Guest Post: Wood Triangle Art

<i>This girl can really do it all. Typically an amazing furniture builder and craftswoman, Elisha from <a href="http://www.pneumaticaddict.com/" target="_blank">Pneumatic Addict Furniture</a> is branching out, and I"m impressed! Check out this great art DIY she has to share with us today.</i>  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYLHRmA0yqTPJwlfad3EDadWIOfMbISUyS5N8taOQWWFcfz7MPqsuD2shS47SCkdmt69fDhWOVV3nSRWRMR7ZVLMSkWrau6zaHYQTwbojDmeE2mXOzpAaVJCVkeosA0QYT-zHNIiicaA/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-Square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYLHRmA0yqTPJwlfad3EDadWIOfMbISUyS5N8taOQWWFcfz7MPqsuD2shS47SCkdmt69fDhWOVV3nSRWRMR7ZVLMSkWrau6zaHYQTwbojDmeE2mXOzpAaVJCVkeosA0QYT-zHNIiicaA/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-Square.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After building 30 wood boxes for my <a href="http://www.pneumaticaddict.com/2014/05/mid-century-industrial-storage.html">Mid-Century Industrial Storage Shelf</a>, I was left with a bag of scrap, plywood triangles. My brain started to fill with artistic possibilities, so I put on some Passion Pit and got my hipster on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVX8IAiqmh3wYrkVz3GPLxcvkgY2qMTNhBBrkJ8I6-TNkc2-8KRwQ-OVNckR-34wtAj25O6a4QLpCYnKXL5GjqB5b_ZfCOLFShUx0Qxy4aci0e7_Nn41O79FYUqWa-QQq1QlnsND1z4Ok/s1600/Wood-Triangles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVX8IAiqmh3wYrkVz3GPLxcvkgY2qMTNhBBrkJ8I6-TNkc2-8KRwQ-OVNckR-34wtAj25O6a4QLpCYnKXL5GjqB5b_ZfCOLFShUx0Qxy4aci0e7_Nn41O79FYUqWa-QQq1QlnsND1z4Ok/s1600/Wood-Triangles.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I dug out a spare piece of plywood and trimmed it down to a manageable size (18" x 22")</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfbwmijsQz6pYO7Qa0CUoqr3blwIbBt_UYWeCGlY_F5Y_sBGTlikpII0KK8WFkY6VPcFNqZDuI3jVWgc_0Cdoi5RfHfa8L9LI7ttVeHlc44gce5mahWoiLaTA339ryzrwv-KMRFt4i6U/s1600/Wood-Board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfbwmijsQz6pYO7Qa0CUoqr3blwIbBt_UYWeCGlY_F5Y_sBGTlikpII0KK8WFkY6VPcFNqZDuI3jVWgc_0Cdoi5RfHfa8L9LI7ttVeHlc44gce5mahWoiLaTA339ryzrwv-KMRFt4i6U/s1600/Wood-Board.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Next, it was time for paint. I was lucky enough to win a contest at <a href="http://www.pneumaticaddict.com/2014/04/snap-recap-2014.html">SNAP Conference</a> last month, and was sent home with some awesome swag. Included was a couple bottles of Multi-purpose paint by American and a bottle of Gold Leaf from Superlite. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJP8oQb0SKXiiAbX3cs4wiNZVV-V9_jPOp9MTAZ-WqYyIKpwMacSyWO_R3TOw-PVjPA38Me38tgMK6Sjl9wKZpHwT1ZZ8xqGZU0LlrkK40zReQcEl5Rl-Qt3MXcYDDxOgZFH4WG0TcdE/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJP8oQb0SKXiiAbX3cs4wiNZVV-V9_jPOp9MTAZ-WqYyIKpwMacSyWO_R3TOw-PVjPA38Me38tgMK6Sjl9wKZpHwT1ZZ8xqGZU0LlrkK40zReQcEl5Rl-Qt3MXcYDDxOgZFH4WG0TcdE/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-Collage.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br />I wanted to showcase the bare wood, and just have accents of color, so I ended up painting only 4-5 triangles of each color.<br /><br />When it came to attaching the triangles, I used good ole' wood glue. I started with my bottom row, then went up one side. This showed me how many triangles I was going to need and helped me decided where to place the color.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2gbNH1gkozqRPQz4ZgTywOqumMwivaJlBTJIzZ6rkw1F13xSgg97EYwdSuSyBRqwmla55nRLYZUm6Oz16OyMsqvMCyusIbOvlSnkL5wOtBsQtkZIC6olzBERrHiS8_ioi5zBqze7OrM/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2gbNH1gkozqRPQz4ZgTywOqumMwivaJlBTJIzZ6rkw1F13xSgg97EYwdSuSyBRqwmla55nRLYZUm6Oz16OyMsqvMCyusIbOvlSnkL5wOtBsQtkZIC6olzBERrHiS8_ioi5zBqze7OrM/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />About an hour and one playlist over, this is what I ended up with.