There are times when I’m  overloaded and am going thru the paces in robotic fashion and don’t really realize what’s going on around me. I’m sure we’ve all been there. Recently when I went to visit a friend at her thrift store, I wasn’t in the mind-frame to shop. {{gasp, I know…right?}} However, despite my brain fog, I was able to spy this…an upcycled lazy susan turned quilting square cutting board.

While I’m initially whispering “geniussssss…”, my eyes can’t get away from the gorgeous oak being covered up. With that, I’m aiming to revive this piece while also show you how to make your own. Deal?

DIY TIME

As you can imagine, I ripped off that cutting mat to find it’s adhered with double-stick tape. Smart move.

While smart to use something that deems the cutting mat removable, I still see where the tape has altered the finish on the lazy susan. Also, do note I passed the mat along to my daughter who is crafty like myself. Her chicken are best sellers in my shop. woot!

Then, after my nail-bending-tape-removal-feat-of-determination, I use Goo Gone to remove the residue without disturbing the wood. Now, I need to remove the finish with my sander with 150 grit paper. By the way, you can also see how to make a lazy susan for yourself for any size project. I created one for my furniture projects in this post HERE. See a video demo below of my map cabinet.

As my typography lovin’ self sees a blank slate, I have no other option than to create my own design to dress up this already beautiful wood.

I’m curious, do you find pleasure in hand-painting too? Or maybe you’re into food, gardening, fabric, or yarn, or wood even. Either way, you know what it feels like to let go and enjoy letting your creative spirit flow.

BLOOMIN’ SUSAN

Last, here’s my thrifty find released from the bonds of double-stick tape with an added new look.

BE PRESENT

“The fondest memories are made when gathered around the table.” One of my purest joys is when my family is seated around our table. Whether its for a meal, school time, devotions, or game time, I look around and count my blessings. This phrase has always spoke to my heart. I think it’s perfect to give this upcycled lazy susan a story-telling feel. In addition, I didn’t use a stencil, but rather created my own design using my transfer tutorial.

Not to be a downer, but we never know for certain when someone around us will not be there anymore. Cherishing those times is key. However, that doesn’t mean we live in fear, but that we realize what gifts we have in those we love, to not take it for grated or abuse the blessing bestowed.

It just goes to show what you can do with those cast-off decor pieces that fill up shelves (or our closets…ahem…you know who you are). Let’s have fun with our home making it a welcome place where family and friends. Also, if you’d like to add this to your home story, you can find it available in my online store.

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Additionally, let’s inspire others to create. Pin and share, plus, leave me a comment below. Likewise, I’d love to hear what you would have done with this lazy susan turntable.

Up next, it’s Trash to Treasure Tuesday! These two are going to meet Mr. Hammer. mwahahahaha… Stay tuned in by signing up for my newsletter. Until next time…

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