Five Layer Side Table

It's been a while since I have blogged and I am happy to be able to join my fellow bloggers for our monthly "Themed Furniture Makeover" blog hop.  The theme this time around is "Layers", and is brought to you via $6 worth of repurposed items layered to create a one of a kind side table...

The first layer and base of the table is a wooden column found at a garage sale for $5 a few summers ago. The octagonal tray was $1 from the thrift store and becomes the second layer. The octagonal clock was a roadside rescue, layer three . The pieces of ephemera (layer four) used under the round glass top (layer five) were from a scrapbooking kit found at "Tuesday Morning".

I wrapped the tray with the metallic tape in order to cover the handle holes in the tray, (but if I were to do it over, I may skip this step). Then some thumb tacks were added for interest. I gave the piece a faux rusted metallic look beginning with a base coat of "Modern Masters" copper primer and then other rusty hues of chalk paint were applied on top using a sea sponge.

The paint used on the base and on the top was OFMP in "Snow White". I love that OFMP can be mixed up as needed,  that it is VOC free and all natural. I will definitely be using the rest in the near future and may try to mix my own colors with the leftovers from previous furniture projects.

(*I was compensated with paint to use for this project but all opinions are honest and my own)

The paint unified the top with the base and I love the contrast of the white with the faux rusted metal.

The round glass was given to me and was the original top for a cheap 3 legged mdf table. I think it looks much better on the top of the octagonal clock face turned display table top...

I also love that the former clock face has a raised edge that allows for paper and other thin items to be displayed on it under the glass. It could be changed out seasonally and think that is what I will do with it...

I chose this piece of ephemera as the center and focal point since I live in Alabama and love the punch of red.

I hope I have inspired you... to think outside the box when it comes to creating a side table; A picture frame, a tray, or a clock face are all great candidates for table tops and for bases look around at what you may already have. Creating a unique and useful piece of furniture doesn't have to cost a lot of money! ;o)

Blessings,
Lucy

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