FunKsational Crackle Table

Hello everyone!  I know it's been a while and I won't bore you with why I haven't blogged in so long, but let's just say I've been busy.  (and maybe a bit lazy and unmotivated)

Instead of adding more funKy furniture to my garage, I thought it would be best to first re-vamp some pieces that were generating no interest what-so-ever.

Admittedly, this turquoise coffee table was not my favorite, but I thought it might appeal to someone with an eccentric artistic flare.

That didn't happen.

In comes Val (best sister ever) & (most trusted adviser) who suggests a crackle finish.

Oooooooooh yeah!

I got all of the materials I needed, went to work and, yes......I messed it up.

So it took me 2 1/2 days and a few quarts of stripper to get it back to raw table top.

Then I prevailed...........

I think it turned out super coolio.  Check out a close-up on that crackle.....

FunKy Sleek Little Vanity -- $ 200

First, let me start by saying, "Duh".  I was so anxious to get started on this little vanity that I forgot to take a "before" picture.  I found this at a thrift store the week before last and knew immediately how I wanted it to look.  I also had a certain little green chair that would be perfect for it.

Remember this...........?

So I got to work on it, but before I could finish I needed to seek the advice of "The Best Sister In The World" to make sure I was on track and how best to embellish on what I had already done.

I was right to do so, Thanks Val!

Here's how this beauty turned out.

I have a feeling this won't be in my possession for very long.  Out of the very few people who have seen this in person, my two boys are the ones who love it most.  Go figure.  Calvin even told me he would buy it.
Thanks boys!

It can be your today for a very reasonably priced $200
Cash Only Please.  Local pick up only, Gilbert AZ
Contact me at funktionalfurniture@yahoo.com

FunKy Shabby Chic Bookcase -- $50

My latest project is this cool little fold-able bookcase I found (in my sons room) and couldn't resist giving it a paint job.

And it folds up like this.......

See?

Being that it is fold-able, it made it easy to get a super chic paint job by taking the entire thing apart.

A few coats of Heirloom White and this bookcase looks like it belongs in a beach house.  (Mom, Calvin says it looks like it should go in your house)

I lightly distressed the entire piece and the sides have grainy inset panels that turned out very cool.

This can be yours today for only $50
Cash Only Please.  Local pick up, Gilbert, AZ
Contact me at: funktionalfurniture@yahoo.com

Oh. My. Look at That Dresser -- $125

I really haven't been shopping for new items in a while, so that's when I start rearranging things in the house.  I pulled this dresser out of Spencer's room because it's basic funktion was Lego storage.

It seems that everyone loves the black pieces, or they love the white pieces.  Me?  I looooovvve the red ones.  Plus, I already had more than enough red paint.  And ya know what?  I don't think it could've turned out any better.

I'm pretty proud of myself (if you couldn't tell).

Of course I want to put it back in the house (duh) but instead I'll part with it for someone else to enjoy.

You know you want it.  It can be yours for only $125
Local pick up only, Gilbert, AZ
Cash only please
Contact Me at funktionalfurniture@yahoo.com

Sheesh! It's About Time!

I know, I know......it's been too long and I hardly have anything to show for it.

One of my main reasons for being unproductive is the cold.  Call me a wimp, but I'm not one of those people who walk around in shorts when it's 60 F.  The only time I'm not wearing a sweater is when I shower, so working outside in the shade, when it's cold, doesn't do a thing for me.

But on the bright side I do have a finished photo of my man's dresser.  Since it's not painted and it is "wood colored", he's happy.  What more could I ask for?

Ta Da!