Friday, 24 June 2016

Making Home Link up #35: Upcycling Furniture #NationalUpcyclingDay

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I took a leap. I have been so inspired by some of the posts that I read on other blogs, that I decided to try something new. Something a bit different for me. I am dreading it and I am excited all at the same time. I hope you're going to offer up some tips, some advice and some posts to inspire my next project; upcyling some furniture!

A couple of weeks ago, I was walking back from having taken my car to the garage when I noticed that the donation centre for a charity shop on the industrial state near to us, took donations of furniture. I carried on walking and wondering if they might sell directly from there. So I turned back. I managed to buy two wooden chairs which you may have seen via my NEW Instagram feed (yeah, I took the step into Instagram...find and follow me ok?) and I found this side table in the 'skip' pile. Can you believe it. They were just going to throw it out! 

Ok, right now it is not much to look at and I am not at all experienced in doing this but I saw potential. It is really sturdy and I feel like I can do something with this. I liked the style of it too. What do you think? 

I have no idea what I am going to do with it, where I am going to start or even where I am going to put it, but I know I am up for the challenge. I want to #ReCreate something fabulous from this which would otherwise have been thrown away.

I am relying on all of you upcyclers out there to hit me with (I mean link up obviously) your posts and comments about upcycling furniture. Tips on tools, paint, inspiration, techniques and mediums. Everything and anything. And invite everyone you know who has experience in this please. The more the merrier (and I need all of the help I can get). As it is #NationalUpcyclingDay today, I am sure there are some great posts about!

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30 comments:

  1. The messy brunette24 June 2016 at 18:56

    Oh lovely ! I love a good Upcycle project ..... as you can see by this week

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    1. Mrs Crafty B25 June 2016 at 12:19

      I love it! I want one but I don't know how to find one!

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    2. The messy brunette25 June 2016 at 22:03

      My friend works for a phone company so got it through there ..... Maybe some big diy place might have some

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    3. Mrs Crafty B26 June 2016 at 10:54

      I will have to keep an eye out. I live behind an industrial estate so maybe I need to go for a nosy walk!

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  2. Evija Roberts24 June 2016 at 20:26

    This one is definitely for me!!! LOVE a good upcycling project and did you know today is actually National Upcycling Day! How fitting! :)

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    1. Mrs Crafty B26 June 2016 at 10:48

      Thanks for the tip off Evija! What do I do?!

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  3. Julia Nyanyo25 June 2016 at 18:28

    My only experience of upcycling furniture was a very simple spray paint job (my tiny yellow table) but I do pin a ridiculous amount of furniture makeovers with every intention of doing loads more in the future! You can find my pinterest board here if you want to check them out, I've been trying to collect peoples advice on what paints to use etc too https://uk.pinterest.com/jsumoftheirstor/furniture-makeovers/
    Good luck - I saw do something bright and fabulous!

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  4. Vicky Myers26 June 2016 at 10:50

    It will be interesting to see the finished result:)

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  5. Cal at Family Makes26 June 2016 at 12:52

    *Warning* once you have done one and realise how easy it is, you will be addicted, I promise you!! I don't have any posts ready to share, sadly, but if you want any tips on paint use, I've used a few so give me a shout.

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    1. Mrs Crafty B26 June 2016 at 19:12

      Oh yes please! I don't even know where to start. I guess once I sand it, I need to prime it with something before painting?

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  6. Linby26 June 2016 at 22:30

    A great idea - can't wait to see what you do with it.

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