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January 3, 2021 · 19 Comments

Beautiful DIY Side Table Makeover For Your Home

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What can I use as a side table? I'm sharing a DIY side table makeover from a game table I found at a thrift store.

What can I use as a side table? I’m sharing a DIY side table makeover from a game table I found at a thrift store.

Here is the game table I found at a thrift store. The top had some water damage and scratches, but the rest of the table looked great!

Here is the game table I found at a thrift store. The top had some water damage and scratches, but the rest of the table looked great!

I lightly sanded the top and then used Krud Kutter to clean off the entire table.

I lightly sanded the top and then used Krud Kutter to clean off the entire table.

I painted the surface with Mod Podge which goes on white but dries clear.

I painted the surface with Mod Podge which goes on white but dries clear.

I had a book that was falling apart and not repairable. I used the pages that were falling out, and placed them onto the Mod Podge. I layered them so they'd over lap and fit the table nicely.

I had a book that was falling apart and not repairable. I used the pages that were falling out, and placed them onto the Mod Podge. I layered them so they’d over lap and fit the table nicely.

Once the first layer of Mod Podge had dried completely, I placed a layer of Mod Podge over the pages to seal them.

Once the first layer of Mod Podge had dried completely, I placed a layer of Mod Podge over the pages to seal them.

I let this dry completely. If this was going to be the top coat, I would do several coats of the Mod Podge letting it dry between each coat.

I used Folk Art Home Decor Varnish to protect the table. I followed the instructions on the bottle and gave it a few coats.

Since this table would be well used with glasses setting on it, I wanted to make sure it would be protected more from water or other beverages that might sweat or spill onto the table. Mod Podge is a water based sealer that is water resistant but not water proof.

I used Folk Art Home Decor Varnish to protect the table. I followed the instructions on the bottle and gave it a few coats.

What can I use as a side table? I'm sharing a DIY side table makeover from a game table I found at a thrift store.

Once the table was dry, it was ready to be used. I love how it turned out!

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  1. blankMary from Life at Bella Terra says

    January 3, 2021 at 8:03 am

    Chas, I LOVE this idea! I actually have a book that recently fell apart and never thought to use the pages to cover the top of a table! You are so good at upcycling! And I like the idea of the varnish to protect it from spills. Thanks for sharing such wonderful ideas!Happy to be blog hopping with you!

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    • blankChas says

      January 3, 2021 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you so much Mary, I’m thrilled you like it and will maybe take a stab at it too. Wonderful hopping with you.

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  2. blankNiky says

    January 3, 2021 at 8:08 am

    Cute little makeover, Chas! I love Mod Podge– it works great for so many projects. And, as a former English teacher, anything that uses books catches my eye! Great upcycle, and fun hopping with you again!

    -Niky @ The House on Silverado

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    • blankChas says

      January 3, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you so much Niky, and I am so pleased you like the project. Wonderful hopping with you

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  3. blankKippi Ohern says

    January 3, 2021 at 8:29 am

    You have an eye for choosing the perfect makeover piece at a thrift shop. I adore your idea of using decoupage with book pages to renew the top. It turned out perfect.
    Happy New Year,
    Kippi

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    • blankChas says

      January 3, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      Thank you so much Kippi, I’m thrilled you like it. Your project is amazing too! Happy New Year and wonderful hopping with you.

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  4. blankAndrea says

    January 3, 2021 at 8:32 am

    Wow that turned out so cute! I want to try it with sheet music for my husband. Great idea. You have done so many tables it’s pretty unbelievable. Thanks for hosting the hops today.

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    • blankChas says

      January 3, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you Andrea and as musicians I love your idea to use sheet music! I loved your project, I was needing that. Wonderful hopping with you.

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  5. blankKim | Shiplap and Shells says

    January 3, 2021 at 10:15 am

    I love your vision Chas! This really is a wonderful update to a tired game table. Mod Podge is my favorite! So fun hopping with you and the other talented ladies!

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    • blankChas says

      January 3, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you so much Kim, I’m so glad you like the project. Your table is darling and a great thrift flip. Wonderful hopping with you.

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  6. blankcreativejewishmomcom says

    January 4, 2021 at 4:51 am

    Love this idea! Craft Schooling sunday has resumed and hope to see you there! all the best in 2021!

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    • blankChas says

      January 4, 2021 at 5:29 am

      Thank you so much Sarah, I’m so glad you like it.

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  7. blankTarah L Wolff says

    January 4, 2021 at 9:24 am

    Your table turned out incredible Chas! Love seeing your projects every month I hope you had a great new year!

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    • blankChas says

      January 5, 2021 at 6:30 am

      Thank you so very much Tarah, and Happy New Year to you too! Wonderful hopping with you friend.

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  8. blankAmy says

    January 4, 2021 at 8:31 pm

    Love it, Chas! The book pages are so fun, and such an improvement from the checkerboard. 🙂 I love what you can do with just a little bit of Mod Podge and a dose of creativity. Thanks for sharing!

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    • blankChas says

      January 5, 2021 at 6:31 am

      Thank you Amy, and I’m so thrilled you like it. Wonderful hopping with you.

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  9. blankBarbara at Mantel and Table says

    January 5, 2021 at 8:00 am

    Well THIS is cool! You come up with the most amazing ideas! This would be so perfect in a library, although I might just read the table instead of getting any books! 🙂 Thanks for another fabulous idea Chas!

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    • blankChas says

      January 5, 2021 at 8:47 am

      Thank you so much Barbara, I’m so pleased you like the table. Thanks for the giggle by saying you’d read the table 🙂 Hugs friend.

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  10. blankChas says

    January 14, 2021 at 8:39 am

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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