DIY French Potting Table

 

 

My potting table began as a ordinary drop leaf table.  The top was cracked and glued, so I didn't feel bad about the reconstruction.

 

 

 

 

The first thing I did was remove the hinges from the under side of one leaf and attach them to the top.  You can place the hinge so it won't fold back and the leaf will stay upright.

 

 

 

 

I added a shelf for function and stability.  The shelf is held up by two spindles cut down from a couple of stair spindles I had left over from another project.  I screwed the spindles in from the bottom.

 

 

 

I added a board for the shelf which was screwed in from the back.  The shelf and spindle were stained dark to match the table and both were painted white.

I copied a graphic from The Graphics Fairy and stenciled it on.

 

 

And there you have it.  A French potting table from a broken drop leaf table.

I have to say that I am a little proud of myself.  This is the first building project I've done that didn't involve any stupid mistakes.  You know, like missing the spindle or shelf with the screw, stripping the screws, putting the hinges on the wrong way, making the shelf crooked, and I could go on and on.  Any or many of these things would normally happen to me. It was a good day for DIY!

I'll be sharing with the following parties.

The Graphics Fairy for Brag Mondays
 Between Naps on the Porchfor Metamorphosis Monday
The Farmhouse Porch for Cowgirl Up
Redoux Link Party
Knick of Time TuesdaySavvy Southern Style for Wow Us WednesdaysDIY by Design
Primp for Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
 Restore Interiors for Restored it Wednesday
Domestically Speaking for the Power of Paint party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
The 36th Avenue Party TimeNo Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on ThursdayMy Romantic Home for Show and Tell FridayFrench Country Cottagefor Feathered Nest Friday
Miss Mustard Seed for Furniture Feature Friday 2805 for Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating for Flaunt It Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday 
Shabby Art Boutique for Shabbilicious Friday Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite SpecialUnder the Table and Dreaming for Sunday Showcase

Antique Sheet Music / Chalkboard Folding Screen

That's right, another aged paper project.  I just can't stop!

 

 

I found this antique screen at an estate sale. Love.

 

 

 

 

I applied the antique sheet music with starch.  I love the natural look of using starch as opposed to decoupage medium which is shiny.  Just dip the paper in a pan of starch and smooth it on.    If it is a table top or another surface that will need to be more protected, then I do top it with decoupage medium.

 

 

 

I also painted this pretty side table with my favorite color -  Valspar Weathered Glass.

 

 

 

 

 

 



The other side of the screen I made a chalkboard.  This would be so awesome with fancy chalkboard art, but as usual, I had to rush to get a picture and head to the antique mall.

 

 

 

I couldn't resist writing a French poem on a small section for a closeup of the flowers. 

 

 

Oh and did you notice my antique grain sacks on the stool.  My very first ones.  More projects to come with those. 

 

Now go visit these parties for more decorating ideas.

 

Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday

Burlap & Denim for Party on Mondays
Between Naps on the Porchfor Metamorphosis Monday
The Farmhouse Porch for Cowgirl Up
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesdays Treasures
Redoux Link Party
Knick of Time TuesdaySavvy Southern Style for Wow Us WednesdaysDIY by Design
Primp for Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Restore Interiors for Restored it Wednesday
Embracing Change for Creative Inspirations
Domestically Speaking for the Power of Paint party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
The 36th Avenue Party TimeNo Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on ThursdayMy Romantic Home for Show and Tell FridayFrench Country Cottagefor Feathered Nest Friday
Miss Mustard Seed for Furniture Feature Friday 2805 for Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating for Flaunt It Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Fingerprints on the Fridge for Feature Yourself Friday
Shabby Art Boutique for Shabbilicious Friday
Tatertots and Jello for the Weekend Wrap-up Party Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
Meg & Mum's for Saturday Splendour

Under the Table and Dreaming for Sunday Showcase