The Free MCM Coffee Table Flip That Almost Stumped Me | Overcoming Artistic Block | Furniture Flip
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- Welcome to Furniture Fables! Have you ever experienced the dreaded "Flipper's Stick"? This version of writer's block for furniture re-designers and flippers can strike at any time. Come along with me as I struggle with my own case of Flipper's Stick while trying to repair and makeover a simple Free MCM Coffee Table! When my first design idea goes all kinds of wrong, I find myself without ideas or inspiration...until fate steps in, and I receive the help I need from a chance encounter with a local artist...
Skills and techniques used: cleaning, sanding, taping, priming, painting, designing, re-designing, staining, gluing, sealing.
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I grew up in Santa Monica during the 1970s surf culture and saw immediately the surfboard vibe when you got over the " Stick" 😉
With the blob of paint accident, this fable became a suspense thriller! 😳 Thankfully the fable's heroine came to the rescue to give this creative tale a happy ending 😀
Oh wow - LOVE this Bettina!! Thanks so much, and so happy you enjoyed this suspense-fable! (New genre?? 😊)
I was thinking during the stick that it looked like a surfboard and needed stripes (I was thinking da few down the middle) but worked out great!
One can tell that you are enjoying doing these videos for us. Keep them coming. Thank you.
Absolutely! ❤️😊
I purchased a kitchen table from marketplace. The owner had started to paint it. When I remove the paint from the top, I saw that she had blown through the veneer that I hadn't known was there. 🙄 my daughter wants the top to be kept natural but with this problem, I knew that I would have to cover the problem in some way. I have been considering painting parts of the top with a stencil but I've been feeling hesitant. You've now given me the courage to use paint & stain together to create a unique design. I'm grateful & I believe my daughter will be too!! Continue your day knowing that your video share definitely made a difference❤ thank you so much ❤
Oh my goodness, I'm so happy to hear this! Thank you so much for sharing your story, you've made my day. 😊❤️
Just match the veneer and cut out the bit where it was sanded through or just redo the entire top in a similar veneer…. They sell rolls at Home Depot or Lowe’s…
u seems to be the kind of person that will be so much fun to hang around...imagination, ease to laugh and funny....
Wow, well thank you very much!! I will be sure to share that incredibly lovely sentiment with my three children...😂 But sincerely, many many thanks! ❤️
@@FurnitureFablesbyAndy U r welcome...I hope ur kids appreciate having a fun loving out the world mom...blessings to you and yours...
Exactly my thoughts 😁🤩
I am very happy that you spoke about getting out of ones comfort zone to shake the cobwebs and more importantly reinvigorate the creative mind. Also, if that was me who spilled that paint, it probably would have been a solid three minutes of . This hobby is making me a lot more patient than I used to be.
Thanks so much, Bob! Yes, truth be told and if memory serves, there was a fairly lengthy stream of curse words...😂...for sure, this is a craft that teaches one the art of patience. 😊👍
You really did nail it. When I’m comfortable this is the perfect start. I was very happy you left the spill in, now I know what to do. That wall piece is stunning. Great job. Thanks for sharing 💕
Thank you so much!! So glad you enjoyed. 😊 (PS - links to the wallhanging's artist's shop are in description if you'd like to check it out.) ❤️
This is my favorite story. I think it’s because you look so cute. ☺️ 💕
I cannot imagine painting on top of that rug and not dropping any paint on it! You are amazing. And I love everything you do. But thanks for showing that sometimes we end up with a football and we have to start over. That's real life. LOL
Thank you so much! (and that rug was a freebee - it gets paint on it all the time.) 😂
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My daughters would love this table as would I if I had the furniture to match. Your china plate replica pattern came to mind And I thought a beautiful Ukrainian Easter egg would be nice. It must be so satisfying to be able to use your artistic talent in furniture do overs. You are able to create such unique and original and delightful designs.
