Craft Project: Trash-Picked Potting Station
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| Trash-Picked Potting Station |
Approximate Time: Weekend (with drying time)
Supplies:
- Old Desk or Table with smooth top
- Old Chair (optional)
- Shelf for "hutch" (optional)
- Wallpaper or Contact Paper
- Basket for Gloves
- Wire Basket/Hooks for Rags, Sponges
- Coordinating Paint
- Acrylic Sealer or Varnish
Instructions:
Desk:- 1. Tighten hardware on desk. Clean desktop well.
- 2. If desired, paint edge of desktop with latex or acrylic paint. Allow to dry according to manufacturers' directions.
- 3. Measure desktop and cut a section of wallpaper (or Contact) a little larger.
- 4. Soak wallpaper and place on desktop. Use squeegee to remove bubbles.
- 5. For easier cutting, use small vises to attach a metal straight edge along edges of desk. Cut paper with utility knife.
- 6. Allow to dry overnight. Seal with several coats of acylic, allowing to dry between coats.
- 7. Attach wire basket or cup hooks to hang rags.
Shelf: Paint as desired. attach to wall above desk. Paint basket to match, hang on side for gloves.
By Cindy from Waynesburg, PA
Feedback About This Post:
RE: Craft Project: Trash-Picked Potting Station
I strongly agree that that is one gorgeous table you made. Great idea.
Post by boomboomkitty
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Cindy, several of us are dying for more info.on the wall paper. Can you help us out?
Thanks, Keeper
Post by keeper60
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Great job and such an inspiration to the rest of us. Will save this project. I need to find the desk and wall paper but have a chair that I've been saving for quite a while for the right project and this is it. Thanks for sharing with us.
Post By Euni (Guest Post)
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wow!! what a wonderful project! Guess the old saying "one man's junk is another man's treasure." is true.
I agree with everyone else, the wallpaper is the bomb! Thanks for a wonderful idea
Post By geri (Guest Post)
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I hope you all took a moment to vote this A+ and she enters the contest.This sure has generated a buzz.Hope we all find out about the wallpaper.Curiosity is killing me
Keeper in NC
Post by keeper60
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WOW! That is beautiful! Anyone would be proud to have that! You are very creative and talented, and my garden hat is off to you! :)
Post By connie w (Guest Post)
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Your trash is so beautiful, You really must enter into the contest and I am sure you will win. I have to ask what so many others have and that is:
WHAT IS THE INFO ON THAT GREAT WALL PAPER?
Post By lisingreece (Guest Post)
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Beautiful! You are inspiring as well very talented. Thanks for sharing.
Post by chrissy1313
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Cindy, well done! That is a beautiful set. I'm inspired! I would enter that into craft competitions if I were you. Did you take any 'before' photos?
Post By Cathy from Townsville, QLD (Guest Post)
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My word!! I think it is beautiful enough to use in a guest room, or maybe a home office, or even a phone station. If this is just for getting dirty- I would SO love to see what you've done w/ the rest of your home!:)
Post by doodles
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That's beautiful paper. You got so lucky to get for a mere .25c! Nice job!
Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)
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That is one of the cutest things I have seen on here! As for me, my bedroom is purples and greens, so I am going to do something like this for a puzzle table! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Post by Poor But Proud
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Such a darling piece now that you have done your thing to it. The chair and shelf look terrific too. I would love to get some of that wallpaper. Do you know who makes it? Thanks in advance!
Post by flapdoodlebug
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That is gorgeous. You have talent can I please steal/borrow your idea?
Post By Connie (Guest Post)
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You did a great job with the 'trash to treasure' idea. Thank you for sharing...I love that wallpaper.
Post By Michele (Guest Post)
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Wow, such a neat idea....job well done! You must be very proud of yourself! I don't suppose you mind now that your hubby brought home a cast-off!
Post by Debbie52
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What a transformation.Trash to Treasures to say the least.I especially love the wallpaper.Do you know the name or number of the wallpaper?Guess I'll add this to my"to do"list.
Post by keeper60
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Very, very cute idea!! I love it!!
Post by LITTLE SUZY
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