Are you ready for some trashy goodness? Don’t worry, this is a kid-friendly post. I’m talking about trashure – one lady’s trash is a little boy’s treasure. tee hee. Today is Trash to Treasure Tuesday where my blogger friends and I show you how we take unwanteds and turn them into new treasures. You’ll see their projects at the end of this post. Scroll down to see a clock face table makeover.
If you follow me on social media, you would have seen that a few months back my older kids had been working on their own furniture projects and my youngest boy was aching to find a project of his own. His Grandpa had brought over a couple of wooden shelves for him and his older sister to work on, but his broke.
He was so bummed and kept asking me when we could find him something to work on. Then, it happened…we were headed in for the evening and he ran up to me excitedly proclaiming that a lady a couple of houses down had just thrown away a chair, or something like it, and it could be his. You can imagine he piqued my interest, so I told him we would check first thing in the morning since it was dark outside.
ADVENTURE
Do you think he slept in. No siree. He was out of bed lickety-split and we headed down to take a look. Undeniably, I must tell you that he has his mother’s genes. Look at this little gem he found. (notice the angelic light shining! I did not add it – btw.)
A little shabby, yes, but full of potential! Can you see how proud he was? My heart melted. Sadly though, we were completing our patio makeover, and I had several custom orders to take care of before I could work with him on his table. I promised him as soon as I was done, his would come first. Now was the time. Yay!
DIY TIME
First, we removed those tiny finials and trim (he has oodles of ideas of how we can repurpose them), and then repaired the base to be strong again. Here’s what the top looked like after that…
The top looked like a clock face to us, so a clock face table it will be. We sanded it down together for the most part, but I let him have at it for a while. How cute!
Why do they have to grow up so fast? sigh…
After sanding, it is time to cut some dowel to fit those holes.
Easy so far and looking better already. Then, we stained the top using one of my favorite stains, Sunbleached stain by Rust-Oleum, that we used on our bedroom floor and on this coffee table.
Next, I wanted to help create texture on the table as well, so just like I did in my shipping crate table tutorial, we did a glazing. See the difference between plain stain and glazing?
If you want to know how I make my glazing, you can read about it HERE.
Once the glazing was dry, we used the DecoArt Old World Numbers stencil and a dark gray paint.
He helped me stencil and than manned the hairdryer to make the work go faster. He loved this part.
PAINT TIME
Painting the base is left to him. I watched and gave tips, but he did the work.
To finish it off, we distressed, and he kept repeating to me, “Mama, this is crazy. We’re taking the paint off we just put on. We’re going to have to paint it again!) ahahaha….I love it. ♥ Last, he used my wax to give it a nice, protected finish. Ready for his reveal?
Ta Da! Hard to believe it is the same table, isn’t it? Now it’s a clock face table. Bravo little dude!
I love the vintage feel it has, and he loves counting the numbers over and over. I think he did an awesome job, and you can bet I’m one proud mama to be able to offer it in my online shop. UPDATE: This has sold to a client in another state, so he not only learned some geography, but also increased his savings. He is so tickled!
We both would love it if you pinned and shared his clock face table so others can think outside the trash too. Happy trashure hunting!
In addition, pin and share our upcycling fun to inspire others too.
Also, if you want to see his next project, we had a blast working on this little plant stand together. Come see the after HERE.
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Check out these ladies’ projects…you’ll love the afters!!
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Love the table. He did a great job. Love the su bleached stain with the numbers and then aged. I can only imagine how proud you must be of him. It’s so great to see children take an interest in something that allows them to work with their hands.
I am very proud of him because he didn’t quit. Thank you, Lourdes, for saying so!
WOW oh WOW! What a transformation! One of my favorites so far!!! He’s a pro already! Great Job!!
Awesome! He loves hearing what you all have to say. Thank you for the love!
He should be so proud! What a great job you guys did! Such a cool idea, too!
Thank you, Heather! He is definitely loving the attention. Who wouldn’t? 😉
First of all this table looks AMAZING! Second, kudos to your little helper for all his hard work! I love that he was so excited about helping! I had my oldest put together my Rast for me, and he thought it was the best thing ever! 🙂
Thank you so much, Christy! I am reading all the comments to him and he loves the attention. I bet your guy was excited. Good for you!
He is a natural!! Love it!! It looks so much better!
I think so! He did a great job – thanks for saying so.
