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Friday, April 30, 2010

My $20 Dollar Craigslist Table ~

So remember this table I picked up on Craigslist for $20 bucks?

Good lines, super sturdy and perfect for a little storage. 

I decided it was going to live in my "new" craft room. So I grabbed my favorite hand sander...
Yes, Octo Sander, that is you!

After a good sanding - did I mention the Octo Sander has attachements? - I grabbed the same painting supplies I used on my craft room dresser. 

I painted it black, and when it was dry - just a little bit of sanding to finish it off.  Oh, and I took of the hardware, gave them a good scrubin' and used a little Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint.


And here is my lovely $20 Craigslist table (sorry for the bad photos the sun was shining in, but I am not complaining)!




So all one needs is a little sanding, a little painting - and of course the time to scour Craigslist!

Today is the last day for the Parade of Homes over at Poppies at Play - be sure to head over and check out the great homes for today.

Linked to:
Home and Family Friday at Home is Where my Story Begins
DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land







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41 comments:

  1. MarlaApril 30, 2010 at 4:05 AM

    Chelsea, Oh yeah yo got a beauty there! I love your new table and it looks fab in black. Isn't Craigslist great? Smiles, Marla

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  2. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    I am loving that piece ! I just scored 3 "good lines" pieces off my local craigslist the other day... and am giddy to refinish them.

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 30, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    Great table, Chelsea! I loved it even before you painted it, but it's even better now! Your craft room is really coming along.

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  4. 1 Funky WomanApril 30, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    Super, duper, fantastic, awesome find! I love it and where you put it!

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  5. Cathy~Mille FleurApril 30, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    I love this piece! The lines are beautiful! You totally scored...and of course you know I love it painted black!

    I also wanted to comment on your gorgeoous home! I came by several times yesterday and something always came up so I could not comment! I love evrything about your beautiful place...the kids playroom is a dream! They must love it and your bedroom is pure perfection...I love the stools at the end of the bed...wonderful!

    I loved the tour!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  6. Pam - @diy Design FanaticApril 30, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    Great lines + spray paint = a fantastic transformation!...And for $20???? ...makes it amazing!

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  7. Tammy @ tinselshop.comApril 30, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    Looks fantastic! Amazing what a little paint and sand paper can do!

    Have a great weekend!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  8. SuzanneApril 30, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    I absolutely love this one. Amazing what YOU can do for $20 and a lot of love!

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  9. Heather HendersonApril 30, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    that is awesome! i need some more storage for my craft supplies!

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  10. ErinApril 30, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    Wow. You made $20 stretch. Great job. It turned out sooo well!

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  11. Emily {Frilly Details}April 30, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    What a fabulous piece! Love the new look.

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  12. Burlap LuxeApril 30, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Beautiful addition to the room, a room and a piece to love.

    ~Dore~

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  13. Janell @ House of FiftyApril 30, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    You did a great job, it looks like it cost a lot of money from a place such as Ballard Designs! Enjoy it!! Janell

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  14. melifaifApril 30, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Fantastic....can I get so lucky? Looking for patio furniture...ugh!

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  15. UnknownApril 30, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Looks awesome! I painted our bedroom furniture black last weekend and it looks fabulous! It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint (especially) black can do. Love it! :)

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  16. Krista@RustikChicApril 30, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Oh, it looks so great! Beautiful work my dear. :)

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  17. Nina DianeApril 30, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    oh wow...looks great!

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  18. Becky @ The Shea FamilyApril 30, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    that looks great!!!

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  19. nina@themissadventuresofninaApril 30, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Wonderful! I need to hunt Craiglist even more.

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  20. DebApril 30, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    I wish I could say I saw the fabulousness coming when I saw your first post about this table, but I seriously underestimated how great the finished product would be. I love that table. Great job!

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  21. Expressions by HeatherApril 30, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    It turned out fantastic!! I love all the great furniture make overs I keep seeing- but I haven't found anything yet to test it out on!

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  22. EMBELLISHApril 30, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    What a fun piece. I suspect the seller would totally want it back!!!

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  23. Handbags*and*PigtailsApril 30, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    That is fur-eakin incredible! What kind of paint did you use?
    Sarah
    HandbagsnPigtails.blogspot.com

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  24. Morgan//Nuts and BowsApril 30, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    WOW!! This looks so awesome what a great find and you did an amazing job on it too!!

    ~Morgan

    Meet Virginia!
    Meet Virginia!
    Meet Virginia!

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  25. Amy @ Positively SplendidApril 30, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    SO envious of this terrific find!! It has inspired me to peruse my local Craig's List. :)

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog to comment on my memo board tutorial earlier. I am so glad to have found your blog. Add me to your list of followers!

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  26. ~ ReganApril 30, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    Lookin' Great!! Love the black! Those little boxes are perfect, aren't they?

    Terrific job!

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  27. AngieApril 30, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    That turned out gorgeous!!!! I need to get painting... ;)

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  28. Becca RossApril 30, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Chelsea,

    This piece is so beautiful! Don't you just love Craigslist? Thank you so much for linking up with me today! By the way, check out Heather's Facebook page today... interesting things happening in the neighborhood!

    Hope to see you next week too for Home and Family Friday! Thanks again!

    Becca

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  29. Samantha - Walnut and IvoryApril 30, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    What a fantastic transformation!

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  30. BirdMay 1, 2010 at 1:06 AM

    Chelsea, that is fab!

    I really need a buffet for my family room, but have not yet found anything worth tackling here in France!

    I ussually head over to my local charity shop...

    BTW, AWESOME home you have there girl!

    Ther's not one bit I don't like! I just wish I had the skill to make it happen! :)

    Stunning!

    Hugs,
    Bird

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  31. KristiMay 1, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    What a GREAT project!!! It's amazing how some black paint can make something so FABULOUS! LOVE IT :)
    Kristi

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  32. MelanieMay 1, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Great job. It looks fabulous!

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  33. AmandaMay 1, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Wow that looks fabulous! I have an old, ugly ornate mirror here and I plan to paint it black tomorrow. Can't wait!

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  34. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!May 2, 2010 at 1:40 AM

    Hi Chelsea,
    Hi There,
    I recently added a Link Party Directory to my blog site, Tools Are For Women Too!, listing just over 100 link parties. I made sure that Room To Inspire was included. Here is the link http://toolsareforwomentoo.blogspot.com/p/link-parties.html Please take a look at it when you have time and link back to me somehow ,if possible. i also do a link party called Modern Craftswoman Monday. Thank you. Rory

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  35. House QueenMay 2, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Another great job girl! I had hopes of scoring something fabulous at my local auction last night but we were hit with major flooding!!! Maybe next week...

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  36. UnknownMay 2, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    $20.00 well spent!

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  37. Amanda @ Serenity NowMay 2, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    This is a great makeover!!! I am so jealous. ;) Thanks for the visit this weekend!

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  38. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Oh yeah...that looks AWESOME!!!
    ~Bridgette

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  39. Katherine @ Grass StainsMay 11, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    It is STUNNING! I wouldn't have had the vision for what it "could be," but you did a marvelous job. I am a huge fan of all things painted black, so I guess I'm not surprised that I love it ... what a beauty!

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  40. Rene@bargainhootMay 12, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Wow, you did an awesome job!! Love the color!!

    Rene'

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  41. Julie @ Frugal and Fabulous DesignMay 13, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! What a difference a coat of paint makes...

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