Monday, April 9, 2012

Sometimes Plan B is Better

I don't usually start a piece until I know what I'm going to do with it. I found this cute table at an antique mall that was going out of business.  I got it for half off!  Score!  It had cute legs and great stretcher bars so I knew it had potential.
So the plan is to paint the legs and skirt turquoise (surprised?) and stain the top dark walnut.  Well, I gave it two coats of ASCP Provence, and stripped and stained the top.  Only problem is that the stain didn't take well and it just didn't look right.  


Great!  Now what?
Plan B:
Paint the top black.
Then I cut a stencil using my Silhouette and applied it to the top.
I painted the uncovered sections in Old White.
And the most fun step - pull the stencil off to reveal the pattern.

Yep, I'm lovin' it!

Two coats of clear wax and off to the shop it went.

Plan B stands for "Better!"

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36 comments:

  1. Love it!What an awesome idea1

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  2. WOW! I love it, thats amazing so effective - thanks for sharing it. CJ

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  4. First of all, I love the table shape itself, Cyndi! I would have snatched that up, too. The painting ~ fantastic! Love, love the stencil you chose for the top. It looks great!

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  5. I love this table. Great color you choice too, and the top is awesome. Thanks for sharing at the newbie party.

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  6. found you via how to nest for less party. love the use of the silhouette stencil. i just got mine and can't wait to do things like this!!

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  7. I found you at Debbie Doo's newbie party & I love this table !! It's so "me." Beautiful job !!

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  8. Cyndi this piece is gorgeous, it would be hard for me to give up. I love that you stenciled the top; the contrast is wonderful!

    I hope you will come and see my new Annie Sloan Chalk Paint projects!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  9. Oh my goodness that is wonderful! Love your colors section too, well done, applausexo p.s. leaving a comment from my other blog today

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  11. Great plan B. Love the table. I found you via Teresa Cano's Garden Antqs Vintage.
    Betsy

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  12. What a transformation! Plan 'B' is nearly always better!

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  13. Cyndi, Who knew that this table had all that chicness hiding within it! Your table is full of sass and personality. Very Very well done!
    I love that lattice top... brilliant!
    Yvonne

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  14. This is such a beautiful table! I love the blue and the stenciling is gorgeous! You are so talented! Thanks so much for sharing this little goodie with us!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  15. love it, cyndi! i love the color, shape, graphic! what a cute table!

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  16. I LOVE Plan B! That is just such a fun little table, and if hasn't sold already, I am sure it will quickly. Good thing the stain didn't take quickly! Thanks for sharing. -K

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  17. Plan B is stunning! Love the Moroccan trellis look.

    (Visiting from DIY by Design's Swing into Spring party. :)

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  18. oh my gosh, i love that! what a fun color combo and love the stencil!

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  19. This is truly lovely, I love the pattern on top. Xx

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  20. You are so clever. I love this table, particularly the stenciled top. I may have to copy this idea.

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  21. I'm digging your new table! I have yet to cut a stencil with my Silhouette but it looks like yours came out great. I am still on step 1 trying to figure out how to cut vinyl well...LOL

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  22. Love it! Beautiful paint job :)

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  23. so pretty! i would LOVE for you to link this post or any other posts you want to my weekend link party http://lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2012/04/spread-love-link-party-6.html it opens at midnight tonight, hope to see you there!
    {love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

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  24. I found you from Miss Mustard Seed's link party - I LOVE the pattern and the teal color! Beautiful work!! :)

    Jessica @ Nouvelle Vie Furniture

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  25. This is a really great project! I would love it if you would come link this up at my Pinworthy Projects Link Party.

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  26. Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for linking up @ the Delectable Home.

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  28. B is absolutely Better! Fabulous piece. And that stencil turned out amazing!

    :)

    Linda

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  29. I wish I lived nearby cause I'd be buying this table for sure! I found you tonight via Twigg Studio and am so glad I popped by, you have a new follower!

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  30. I love your plan Better! :) the table is adorable!
    gail

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  31. Love it love it love it LOVE IT! Seriously -- I am in love with the top of this makeover! Featured you today! {HUGS!}

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  32. I LOVE it!!! It's beautiful!

    Diane

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  34. Featured this adorable table tonight!! stop by and grab a button! ;)

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  35. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  36. I love the table, great job. Sometimes I always don't know what I'm doing with a piece either...I just go with it- :)
    I always wish I could find a great table like this to paint. You have great luck!! I have a similar and can't wait to stencil a table top.

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