Thank you so much for showing that sometimes the first try doesn’t work and mistakes will happen. I tend to get down on myself when a piece goes south. But I don’t give up. It’s nice to know I am not the only one!
Absoultey! The struggle is real, and experienced by everyone! Humor, patience, walking away for a break,...cursing...these are some of my coping strategies for the stress and frustrations. 😂
Glad to see I am not the only one who botches things occasionally. Well done Andy.
No way, I am quite excellent at the art of botching. Thanks very much, Zoe! 👍🤓🏈
That table is a masterpiece! A true work of art! I see where your inspiration came from, but your own inventiveness made it work. I know you know that the price you got in no way reflects its value.
Wow, thank you so much Gina! So lovely to hear.
The subplots of the football and paint drop added to the depth of your tale. Nicely done.
Thank you!! 😂👍🏈
Congratulations on several levels: overcoming your "flipper stick," admitting a design snafu when you see one, coming up with a winning alternative, and selling a vexing piece at a profit. Frankly, while I neither liked the original table nor its well done transformation (as you said, it was always an acquired taste), I am impressed by your positive attitude, your professionalism, and your impressive eye for good design. Thank you for sharing your work.
Wow, thank you Chris! A truly wonderful comment to read - I greatly appreciate you taking the time to write it!! 😊
Wonderful video, as per usual! I'm not a mid-century girl but what you ended up doing with this table blew me away. So artistic and a treat for the new owner. Thanks for sharing with us!!
Yay - thank you so much, Kim! That's so nice to hear. 😊
Turned out beautifully. Yes, I need to be more mindful because I’m always spilling paint!
Thank you! I am the worst - you'd think I'd be more careful at this point...😂
Gorgeous 😍 Thanks for the inspiration to push our creative selves ❤
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 😊
Ohh I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through this video .. wonder, awe, drama, humour, a little sport and even thrills with “spills” 😉
Thank you for creating such a fantastic channel 😊👍🏽💕
Hooray! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching. 😊
Since I always use same, very distinctive, style in my work and same colors of white, gold, and mint green, I am very rarely stuck. If I am stuck, I spend some time looking at ancient and antique classic designs, which correlate most to my style. French and English furniture and architecture usually are the most helpful ones :) You have won and sold your work, that is what matters, congratulations to you and respect for not giving up! ♥
Thanks so much for sharing, Anna - I'm fascinated by your approach and your asthetic sounds amazing! Thanks for watching and for commenting!
I just noticed you have over 10,000 subscribers already. I watched your first video which doesn’t seem that long ago. Congrats, i love your channel♥️
Wow, thank you so much!! Yes, I recognize your profile pic and handle! 😊 I've been blown away by the response. I'm having a blast learning the ropes, and keeping that content coming! Truly appreciate the support. 👍
I just have to say I love how open you are about your work- you share yourself so trustingly. Thank you. I am enjoying your videos so much.
Wow, thank you so much Jacquie! That is such a lovely thing to hear. I'm so glad - many thanks for sharing that.
So beautiful and creative! Well done, you!
Many many thanks!! 😊
Wow. Really lovely. Also so nice to see something different! Yay for you being unique. Keep it up.
This is fantastic! I find that when an art piece gives me this much grief, the eventual final form will be amazing. I see it is the same for you!
Thank you so much! That's an awesome way to think about it. 👍
I love your overall channel concept, and your humor! I’ve flipped a couple of furniture pieces, and want to do more. I appreciate the sharing of your process!
I'm so glad to hear that - thank you so much! Happy to share, thanks so much for watching!
Mind blowing beautiful first time I have ever seen this kind of work 👏👏👍👍
Wow, thank you so much Saqib! 😀
Beautiful outcome! When you started I thought oh no, Easter egg! But I enjoyed watching your vision and inspiration become a reality.
Lol, I'm so glad! Yes, this was a fun challenge.
You are hysterical and so entertaining!
Wow, thank you so much Cheryl!! ❤️🤓
Fun! Fun! Fun! Making those connections, and choosing great colors. I love that table.💕
Yay! Thanks so much!!
