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September 9, 2012

Upcycled Porch Entry Table

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 It took me forever to come up with a title for this post. The one it ended up with isn’t that great, but its better than “Antique Dumpster Vanity Mirror Holder Thingy Turned Faux Outdoor Entry Table”, or a variety of other things I things I came up with.

So a few days ago I showed you this broken old vanity top that was found near a dumpster…

dumpster score

and how I turned the mirror frame into this chalkboard.

kitchen chalkboard

I wanted to use all the pieces of it (what can I say, I like a challenge) and when I looked at the part that held up the mirror I saw an upside down table. Well, flat table. But I had an idea and knew exactly where I could use a fake flat table in my life.  So, Elijah and I got stared by sanding it down and cleaning it up. (I feel like a broken record, this is how all my projects start).

faux outdoor table

One of the “legs” was broken, so I was trying to figure out how to make it match the other (much prettier) side. I though perhaps I could get a small hunk of wood and whittle it down to match the other and glue it on. I was about to go wood hunk hunting when Elijah tripped over himself and fell on the good leg, breaking it off exactly like the other one.

Problem solved.

toddler DIYers

Since this table was going in my front porch I decided to paint it the same kitchen reject blue that I painted some of my other outdoor furniture.  I taped off the top (since I wanted it to stay wood) and did something I’ve never done before….I handed Elijah the paintbrush.

crafty toddler

He used to be completely happy just watching me work and soaking up all the DIY knowledge, but now he is ready to put his knowledge into action. The entire time I’m working now I hear choruses of “Tool? ME! Sand? ME! Paint? ME!”.  I have a feeling projects are going to start taking much, much longer.

After some coaxing and paintbrush wrestling I finished painting it, distressed the whole thing with my orbital sander, and applied a coat of stain over the whole thing.

distressed outdoor table

I found this welcome sign at Hobby Lobby for $5 and spray painted it green (to match the other 50% of my outdoor furniture).

spray painted welcome sign

Then I secured my flat table to the wall with a nail, threw the welcome on top, bada bing bada boom… upcycled faux outdoor entry table…or whatever…

faux entryway table

distressed blue table

colorful entryway table

color pop furniture

 

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  1. Katie says

    September 9, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    I love it! So cute and creative! It was definitely the perfect spot for it. Ps, I had to laugh really hard at the beginning of your post…. Some times I have a really hard time naming my posts, and mine usually end up with a not so great name anyways!

    Reply
  2. Rebecca says

    September 9, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Those are great ideas!!

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  3. Brooke says

    September 9, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Such a CLEVER idea! I love that nothing went to waste, and that you repurposed it in such a cute and witty way!

    Reply
  4. Kathryn Cain says

    September 9, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    The whole post….made me giggle, get teary and smile big….love your helper- I am imagining what he will come up with on his own at age say 16 or 26….love how this cam out and really give you a high 5 for the efforts….lucky break…

    Reply
  5. Kathleen says

    September 9, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    I would love to be able to pick out something and ask you to make something out of it. When I walk into a ReStore – I see junk. You find broken dumpster junk and turn it into wonderful creations. Fantastic job!

    Reply
  6. Jen says

    September 10, 2012 at 4:44 am

    Love it! I wish I had just a little creativity in me to come up with things like this!!! Love the way it looks, beautiful. Thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
  7. Belinda Hutchinson says

    September 10, 2012 at 5:13 am

    It is darling! I love it. I am a newby to your blog but am loving looking through all your posts.
    Painting with kids …. sigh. But oh so good for them!

    Reply
  8. Maureen says

    September 10, 2012 at 5:17 am

    This turned out so cute! I know it is hard to get things done with little “helpers”, but you really will never regret having let him be there with you, learn fom you and know that he is the most important thing to you! A great mom and a great DIYer! Way to go!

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    • Ashley says

      September 12, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      Awww, thanks Maureen :)

      Reply
  9. Karen @ A Lease to Decorate says

    September 10, 2012 at 5:22 am

    I love the blue paint, distressed, and stain combo. Looks great!

    Reply
  10. Christine @ Let's Get Crafty! says

    September 10, 2012 at 5:39 am

    So cute and so creative!!!