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheT4D3TBdnvtkp3AWoDy1hK6V-VZRgzdQgXgLxI2jAfoiIs2Mfb6_cQWAxB-XrJ1F4-uXORZz9bUghzegvRfBzuA4fz1PhOr1IfqMMQ6cpMiDPL02PvvNLedL_icwZXbHNJrWYL5XTsgI/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-5-WM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheT4D3TBdnvtkp3AWoDy1hK6V-VZRgzdQgXgLxI2jAfoiIs2Mfb6_cQWAxB-XrJ1F4-uXORZz9bUghzegvRfBzuA4fz1PhOr1IfqMMQ6cpMiDPL02PvvNLedL_icwZXbHNJrWYL5XTsgI/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-5-WM.jpg" width="515" /></a></div><br />I love the 3-dimensional texture gluing on the triangles created. Just to make things fun, I added a random, glittered triangle.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguC6PNys_wKUrlmJ-1cqQldgLpk9vtGd38WGrdj6ldCbaxyB0inGneToArV33VtVz2wShIEZ8b82FCfwYLgPjQZEQHtNvYAoHZ6kKAw13cP-NWiH9wljM3KkOT46lnxxfIHYR7w8n2ao/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-3-WM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguC6PNys_wKUrlmJ-1cqQldgLpk9vtGd38WGrdj6ldCbaxyB0inGneToArV33VtVz2wShIEZ8b82FCfwYLgPjQZEQHtNvYAoHZ6kKAw13cP-NWiH9wljM3KkOT46lnxxfIHYR7w8n2ao/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-3-WM.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><br />This piece of artwork was super easy to make and cost me nothing! In fact, I styled this whole bookshelf with things I had laying around. Get creative! Look around the house (or yard) for shapes you like. Spray paint can make almost anything look good. Don't be afraid to mix metals. Just fill your shelves with things you love, and remember to vary the heights, textures, etc.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiEaRXpErF9eMOM60yF7yZdbrG4WlHkvLDLP9kfMI3-LsXUSQkNdUyUjC0jG95L6RuorSvAkpGmllVtQMh0Wv6UWFMLPN9OGc4QxuslzCKfk8NTqjLGfjjRkm6x8eEAJ_qgU1emJz-yc/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-4-WM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTiEaRXpErF9eMOM60yF7yZdbrG4WlHkvLDLP9kfMI3-LsXUSQkNdUyUjC0jG95L6RuorSvAkpGmllVtQMh0Wv6UWFMLPN9OGc4QxuslzCKfk8NTqjLGfjjRkm6x8eEAJ_qgU1emJz-yc/s1600/Triangle-Wall-Art-4-WM.jpg" width="441" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I'm really happy with how my wood triangle art turned out, but I feel like I need to wear a scarf and find a food truck for lunch now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><b><b><b>Linking up to: <a href="http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Make it Pretty Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>,  <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>,  <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com/" target="_blank">Simply Create Thursdays</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" target="_blank">Sunday Best</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" target="_blank">Creativity Unleashed</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>,  <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a>  <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Before and Afters,</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wow Me Wednesday,</a><a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery,</a>  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Feathered Nest Friday, </a> <a href="http://whipperberry.com/" target="_blank">The Party Bunch,</a> <a href="http://twoityourself.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Link it or Lump it,</a>  <a href="http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/" target="_blank">Frugal Crafty Home Party</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">It's a Party</a>, <a href="http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Worthwhile Wednesday's</a>, <a href="http://www.tinysidekick.com/" target="_blank">The Makers</a>, <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" target="_blank">Do Tell Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://lifeinvelvet.com/" target="_blank">Thursday Style</a>,</b></b></b></b></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6612612" data-app="share_buttons"></div><br />

