How to Decorate a Postcard Table

Red Hen Home 

 did this awesome Postcard coffee table that 
I just love !!



So I'm giving it a try and I hope I do it justice!

I started with this old table I was using by my front door.




 I painted it Old White with my prize can of Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint.



( Here is the first coat)




 I sanded, distressed and waxed the table.




 I printed out the postcard image from The Graphics Fairy
and I drew the image by hand... 
(just don't ask me what it says...)




Then I lightly sanded the image.





 And here's the table back by my front door only looking a LOT better!




 



Thanks for your wonderful inspiration Red Hen Home!

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Comments

  1. Korrie@RedHenHomeOctober 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I lovelovelove your version! You did beautiful work (as if there were any doubt)!!

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  2. RobinOctober 3, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    OMgOODNESS IT IS bEAUTIFUL!!!!! i LOVE IT

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  3. fairyrocksOctober 3, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Fantastic, love how it all turned out.
    Keep smiling and creating

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  4. Patti's Artful DesignOctober 3, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    This piece of furniture turned out so-o lovely...love everything! I need to buy chalk paint!

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  5. PamelaOctober 4, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I loveeeeeeeee this table!!! It's so adorable! I can't believe you free handed it too.
    Well done, very well done!

    Pamela @ pbjstories.blogspot.com

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  6. Kammy WielengaOctober 4, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Oh wow, totally am in love with this. What's it say?? Juuuuuust kidding. :)

    Kammy's Korner

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  7. JillOctober 4, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    This is really neat..I could see post card wall art too! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  8. KymOctober 4, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Wow Susan, this looks fantastic. I love it! Just perfect for your entrance. Thanks, enjoy your week.

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  9. micheleOctober 4, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    love it! found you via craftomaniac.

    hope you'll enter my giveaway:

    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-stencil-splendor-giveaway.html

    michele

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  10. Brenda WattsOctober 5, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Great job..just love it!! beautiful.

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  11. Barbara JeanOctober 5, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    LOVE IT!!!!!!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  12. SarahOctober 5, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    WoW! That is amazing...I want one!!!!

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  13. ShannonOctober 6, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I LOVE this. I am not brave enough to do anything like that... maybe someday. But it looks amazing!

    Shannon @ Imperfectly-Inspired

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  14. FrancineOctober 6, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Hi ... This came out lovely! Found you through Potpourri Friday 2805. If you have time I hope you will stop in and see what I have been up to. Your newest follower, Francine

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  15. rainbowcreekOctober 7, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Wow, you did that by hand?! Love it!

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  16. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    I just have to have one! I have a wonky little piano stool that is just crying out for a postcard image too. Thank you for such a good idea! God bless x

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  17. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateOctober 7, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Wow, Susan! You did a wonderful job on your table. I Love it! I have a few tables around here that are screaming for help. I"m gonna have to try this. Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  18. Deborah MarchOctober 7, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Mmmm, looks GORGEOUS!! What a HUGE difference!


    Deborah ♥♥ (visiting happily from http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com/... hope you can drop by and say hi!)

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  19. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I love your version! Painting the table made such a huge difference. It looks great!

    I would love for you to stop by and link up your project for Functional Friday.
    http://www.thenotsofunctionalhousewife.com/2011/10/functional-friday-linky-party-2.html

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  20. RuthOctober 7, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I love this table. Great job!!

    Ruth

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  21. Twigs and TwirlsOctober 7, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful. I would love to do my desk like this. Great inspiration.

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  22. Honey at 2805October 7, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Beautiful with a terrific graphic! Good job!

    I am delighted you joined Potpourri Friday! I appreciate you and your participation!

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  23. abeachcottageOctober 8, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    That turned out really lovely! Great job.

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  24. Beth@The Stories of A2ZOctober 8, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    This turned out so beautiful Susan! Way to go on drawing it by hand! Link back to my party next time so that you can be featured.

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  25. Beth@The Stories of A2ZOctober 8, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Psst. Featuring your table on Tip Junkie Decorate tomorrow :).

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  26. HeidiOctober 9, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Wow! I adore this table! I am going to have to think about doing one of those for myself! How do you feel about the chalk paint? I am considering jumping in and giving it a try...but it is so expensive... Any suggestions? Is it worth it?

    Heidi@HomemadeBeautiesByHeidi

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  27. SmallgoodOctober 9, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Both tables are terrific. Tres chic!

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  28. Stylish SettingsOctober 10, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    You definately did it justice.
    Great job
    Kylie

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  29. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Bliss!

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  30. aimeeOctober 11, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    i love it. it looks amazing, i was thinking about doing something like this but i havent been brave enough yet. new follower here :0) xxx

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  31. shannon i olsonOctober 11, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    what a fun idea! you did a great job, love it!

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  32. MegOctober 11, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Wow!! That's hand painted?? It looks perfect! I love it!

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  33. Cassie @ Primitive & ProperOctober 11, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    that is beautiful, susan! i love postcard tables... they are so wistful and romantic!

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  34. Bonnie Inc.October 11, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    You did a stunning job! It's beautiful. I'm a new follower; found you on Shades of Amber where I linked up too!

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  35. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I featured your table on Functional Friday!

    ~Angela
    The Not So Functional Housewife
    Functional Friday

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