Did you see my post last week, the Vintage Lace Painted Name Sign? If not, you can check it out here. Remember I told you that vintage sign was the result of a test piece for another project? Well, I’m finally sharing it with you today. This is a very special project, and I had never used laced as a stencil before, so I wanted to make sure I had the technique down pat before starting this one. My niece, Hannah, who just turned 16 yesterday, needed a desk. She is very studious and needed a proper workstation since she spends a lot of time doing homework. That made this desk a perfect project for her birthday gift!
When I decided to get Hannah a desk for her birthday, I started looking around for a solid wood desk I could refinish for her. I thought that would make it and extra special gift. Since I had planned on investing money into the refinishing process, I was looking for a good deal. I was browsing around the Goodwill store one day when a lady saw me looking at a desk. She told me she had one at home just like it in her storage building that she wanted to get rid of, and would give it to me for free. Wow! I’m still amazed at this lady’s generosity and kindness to me. She lived a short drive from the store, and I followed her home and packed the desk into my car. Check out what it looked like when I brought it home.
The desk looked pretty good after cleaning, but after looking at it closely, I discovered it really needed some repair. The particle board had some water damage in places, so I decided to take it apart and replace it. I trashed the particle board pieces, cleaned up the metal frame, and my husband and I painted it a beautiful pink. Perfect for a Sweet 16 gift! The color we used was Krylon’s Spray Paint Gloss in Watermelon.
We purchased a couple of wood panels for the desk from Lowe’s. Miraculously, one was the exact size we needed and required no cutting. I love it when things work out like that! After trimming the bottom piece to size, my husband used a router to round the edges of the wood pieces.
After sanding he primed the wood for painting and spray painted it with a coat of flat white paint. Now on to the fun part. Let’s dress up this desk! I followed the same process as I did before and taped off the edges of the wood, laid a piece of lace on top and smoothed it out before spray painting it with the pink paint.
I used the same paint used to paint the frame, and sprayed an even coat slowly at a good distance to prevent bleeding underneath the lace.
After I was done painting, I immediately removed the lace and painters tape. My husband helped me remove the lace since it was a large piece and I didn’t want to risk any smears. We both lifted it up slowly from opposite ends to reveal the beautiful pattern underneath.
After applying a few coats of sealer, my husband used screws to attach the wood pieces to the frame and the project was complete.
I am really happy with the way this desk turned out. It is feminine, but functional. I wish I’d had a beautiful desk like this when I was in school!
Let’s check out the before and after pictures so we can really appreciate this transformation!
What do you think of my lace painted desk? My niece was happy with the gift, and I’m sure she will put it to use very soon. I really hope you like this project as much as I do, because I couldn’t wait to share it with you. There’s only one thing missing from this desk…a chair…stay tuned and see what I came up with later this week!
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This is so beautiful. I love the technique!
Thank you! I was so happy with the result, and it was SOOO easy!
I love how you transformed this desk! It looks so much better than what you started with. The lace adds such a cute feminine touch. Stopping by from Inspire Me Please–have a great night!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I agree, this desk is very much improved from its original state. I’m glad I was able to give it a new life, and my niece loves it!
Truly pretty. The original is NOT pretty! You made a lovely transformation. I have always wanted to do a “lace thing” and this is wonderful encouragement! THANK YOU!]
I am so glad you like it, too! It was so easy to do, so you should definitely give it a try!
This is such a fun idea for a girly space! I just love how it turned out. So much prettier than the original!!
Thanks for the comment, Kara. It is perfect for a girly space…just wish I had one at my home it could fit in!
Hi there! I hopped over from Junkin Joe. I really love how this turned out–great job! Blessings, Cecilia
That is really cute! I would have loved something like that when I was a girl.
(Found you through the liverandomlysimple linkup 🙂 )
Thanks, Keisha. Glad to see you at the party tonight. Pink is my favorite color and I would love a pink desk now, but my husband won’t agree. 🙂
That.is.so.cool! I would love to do something like that to my own boring black desk.
That pink desk does make my wooden desk look really boring, too!
Well now, THAT is super cool! Thansk for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by…I’m glad you like it, too!
This is adorable! Your niece will feel so special. I’ve seen lace projects before but didn’t know it was done with spray paint.
It was so easy to do, too. Shh…don’t tell anyone. It’s supposed to look like it’s really hard work! LOL
Thanks for linking up at Two Uses Tuesday again! Love this desk! I bought a plain white desk from Ikea.. I’m now rethinking it. This is the inspiration I needed.
Awesome! Maybe it’s time to spice up the white desk? Have fun!
Thanks for linking up at Totally Terrific Tuesday!..hope you make it back…someone has been FEATURED 🙂 wink wink!
Awesome! I will see you there! Thanks! 🙂
wow! this desk is so beautiful. You are incredibly creative..I would have never seen this from that ugly original desk haha I’m on the look out now though.. I thought the desk was pretty but really clicked on it to find out where you bought the frame and stuff…I’m shocked. haha great job
Thanks so much1 I really was happy with the results. Yes, that desk had quite a transformation. Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!