Guest Post: Wood Triangle Art

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Guest Post: Particle Board Table DIY

<i>Today I'm happy to welcome back Elisha from <a href="http://pneumaticaddict.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pneumatic Addict Furniture</a> to share her Particle Board Table DIY. Everyone welcome her back and take a look at her awesome (not a fail in my book) project! </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjdvCtfKUQUBHkmOcOwB8Sn6MAF52SPOFkNM_3Xgzbg0PcGQuKIdPUW83wIk3RqDk5xLTeLgvVSmhYDaQWoCckSrrflz0sTLIPV0Gp46aKOXKs7J1cheFqNxKV8IDzboBcSOBZ6g4kA4/s1600/IMG_3982.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjdvCtfKUQUBHkmOcOwB8Sn6MAF52SPOFkNM_3Xgzbg0PcGQuKIdPUW83wIk3RqDk5xLTeLgvVSmhYDaQWoCckSrrflz0sTLIPV0Gp46aKOXKs7J1cheFqNxKV8IDzboBcSOBZ6g4kA4/s400/IMG_3982.png" /></a></div><br />Have you ever started a project and thought "This is a piece of cake! I'll bust this bad boy out in a couple hours"? Usually right about that time I start to think that way, I'm smacked with a big fat surprise, and not the good kind.<br /><br />Case in point. This "<i>solid</i>" pine coffee table.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhhyphenhyphenG9oF7B_excLN7PZOZDzYPUf2gEWJtfRuDojDaHEms4U358O4vjoaisg8WljMBWLb4wxPvz4mpLIRwtkPvxm4liLAa3qB9lbMP3aDX7Q2sX40ZHoLPnTyJA4TIuMHsGCmGRuP9KVc/s1600/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhhyphenhyphenG9oF7B_excLN7PZOZDzYPUf2gEWJtfRuDojDaHEms4U358O4vjoaisg8WljMBWLb4wxPvz4mpLIRwtkPvxm4liLAa3qB9lbMP3aDX7Q2sX40ZHoLPnTyJA4TIuMHsGCmGRuP9KVc/s640/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I inherited it less than a week before a craft boutique I was going to be in. I thought, "Great! I'll just paint this puppy up real quick and bring it to the boutique."<br /><br />It had some serious wear and tear. The whole thing was covered with dings and scratches. "No problem, I'll just go with a 'shabby' look".<br /><br />I wanted the top stained, so that meant sanding off the finish. Just to make sure this table was really solid wood, I peeked underneath. Happily, I discovered wood all the way through.<br /><br />Enter the belt sander. I thought, "Well since I'm going to be sanding this top anyways, I'll just go a little deeper and remove some of the scratches and dings. Its solid wood, so no problem."<br /><br />About 2 minutes into the belt sanding I start to see a problem.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4i3ttgvZai-TzVL_qafu-V-yO67OusjIEbetm53MAnlWGa_ua1-rbCWZiAXnM_uv15Cpjg_2Q7yOC-HRenjvCt2B-HAFGWAt5FWBV_BtYCJ0I524M8lTtv1airSmR30kAAsztmOnzg0c/s1600/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4i3ttgvZai-TzVL_qafu-V-yO67OusjIEbetm53MAnlWGa_ua1-rbCWZiAXnM_uv15Cpjg_2Q7yOC-HRenjvCt2B-HAFGWAt5FWBV_BtYCJ0I524M8lTtv1airSmR30kAAsztmOnzg0c/s640/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Yep, that's particle board peeking through thin veneer. "What?! But the underside of the top is wood also! No one would waste time and money to veneer the bottom of a pine table top would they?!"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-McqN-OWuXx4ILcPTPm8lvEIIGqdRhV0L5kbaksZC_fbqA4VxqdnrMVQJgE7p-9qGaAWDDDAfslH15g_XlSyeYKlppU_XnSAwo3iewNWoun-nGD1gfl4hys_wyEK-gXtJxdu5F2pgAA/s1600/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-McqN-OWuXx4ILcPTPm8lvEIIGqdRhV0L5kbaksZC_fbqA4VxqdnrMVQJgE7p-9qGaAWDDDAfslH15g_XlSyeYKlppU_XnSAwo3iewNWoun-nGD1gfl4hys_wyEK-gXtJxdu5F2pgAA/s640/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Apparently someone did. So now I was faced with a new challenge. I decided to try something new. I mixed up a batch of a warm, beige color chalk-based paint and brushed 2 coats on the top.