Friday, June 19, 2015

Another project completed...

Has it really been since February that I last posted??  Wow, the last several months seem blurry. Now I'm busy helping care for the darlings because their mom had foot surgery. Just. Need. To. Slow. Down. Time. It's summer and I don't want to feel like I've missed it. Maybe I should start some more projects! You know that's bound to happen. 

Well, let's bgt back to the purpose of this post... Here's how I turned some random antique mall finds into my 'new' bedside table. 
These are the randoms-- step ladder, fancy serving tray, and patterned baking pan. Sounds crazy right? Here's the process explained...

First off I had to clean everything. I also used some sandpaper to help clean up some rough edges and water damage on the ladder. Next step was tightening some bolts to steady the ladder. That wasn't quite enough to do the job so I had super-hubby add a couple screws. That worked wonders!  
Close up before paint. 

I'm not a fan of any project that takes too much effort, and besides I didn't want it to end up looking new, so I decided to rub the paint on. Yes, rub.  I shall name my technique rag-rub-painting! I had several sample jars of paint in colors for the bedroom, and I decided to use them all to create a sort of tie dye look. It was super messy on my hands but no worries; washes right off!  I just kind of mixed and matched and blended and wiped and added more here and there to get the effect I thought I was looking for.... Because really before I started, I had No idea how I was going to paint it.  Just create! That should be my new mantra. 
Here are in progress pics...
See, such A MESS. My creative process in a nutshell. 

I decided to leave some of the original color on the ladder, because, well, I'm kind of a lazy creator and any color goes with boho you know! Also, I like that rustic feel it gives the piece. Next, we had to cut notches for the baking pan shelf and then it just slid in kinda like a drawer.  For the finishing touch the tray was mounted with screws to the top of the ladder. I had Jim cut a piece of wood to go in between to add some height and stability. 

Below you will feast your eyes on my creation...
Notice the color turned out really subtle, and I like it that way.

It really serves its purpose and I think it fits well with my bohemian theme.  A collage...

I love, love, love it and I hope you do too!!! 

Oh, and here's a picture of the darlings, because, no reason, they're just so darn cute!

Until next time...
Thanks for tuning in,
Paisley Pat