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  11. Julie says

    September 10, 2012 at 11:03 am

    LOVE it – it’s absolutely perfect in that space. Now I need to find some kind of beat-up something that I can part out for a similar use…

    Reply
  12. Carla says

    September 10, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    Ashley, this whole thing is great! From start (@ the dumpster) through the chalkboard project, all the way to attaching your new ‘table’ to the wall – so much fun! Your boys will always fondly remember the projects & ‘working’ with you, and I know I’m not alone in loving your whimsical, creative approach to all you do, & so generously sharing it with us!

    Reply
  13. Karen G says

    September 10, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    That’s adorable! What a great idea. :^)

    Reply
  14. Amanda Manke says

    September 10, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Love, love, love this idea! I am a long time reader, first time poster and am always so jealous of the amazing ideas you come up with!! Keep ’em coming!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 12, 2012 at 9:18 pm

      I’m glad you broke the silence :) Thanks Amanda!

      Reply
  15. carrie says

    September 10, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    That totally ROCKS!!!

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  16. Sandra says

    September 10, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Absolutely love it! I have to find a great old frame like that, what a fabulous idea.

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  17. Shirley Lupton says

    September 10, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    This is by far the most creative project I’ve seen. I love it and I love your blog. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  18. Ginger says

    September 10, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Really, really cute! I don’t think I would have seen the table. I love it when people see something others just don’t. :)

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  19. Julie, RN @ http:\\www.craftyimaginings.blogspot.com says

    September 10, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Super cute and a great way to use all of the parts. This would be cute inside too…maybe for someone with an entryway that is too small for a “real” table.

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  20. Brian says

    September 10, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    After reading through the comments….I wonder…am I the only guy with an RSS feed to your site!?

    I can’t help it if I enjoy these crafty creations. Love the entrance “table”! :-)

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 12, 2012 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks Brian! I know your not the only guy follower, just the only one awesome and brave enough to comment!

      Reply
  21. Danda says

    September 11, 2012 at 8:26 am

    This is so great, Ashley — love it with your DIY welcome mat, too. Did you paint your front porch? Is it a concrete floor? If yes, could you give a tutorial some time, and thanks for all your family’s work!

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    • Ashley says

      September 12, 2012 at 8:58 pm

      We haven’t done anything to our front porch, it was like that when we bought it. It’s concrete and is stained, but not polished. Eventually I’m planning on painting the concrete floors in the master bedroom, and I’ll make sure and share the whole process when I do!

      Reply
  22. Queen Mary says

    September 11, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    Love it and I love the photos of your hunky helper! :)

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  23. Jan Elizabeth says

    September 12, 2012 at 3:16 am

    What a fun project! It turned out looking more like a table than I thought it would (I didn’t get the two-dimensional thing till I saw it up there).

    When I saw the picture of Elijah sanding, I thought, “He’s starting to do the actual work, not just play-working alongside”, and then lo and behold, you gave him the paintbrush. That’s awesome! It takes lot of courage to do that ;)

    Cheers! Thanks for a fun post.

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    • Ashley says

      September 12, 2012 at 8:51 pm

      He is starting to do actual work…He doesn’t make things any easier or faster (yet), but he’s the most enthusiastic helper ever :)

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      • Jan Elizabeth says

        September 12, 2012 at 9:03 pm

        I can see that he wouldn’t! But to him it’s all play AND it’s all help. And he’s darned cute, besides. :)

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  24. keri @ shaken together says

    September 12, 2012 at 3:21 am

    What a super COOL idea!! Pinning so I can keep an eye out for something similar … :)

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  25. [email protected] says

    September 12, 2012 at 8:53 am

    That is so fabulous!! Love!

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  26. ARod says

    September 12, 2012 at 9:01 am

    love love love it total genius idea love it

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  27. Inspire Me Heather says

    September 12, 2012 at 9:18 am

    I like it, it’s very nice in that spot too – so welcoming!

    Reply
  28. Gwen says

    September 12, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    OMGSH! That is the cutest thing ever!!!

    Reply
  29. Shannon Fox says

    September 12, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    The chalkboard is gorgeous. A real toe curler :)))
    What a completely brilliant idea for the table silhouette. It’s darling.
    As is your little helper!!

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  30. Jennifer Sample says

    September 12, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    I really love the chalkboard! The green you chose for the lettering is my absolute favorite. I plan to use that color on a few pieces in my home. I just love what you do! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  31. Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons says

    September 13, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Love this! Would love for you to share this at our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday link party…just posted it! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/09/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_13.html

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  32. Suzan says

    September 14, 2012 at 4:44 am

    This is just genius ( and beautiful! )

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  33. Amy Marshall says

    September 14, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Now that is CLEVER! Awesome idea!