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ76hvNQdLgiFYEEKVtNtFvz8OvQ4FUR4oLmI-1ybtBUyQxG80_iyL9eHF6jrHyv5LSfOlgtPL7mmuUMwuVkwAyNiNOfZ4QXGsFVAQuilW9NaN7CXadJ6iOVL8Fq0wQQaxrr5yN9FJnjo/s1600/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ76hvNQdLgiFYEEKVtNtFvz8OvQ4FUR4oLmI-1ybtBUyQxG80_iyL9eHF6jrHyv5LSfOlgtPL7mmuUMwuVkwAyNiNOfZ4QXGsFVAQuilW9NaN7CXadJ6iOVL8Fq0wQQaxrr5yN9FJnjo/s640/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pardon the crappy, late-night photo</td></tr></tbody></table>Once that was dry, I pulled out some Dark Walnut stain and brushed it over the tan paint. After soaking in a few minutes, I wiped away the excess. It still looked like paint, but the stain worked like a glaze and brought out all the cool texture and detail to the table top.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLLVcDo5Md8ZiAkU93kewUkm7zRoVs7NekXFRaswOR9vypDehQoLu9LG4w4F0-PYagZ2UAE_m6qygAYIjC2bJC0MRk2XOe_tRk2fjul5uhAldP58fFdKSMjXOumrUp6icofMv6wk8zrE/s1600/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="782" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLLVcDo5Md8ZiAkU93kewUkm7zRoVs7NekXFRaswOR9vypDehQoLu9LG4w4F0-PYagZ2UAE_m6qygAYIjC2bJC0MRk2XOe_tRk2fjul5uhAldP58fFdKSMjXOumrUp6icofMv6wk8zrE/s640/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Before I wiped the stain away, it actually looked just like stained wood. I've seen this technique done before with gel stain and no wiping and it actually looks just like wood. I'll have to give that technique a try soon.<br /><br />The legs and apron received 2 coats of a very pale blue, accented with some white dry-bushing and wet-distressing to the edges.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl67A5zBGdWeXgxYfup3fi-RlI8NuU7EPfDqb_47Xpa0MEhzE-pqC7_IagyEgSHjdhsFQg95iASLkvyBwZelSwqActAwyAmbRHKZqb9dOD0Ec15_kI4Y99KPbx_46hWiyKlkqOMxpkVkw/s1600/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="854" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl67A5zBGdWeXgxYfup3fi-RlI8NuU7EPfDqb_47Xpa0MEhzE-pqC7_IagyEgSHjdhsFQg95iASLkvyBwZelSwqActAwyAmbRHKZqb9dOD0Ec15_kI4Y99KPbx_46hWiyKlkqOMxpkVkw/s640/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I replaced the wood knobs with a couple antique brass ones I had in my stash, and here is the final look!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEN0cAPz_5lqU0iuwdOobhRVwj6_6FbcGuTyE7oblQCGsN3jb6picZhe8SvqL5T2VFjicAZ2QKuqori5ZU39is5Ghlc5PA6ILrgYx4kOCMmZOwqXMwpxOjZyMM_DwVX0FfOjf5fQcZCY/s1600/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEN0cAPz_5lqU0iuwdOobhRVwj6_6FbcGuTyE7oblQCGsN3jb6picZhe8SvqL5T2VFjicAZ2QKuqori5ZU39is5Ghlc5PA6ILrgYx4kOCMmZOwqXMwpxOjZyMM_DwVX0FfOjf5fQcZCY/s640/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Not bad for a free, particle board table.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KYdeyHIWG85YpVhWfL8H-53SkFbppMz9Izzm3B2847_Hu5CKYltMqiq8pY_oW5J6n_gN5MfU_Vpyi_j8wvew95HZY1D4xwzQqGN601wENEFU1gbLmpg8yJUqcGjOzsvJqp0ePRkHWnM/s1600/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KYdeyHIWG85YpVhWfL8H-53SkFbppMz9Izzm3B2847_Hu5CKYltMqiq8pY_oW5J6n_gN5MfU_Vpyi_j8wvew95HZY1D4xwzQqGN601wENEFU1gbLmpg8yJUqcGjOzsvJqp0ePRkHWnM/s640/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Its not the stained top look I was originally thinking of, but the colors compliment each other well and I love all the texture of the top. Thankfully, so did the new owner.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58hRUQokk_Rk7IDrv3J4Dk7kOnW1JzcmZwv5CgrmwHa5NeveMBSTgm76-fY_zc3Nnxr-F7iqYuvxeGMHqf1m242xRn6-o95IOAv9iTvNF_Dl4B_pirVLGo2oHaBZ3dE0bAIXjJ0bsWk4/s1600/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58hRUQokk_Rk7IDrv3J4Dk7kOnW1JzcmZwv5CgrmwHa5NeveMBSTgm76-fY_zc3Nnxr-F7iqYuvxeGMHqf1m242xRn6-o95IOAv9iTvNF_Dl4B_pirVLGo2oHaBZ3dE0bAIXjJ0bsWk4/s640/ShabbyBlueCoffeeTable2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />What about you? 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Guest Post: Particle Board Table DIY

Today I'm happy to welcome back Elisha from Pneumatic Addict Furniture to share her Particle Board Table DIY. Everyone welcome her back...