Gorgeous and fun as always. Your videos are always a blast to watch.
Thank you so much, Katrina!
I love your alter egos - and your sense of humor. Wish I had your energy and an outside area to work.!
Lol, thanks so much! For sure having the space and energy to spare is key with this work - I can usually find a place to work, but lots of times have to dig deep for that energy. 😂👍
Another fine furniture fable! Thanks, Andy 😁
Yay! You are most welcome, and thank you for watching. 😊
I've been binge watching a number of furniture flipping channels here on CZcams, and something I've noticed is the ladies sitting on the floor, kneeling, or bent over to work on their projects. You can save your back and knees by raising the workpiece. Just 18" would be enough in most cases.
SO smart! You must be a genius!! (lol) Thanks so much for watching. 😊👍
The wall hanging is just stunning. How wonderful that you were able to use it as inspiration and create such a fabulous table. For me the selling cost isn't the number one thing but the joy you found and created and made available to someone else is what it's all about!
Not a party until the Bondo comes out. LOL for the football! Love the chance encounter with another artist and inspiration.
Thank you!! :)
I LOVE watching your videos and the fun stories you put with it.
Next I'd love to see you use some flower transfers
Thank you so much, Kristen!! I will definitely plan on working that in during next "season"...hopefully you saw my last fable, the "Anthropologie dupe", where I use a transfer on the glass. :)
You crack me up. I saw the football right off the bat! Thanks for sharing the not so perfect things that happen.
Thank you so much! Yes - why I didn't see that dang football sooner...😂 So glad you enjoyed! 🤓🏈
You are so much fun and your refinish work is amazing.
Thank you so much, that's so neat to hear!!
I LOVE the table. It would stick out like a sore thumb but TOTALLY willing to let it ❤️ that wall hanging though 😍
Thank you, so neat to hear! Yes, I was surprised how much it grew on me before it sold. BTW - there's a link to the Instagram and Etsy shop for the artist who made the wallhanging if you're interested in checking it out. 😊
@@FurnitureFablesbyAndy Thank you!!
Great as always. This table is not my style but you created a beauty. Thanks for sharing, bloopers and all.
Thanks so much! Yes, not my thing usually either, although I must admit it started to grow on me. 😊
I couldn't watch with the 'boo boo". I'm glad you kept it in and while not glad this happened to you, reassured that it just doesn't happen to me. I am famous for having my paintbrush in my mouth and then either painting myself, or dropping it on my chest- this results in a lot of "painting clothes!" This piece turned out amazing!
Lol, right?? Many thanks!
I loved watching this video and your inspiration period it came out beautifully and I would love to have it in my home💓
Wow Lorraine, thank you so much!! 😊❤️
You really are an artist, and although that piece wouldn’t work in my home, it is an amazing, unique piece that will really make a one of a kind statement. Love it.
Thank you Kay, that is such a nice thing to say!! I'm kind of in the same camp...I was really happy with what I had created, even though it wasn't really my style and would've looked pretty out of place in my home. 😊👍
Another great video, you had me laughing and I learned some stuff too!
Yay, thanks so much Neighbor!! 😊❤️
I recently found your channel and have been binge watching today. When you unveiled the football table, I thought about how many members of my family would have paid good money to have that in their houses, lol.
I LOVE that!! 😂👍
I laughed out loud at the football! So funny.
YAY! Yes, I always find humor is best in those "situations". 😂👍🏈
It turned out amazing ☺️ and u r so entertaining 😅
Thank you so much, that's so great to hear! ❤️👍🤓
Thanks for the Drumel idea! Great transformation!!
You bet! Thanks for watching!
Good afternoon from Ontario Canada!
Hi after 3am here in Australia.
I bet you could have found some football fanatic bachelor to pay your asking price for a one of-a-kind coffee table had you punted and run with the football theme! Hehehe. But love the finished project, you still scored!
