Paperback table

Here's a 'novel' twist for a  table...........

Inspired by the classic penguin paperback cover, I thought this design would make a unique table top. I had this modern standard coffee table from a while back, I'd painted the legs but left the top, there was no interest in it like that so how about a make over?

I had in my mind to do this book cover on a larger, maybe bulkier table but decided to try it on this one. So it got a coat or two of primer then the orange and off white areas got painted on.

I OHP'd the design to get the positioning right, but drew it on to paper taped to the table  so I could tidy it up ready to trace, then transfer it

If you look carefully  you can see the lettering showing through at the top of the design where I got carried away and painted the words before I'd painted the background! (dur!)

The title of the book had to be decided and a quick look at the Internet revealed orange Penguin covers with titles like A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, Breakfast at Tiffany's  by Truman Capote, and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin. Now I don't mind a bit of lettering but let's try and be as economical as possible with the fiddly bits eh? It was with some relief  I found Casino Royale by Ian Fleming, not too long and contemporary thanks to the (fairly) recent film.

 

A bit more tracing and concentration then and it was done,

Gives a whole new meaning to coffee table book doesn't it ?

Featured for the first time and funky table!

I am delighted to say that photos from my blog have been featured on this lovely Brazillian lady's blog! Tema d casa .Very flattering! thank you Tania Mara, I'm still working on the translation........

Well that's the feature and this is the funky table....

 ........making an appearance at the market. Sales are still a bit slow but hope springs eternal and I do have another commission.This is what I took last week with a few things having a second outing!

 Lacking a bit of height there on the display I'm afraid but still...............

I did sell this bedside cabinet,

 

but not this cute magazine rack,...................

which I thought would be popular, especially after the success of the tea trolley, it's the same kind of thing isn't it?

Here is a picture of the old table I funked up a bit! No 'before' pics I'm afraid but trust me, it was un-inspiring.

The tops are wallpaper, wallpaper that was left over from my daughters bedroom (woah!) no one was brave enough to take this home! 

Groovy baby!