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Guest Post: Red Lacquered, Diamond-Tufted Bench DIY

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today is a big day here on Home Coming. Today we are welcoming our first guest contributor to the blog, Elisha from <a href="http://pneumaticaddict.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pneumatic Addict Furniture</a>! I shared some of her talents with you <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/introducing-our-first-guest-blogger.html" target="_blank">earlier this month</a> - from welding to upholstering, I have a feeling we're going to be learning a lot! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/9942696523/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="PNEUMATIC HEADER by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="PNEUMATIC HEADER" height="320" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3807/9942696523_a7c15daa0d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nice to meet you! I'm Elisha and I blog at<a href="http://pneumaticaddict.blogspot.com/"> Pneumatic Addict Furniture</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm a serious <strike>cheapskate</strike> DIYer with a love for wood! I love cutting it, routing it, painting it, but what I enjoy the most it taking a pile of wood or a castoff piece of furniture, tweaking it and making it into a quality item. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"Do you mind if I try fumigating this here chair Clark? Its a quality item."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friends and family know, be careful if you ask me a question. I <i>really</i> like to share info on something I'm passionate about, and you might just become an expert on the subject if you let me keep talking. I LOVE learning and just assume everyone else does too. I have lots of <a href="http://pneumaticaddict.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html">tutorials</a> and <a href="http://pneumaticaddict.blogspot.com/p/past-projects_14.html">inspiration</a> over at my blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I die inside just a little bit every time I hear a woman say "I'll have to get my <u style="font-size: small;">(insert male title here) </u>to cut/sand/nail that for me." Yes, power tools can be scary. Be a tough chick! There are no gender restrictions at the hardware store. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just finished my most recent furniture tweak. I took a old, oddly proportioned coffee table and turned it into a diamond-tufted, upholstered bench.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLWag8_RGDg5T7WsaKH1QDqwU7k8yUybKNTdaGE_vaBMYVUN_YApyA569y2AhfqW809XJGoOceqoTlm7pgcqzd9htb0AFpBcWWF4v370HEEGvMgPY0U9QTFi72ZRoEdW8qUzolofFWEur/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLWag8_RGDg5T7WsaKH1QDqwU7k8yUybKNTdaGE_vaBMYVUN_YApyA569y2AhfqW809XJGoOceqoTlm7pgcqzd9htb0AFpBcWWF4v370HEEGvMgPY0U9QTFi72ZRoEdW8qUzolofFWEur/s400/Red-Laquered-Bench19.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't believe I forgot to take a "before" photo! The original color was that yellow-ish, cream color every piece of french furniture was painted last century. The top was a slab of cultured marble that looked like it was added later. The plan was to incorporate it into a different table. I pulled it off and had it leaning against the wall in the garage.... then my boys found it. I was able to save one larger piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some pieces I have to get really creative, or put a lot of thought into what I want it to look like. As soon as I saw this table base, I got an idea. Go glam.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I gave the whole thing a light sanding, and then went for the spray lacquer. Noticed I skipped an important step? This is what happens when you don't wipe a grimy piece of furniture down with TSP</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAASETK9xsg7Uv23EroCpYDLKDcdyln9GJJhEH7sYe4upBnFSqgHGqHC2MfDjQPe-UK75eWqAUb2wfyq1q2ghZUQbA82aidNqG5ySu3pCohXWPyBChNkeBd3-EKJsMHPMya0PVRwiv0xyF/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAASETK9xsg7Uv23EroCpYDLKDcdyln9GJJhEH7sYe4upBnFSqgHGqHC2MfDjQPe-UK75eWqAUb2wfyq1q2ghZUQbA82aidNqG5ySu3pCohXWPyBChNkeBd3-EKJsMHPMya0PVRwiv0xyF/s640/Red-Laquered-Bench7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So back to the sandpaper I went. Sigh. