What? Summer’s over?!? I sure have enjoyed soaking up the last few weeks of summer with my kiddos before speaking the dreaded three words:
BACK TO SCHOOL!!!
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Dreaded time for the kids but for me it’s finally a much needed deep breath from entertaining four various aged children all summer. A fun break for me means painting furniture so I am once again very excited to participate in
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I have teamed up with some other fun bloggers who also love furniture for a monthly themed furniture post and this month it’s
Decoupage.
I have this little desk that my daughter practices her painting on while I paint and she graciously allowed me to use it for a little makeover. It was difficult painting over her little artwork but I have since purchased another piece for her to practice on and she’s thrilled – little sweetie.
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I thought it was fitting to go with a back to school theme and decided to turn it into a little something for her to do her homework on.
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It turned out perfect in my opinion.
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Of course I chose the color red as it reminds me of a little red schoolhouse and it accents her
Dresser and Hutch that I painted earlier this year in Annie Sloan Emperor’s Silk Chalk Paint.
(dresser in the background below)
(dresser in the background below)
both of which reside in her room.
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I couldn’t resist painting and decoupaging this little chair to match as I think it and the desk make an adorable pair.
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I feel like no furniture job is complete without painting the entire piece, therefor I painted it inside and out and lined the sides and drawers with Fabric and ModPodge.
This little drawer is the perfect spot to store her school supplies and papers.
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I think I will add it to my 25+ Inspiring Peekaboo Drawer Ideas Post. Be sure to check it out if you have not, it’s a great collection of lined drawers from myself and other bloggers.
I hope this Little Red School Desk brings her joy as she works her way back into the
Back to School schedule. So far she has given it an A+ !
Back to School schedule. So far she has given it an A+ !
Maybe this will help make homework a little less overwhelming and a lot more fun this year.
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Well, gotta go run carpool.
Be sure and check out some of my blogger friends to see what they have come up with, they never disappoint!
![Check out an exciting 18+ Blogger Event of Decoupage Furniture in our Monthly Themed Furniture Series. Head over and take a look! Lots of tutorials and great ideas! http://www.curbalertblog.com/2014/08/back-to-school-little-red-school-desk.html Check out an exciting 18+ Blogger Event of Decoupage Furniture in our Monthly Themed Furniture Series. Head over and take a look! Lots of tutorials and great ideas! http://www.curbalertblog.com/2014/08/back-to-school-little-red-school-desk.html](http://curbalertblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/DecoupagePin.png)
How fun! Love that rich color and that fabric is so fun. It's got to make going back to school just a little easier and a lot more fun.
It is so pretty, Tami. The fabric was the perfect touch. I know she is enjoying it. Hard to believe Summer is over. 🙂 Have a great Labor Day weekend! Hugs, Maria
What a fun place to sit and do homework, or get creative! I bet your daughter really loves it too. Now you need to find your little mini-me furniture painter a new piece to practice on. 🙂
Such a cute makeover! I'll be she loves using it,even if it is for yucky homework!
What a fun little table! Perfect place for homework! Life to the full! Melissa
Such a beautiful makeover. Love your talent. I bet it was hard painting over your daughters precious artwork. She at least has a fantastic little desk to add to her room..just love it!
This is so cute! I love that you let her paint on it before while you were painting, very clever! I'm sure she is very happy she let you make it over, it is adorable! ~Sonya
It's adorable…love what you've done with it! But yes, I bet it was hard to paint over!!! 🙂
Nancy
This little desk turned out so cute! I love the bright colors you chose! I'm sure she loves it too!
Such a sweet desk. It reminds me of one I had. That chair is perfect with the little strip to match the desk. Great job. ~Jeanette
Love red on this cute little desk. The fabric really makes a statement and gives this sweet desk personality. I hope your daughter spends many happy hours this school year at her desk working.
What an adorable idea!!! I really love how it turned out…so fun! ~Christy
This is Flipping ADORABLE!! Love it and especially her posing in that picture! She's precious 🙂
What a fun piece! I love the red you choose.
This is just darling…I love it.
Tami this is ADORABLE! I think any child would look forward to doing homework with this desk!
This is SO adorable! Definitely should make homework more fun now!
What a cute desk. Of course, I'm a big fan of red. I love it that you have a project piece for your daughter to work on. My granddaughters love to paint with me in the workshop.
I love it! And especially the pics with your daughter in them….precious!
Absolutely love your makeover! You have some awesome talent!
Oh so cute! I think homework just got a heck of a lot more fun with your adorable decoupage desk and chair! Happy carpooling 😉
LOVE this. where did you get the adorable fabric please?