Monday, January 16, 2012

Kid's Pallet Table

This weekend my husband and I worked on building a table for our two year old son. We made it out of pallets - surprise, surprise! :) Are you getting tired of seeing my pallet projects? I hope not. I have a hard time passing up free wood, so you'll probably be seeing a lot more pallet wood around here.

Here is the basic frame my husband put together. The legs are actually deck spindles. 



The base of the table is 21 x 21 inches, the height is 22 inches, and the tabletop (sorry we forgot to take a picture of that step) is 23 x 23 inches. 

Once it was put together, I stained the top in dark walnut and painted the aprons and legs white. 


We already had the chairs, but I stained the seat and painted the rest white to match the table. 



So cute, right!?! Our son loves it! It was totally worth the $8 it took to make!

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98 comments:

  1. elaineJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    this is adorable!

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  2. SusanJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I am loving that you are using pallets. Good way to recycle what is a lot of the time wasted wood. Your son's table looks great!!

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  3. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    What a super cute table!!! It turned out great!

    ♥Linsey

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  4. KelseyJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    OH my FREAKING GOSH! I AM IN LOVE! I adore pallet projects...I am kinda obsessed with yours and I just might...correction...MUST copy you shamelessly and link back to your blog to give you credit! You guys did an amazing job!!!!! :) new follower here! :)

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  5. Vickie @ Ranger 911January 16, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Love it!!! A mini farmhouse table.

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  6. Pitter and GlinkJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    I adore this! The dark finish combined with the white paint is fabulous!

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  7. JanetJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Your table set is so adorable! I love the colors you chose and can't believe the price--amazing!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    This is amazing! I love the colors and feel of the whole thing. I can't believe how cheap it was for you to make! I wish I could find some awesome wood chairs like that...

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  9. {northern cottage}January 16, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    this table set is fantastic - LOVE the two tone. That crisp white makes it just right! perfect! c'mon by for a visit!

    http://northerncottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-make-ruffled-scarf-northern.html

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  10. BlissJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    OK, that's adorable. The dark with the white - beautiful. Oh, and I won't get tired of your pallet projects, in fact it's my first time here and now that I know you have others, I'm searching your blog for 'em!

    ~Bliss~

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  11. Full Circle CreationsJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Great table!

    Holly

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  12. Megan GunyanJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Holy cow, that's awesome! I want one for my kids, please. Great job!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    The table looks great! I love the contrast of light and dark. I love it!

    Sharon

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  14. FunkytimeJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    ohhh looooove the dark table top!

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  15. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    So cute!
    My husband is very handy...going to show him this post!

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  16. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    This is adorable!

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  17. KatieJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I'm loving that table. A nice table and chairs is on my "to find" list for the boys!
    http://raisingoranges.blogspot.com/2012/01/cinnamon-nuggets.html

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  18. Kammy's KornerJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    awesome!!!! What do you do when your kids get one of those metal card tables as a gift with all the primary colors big and bold and you reeeeeally want a fabulous table like the one you just did??? Wanna trade? haha. Great job!!

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  19. JenniferJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    My gosh I love it!! That's one of the best pallet projects yet!
    Would love for you to share tomorrow at Show & Share!
    http://vintagegwen.blogspot.com/

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  20. Ruby JeanJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Oh WOW!!! you did an FANTASTIC job... LOVE it LOVE it LOVE it... :)
    http://shoprubyjean.com/2012/01/sew-crafty-tuesday-6-and-giveaway/

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  21. Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and ButtonsJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Love it, Melissa! Great job!

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  22. LizlovesVintageJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    It is totally adorable. Love those pallets and for little money.
    The stain is perfect!
    xxx Liz

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  23. Cassie BustamanteJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    that is adorable! i am not tired of the pallet projects! keep them coming! :)

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  24. Sue@Uniquely ChicJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    This absolutely fabulous. I love the dark wood against the white. Bookmarking you and will someday attempt to do this!

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  25. Laura @ Laura's Crafty LifeJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    I absolutely love this! It is adorable and seems fairly easy to do. A major plus!! :)

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  26. Jenifer HarrodJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    loved it!

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  27. TeresaJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    So sweet! I love it!

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  28. BrandiJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    So adorable! I love the stained seats!

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  29. Beth @A Little Country HouseJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Love it!! Color perfect!

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  30. Katie @ Creatively LivingJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    That looks fantastic! Pottery Barn should copy this!

    Thanks for linking up to Tell it to Me Tuesday!

    --Katie
    @ Creatively Living

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  31. KristaJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    wow! This is AWESOME! Great job! I love your color choices.

    Krista @ mk inspired

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  32. Katie @ Little Becky HomeckyJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    This is so cute! I bet the little one loved it! I am your newest follower. I would love for you to stop by my blog and check it out at http://littlebeckyhomecky.blogspot.com

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  33. Mary @ Sea QuiltsJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Oh my goodness ... that is just oozing with charm! I love the contrast of the dark stain with the white paint. Lucky, lucky kids.