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Luckily, once I sanded off the orange-peel, thoroughly cleaned the surface, 2 coats of lacquer sprayed on nicely. I followed up with 3 coats of clear gloss to protect my lacquer and give it a mirror finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, was time to address the cushion. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cut a piece of 1/2 inch OSB and 3" foam down to the same size of frame. Using spray adhesive, I attached the foam to the OSB, and began to lay out my tufting pattern. I started by drawing my horizontal lines, then made a mark every 5 inches on the top and bottom lines. The next step was to line up diagonal marks with a ruler, and where the ruler intersected the center line, create my center mark. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-YlTPK3gBvsccDgX_CG0ul2Z5vaT1Mzalj_s_Escc5wHKBBdp3kxwJC4Z-ylWecSPl9YjBH4UCaV1LhU2JoqcTfSRmq-5DZUxtYqhNIpj85nC-SQdrich_lcX52OHyztuPe9KtWYmpac/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-YlTPK3gBvsccDgX_CG0ul2Z5vaT1Mzalj_s_Escc5wHKBBdp3kxwJC4Z-ylWecSPl9YjBH4UCaV1LhU2JoqcTfSRmq-5DZUxtYqhNIpj85nC-SQdrich_lcX52OHyztuPe9KtWYmpac/s400/Red-Laquered-Bench9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted to create a lush, deep tufted look. In order to get my tufts deep enough, I needed to cut out holes in the foam where the marks are. Necessity is the mother of invention. I dug around my kitchen and found this little device. I think it came free with some cheap knifes we bought once. It supposed to be a citrus juicer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0lnFDkP2KTLZbKycuay6YxUhyUCZm0_SdmwLAkOCokveUOA-khq7gOZi9I4Bx-TivXRGU991toyKu4oHLkf3c7NEPA4zgj7V0PB84B3tUTXgHSnXd88PDcttzUvE7SH2NkX3rWHXGWGh/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0lnFDkP2KTLZbKycuay6YxUhyUCZm0_SdmwLAkOCokveUOA-khq7gOZi9I4Bx-TivXRGU991toyKu4oHLkf3c7NEPA4zgj7V0PB84B3tUTXgHSnXd88PDcttzUvE7SH2NkX3rWHXGWGh/s400/Red-Laquered-Bench10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It worked like a champ! After a few minutes and a whole lot of twisting, I had myself a nice little pile of DIY packing peanuts and a piece of swiss cheese foam.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHvM4oVIzGxFJ2ou42FYiLS2jZSRxRUnfAtuG8soWumdQysc8Pf2p079FldNduTHollh7EX18JtTw0fjQirSK7vplVlfJKdn72Sx4M_mkOmsp6SccNaTm51wVLAAwZUEwX0uCESZnZ5evq/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHvM4oVIzGxFJ2ou42FYiLS2jZSRxRUnfAtuG8soWumdQysc8Pf2p079FldNduTHollh7EX18JtTw0fjQirSK7vplVlfJKdn72Sx4M_mkOmsp6SccNaTm51wVLAAwZUEwX0uCESZnZ5evq/s400/Red-Laquered-Bench11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRTml2AxmyI5n3pUdDhsVHSn2LGO6TwaypML-lXNclINAigbZbBMvcyp9TeKu1ihZzoRs78fH8MTzh-6HHz6XYJNcz6DldHkK6_6ALm0HbAUolWvYfiSBR3FMStW5L_Zdyh8inS1ifkTl/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRTml2AxmyI5n3pUdDhsVHSn2LGO6TwaypML-lXNclINAigbZbBMvcyp9TeKu1ihZzoRs78fH8MTzh-6HHz6XYJNcz6DldHkK6_6ALm0HbAUolWvYfiSBR3FMStW5L_Zdyh8inS1ifkTl/s400/Red-Laquered-Bench12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After searching the fabric store, I couldn't find the right white fabric. Enter curtain panel. Its a nice, heavy weight fabric and I got two for around $10.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyb6Owbk8tdewQ6VhZESqgQlYsfVbvsoKItm71Vqe9TpPvVNHXxDAWfmzsxAMIhz7E2RY13F74cy2z-PC6vWMHqcYb1h0FwUsPoeBcn9EGXFQCgC-Pzg9Jy2bRXEe_s-5Nkq7YkpMxSTl9/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyb6Owbk8tdewQ6VhZESqgQlYsfVbvsoKItm71Vqe9TpPvVNHXxDAWfmzsxAMIhz7E2RY13F74cy2z-PC6vWMHqcYb1h0FwUsPoeBcn9EGXFQCgC-Pzg9Jy2bRXEe_s-5Nkq7YkpMxSTl9/s400/Red-Laquered-Bench13.jpg" width="443" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To ensure plushness, I draped the foam in 2 layers of batting, then the curtain panel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Time for the fun part! Tufting. No, I'm not kidding. Tufting can be fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaP2ygAaHDrRLGeFpdB2U1c_-lDrs6UPVYiE40-yCzWFgxc1kwkPd1kplP2SL1yWMzE1A_2fJKpcNB_dj02n0rY5EWZ79IlGI0GtvfuuDM0PKiZlu6viixa3Ag4pylb7NSLFTzS_AI4qSo/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaP2ygAaHDrRLGeFpdB2U1c_-lDrs6UPVYiE40-yCzWFgxc1kwkPd1kplP2SL1yWMzE1A_2fJKpcNB_dj02n0rY5EWZ79IlGI0GtvfuuDM0PKiZlu6viixa3Ag4pylb7NSLFTzS_AI4qSo/s400/Red-Laquered-Bench14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've