Jenna!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Seriously. Wrapping paper. I know, I shocked myself!!
Julie Corbisiero says
Hi, your did such a beautiful job fixing up the dresser. You are creative and talented.
I saw it on create & inspire party.
Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you so much for such a sweet compliment, Julie!
Paula says
I’m curious how much you sold it for, if you don’t mind saying. 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I don’t mind! I usually put most of my stuff for sale under my shop tab at the top of my page, this one just didn’t last long enough to make it there! I sold it for $50.
Paula says
That’s awesome…way to go!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Paula!
Jamie says
Great job girl! Love the colors 😉
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jamie! I can’t believe the colors came out so great together!
'me' says
I live it ! But does the paper and the mod podge hold for a long time ? I never tried it before and I’m curieus…
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
In my experience, mod podge holds up excellently with paper. I’ve made photo coasters with mod podge and never had an issue with the water from glasses hurting the mod podge!
Kathy Penney @ Sparkles And A Stove says
Love the contrast of the two colors together! And I never would have thought to use wrapping paper. Yet another beautiful job! Pinning. Thanks for sharing at All Things Pretty!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Kathy! Love linking up with you!
Beth says
Yes she is FABULOUS! And she is perfect on my new screened in porch! I will have to post a pic! Thanks so much!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I am SO happy that you like it, Beth! It really makes my day when someone is as excited over a piece of furniture I have done as you are! Thank you!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Maria! I will head over to link up!
Emily @ The Em Dash says
You did a great job! Great project!
(Stopping by from the Monday Funday link party.)
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Emily! I love how it turned out!
Sarah says
Gorgeous! I would have never thought to use wrapping paper like that. I too have a nightstand that has been pushed in a corner for far too long. It’s got great bones I just don’t have the right vision for it. This really opens up my options.
Thanks for sharing.
Sarah
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
This was the first time, I had thought of it, Sarah! But I love the look!
brooke Larsen says
Thank you for linking up at my Furniture and Paint Party! I love these colors together, what a fun table!
Hope to see you again Wednesday 8PM!
Brooke
startathome.blogspot.com
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you for hosting! So glad you like the table!
Jess says
This would brighten up any room! So cool!
Again, thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jess!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Becca! I will head over to link up!
Gail @ BibleLoveNotes.com says
I have to tell you that the “before” picture would never have conjured up images of such a nice, bright “after” picture. Great job!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know, Gail! I was honestly worried I might just be taking it to the trash in the beginning! So glad I didn’t though!
katie says
LOVE IT!! I’m workin’ on a sofa table using the same color combos and I’m happy to see how GREAT it looks. Pinning your project!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Katie! I love how this table turned out! The combination is so pretty!
Kelsey says
Hey Jenna! Thanks for linking up to Life Inspired. I am featuring your project tomorrow 😉 I love the transformation and the colors you used!! -Kelsey
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yay!! Thank you so much, Kelsey!
gail says
She DOES look fabulous! super makeover with a great updated look on this old table Jenna!
Hey… did our paths cross at Haven? I don’t remember meeting you… that makes me sad. 🙁
catching you!
gail
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much for the catch, Gail! No – we did not meet at Haven and that makes me sad as well! I was on the lookout for you and just never saw you!
Laurel Stephens says
Simply Fabulous!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Laurel!!
Bethany the ngnrdgrl says
I can’t believe its wrapping paper! What a clever idea. She does look fabulous! I bet her new owner is quite happy.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know, Bethany! Isn’t that crazy!?
Lauren says
I am featuring your table makeover today on my blog. Thanks for linking it up. I hope to see you tomorrow for another link party.
http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
That’s awesome, Lauren! Thanks for the feature!
Karen says
TOTALLY fabulous. I wouldn’t have looked twice at the before table. The colors you chose are so perfect. Totally in love, and not surprised you sold it so quickly.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Karen! It was hard to get past its “before” state!
Judy says
Hi Jenna,
This is gorgeous. I love it. We are featuring this post in our Top 10 Post Features from Pin It Monday hop. It will be published this Thursday 🙂
Judy
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
That’s awesome, Judy! Thank you so much!
Deneen@dreaming-n-color says
Love the colors!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Me too, Deneen! Totally makes the table! Thanks!
Shelly says
Oooooohhhh! I may have looked at this before, but I can’t remember! Gorgeous!! My wrapping paper(s) are jealous. Such a clever idea AND color combo. 🙂
polly plum says
I’m a new DIYer- Do you useModge Podge just on the underside of the wrapping paper, to get it to adhere to the tabletop, or on the top, also, to protect the paper? last question: Could you use fabric instead of wrapping paper, if you found a cute one? what do you think?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I use Mod Podge in both places – under the paper and on top. You can use fabric, but you would need to purchase the Mod Podge that is for fabric. Hope that helps!
Yvonne says
Hi! love this idea. Can you recommend source for a birds eye print, such as maple, but darker. It could be iron on or a contact paper. My husband insisted an end table was real wood, but it is a printed osb type instead. I would appreciate any help finding a source. Thank You, Yvonne
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hi Yvonne. Unfortunately, I don’t think I am much help here. I tend to buy all my paper products like that at Michael’s or Target. I like to use wrapping paper from Home Goods.
Karen J says
What a magical make over! Love the way you always think outside the box.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Karen!
Dinette Table And Chairs says
What an amazing job you did, it’s just beautiful!
Jenna says
Thanks so much!
kelem says
LOVE IT!! Really great post..thanks for sharing..
Jenna says
Thank you!
Amelia Foo says
Hi, this looks lovely! planning to do something similar with an old table we got. Question- how do you fold the sides/ corners? Did you do it like wrapping the corners of a gift box, or did you cut slits etc.? Thanks!