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Portable Craft Table

September 29, 2016

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The theme for this month’s Power Tool Challenge is MODIFY. I modified an old, dusty wooden luggage rack into a really cute and useful portable craft table.

DIY Portable Craft Table

When I first heard the theme is MODIFY, I thought I’d modify a cupboard door or a headboard. But I’ve already done those. At least once ; ) I wanted to try something different. (Although I did think up a pretty cool way to upcycle a cupboard door that I haven’t seen before – I’ll save that idea for next time!)

DIY Portable Craft Table

My portable craft table started out as a rickety old wooden luggage rack that I picked up at yard sale for a dollar. Once again I think I got an eye roll from the hubby. He should be used to this kind of thing by now ; )

DIY Portable Craft Table

I also used scrap wood: 1 x 2s for the frame and thin plywood for the base of the tray (table top).

TOOLS & SUPPLIES (includes affiliate links)

  • Miter Saw to cut the 1 x 2s to length
  • Jig Saw (to cut the semi circles on the end pieces for handles)
  • Brad Nailer with 1′ brads (to attach side and end rails to table base)
  • Wood glue
  • Wood filler

DIY Portable Craft Table

I clamped the two end pieces together before cutting out the semi circle with the jigsaw to be sure both handle pieces were the same.

DIY Portable Craft Table

The process for making the table top is pretty straight forward. Just make a frame with the 1 x 2 to fit the size of the plywood base. Attach with wood glue and brad nails.

DIY Portable Craft Table

Of course it’s easier to assemble the table base upside down ; )

Deco Art Americana Decor paint Frosted Glass

Now for the fun part! Finishing! I first painted the table and suitcase rack (base) with DecoArt Americana Decor Outdoor Living Paint in a color called Frosted Glass. Isn’t that a pretty color!

DIY Portable Craft Table

Then to make it even prettier I used one of DecoArt Americana Decor Stencils and DecoArt Americana Decor Color Stain in white.

DIY Portable Craft Table

Once the paint was dry, I attached strips of self-adhesive hook and loop to the base and also to the underside of the table.

attach-table-top-with-hook-and-loop-strips

Now I can easily attach and detach the table!

DIY Portable Craft Table

I’m pretty proud of this portable craft table. It is going to get a lot of use. In fact I used it the same day that I made it!

DIY Portable Craft Table

I carried the top part up to the my craft room and loaded it up with some scrapbooking supplies.

DIY Portable Craft Table

Then I got comfy on the sofa, scrapping and watching TV last night! It’s so easy to put together and take apart. I love it!

DIY Portable Craft Table

Now let’s go see why my friends have MODIFIED!

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Comments

  1. Wendi @ H2OBungalow says

    September 29, 2016 at 8:22 am

    So sweet with polka dots…loving polka dots lately! Love the idea that you can carry your craft project anywhere. Smart with the hook & loop backing for stability too:) I can think of several uses for this tray and what a neat feature that it folds away too:) Pinned:)

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  2. gail says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Great idea Jeanie to make the portable craft table. I craft (work on projects) whenever, wherever I am) I’m curious to see what you have up your sleeve for that cabinet door.

    gail

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  3. Marie from The Interior Frugalista says

    September 29, 2016 at 11:25 am

    What a clever idea and oh so pretty too, Jeanie! I tell ya, those husband’s of ours should never underestimate the power of a female DIYer. I get those eye rolls too. Pinning 🙂

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  4. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    September 29, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Brilliant idea and I love the color!

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  5. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    This is such a great idea! I could have used this week!

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  6. Paula says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    This is perfect for working on crafts and you can use it for entertaining as well. Love the polka dots and pretty color that you used.

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  7. Amy says

    September 30, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    This is such a great project Jeanie! Definitely worth the eye roll :-). I love that color too, so pretty.

    Reply
  8. Donna DeGuglielmo says

    October 3, 2016 at 11:10 am

    i love the crafts, ideas and design you do here… i got your blog off the mostlyblogging linky 🙂 blessings your blog is great and hope to see u again there and here. maybe you would like to visit my blog. i hope to get into crafting I have some ergonomic issues and such … but maybe i can do something 🙂 but i love looking, learning it is all great. Blessings!

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  9. mary says

    October 3, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    What a great re-purpose and I love the color you chose!

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  10. DeDe Designed Decor says

    October 3, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    It turned out so nice! I love that it is made on a folding luggage rack and can be stored away if you’re not using it! So creative! I can see this being used for breakfast in bed, give that hint to the hubby!

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  11. Kati says

    October 3, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    This is cool! I need one of these travel craft trays so I can craft wherever.

    Reply
  12. Leanna says

    October 4, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    This is a great transformation, especially with the polka dot top.

    Reply
  13. Dianne says

    October 7, 2016 at 1:39 am

    I love this portable table. I have one of those old luggage racks just waiting for a makeover. I also love the colors you used. Great job!

    xo Dianne

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  14. Candy Walsh says

    October 26, 2016 at 10:02 am

    That is such a beautiful color! I wonder if I could use it on my front door since it says it’s for outdoors?
    You did a great job! How handy! I took the easy route and bought a Raskog cart from Ikea and use it as my mobile craft room, lol!
    Candy

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    • Jeanie says

      October 26, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      thanks Candy! Yes, I don’t see why you couldn’t use it on your front door. I have one of those Raskog carts too – isn’t it great to store craft items that you use frequently!

      Reply
  15. Mark Nomad says

    April 3, 2018 at 6:52 pm

    Great crafty ideas! Cutest little tables I have ever seen!

    Reply

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