How To Make a Lace Patterned Coffee Table/ 1-2. Supplies Needed: A coffee table in imperfect condition. Ours is faux wood (plastic!) and had several scratches and dents. We would never do this to a piece in perfect vintage condition, but for this $3 thrift find it was the perfect solution. You'll also need lace (enough to mask the entire table) and spray paint (we chose Pistachio!). 2. Next, we covered the top of the table with lace and secured the edges underneath with masking tape. 3. After making sure all the edges were secure, we sprayed the legs a solid color to make the top pop even more! 4. Begin spray painting over the lace about a foot away, covering the entire table. 5. We let the paint dry for about an hour on a warm day. 6. After it's dry, slowly begin peeling the lace back to reveal your beautiful new table! This technique is also perfect for creating a pretty journal cover, a suitcase or making a pretty piece of art to frame. Enjoy!
Thanks for taking a peek! xo, elsie




This is lovely! Great job!
Posted by: Sarah Rooftops | September 08, 2011 at 01:20 PM
so so pretty! makes me want to do this right now!
Posted by: stacy (hart + sew) | September 08, 2011 at 01:21 PM
That is the sweetest little table. Love when you post DIYs.
Posted by: Lauren | September 08, 2011 at 01:21 PM
This is genius! Will definitely be trying this... and on lots of other stuff besides coffee tables too.
Thanks so much Kinsey & Elsie!
Aoife x
http://aoife-blake.com
Posted by: Aoife Blake | September 08, 2011 at 01:21 PM
So pretty! I have an old coffee table we found in someone's trash. :) This would be perfect!
Posted by: THE-LOUDMOUTH | September 08, 2011 at 01:25 PM
I'm definitely doing this to a journal when I can get my hands on some lace!
Posted by: Emily | September 08, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Wow.. soo simle wor, but so amazing result! :)
Posted by: Nika | September 08, 2011 at 01:32 PM
that's so pretty! did you finish it with something so the paint doesn't chip from wear and tear?
Posted by: rhiannon | September 08, 2011 at 01:32 PM
That's really cute. What a great idea, I love the effect x
Posted by: Lisa | September 08, 2011 at 01:35 PM
this is perfect for poor college students on a tight budget!!! great idea. Def. will do this when my parents give me all their old furniture.
Posted by: Nicole @ Giraffelegs | September 08, 2011 at 01:36 PM
i love this idea! thank you!
Posted by: Sara | September 08, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Oh wow, this is so cute! I'll have to show this to my mom, she has a wood table that needs a little makeover. Awesome awesome! xx
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | September 08, 2011 at 01:45 PM
I absolutely adore this technique and now much spray everything I own :)
Posted by: Lisa F | September 08, 2011 at 01:46 PM
I would LOVE to do this on my antique desk that i'm turning into a girly vanity...but i'm not bold enough for that! gonna find a small table instead!
Posted by: Rhonda | September 08, 2011 at 01:47 PM
i have done this on a bedroom door and it looks amazing!
Coffee table nice touch!!!
xo
B
Posted by: B | September 08, 2011 at 01:48 PM
I really love this. That turned out fab. I might be doing this to my coffee table that is in horrible condition. Love it!!
Posted by: Gina | September 08, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Q: that's so pretty! did you finish it with something so the paint doesn't chip from wear and tear?
A: We did not. We're using it in a shop though, where it isn't handled like it would be in a home. Might be a good idea if you're using it in a home, especially with small children. XO
Posted by: elsie | September 08, 2011 at 01:50 PM
What a great idea! Love it :)
Posted by: GawgusThings | September 08, 2011 at 01:52 PM
sooo cute!
I am doing this to our old coffee table for sure:)
Kat
Posted by: kat | September 08, 2011 at 01:53 PM
I am so loving all the DIYs you are posting at the moment!
Posted by: Jessica Ann | September 08, 2011 at 01:53 PM