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  34. the cape on the corner says

    September 14, 2012 at 8:55 am

    that is so neat, and creative, and it’s the perfect spot for it! love your front porch, and am having major space envy right now!

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  35. Kathy says

    September 14, 2012 at 10:44 am

    Speechless love.

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  36. Jen Lossing, The Consigner Designer says

    September 14, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    I absolutely love this! I love that it almost looks like a silhouette. Great job, Very creative!!

    Reply
  37. Heidi from the Never Rush Ranch says

    September 15, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Love, love love it! Now I have to hunt around for something like it…lol ;o)

    Reply
    • Heidi from the Never Rush Ranch says

      September 17, 2012 at 4:12 pm

      Guess what I found?!!

      http://neverrush.blogspot.com/2012/09/welcome-table.html

      I linked your pictures and your blog – Hope that’s ok with you! If not just leave me a message and I’ll take it down.

      Aloha!
      Heidi

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      • Ashley says

        September 17, 2012 at 4:30 pm

        Oh my goodness, that’s almost exactly the same! How much are they asking for it? If you want a wider top it would be insanely easy to just slap a wider piece of wood on the “legs” (not that you didn’t already know that). And you are more than welcome you use my pictures and link to my blog all you want…it’s doing me a favor! So thank you :)

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        • Heidi from the Never Rush Ranch says

          September 17, 2012 at 4:36 pm

          Thanks Ashley! :o)
          They are asking for $65 and it looks like it’s in pretty good condition. I think it’s a fair price :o)
          Hope they still have it…I hope, I hope, I hope! :o)

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          • Heidi from the Never Rush Ranch says

            September 20, 2012 at 5:31 pm

            Aloha Again Ashley!
            Thought I’d give you an update. The woman that was selling it didn’t get back to me so I tried calling again today. She sold it to an antique shop yesterday (says she missed my message).
            I asked for the information from that shop and called there. They wanted $100 for it. I was thinking what a great return for them…if they get it. Asked if that was the best price and she said yes. My friend went over there anyway and between the two of us we got it down to 79. My friend says it looks great and it’s already waiting in my shop :o)

  38. Kim says

    September 15, 2012 at 11:54 am

    This is so cool!! I love it and must have one!

    I would absolutely love if you shared this on my link party going on now:
    http://www.maidendshade.com/2012/09/youve-got-it-maiden-dshade-17.html

    Thanks!

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  39. Ellie says

    September 16, 2012 at 12:56 am

    Love what you’ve done with both pieces…especially the “table”! Cute little helper :)

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  40. michelle says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:12 am

    i luv it! now i’m on the hunt for something like this i never thot about it!

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  41. Sarah says

    September 16, 2012 at 10:08 am

    This is such a great idea! Love it.

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  42. Shelly says

    September 16, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Fabulous idea!! I love it!

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  43. Rachel says

    September 16, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    I NEVER would have thought of that. But, I LOVE it! I totally want to recreate one for myself. Pinned! I’d love for you to share this at my link party on Tuesday.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  44. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    September 17, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    This is a fantastic project! I love the idea of a flat “table” at the entryway.
    Would you consider linking this up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!

    Reply
  45. [email protected] says

    September 18, 2012 at 10:07 am

    I like how you always use “everything” from your finds. Love the chalkboard and i also like how you transformed the holder to a cute decoration for your front porch. You are very creative, and the “flat” table is just to cute. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

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  46. Corso Mama says

    September 18, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    That is so cool!

    New follower here from the Not Just A Housewife Linky Party. Nice to meet you & I look forward to reading more of your blog!

    Reply
  47. Kelly Ann~ says

    September 19, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I Loveeee this idea! If you ever find another one- I would pay you to make me one–
    So darn creative!!
    Kelly Ann
    http://www.KellyAnnStudio.com

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  48. Karen says

    September 20, 2012 at 11:26 am

    This is so off the charts creative. I LOVE it!! I wouldn’t have seen a table in there ever. You lucky girl, I should train my children to trip over things just right too. Save me lots of time with my power tools!

