Monday, July 6, 2015

Monday Made It


I'm so excited for another Monday Made it with 4th Grade Frolics!

My parents bought this desk for me for $2 when I was a little girl. I spent many hours playing school with it as a child.  Over the years it has rusted but it is still well-loved.  I decided to give it a facelift and I hope to use it as a "VIP" desk in my classroom.




I covered the edges of the desk with painters tape and the seat of the chair with newspaper.

Next, I used a wire brush to brush off excess rust and dirt.  I then used dish soap and water to clean it.

I spray painted a coat of primer on the legs and sides to help the paint

adhere. Since the top of the desk is a wood laminate I just left that alone.
 
I then spray painted the legs, sides, and inside of the desk with a grey stone Rustoleum spray paint.  I used the same paint on the legs of the chair.
 
 


I wanted to keep the vintage look of the desk but also give it some life so chose a rather neutral grey  color.

My favorite part of the desk though is this vintage scrapbook paper that I Mod Podged on the top.  It took about 10-12 layers of Mod Podge to make it smooth but I love the results!




 

I am so happy with this TPT Planner and Blog Organizer that I made this week.  It has really helped me to organize my blog posts, plan future products, monitor my expenses, and track my followers on social media.

 
 
 
 


 
 


The month of July is free. You can find it by clicking on the FREEBIES tab here on my blog.

Have you made any fun projects this summer? 

  

14 comments:

  1. I'm so in love with that desk! I would've taken the plain old original one but now you've made it even better! Your class will go crazy knowing it was yours as a child!

    Learning at the Teacher Table

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    1. Thank you, Donna. I was so nervous to change the top because it was in great condition. I really like how it came out though. I love your kids words about the class going crazy over it. I really hope so!

      Best,
      Julie

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  2. Your blog planner is fantastic! I need one to keep my going and organized.

    Megan
    adventuresinteaching4thgrade.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you, Megan. I knew I needed one to keep me organized and now that I'm using it I never realized how MUCH I needed one. I hope you are having a great summer!

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  3. The desk turned out great! I love the choice of paper you used to cover it. Your planner is super cute as well!

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    1. Hi Jessica! Thanks so much. I love the compliments on it because I really wasn't sure how it would turn out and the desk has so much sentimental value to me that I didn't want to make a bad decision.

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  4. Fun desk! I use to have one just like it. Oh, if I would have kept it! :) Great job. Love the planner! I wish I could get myself to sell for TPT but never feel like my things are as beautiful as everyone else's. Your planner is gorgeous!

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    1. Oh you totally should try it! I felt the same way when I first started. I think its like anything-the more you do it-the better you get at it.

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  5. I have one of those old-fashioned student desks sitting somewhere. I cannot decide if I want to donate it or not! You have definitely brought new life to yours & I'm jealous!
    Storie

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    1. Storie, they have some adorable ideas on Pinterest for decorating old desks. I was not daring enough to try many of them because of then sentimental value of the desk. I bet you could do something awesome with yours!

      Best,
      Julie

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  6. Your desk turned out FABULOUS! How neat that your parents bought that for you. I love having meaningful items in my classroom. It makes the days that much more special!
    Alison
    Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

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    1. Thanks so much, Alison. I bet they didn't know back then how much use that old desk would get! Best $2 spent ever! :)
      Julie

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    2. I love the paper you added to the top of the desk! It will look great in your classroom! I love the design of your TPT/ blog planner.

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  7. I LOVE your desk!!! It is super cute! It is really neat that it has special meaning too.

    Jennifer
    The First Grade Dream

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