Trash to Treasure: Dining Room Table and Chairs

It is another trash to treasure makeover!  This set took about a week to complete.  I found the dining room table posted for free on Facebook Marketplace.  Ya'll, if you haven't searched FB Marketplace for freebies you are missing out!  

The table was used in a mechanics shop so it was super dirty.  Like really, really dirty.  Yuck!  I purchased the vintage chairs off FB Marketplace as well.  They cost $2 each.  Amazing deal!!! The chairs had been in storage for many years and needed a good scrubbing as well.  I also needed to make them more sturdy.  I chose to use Loctite glue to re-glue the joints of the chairs.  I also chose to sand the table top.  I despise sanding! But, this table needed it.  There was residue I could not get off even with scrapping as well as areas where the wood had bubbled because of moisture.  I sanded with 60 grit sandpaper at first to get all the gunk off and then finished with 220 grit to get a smooth finish.

Once everything was clean it was time for paint.  I chose Linen from the Rethunk Junk paint line.  I used Dark Glaze to bring out the details.  Glaze is super easy to use.  Use a paint brush to get it into the details and then use a wet cloth to lightly wipe off.  Glaze has a long work time so you have plenty of time to get it off the areas you do not want it.  The tabletop was stained with Dark Walnut Stain Top.  I love this stain!!!  No smells and it dries quickly.  It took several coats to achieve the look.  Finally to protect the tabletop I used three coats of Tuff Top.  

The final step was to reupholster the chair seats.  The padding and fabric was in good condition with no smells.  I selected new fabric from Hobby Lobby (don't forget your 40% off coupon) and laid it on top of the old fabric and stapled to the bottom of the seat.  

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Trash to Treasure: Vintage Doll Crib

Talk about a trash to treasure makeover!  I found this doll crib in the trash pile at a local thrift store.  They are not allowed to refuse donations and frequently have a furniture pile waiting for an empty dumpster.  Every now and then I stop by to search for treasures.  

This piece was missing several spindles and one of the railings was loose.  I purchased a dowel rod from the hardware store and cut it to size to replace the missing spindles.  Then I used wood putty to fill the hole in the loose railing.  I replaced all the screws holding in the rails because they were rusty.  Once all the repairs had been made it was time to clean.  Since this piece spent time outside it was quite dirty.  I also decided to to add a solid bottom using some left over bead board from a previous project. 

The final step was paint!  I chose Seaside and Lilac from the Rethunk Junk paint line.  Below is a little information about the paint from their website.  If you would like to purchase it you can use the link below to purchase online or search for a local retailer.  

Our fabulous Rethunk Junk by Laura Resin Paint is now better than ever. We are Resin Paint! We are so much more than the paint formulas introduced over 25 years ago!

• No Sanding – No Priming – No Waxing!!
• Incredible Adhesion and Maximum Durability
• Dries From the Inside Out For Faster Cure Time
• Stronger Weather Resistance For Outdoor Use
• Smooth Finish
• Still Low VOC, Super Safe, Eco Friendly

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I completed this project about one year ago.  This doll crib has seen some heavy duty use by my children.  The paint job is holding up wonderfully.  No touch-ups needed and just a quick wipe down to clean.

This makeover was really quite easy to do and I only needed basic tools that could be purchased anywhere.  If you spot a hot mess like this curbside don't leave it behind!  

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Middle Ages Scrapbook

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Current Events Extra Credit Form

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Following Directions Activity / First Week of School Activity

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Journalism / School Newspaper Article Brainstorming Sheet

The brainstorming sheet requires students to list three article ideas and explain what further research would be required to write the article.  Planning is sometimes a difficult skill for students and this worksheet helps narrow down all of their ideas.

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Timeline for Russian History

A student copy of a timeline for Russian History. Students will fill in important events found through research of their textbook or internet resources. The timeline includes a color coded key for time periods, people, places, and events.

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Environmental Issues of the United States Geography PowerPoint

This PowerPoint covers the topic of the environmental concerns currently facing the United States. Talking points are listed in the notes section as well as links to the two videos.

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Class Discussion Rubric

 

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Quarterly Student Goals Form

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Civics and American Government Current Events Lesson

The Civics and American Government Current Events Lesson includes student objectives, a facilitator's guide, and a current events form. Questions require students to think critically about what they are reading. Students will be comparing/contrasting, determining main ideas, summarizing, categorizing, determining bias, and so much more.

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Journalism / Newspaper Comic Strip Scavenger Hunt

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