Back in the summer, Jan gave me some items she had curbed. This table was one of those items.
It had actually been a “tiered” table, hence the holes.
In the fall, I used the table top to make my faux pocket watch.
I used my HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer
The finish is really fabulous. The paint is Behr Premium Plus (satin).
I cut and covered a piece of scrap plywood. I ended up taking it apart realizing that the square was really too large for the base.
This is before I trimmed the plywood.
This is after I trimmed the plywood and the foam to fit the new size. Using a serrated knife makes cutting foam a breeze.
I rounded the top edge of the foam. (in the first round I found that it was just too squared off looking) I rounded the edge with scissors, not the knife shown in the picture. 
I then trimmed my drop cloth material to better fit the new trimmed board. I started stapling, first one side . . .
. . . then the other. Huh? doesn’t everybody DIY in their pj’s?
You can see I tugged really hard on the last side to make sure it was good and tight.
I do NOT like corners. I had never done anything this thick, and I really was clueless how to do them.
Just winging it here, too impatient to take a break to “google” it.
The manufacturer of the table was kind enough to have left me some great pocket screw holes in order to reattach my new board.
voila!
This small repurposed table into a stool would be great for sooo many things. A footstool, extra seating in my tiny living room, a window seat for one of my furbabies (it’s the perfect height for my low window sills) and last but not least, it could even be used at the foot of a bed as a pet bed, or a leg up for that short legged fifi or fido.
I really like the shape of the legs/skirt. It reminds me of something that would have been found in my Nana’s house. I like the black a lot better than the red toned wood.
One curbed table into two great projects!
I ended up doing a single button in the middle. This stool hangs out in my living room for extra seating, or tired weary feet/legs.
All this stuff would have been off to the landfill, had Jan not rescued them! Thanks girl! I appreciate your castoffs! (for those of you who don’t know Jan, she’s a local reader who contacted me to make some stuff for her, now I call her “friend”)
gail
girlfromwva says
July 3, 2014 at 12:05 amThis footstool is so nice! I love how you took the base and made it into this!
Doreen says
January 10, 2012 at 4:58 pmYour transformations are stunning. I have three wonderful thrift store finds just waiting…
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
January 8, 2012 at 1:56 amAmazing transformation of both parts!
Pam says
January 6, 2012 at 12:18 amI love the black…looks great. And to make it a stool, I love. Great job.
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
January 5, 2012 at 11:44 pmI like the black a lot better, too. It’s a cute little stool! I love how nothing ever goes to waste with you! You found a good use for the top and the base. Cool!
Vanessa says
January 5, 2012 at 11:43 pmOk…I’m investing in a staple gun! Looks great. 🙂
I Play Outside The Box says
January 5, 2012 at 9:41 pmThat turned out fabulous, Gail!!!! You are so clever!
If I’m home and I know no one is coming over…I’m always in my jamies. If someone doesn’t phone before coming by…they take me as they find me. lol
Just Stuff From a Boomer says
January 5, 2012 at 8:50 pmWhat you think of to do with a plain old table is just magic. I’m always anxious to see what you’ve come up with in each project. You never disappoint.
Crafty Mischief says
January 5, 2012 at 8:32 pmBeautiful projects! As always, you’re inspiring!
Stephanie says
January 5, 2012 at 8:09 pmNoticed the PJ’s right away…cause they look so comfy. Yeah, I am in mine still too. Love the seat, and the corners look great, who needs google anyways!
Love Of Quilts says
January 5, 2012 at 6:59 pmOh I work best in my PJ’S….as a matter of fact I’m reading in them right now. Two great items out of one..can’t be beat.
Layn @ reignalayn.blogspot.com says
January 5, 2012 at 3:51 pmVery nice. Love that you didn’t waste any of that table. 🙂 I LOVE doing my projects in my pj’s. They come out better that way 🙂
Korrie@RedHenHome says
January 5, 2012 at 3:46 pmLooks great! I think you should paint some stripes on it, ala “grain sack style!”
laxsupermom says
January 5, 2012 at 3:09 pmWow! Great job repurposing that table! I love both projects, and it really gets my mind thinking about some of the pieces that are sitting in my garage. Thanks for sharing.
Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama says
January 5, 2012 at 2:54 pmvery nice stool.. and you gotta love drop cloth. Have a good day!
Between Blue and Yellow says
January 5, 2012 at 2:45 pmvery cute! I’ve got to get me some of that drop cloth fabric, It seems to have so many uses.
Frazzled Mom of Five says
January 5, 2012 at 2:26 pmLove these projects! You are so talented, (you probably hear that everyday)!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
January 5, 2012 at 2:17 pmGreat projects Gail! And no, I never let myself start a project in my jammies because once I get on a roll I can’t stop. I’d end up in my jammies for the whole day!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
January 5, 2012 at 2:01 pmboth great projects! i love when two projects can come from one piece! 🙂 and i love that you wore your pajama pants to do the cushion- that’s my girl! 🙂
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
January 5, 2012 at 1:48 pmLove, love, love these projects, Gail! Not only did they both turn out stunning, but I’m all about using everything you’ve got on hand and you certainly did that! Great job!
Anne says
January 5, 2012 at 1:29 pmNice work Gail! You have been busy!!!
Proper Prim says
January 5, 2012 at 1:18 pmGreat stool Gail… I am still drooling over the first project… who knew you could re-purpose a table into a stool… I do now, thanks to you. Another great masterpiece.
Hugs, Deb
Full Circle Creations says
January 5, 2012 at 1:14 pmJust lovely. I used to hate corners too. Now they don’t bother me anymore. I just make sure that what I do to one corner, I do to the rest so it looks the same. Great job!
Holly
Allison@FabRehab says
January 5, 2012 at 1:09 pmAmazing yet again! I heart any little bench I can get my hands on!
Terri says
January 5, 2012 at 12:17 pmWhat a great idea…this turned out darling. I am currently working on a tiered table right now and although it looks quite “dated”, I hope I can fix that with a little stain and paint!
Looking forward to the return of “Catch as Catch Can…and the giveaway as well!
Coleen's Corner says
January 5, 2012 at 12:15 pmAnother masterpiece! You never cease to amaze me with your imagination and foresight. Two great projects from one! I have a fur friend who would love the wile away the hours on you new creation!
Amanda says
January 5, 2012 at 8:31 amWho knew a tired table could have so many uses!
The clock face is still one of my favourites and the little footstool is fab, a house always needs footstools!
Another pj crafter, I’m not sure I could craft /DIY in anything else!