Metamorphosis Monday

Welcome to Metamorphosis Monday hosted by the very talented Susan at Between Naps on the Porch!

I am in the throes of redecorating the family room. Going for a more dark, victorian, steampunk look.

So I was staring at this white, shabby chic table and got an idea to update it.

With the Design Masters Glossy Wood Tone spay, I spray painted the sides and legs of the table.

Then I taped a couple of pieces of foil together, layed it across the table and smoothed over the edges to make a pattern..

Using the foil as a pattern, I cut out some fabric I had in my little 'stash o' fabric' basket.

I frayed the edges for the 'steampunk' look....

Poured liquid fabric starch into a bowl and dunked the fabric..

Then schmeared it onto the table...smoothing out all the wrinkles and let it sit outside to dry for a couple of hours...

....and TA DA! This is a pic with just lighting from a lamp...

and here's a pic with the flash...

Another view...

Here's a close up. Sigh. Someday I will get the hang of photography. It looks so much better in person!

This technique of using fabric starch to glue fabric to a surface is totally reversible. Just wet it down and it will peel right off without damaging the surface. I first used this idea 28 years ago when my first-born, Zac, was a baby and I 'wallpapered' sheets to a wall using liquid starch. I've done it in several houses that we've lived in. It's great for rentals as an alternative when you're not allowed to paint.

It's really easy and quick- hope you try it...let me know so I can see YOUR projects!

Have a great day!