tufted several pieces of furniture before, and hands-down my favorite method is <a href="http://pneumaticaddict.blogspot.com/2013/01/tufting-headboard-easy-way.html">The Easy Way</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNwYw9zNWtV5VKpTN_L2JriTkuYeTGm4gt9iobdh_AtDiBHPxQHEvhzuNvBhRVIWWJn9bxjwPNbGO3yZojNm_SUkvbWEzsuqFyTUxOCScs6_7tJmUJlwaGXtvLhwYBUI0wAXOtFWYjNjG/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNwYw9zNWtV5VKpTN_L2JriTkuYeTGm4gt9iobdh_AtDiBHPxQHEvhzuNvBhRVIWWJn9bxjwPNbGO3yZojNm_SUkvbWEzsuqFyTUxOCScs6_7tJmUJlwaGXtvLhwYBUI0wAXOtFWYjNjG/s400/Red-Laquered-Bench15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another tip I would add about upholstering a deeply tufted piece is, don't just flip the foam over and start stapling the fabric down. Locate where the tufts are on the top, pull down tightly and secure that area first. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That creates rounded, plush sections around the perimeter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcAdoqIfvfWU_T7Y8gsaizxHFXJyFZ9byzzrKKbEFeGctEzR9Eqt_RlsOqzgdgReLhTvi-ri2bBI8A310Rfmsvh_8PxJhzVCziy62j1AsBaCGpoiPWiR_iHdl1LGJAhBI1kgxHhBWtUIN/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcAdoqIfvfWU_T7Y8gsaizxHFXJyFZ9byzzrKKbEFeGctEzR9Eqt_RlsOqzgdgReLhTvi-ri2bBI8A310Rfmsvh_8PxJhzVCziy62j1AsBaCGpoiPWiR_iHdl1LGJAhBI1kgxHhBWtUIN/s640/Red-Laquered-Bench16.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once I tightly secured all the fabric to the back of the foam and OSB, it still looked a little unfinished. I decided to make some piping to finish off the edges. You can buy cotton cord at a fabric store, but I use a much cheaper option. I bought this 100 ft spool of cotton clothes line for less than $4 and honestly, I can't tell a difference between it and the expensive stuff. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGWlXCsA8UiA0BPwd8JzqYpf1u6m7rZklLTZiCVpNVIVEC9KiWh-4rXmH2uDnsQoYTAhv-tOEd_tN-CGCoyopv_apGb7nFj_iTqJDwLaezo-NPBCd0jtpTyQ-4QCULCWyh_CGwSCl4daE/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGWlXCsA8UiA0BPwd8JzqYpf1u6m7rZklLTZiCVpNVIVEC9KiWh-4rXmH2uDnsQoYTAhv-tOEd_tN-CGCoyopv_apGb7nFj_iTqJDwLaezo-NPBCd0jtpTyQ-4QCULCWyh_CGwSCl4daE/s400/Red-Laquered-Bench17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I added the piping to the bottom side of the OSB with hot glue and more staples, and attached the frame with pocket holes and screws. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's what it looks like all done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ynaCd7B952Rehi0TKQsFkw-lzqmLeaKd5_0cgPp2FjQbWHe1mjgy0rxMDELryG4o1I-4hx7usMHWiBnOU-YwLclFFtWHtfzZ3Gv0hMYBye7Xi1Vj2dpZ7b18Dd7RQxiSurCoXn7K3Tsr/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ynaCd7B952Rehi0TKQsFkw-lzqmLeaKd5_0cgPp2FjQbWHe1mjgy0rxMDELryG4o1I-4hx7usMHWiBnOU-YwLclFFtWHtfzZ3Gv0hMYBye7Xi1Vj2dpZ7b18Dd7RQxiSurCoXn7K3Tsr/s640/Red-Laquered-Bench1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6moKJyi96PeDLyR7NNX921bGZ_ZnGktmN20mLpSQE-xXF8Odx55hG8-IxenrCjIiDU7jdZBK0j17kXxJQBVjxvdfRT6v_WuD8yptXTIFwEObdx4NYtUXioh_YznptdSCboOcbuhrC6Pin/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6moKJyi96PeDLyR7NNX921bGZ_ZnGktmN20mLpSQE-xXF8Odx55hG8-IxenrCjIiDU7jdZBK0j17kXxJQBVjxvdfRT6v_WuD8yptXTIFwEObdx4NYtUXioh_YznptdSCboOcbuhrC6Pin/s640/Red-Laquered-Bench3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Gotta love those glossy, curvy legs. It reminds me of red lipstick or patent leather heels. Totally glamorous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCN9ryDeJkXjA13fuhwlqluIm1IpODoRd_XrCE83I9AwvLFJILVXWF3m9LGEDR4xrlwtapnc-TYhqXyHrV5zPMpypeOzeqqe-ZCLYgmxT17moiMb53vcEa0KbYyEgjhYbPvaEj3Krg-AQm/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCN9ryDeJkXjA13fuhwlqluIm1IpODoRd_XrCE83I9AwvLFJILVXWF3m9LGEDR4xrlwtapnc-TYhqXyHrV5zPMpypeOzeqqe-ZCLYgmxT17moiMb53vcEa0KbYyEgjhYbPvaEj3Krg-AQm/s640/Red-Laquered-Bench2.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm really happy I added the piping. Its a much more polished look. Wanna make you DIY upholstery look professional? Add some matching piping.