Building a tabletop for a rolling cart

 I purchased this formica topped rolling cart at a yard sale recently.

The top was all scratched, so I removed it.

And I disassembled this rickety bookshelf...

and used the pieces of wood to "build" a top.

I didn't even have to cut them!

 

I used a couple of corbels on the back so I could extend the tabletop...

There will be an overhang on the back...

Next, I painted the pieces all different colors...

and I played with placement....

 I like this gradated effect...

 Next, I sanded down each piece and nailed to the base.

I painted the pine base in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in

Old Ochre.

 More distress sanding.....

 Next, I brushed on some stain in Provencial.

 I then wiped it all off...

 It gives each piece a richness, 

and mellows down the punch of the colors.

 Inside the drawer, a turquoise surprise.

Next, I added some weathered wood stain

over the base and sanded.

 I added the same color as the inside drawer to the back corbels.

And here it is in my booth at RVA Antiques on the Avenue.

$229

Goes perfectly with this little industrial stool. $45.

I worked my booth tonight,

so I apologize for the poor lighting..

 Take a look around!

Come take a look in person!!!!!

Lots of fun spaces!!

And great finds!

SheShe, The Home Magician

Sheila Fox

sheilafox@aol.com

804-402-4370