I found a side table at a rummage sale for ten dollars. It had an ugly finish on it but I could tell it was well made.
I also had a box of old sheet music found at an estate sale. Having made a few crafty projects with it already I was itching to try a bigger project.
I decided to give the table an antique black slightly distressed finish with the top of the table covered with the antique sheet music from the 1920′s.
I also found this old locker basket recently . I think I will put some polyurtethane on it and use it in my kitchen as a bread basket.
First, sand off the original finish. You don’t have to go crazy like I did and sand it completely either.
I spray painted the piece black.
I covered the top with the sheet music and let it dry. then I trimmed the edges and added some polyurethane to the top to seal it.
I then sanded it up and rubbed walnut colored stain onto the sanded parts to make it look old. The music was already faded so I didn’t have to age it.
I would have to say I like how this turned out!
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I really love this idea, this link shows something similar done with maps, also gorgeous.
spot.com/2011/09/drawers-makeover.ht
Justine, this is gorgeous!! I’m pinning it!!
This is a great idea, my daughter plays a couple of instruments and would love this!
Wow Justine, this looks great! You’re such a dab hand at pretty much everything!
@wendy,thanks for the link
@amy thanks for pinning!
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I think that table is really cute, but I”m really enjoying that vintage fan sitting on top, too
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I pinned this…and I see I am at least the second one to do so.
Justine, you did a beautiful job with this table, one of the nicest I’ve seen with sheet music!
You’ve inspired me to add some to the top of a black dresser I’m working on ~ hope mine turns out as awesome as your table!
Now where’s that mod podge, hmmmm
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It’s been a while since I’ve seen decoupaged objects! This looks great! I like the monochromatic effect with the black and white and the sepia background of the old music sheets… beautiful.
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Love it! Pinned it!
Very cute! I’m searching how to do this and get my creativity going, thanks=)