Kids Picnic Table Redo

 This is what the table looked like when I bought it except a little  more faded. I got it from a yard sale and I hated the colors in my kitchen. I use it as a snack table for my little one. It was ugly and a little bit of a pain to clean so I spray painted it. That made it worse because any food that was stuck on would chip the paint so I wanted a better solution, and this is the result.

I spray painted it about 5 months ago with Rustolem for plastic spray paint. After I finished I read the "TIP" below and sure enough the paint chipped off easily over time. I don't know what effect this step would change for someone who doesn't do it.

I washed it down and took it apart, 8 whole screws. Very easy but be careful of the plastic screw covers I broke one and had to glue it on at the end.

Spray painted it with a really cheap plain black spray paint. I would say about a can and a half. While the paint was drying I used a staple gun to attach fabric and then vinyl covering for easy clean ups. I bought the vinyl at Walmart in the fabric department.

Here they are all finished in no time. Just a little tricky because the edges are rounded but I muddled through. And here is a pic of after I put it all back together. He couldn't wait to use it! Now I just need to get a better rug for underneath :)

Someone else did my project!

If you would like me to post a picture of your Picnic Table Redo E-mail it to me here: CarolinesCraftyCorner@yahoo.com I would love to post it!

From: Codi S. One for play one for school

From: Cheri C wow love those colors

From: Just Me and My Guys

From: Happenings of the Harper Household

From: Erica R My personal friend :)

From: April M chevron loveliness 

Jami did a great tutorial of her own.

From: Nicole L. Love those those polka dots

From: Samantha so fun!

From: Lindsey J. Fitted sheet and blue paint for
Broncos Boise State napkins for the design,so thrifty!

From: The family in apartment 5

From: Amy Lee

From: Chelsea H. Awesome table!

From: Kasi B Stunning!

From: Amber Great Job!

From: Kelly K. This is ADORABLE!

From : Leanne's creative creations

From: Patty at Reasons for Chocolate

From: Ryleigh's Mom, very designer looking.

From: Angela B. Oh so cute!

From: Khrystina R. I LOVE the Skulls and Pink!!!

From: Tasha M. Apples to go with her kitchen.

From: Danielle Amazing transformation!

From: Chantelle fun fun fun!

From: Ana F. Love the colors.

From: Andrea E. sweet and simple

From: Anonymous Pink and Camo 

From: Beth B loving those colors!

From: Debra nautically awesome!

From: Sara C blue paisleys very calming

From: Codi H lovely in leather

From: Marie E see through lace vinyl over top of color fabric love it!

From: Sarah J fun in the city!

From: Debrah W Oh my heck that's cute!

From: Lori SN I love The Little Mermaid great job!

From: Jennifer G she tried to paint hers too and almost threw it out

From: Tracy G. Looks great on your porch!

From: Quenna K Missouri Tigers themed

From: Mary J Bright and beautiful under the sea!

From: Diana F. Monkeying around in pink and brown!

From: Sara G so bright and colorful with a toddler and her toys!

From: Melissa P. done with drawer liner paper, and then vinyl covering.

From: Alyson, Cars for her cute boys.

From: Krystal H, Such a cute farm girl table!

From: Stephanie S. Cute stripes!

 From: Gloria V. Go Texas!!! 

From: Mary C. WOW! Paint and decals look really cool!

From: Sarah L Fit for a Queen!

From: Faith W. Cute little froggies

From: Avicilel she was able to keep the original legs! 

My pretty side table

4. Sissors
5. Yard stick
6.  Foam paint brush
7. Vinyl covering
8. Black paint (not shown)

Here are the supplies I used:
1. Cute fabric of choice
2. Mod podge
3.  Staple gun

This is the boring plain wood TV tray
that we got from the thrift store

I measured and cut the fabric and
stapled it to the bottom. I mod podged
it several times (if I knew I was going to
cover it with vinyl I would have skipped
this step)  

I painted the leggs

Covered it with vinyl and
stapled it with the staple gun

Ta-da here is my beautiful side table

In my kitchen window

Here are some herbs and green onions and lettuce I have growing in my kitchen windowsill. I took ordinary jars and spray painted them white, I should have drilled holes in the bottom. I wrapped them in green tulle so cute. I placed rocks in the bottom and a string. I placed dirt on top of that and pulled the string up through the dirt and put my plant starts on top of that. When I water them whatever falls to the bottom will be pulled up into the dirt by the string whenever the dirt dries out.
In the second picture I have some green onions in just a plain clear jar wrapped in the same tulle. Did you know you can regrow green onions you buy at the store? Just cut of the tops and place the bottoms in water. They will regrow the tops and you can use them over and over. You need to change the water and trim the roots about once a week and rinse the bottoms.
You can also regrow romaine lettuce. http://threepsandq.wordpress.com/2011/12/11/peculiarities-and-plants-romaine-lettuce/ And the planters I put them in: http://skruben.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to-self-watering-seed-starter-pots.html
I don't have them growing right now but regrowing other things like celery and garlic chives are also possible: http://chickensintheroad.com/farm-bell-recipes/re-growing-celery/ and http://simpledailyrecipes.com/8594/how-to-grow-your-own-garlic-chives/

Thanks to all the other bloggers out there who make my life better and to pinterest for helping me find those bloggers :)