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirtfya9m4wgtUwHNE0Z30A7IUefg59nqhzVHvPCV4EOTWqpHkukXEghfat2kLrXGsFsWlAa1GIFYhnEWYMRJmQZtFWqtZG5ZWQD-6tAFs8Enr8vb-0x9NDd97O0M14YEMfl3tYAxFRduh/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirtfya9m4wgtUwHNE0Z30A7IUefg59nqhzVHvPCV4EOTWqpHkukXEghfat2kLrXGsFsWlAa1GIFYhnEWYMRJmQZtFWqtZG5ZWQD-6tAFs8Enr8vb-0x9NDd97O0M14YEMfl3tYAxFRduh/s640/Red-Laquered-Bench4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBjx8a2U3VvfsEKeT3u8fd4zz_S2xL642DCCG_c-l7ZTdomMyyFWSqMw-EOkgzxD9nFHtrEh56ncAl4ageCszClwc8QUmpamrdDbhCCWpTOWXVivvv8CuKCxzsLsl0f_IRO9LnyAMWwkU/s1600/Red-Laquered-Bench6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBjx8a2U3VvfsEKeT3u8fd4zz_S2xL642DCCG_c-l7ZTdomMyyFWSqMw-EOkgzxD9nFHtrEh56ncAl4ageCszClwc8QUmpamrdDbhCCWpTOWXVivvv8CuKCxzsLsl0f_IRO9LnyAMWwkU/s640/Red-Laquered-Bench6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;">Not my "usual" style, but I'm digging it. Its still a tad on the short side for me, so I think I'll add some small, brass casters. What do you think?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Thanks for sharing with us, Elisha! We love having you as our guest. You did such a great job in creating a designer-worthy bench! Stop by <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://pneumaticaddict.blogspot.com/" rel="" target="_blank">Pneumatic Addict Furniture</a> to see what else Elisha is creating. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i></i><br /></div>Linking up to: <a href="http://www.maisondepax.com/" target="_blank">Give Me The Goods Monday</a>, <a href="http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Make it Pretty Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Motivate Me Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.craft-o-maniac.com/" target="_blank">Craft-o-Matic</a>, <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/" target="_blank">Monday Funday</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/" target="_blank">That DIY Party</a>, <a href="http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mod Mix Monday,</a> <a href="http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tuesdays at Our Home</a>, <a href="http://www.aromaofhim.com/" target="_blank">Tell Me Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2013/09/washi-tape-home-decor-ideas/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">Time to Sparkle</a>, <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Take a Look Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/" target="_blank">Work It Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com/" target="_blank">Simply Create Thursdays</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/" target="_blank">36th Avenue</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Gallery</a>, <a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.com/" target="_blank">The Weekly Creative</a>, <a href="http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/" target="_blank">Five Days Five Ways</a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Please</a> <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/09/whats-shakin-link-party-77-share-your-creativity.html" target="_blank">What's Shaking Link Party</a>, <a href="http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft Frenzy Friday</a>, <a href="http://mrandmrswinslett.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">DIY Weekend</a>, <a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/thebetterhalf/" target="_blank">The Humble Brag</a>, <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/" target="_blank">Friday Flash Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/" target="_blank">Lovely Ladies Linky</a>, <a href="http://www.littlemisscelebration.com/" target="_blank">Best of the Weekend</a>, <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/" target="_blank">Tutorials and Tips</a>, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" target="_blank">Wow Us Wednesday,</a> <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank">Link Party Palooza</a>, <a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Making Monday</a>,  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Guest Post: Red Lacquered, Diamond-Tufted Bench DIY

Today is a big day here on Home Coming. Today we are welcoming our first guest contributor to the blog, Elisha from Pneumatic Addict Furnitu...

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