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  49. Pepper says

    September 21, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    The chalkboard is great but I absolutely love how you transformed the rest into a flat table. Brilliant!

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  50. Stephanie Durdan says

    September 21, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    THAT is TOO COOL!! I LOVE it! I bet that draws a lot of comments from visitors. What a neat way to use it.

    Reply
  51. [email protected] Nikiforoff Designs says

    September 21, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Now that is cute! But not quite as cute as your little helper ;-) I can just hear him asking to help. Makes me remember when my, now grown boys, were that age. What a time :-)

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  52. Judy says

    September 21, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    You Rock!!! what vision you have to see that as a table!~ Love love love it!

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  53. Patricia says

    September 21, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    The faux entry table is great. I have a very narrow entry way (inside) where this would be perfect. Now I am on the hunt…Thanks for the inspoiration.

    Reply
  54. Jennifer says

    September 21, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Super cute! I LOVE it! People always laugh at me…becuase everytime I see something I always say….I could do something with that!

    Reply
  55. Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails} says

    September 22, 2012 at 5:59 am

    That is AWESOME!!!!!!!! I have a dresser, mirror and frame exactly like yours. Mine were refinished in a light oak years ago when I lived at home with my parents. I dont like the oak at all and the frame and mirror are falling apart. I need to either have my hubby repair them back together…or do something like this if I can get the guts to do it since my mom would totally know:)
    You have a great eye for repurposing!

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  56. Suzan says

    September 22, 2012 at 6:24 am

    I am so impressed with your creativity (and patience with a little helper!). What an inspiration.

    Reply
  57. BeColorful says

    September 23, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    I want to BE you. :D You are so creative. Featured you again this week on BeColorful. Thanks for linking up.
    p

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  58. Barbara says

    September 25, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Oh, what a good momma you are! We all need to empower our youngsters more. Look what he can do! He’ll be a future DIY’er for sure!

    Reply
  59. Mimi says

    September 25, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Now that is just brilliant! I love projects like this I think they are the most fun to do. Very Creative!

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  60. Janet says

    September 25, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    You are so creative. My projects are like that, too. When we make it up as we go along, it takes trial and error. That is half of the fun. And when we finally get it the way we want it, it makes the pleasure that much greater.

    I think this needs a little sunburst mirror hung above it and it’ll be perfect.

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  61. Ann says

    September 25, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Clever girl! Both projects are fantastic. Elijah is quite the little helper. I learned many of my handy woman skills because my dad was willing to let me help him with his projects (which must have been very hard for the control freak in him).

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  62. Linda says

    September 26, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    One of best repurposed ideas I have ever seen. You have a very creative eye. Your helper is adorable and all you have to pay him with is love (at that age). Take care.

    Reply
  63. Raven Hessheimer says

    November 16, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    FABULOUS times one thousand!!! I LOVE this!!! I have no space for it but, BRILLIANT!!!

    Reply
  64. Heidi from the Never Rush Ranch says

    January 7, 2013 at 6:04 am

    quick question – do you live where it gets cold in the winter and did you leave this outside?

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    • Ashley says

      January 7, 2013 at 7:08 am

      I don’t really live where it gets cold…it gets below freezing a few times and my plants are inside, but no snow or sub zero temperatures.

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      • Heidi from the Never Rush Ranch says

        January 7, 2013 at 7:15 am

        So how is it taking your colder temps?

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        • Ashley says

          January 7, 2013 at 7:17 am

          Fine I think. I don’t know, I’m going to have to go double check now. What should I be looking for? It honestly would have never occurred to my to bring it inside.

          Reply
          • Heidi from the Never Rush Ranch says

            January 7, 2013 at 7:19 am

            I’m thinking along the lines of the wood drying out, cracking. Rain making the wood swell…that kind of stuff ;)

  65. Kathy says

    April 6, 2013 at 6:38 am

    This is amazing! The pictures with the sweet little one painting is just too precious! I will be pinning this!
    Kathy

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  66. [email protected] says

    April 6, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Ashley, I think this is absolutely brilliant. I’ve seen lots of these old dresser tops and now I know what to do with it. I’ve got to try this somewhere around my house. And I love how you turned the mirror into a chalkboard too. Pinning! Happy day to you.

    Reply
  67. Denise Call says

    March 18, 2015 at 9:03 am

    That is so, SO cool! Now where am I going to find a faux outdoor entry table…

    Reply

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