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March 3, 2009 by Chris

With my iron in hand, I attacked the table. You ladies sure know what you’re talking about. I laid a thin hand towel over it because…well, I don’t know why…it just seemed like a good idea. I let the iron sit on there for a bit, then slid a spackling blade under there.
Voila! Ugly laminate be gone!It’s a little shabby on top. The wood is split, but that’s ok. It’s exactly how I want it. If I need it for a more formal project in the future, I’ll just cover it. For now, I’m in love.

Meanwhile…I bought this (heavy) plaque last month for $1.99. Price is right, eh? Color? Not so much.

Sing, birdies, sing! They’re basking in the sun here. Either that or they’re screaming for someone to get them out of that plaque.
Nothing like a black china cabinet and the sun setting to make you realize how badly you need to dust. Don’t look too close!

The one above looks a little yellow. I had to use the flash, but this gives you a better idea for the color.

Maybe if I’m lucky, this springy plaque will bring some springy weather!

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Chris

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Jennie says

    March 3, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    I am glad that the table turned out…. isn’t great all the help we can give you 🙂 …. love the plaque….

  2. Karli says

    March 3, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    Love the table, love the plaque! I can’t wait for garage sale season to start!!!

  3. Nancy says

    March 3, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    I am glad that the iron worked so well for you. T

    he table will be wonderful when you are finished with it.

  4. Sara F. says

    March 3, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Cute, cute, cute!

  5. Michelle, Queen of Everything says

    March 3, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    I’m wondering where you live to get these fabulous prices! I’m in N. California and the thrift stores are so overpriced. That table of yours would have been at least $40 here…probably more.

    Anyway, I just wanted to tell you I have that exact bird plaque and have never hung it because I didn’t care for the terracotta. I didn’t know you could paint it. I might try that.

  6. The Un-Organized Mom says

    March 4, 2009 at 12:04 am

    Love these!!

    We are re-doing the kids bathroom in western/cowboy stuff and I have a heavy metal thingy to hang on the wall. But, we did a treatment on the walls to make it look like leather…and the metal thingy now blends in and you can’t even see it! So, I was thinking of painting it but didn’t know if it would work….now I know it will!!

    Thanks for sharing!!

  7. Tennille says

    March 4, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Love the table and plaque!! Gotta love great finds:)

  8. Half of the Style Sisters says

    March 4, 2009 at 12:26 am

    The table looks great! You did a great job. BTW I could not see a speck of dust! You need to come to my house…I’ll show you some dust on my black furniture. That is the only thing that bothers me about my black furniture…it does show the dust…but not enough to make me get rid of my black furniture. I do love it so!

  9. Sweet Nothings says

    March 4, 2009 at 12:30 am

    Love that plaque! So cute! And for only $1.99! Great job!

  10. Jennifer says

    March 4, 2009 at 12:33 am

    I’m so glad the table turned out how you wanted. That plaque was a great find!

  11. Suzanne says

    March 4, 2009 at 12:35 am

    Love the table and te birdies. Why does everyone else find amazing cheap finds and I don’t?

  12. the undomesticated wife says

    March 4, 2009 at 12:48 am

    I’m glad the table top came off easily!

  13. Sandy Toes says

    March 4, 2009 at 1:32 am

    So cute….I love it all.
    sandy toe

  14. Hillcrest Acres says

    March 4, 2009 at 1:47 am

    Love the birdie plaque. It’s perfect for spring. Can’t wait to see the finished table. You are quite the talented girl.

  15. Barb says

    March 4, 2009 at 1:58 am

    Great job Chris! Knew you could tackle that one. Looks soooo much nicer without the lamanete. Where did you find the $1.99 birdie plaque????? Why can’t I find those things. How cute it turned out. Guess I need to get my shopping shoes on and get out there huh?

    Mom

  16. ~ Lisa @ AbidingThere~ says

    March 4, 2009 at 2:08 am

    The birds are perfectly ‘rubbed’. Once you spray painted, how did you distress it?? Looks great! 🙂

  17. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says

    March 4, 2009 at 2:08 am

    That plaque is adorable! But now I’m kind of freaked out by it since you mentioned the screaming…

  18. Sarah says

    March 4, 2009 at 2:55 am

    Adorable plaque! I can’t wait to see the table finished! Totally run to rip up old stuff isn’t it? 🙂

  19. Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says

    March 4, 2009 at 3:09 am

    KKKEEEEEUTE! Hey how did the dust from my house get over to yours? I can’t figure that out! What I do know is that dust looks better at other people’s houses…big smile…it follows me. Hey your project looks marvelous. I love that plaque…and I love that black cabinet. Very, very nice!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

  20. Kaitlyn says

    March 4, 2009 at 3:57 am

    Now I know how to remove laminate! Love the birds 🙂

  21. Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says

    March 4, 2009 at 4:13 am

    ummm. I’m thinking don’t hold your breath on the weather.
    Cute birds…But just sayin’.

    Now you have a rustic laminateless table. It’ll look lovely. For sure!

  22. DomesticDivasFancy says

    March 4, 2009 at 4:27 am

    Woohoo! It worked. I was nervous for ya! Cant wait to see the finished product. I love the plaque!

