Cheesebox Side Table
- Lori Saenz
- Oct 12, 2017
- 3 min read
I have yet to find myself lacking for my next project or 'big idea'. This week's project was a blessing straight from Wisconsin. My Aunt & Uncle sent this 'gi-normous' beautiful cheesebox to me here in San Antonio via my brother-in-law. I was so excited when I saw it and knew exactly what the future of this amazing piece would be! Fast forward 2 months later to my Cheesebox Side Table. Here we go...
STEP 1: Gather your supplies
At first I was going to use spindles for the legs, then I thought maybe a solid lamp base. I settled on this old stool I picked up for $5 at my favorite flea market in Shreveport.
STEP 2: Prep cheesebox
I decided to stain my cheesebox with my favorite shade of Rustoleum called Espresso Brown. You can paint your stain on, or I prefer to rub it on with a clean old tshirt. After letting it sit for 10 minutes, wipe any residue off.
STEP 3: Stencil Top
Originally I thought about stenciling a floral or a Paris inspired design on my lid. I ended up with this old clock design that I picked up at Michael's. I used an off-white paint from Home Depot's infamous OOPs collection.
STEP 4: Handles
I picked up some handles in the clearance section of Hobby Lobby awhile back for only 80 cents each, and brushed them with some of the same paint that I stenciled with. After they dried, I used an emory board to distress them lightly.
STEP 5: Prep Base
First, I removed the cushion from the stool. Then I lightly sanded the legs with a sanding block. Next, I spray painted the legs with Chiffon Cream chalk paint. This paint is amazing! I waited 'til the next day and went crazy distressing the paint on the legs in random places to simulate wear and tear. I know, I know...kind of ironic to put all this brand new paint on, and then sand it to the point it looks 60 years old! But that's the look I was going for and I love how it turned out!
STEP 6: Attach base
The last and final step is to attach my box to my stool base. I used 2 1/2" wood screws and drilled my base into the legs.
Thank you for staying with me through the end of this post. I had a lot of fun with this one and it is more special because of the story behind it. It is perfect for storing blankets, magazines or maybe even your very own 'craft' supplies!
Stay tuned in 2 weeks (Oct 26th) for my pumpkin post and how to make pumpkins out of any scrap material you have lying around. These pumpkins can definitely hang around until Thanksgiving...maybe even longer depending on your choice of fabric!
If you feel inspired by today's post, make sure you have subscribed with your email at the bottom of the page so as not to miss the next 'big idea' or cheesebox. lol. And if you are not inspired to craft, but prefer the 'shoppin' route - visit my booths over at Alamo Craft Company 6151 NW Loop 410, San Antonio 78238, Mon-Sat 10-6. That is where you'll find my Cheesebox Side Table (unless I change my mind and decide to keep it for myself).
Thanks again and Happy Craftin. Go find your JOY! Lori.
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