    Thanks for the peek ~
    Mary @ SeaQuilts

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  34. Kelly @ Here Comes the SunJanuary 18, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    This looks great! I would love to have one of these in my living room for my kids. (We don't have a designated playroom. I'm your newest follower.

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  35. Jan@southernjunkin'January 18, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Love the pallet projects!! The table is cute, cute!! I know many children who would love to have one!! New friend here! Drop by for a visit sometime!!

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  36. Nikki MonetJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Ok. So this table is AWESOME! You did a completely wonderful job!!

    ~Nikki
    http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com

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  37. BabiesandBargainsJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    WOW! This is beautiful! i need one of these for my kids

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  38. Shari @ turnstylevogue.comJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    This is so dang cute! Makes me wish I was young again - or my kids were young again ;) Guess I'll have to wait for grandkids. Great job!

    Shari

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  39. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    This is simply darling! ♥Kristy
    www.thediaryofDavesWife.com

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  40. ~The Bargain Babe from *Zucchini Summer Blog*January 18, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    I love this so much I want to hug it and make it the 7th member of our family. PLEEEEASE?

    Great job, the table is gorgeous. :-)

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  41. Keetha BroylesJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Love how this turned out, and love the step by step photos!

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  42. JennJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    So fabulous! I love the white against the walnut stain and to be able to make that out of some pallet wood is amazing. Do you do them in adult size too? lol

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  43. momto8January 19, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    perfect!

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  44. JenJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    How cute was that! Oh and please do not stop using pallets and sharing---for those of us on a tight budget love it!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  45. KarenJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    WOW! that is amazing, its gorgeous.

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  46. Alison AgnewJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    this set turned out
    so great
    and who woulda guessed
    you could craft this from pallets?

    so glad you shared
    at Fridays Unfolded!

    alison

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  47. KatieJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    This is amazing! It looks like it came straight out of Pottery Barn! I LOVE using pallets... free and achieves the look!

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  48. Jenny@thelavendermagnoliaJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Oh how I love that rough cut wood! My hubs just told me he can keep the broken one's from work, so I see some cool projects coming my way, too! It might take a few pallets to gather enough wood that is ok to use, but I can wait!

    Thanks for your Fridays Unfolded. I have enjoyed watching it grow!

    Jenny

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  49. Redfly ClassroomJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Great project! Love the dark stain, it contrasts so nicely with the white.

    Melissa
    redflycreations.blogspot.com

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  50. CassidyJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Love this! The wood pallets make it!

    http://fitcraftystylishandhappy.blogspot.com/

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  51. Brooke @ Spruce Your NestJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I absolutely love this! I am your newest follower :-)

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  52. Rosemary@villabarnesJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    I love the rustic wood with the white. It's stunning. Fantastic job.

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  53. Simply.Lovely.ThingsJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Love the cotrast in the dark wood and white paint. Super cute!

    New follower from Rae Gun
    www.simply-lovely-things.com

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  54. Christina at I Gotta Create!January 19, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    FABULOUS Job!!! Like others have said, I really like the contrast. Thanks so much for sharing at the Kiss & Tell party over at I Gotta Create!

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  55. AmandaJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Adorable! Your son will get so much enjoyment out of this table! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration! I'll be followin' ya!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  56. Crafty MischiefJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    This table is gorgeous! I found you through Sugar Bee's linky party. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  57. Art Is BeautyJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    This turned out perfect!! I love it. My hubby built me a farm table outside from old deck wood. Didn't even think about a smaller scale!! What a wonderful Idea.
    Visiting from MMS. would love for you to stop over.
    Thanks so much,
    Karin
    www.artisbeauty.net

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  58. Noble VintageJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    so cute!! love that you used creative items to make such an adorable little piece. It turned out great.

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  59. RuthSMac.January 20, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Your table is beautiful! great way to re-purposed a pallet.

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  60. Lina - Fancy Frugal LifeJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Hi!!! I love this table and am so inspired. I love all things pallets :) Happy New Follower. Hope you can stop by sometime,
    Lina

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  61. Inspired by youJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    So cute! I love the dark stain!!

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  62. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Oh my goodness...this is so adorable! I can't believe you made it out of pallets! I will be featuring this tomorrow!
    ~Tonia @TheGunnySack.com

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  63. Sassy Sites!January 20, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Your table look like something straight out of a Pottery Barn magazine!! I LOVE it!! I love the dark stain against the white! Thanks so much for linking up to Sassy Sites for our Friday ffa party! Have a fabulous weekend!

    XOXO!
    marni

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  64. JenniferJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    That's awesome! That doesn't look like a pallet, it looks like fancy boutique furniture! I love it! Would you link up to my Friday party?