  23. Our Complete Family says

    March 4, 2009 at 5:51 am

    Wow! That is a neat trick with the iron. How handy dandy and super that it worked for you dear!
    The birdy plaque turned out super cute. I’m with you…beyond ready for springtime to show up here!!!

  24. Amber says

    March 4, 2009 at 6:40 am

    Yay!! It worked!

    That plaque is so cute!!

  25. Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista says

    March 4, 2009 at 8:24 am

    Cannot wait to see how the table turns out! The birds are very cute!

  26. Kristen says

    March 4, 2009 at 11:53 am

    Wow – who knew an iron could take care of that?! Smart girl whoever suggested that brilliant idea! And your plaque is so cute – love the birdies. Now onto Spring!

  27. Lisa says

    March 4, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    LOVELY!!!

    HUGS FROM MAINE

    http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/

  28. Taryn says

    March 4, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    I am so glad I found your blog, and just in time too! I have a table that I would like to do the same with. Yay!
    And the plaque is precious too! Good job! Your work is very inspirational to me!
    Love,
    Taryn

  29. Amanda says

    March 4, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    That table…I can’t wait to see it all put together! And the birdie plaque is darling–a little coat of paint is always just the ticket!

  30. Sheila says

    March 4, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    Anything with birds is such a welcome sight this time of year! And I didn’t notice your dust; maybe that’s because I am used to it around my house.

  31. Shannon says

    March 4, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    The table turned out great! I love that shabby top.

    The plaque is adorable too!

  32. Biteofpunkinpie says

    March 4, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    Sigh. I never find cute gorgeous little side table things at my goodwill (or a long bench for my kitchen table which is what I’m currently hunting for). I did find a cute grey suit (4.95), a white candle holder ($1), and a grey-ish plate ($1)… maybe I need a post about my finds.

  33. Nikki says

    March 4, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    That table is going to be great! I’m glad to know that the iron worked so well. I also love the birdie transformation.

  34. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    March 4, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    Oh, I’m glad you got that laminate piece off. Great idea on the iron. And your newly painted birdie plaque is adorable.

  35. sandra/tx says

    March 4, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    Great job on both the table and plaque, Chris. As always, you’re such an inspiration. 🙂

  36. Sadie Olive says

    March 4, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    The table came out awesome! 🙂

  37. SoBella Creations says

    March 4, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    Great job on the table! And love your birdie plaque. Cute Cute!

  38. Wendy @ The Shabby Nest says

    March 4, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    What a cute little birdy plaque. Love it!

  39. Pajama Mama says

    March 4, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    wow! i hadn’t heard about ironing a table before all the comments from the previous post…but it turned out great! good job…and now we know, if we ever spot a vinylized table at a thrift store…
    -kristen

  40. Inspired Kara says

    March 4, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    I am a-lovin the shabby top!

  41. Jenn says

    March 4, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Great Blog happy to have found you!

  42. Nora says

    March 4, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    Wow! The table is perfect just the way it is. Glad it was so easy for you 🙂

  43. Melanie says

    March 4, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    Yay! I’m glad the table turned out so good. Love the plaque too!

  44. Neisey says

    March 4, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    Everything looks nice. Good job!

  45. Susie from Bienvenue says

    March 5, 2009 at 2:36 am

    Hope you get some spring soon! Love the lil birdies too~

  46. Laura says

    March 5, 2009 at 5:35 am

    I found your blog a little while ago and I am really enjoying it.

    What is the name of the color in your bathroom w/the little table? I am using a similar color but I think I like your shade better.

    Thanks for all of the inspiration!

  47. mattandvicky says

    March 5, 2009 at 5:47 am

    The bird plaque is beautiful. Such a great eye you have!

  48. Judy says

    March 5, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    Good morning Chris! Thanks for stopping by my blog which in turn, lead me to yours!

    The wall color in my dining room is called Antique White (by BM or SW – can’t remember which one). When it first goes on it looks VERY WHITE but never fear, it does darken up to a soft white with a little yellowish hue. The paint I used on my picture molding, trim and under the chair railing is Pearl White, a custom mix (I think). If you want, I can give you the formula for it if you’ll let me know.

    We put up the roman shade last night but no window treatments yet, probably going to go with faux-silk panels in a cream as suggested by several folks. Also, Joni at Cote de Texas has given me some good ideas.

    Hoping to get my shelves up tonight so I can finish putting all my cremeware on them.

    Hugs!
    Judy

  49. Jayna says

    March 6, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    I love your blog and am anxiously waiting for some cute Easter gift ideas!

  50. Amanda@Imperfectly Beautiful says

    March 7, 2009 at 6:56 am

    Cute birdy plaque. The table is coming along nicely. Can’t wait to see it in all it’s glory!

  51. Kimba says

    March 10, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    Love your table! And I love that the iron trick worked! Fantastic!

  52. Linda Crispell says

    March 10, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    The trio of white vases are so pretty!!!

  53. UPrinting says

    July 7, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    Wow, you used an iron? Cool!
    I love that plaque… there are little chickies on it! 😀

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