Sunday, July 14, 2013

Changing Table to Party Table




For many years, my kids' baby furniture sat in storage. A few years ago I decided it was time to let it go, and put it in the garage sale.  There was some interest in the changing table, but it did not end up selling.  Since it came in handy to put things on it's shelves, the changing table found a home in the garage.  Just before this year's garage sale, I had an idea.  Why not redo the changing table, so I would be able to use it again.  I did use it in the garage sale to hold items, and  left the sticker on just in case someone really needed it.  When someone was actually interested in buying it, in my head I was thinking...No! I want to keep it now!  They decided not to buy it, because they were not sure if the person having a baby already had one or not.  


I had been thinking about painting it a pretty blue or turquoise color, so I was thrilled when I found something very close at Home Depot for only $7. 



I had to remove the top bar which came off easily with just a screwdriver, and remove the strap.


Once it was ready, I brought it in the house. (after using the vacuum cleaner, so nothing extra came in the house with it) 
It was the perfect size to hold all of our art supplies and goodies without taking up too much room.  


I will be linking up my new party table on these wonderful linky parties here!
  

30 comments:

  1. What a great idea Pam! Thank you for sharing at our Pinteresting Party!

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  2. Cool idea!! We'll be featuring this tomorrow at Someday Crafts! :)

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  3. What a great makeover.

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)

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  4. And to think I have passed up a couple of these gems at yard sales. Next time, I'll remember your do-over

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    1. Thanks Elaine.. Before I started reading a bunch of DIY blogs, I would not have given the changing table a second thought.

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  5. This is such a great recycle project. Awesome idea.

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection! We appreciate you taking the time to link up, make sure to check back on Friday when we feature out favorites.
    Leslie
    www.violetimperfection.com

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  6. Great use for a changing table - perfect for art supplies!

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    1. It really does hold a lot of supplies. (and recently a couple of cats who think it makes a great place to sleep)

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  7. What a cute idea. I wish I would have thought of something like this before I got rid of my old changing table!
    ~Kelsy
    http://looseendscraftblog.com

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    1. Sometimes it is a good thing that I am very slow to get rid of things. The last child to use this is now 12 years old. :)

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  8. What a great idea! You could put some wheels on the bottom too and really have a functional piece!

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    1. I didn't think to add wheels. That would make it much easier to move around.

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  9. Fantastic makeover! It works so well for that! Thanks for linking it up at Monday Funday!

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  10. What a cool idea! I'll need to find a changing table - and a funky paint color! I'm thinking we need to have one of these for our backyard re-do! Thanks for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends - I'm sharing this on Facebook tomorrow and pinned it to my Home board on Pinterest!

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    1. Thank you so much Jamie. We really lucked out with the paint color. I found an almost exact match in the Oops section at Home Depot.

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    2. I love this project so much that I am choosing it as one of my favorites :) I can't wait to see what you share this week!

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  11. This is such a great idea! I would never have thought to use a changing table that way! I'll be featuring this on my blog tomorrow!

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    Thanks for linking up!
    Sumo:)

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    1. Thank you so much for the feature! The idea came to me while putting together a garage sale. It was either use it or lose it. :)

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  12. Really great re-use of a changing table. Very creative. Love the plastic table cloth used as rainbow decoration. We have done the same thing for our rainbow party. :-) Jodi @ www.meaningfulmama.com

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    1. Thank you! I still have the rainbow decor hanging up. One of the girls who wasn't able to come to the original party, is here for a special make up day. I hope to get a few pictures of her and my daughter before I take it down.

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  13. Great piece, I need something like this for my patio. If you get a chance, please link up to my Linky Party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/07/sunday-linky-17.html

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    1. Yhanks so much for the invite. I just linked up and added your button to my party page.

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  14. Thanks for linking up, I featured you!

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  15. This is such a great repurpose idea!!! So perfect!! Thanks for sharing at For the Kids Friday over at SunScholars. I am featuring YOU this week! Can't wait to see what other fun ideas you have to share with us! Hope to have you back again soon! xoxox

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