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/01/latest-and-greatest-friday-15.html

    Matching the seats and the table top was the right thing to do. Perfect!

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  65. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    This is beautiful! Glad to find you at the grant life link up!

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  66. MariaelenaJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    I love it and WANT it!!...it's great!...happy weekend, Mariaelena
    ps: come visit!!

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  67. Christina at I Gotta Create!January 21, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Just had to feature your super sweet table in my Facebook artist talent album today! Thanks again for linking up to the Kiss & Tell party over at I Gotta Create! I LOVE this little table!
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall

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  68. Sassy Sites!January 21, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    GOOD MORNING! Just so you know... you were featured today over at Sassy Sites! You got a BIG shout out so come by and grab a button! XOXO!

    Marni

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  69. UnknownJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    YOU HAVE BEEN FEATURED ON COM TODAY! winks, jen

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  70. Chef in TrainingJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    WOW! LOVE it! This looks amazing! You are so talented! Thanks for linking up to the Tuesday Talent Show! I hope to see you again next week!
    -Nikki
    Chef in Training
    http://www.chef-in-training.com

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  71. Elena GalliJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    this is amazing! you're really talented!

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  72. A Whole Lotta MagicJanuary 22, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful! What an amazing job!!!!!

    Sue
    xo

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  73. Renee @ Rustic CraftsJanuary 22, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I never get tired of seeing pallets and this table set is so cute! I would love to have you share this at my link party over at Rustic Crafts - http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=4689

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  74. LindseyJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Amazing! Love the dark stain and the white! :)

    Visiting from:
    http://www.toddlindsey.com

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  75. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Well, let me be the 80th person to tell you this is too cute. Thanks for sharing at Wow.

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  76. JennJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    This is so great. I love dark wood and bright white. I'd love for you to share this on our linky!
    http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/01/one-year-blogaversary-and-new-linky.html

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  77. Jen GildayJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    That table is just so darling! Nice work!!

    found you at savvy southern style.

    jen
    athomeinthenorthwestblog.com

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  78. JenniferJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Hey fyi...loved this so much I'm featuring it in tomorrow's Show & Share!! Thanks again for linking up!

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  79. The Charm of HomeJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    That is super cute! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  80. NateJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Is there any sanding along the way. I love how the wood has that salvaged look, but what about splinters?

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  81. Six SistersJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Pallets are the best! It turned out so cute! Thanks for linking up to Strut Your Stuff Saturday! We would love to have you back next Saturday and share more of your ideas! -The Sisters

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  82. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    I LOVE pallet wood projects!! You did a fantastic job! It looks so great!!!

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  83. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Hi! I pinned this on Pinterest, posted on fb, and featured at Creative DIYers Club. Please feel free to grab the feature button :)

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  84. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    So charming!! Thanks for sharing a Feathered Nest Friday!

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  85. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    This table came out fabulous. I have yet to use pallets although I always dream of them.

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  86. JenJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Oh my gosh LOVE IT!! I have a three year old that would love a table like that.. going to pin it! Where do you find the pallets?? Thanks for the inspiration, came over from your feature on Stuff and Nonsense and excited to follow you now!

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  87. JacquelineJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Love this! Thanks for sharing at my link party!

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  88. Good Time CharlieJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    This is just gorgeous!! Thank you for linking up. Sharing tomorrow at my party :)

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  89. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.comJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    I love everything about this! Such a nice table.. and totally worth the $8!

    Thank you for linking up to Financial Friday.. you were featured! Check it out tomorrow :)

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  90. Tammy @BeatriceBanksJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    So clever! Love it!

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  91. Kindra-At Home With KJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Love, love this table!
    I featured it on this week's Terrific Under Ten Tuesday!

    http://athomewithk.blogspot.com/2012/01/terrific-under-ten-tuesday-48.html

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  92. NateJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Anybody? Sanding? Is that part of this process? If it is how do you keep the wood looking so salvaged? If not, how do you avoid tons of splinters?

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  93. ErinFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    SOOOOOO cute, Melissa!! Once your little boy outgrows it, I bet you could use it as an end table, too.

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  94. UnknownFebruary 11, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    You have inspired me with this table....I had to make my own!

    Thank you,

    Brooke
    Start @ Home

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  95. UnknownMarch 11, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Great job! I might build something like that for our deck!

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  96. AnonymousNovember 8, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I have been looking for a table for my 2 year old for Xmas. I can not find any styles that I like! They're all plastic, or cheapy looking. Or worse, I find one I like from pottery barn that costs an arm and a leg. THIS is what I really want! I'm sooo going to see if my husband will make this for her instead of buying them. I'm thinking dark wood top and dark red bottom & chairs?

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  97. Giovanni CarloJanuary 7, 2020 at 9:21 PM

    Nice DIY pallet project for kids. I have other project idea. I will use it as frame to my indoor koi pond project
    liquidation pallets

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