Oh how cute! (Your son) 🙂 He did a great job on his table. It turned out very nice! Good eye for seeing the potential. I find it so heartwarming you are teaching your children how to turn trash to treasure!
Oh, thought you were talking about me. 😉 He did do a wonderful job and didn’t quit the whole way. I love it!
Such a great job.. Well done to the little guy. How cool is that! The table is really great just love it .
Yay!! We had fun and will have memories of this whole story to share for a lifetime. Thanks!
What a cutie!!! He did such a great job!! 🙂 I LOVE how your table turned out!!!
xo
Nancy
He did good. Thank you for saying so, Nancy. Now on to the next trashure!
Such a beautiful makeover, but even more special because of your precious assistant!!!
Absolutely! I don’t know what I’m going to do when they’re grown and gone, but I’m loving every minute.
Your son did a wonderful job on this table!! I love that he wondered why he was sanding off the paint he just put on. 🙂 It’s awesome that you’re teaching your kiddos how to revamp furniture!!
I had to hide my face and giggle, Keri. He was so frustrated about the paint. ahahahaha… Thank you for the love!
He did an awesome job! His table looks great! And you have to be the proudest momma ever with your kids following in your footsteps!
It’s hilarious how we can’t drive around without the kids noticing curbside piles. I have to reign them in at times. Ha! Thank you for stopping by, Sherry.
Larissa, I don’t know who’s cuter–your little man or that table! I’ll take one of each please!
I’m partial to the boy, but you can have the table! 😀 Thank you, Karen.
Awe, he did an awesome job and such a perfect style of table for a clock face. Good job!!!
Seems like clock faces are the thing, eh? 😉 Thank you for stopping by and showing him some love.
I love this, Larissa! You guys did a fantastic job. The clock face and weathered finish are gorgeous! How old is your son? He looks a lot like my oldest with his white-blond hair. He’s a cutie. 🙂
Thanks from the both of us, Jen! He’s a young one for sure and I bet is the same age as your boy. So fun!
Evidently to call your youngest son the Prodigal Son would be a paradox as he is well on his way to making his own fortune instead of squandering an inheritance! That look of pride on his face is Priceless! Tell me – in your Baby Books of your children after Baby’s first haircut, first word, first step do you have a special section for baby’s first trashure find and furniture makeover project? Your kids are amazing and so is their mentor – you! Can I apply for a scholarship for my nephew to attend your school? lol
hahaha…exactly! No current openings available at the academy as this mama is overworked as it is. Thank you for the giggle. 😀
Larissa:
What a lovely side table, I love it!
Thank you! It was fun to work with him and see the fruits of our labor.
OMG, I can’t believe that I just saw this post last week and I found this exact table on the side of the road this past Sunday. What are the chances. I can’t wait to do my version of your remake.
How cool is that?! That is amazing! I’d love to see what you do with it. 😀
Larissa! He’s got the “touch!” You’ve brought him up right! Well done little buddy!
Smiles!
Terry
Thanks! He is a sweetie prodigy for sure. 🙂
Larissa, what a blessing to stumble on to your blog. Love what you do. I came from a large Christian family (7) children and I’ve learned from my mom & dad the value of “hand-me-downs” from a long time ago. Today, I am passing that on to my daughter. I love the clock table you had given to your son to do. He will hold on to that table forever!! Now, it’s in his blood and he will one day pass that art on to his kids. You’re a great mom and teacher. Someday your kids will thank you for that. Keep up the good work.
I’m so happy you found me, Dianna! Thank you for the encouraging words and support. Yes, my gang definitely has ” the bug” and we are working on projects right now with all 5 of them that can. What a blessing! 😀
He is so precious! What a great job and such a treasure to have. You are a great mama! I am totally in love with this idea.
Thank you so much, Sharon!
Love it! Now I need to find me a little round table!! 🙂
I really like that table. What color glaze did you put on it? I am fixing to redo some of my furniture and want the same look. Thank you.
Thank you, Marisa. It was a flat white called Dove White by Glidden.
I just got a similar table last night! I will absolutely be making a clock table in the near future! BTW, do you have any ideas of what to do with the rails or the little stubby spindles after you remove them? I don’t like the throw ANYTHING usable away (my husband thinks I’m crazy, of course!).
Score for you! 😀 Yes, we use them for all sorts of goodies like crafts, etc. We use EVERYTHING, even the rails. Fun that way. 😉