I absolutely think you are right!! I just couldn't bring myself to lean into a football themed coffee table...but who knows, maybe someday? 😂👍🏈
Hi de hi there Andy! You have excelled yourself yet again! Very clever and lovely result! :-)
Hooray! Wow - thanks so much Mary!!!
Love it!
YES!! So glad!
You completely crack me up! My BFF of 40 years shines through you 🥰 Now for brush CPR..set a jar of warm soapy water with your paints. The brush will magically fall into it. Shazam, the brush is saved. Okay, so I tried. Lol 😆
Great advice, and thanks so much!!
My inspiration has always to just let a time go by and something comes past my edge of eye and I am on it. This applies to whole houses and to necklaces. I figure if my preschoolers and primary grade kids could design noodle necklaces or food coloring wooden beads for Mom ,then Miss Nancy could do her own necklaces . The houses always just took time before that teaching life and it was often lack of money that made me creative to pull up some way to create a treasure. Thank you for letting us in on your treasure making time.
You're so welcome, and thank you for sharing, Nancy. 😊
I am so happy I subscribed to your "Book of the Week" videos. The moment I saw the table I could hear The Beach Boys singing "Catch A Wave". Your end creation is beautiful. Looking forward to next time.
Awesome!!! I LOVE that that song came to you...and thank you so much for subbing! (and love "book of the week" lol)
Love your style of explaining. Thank you for showing me how to fix a big mess. I think I would have just painted it white and put a team logo on it. Lol. You are so amazing on your patience and creative thought process. 🌼
Thank you so much for your comment, Betty - and I'm so glad it was helpful!! 😊
This video had me hooked, listening to your description and watching you work. So fun!
I'm so glad! Thanks so much for watching!! 😊
Stunning flip! But the running commentary is sterling!
Wow, thanks so much Jan!! 😊
Your heart must have sank when that paint blobbed out on your work! Good job not panicking, as I know I would have, hehe.
Thank you so much, Alecia! Yes, that was a "lump in the throat" moment. (and there was probably some cursing as well...😅) But yes - those things happen, and thankfully just about anything can be fixed or remedied! 😊
You did a beautiful job.
Thank you!
another great video Andie. Love them! Great creativity on the table.
Thanks so much! 😊
Hi Andy WOW my goodness that's quite amazing, fantastic idea you did a magnificent job on this even with flippers stick!!!! You as usual made what was just an ordinary oval coffee table into a work of art , Amazing, take care all the best Mary in Australia ⚘😊
Thanks so much, Mary! This was a fun one for sure - always neat to step out of one's comfort zone and try something different. 😊❤️🙏
Hi, very clever presentation. The piece was interesting, I liked the idea of applying stripes. I wish I could be more creative when I paint my own pieces and watching these videos is great inspiration.
Thank you so much, Michelle! I understand - the struggle is real. 😊👍
I thought it was just me that did goofball stuff!!! I am so sorry this happened but honestly you give me hope!😂😍🥰 Fantastic as always❤️🔥
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! 😊
Nice save! Great project. 😊
Thank you! Cheers!
Another home run, Sheldon, er, Andy!
YAY!! Thanks so much Dorothy!! 😂❤️🤓
What a cool transformation!
Thanks so much!
That s my problem the past month.lack of inspiration...want to paint a metal locker in a boho style or even rustic look but...i am stuck.thank you for this video.
I absolutely understand. Best of luck, and thanks for watching!
This was so much fun! The table is definitely not for the serious minded.
Definitely for someone wanting a "statement" for sure! 😊
Love this one! Gorgeous design!
YAY! Thanks so much!! 😊❤️
The table you created far exceeds the original table. This table was not like some of your past projects that started with a fairly good quality item (even though ugly and damaged). However, the proportions and curves of this table were really nice (the designer was better than the manufacturer).
Love the design and colors, and as a weaver, I really appreciate a good gradient. Leaving the base as is made sense since it’s pretty and seems higher quality than the top.
Can’t weave right now as we’re moving within a few months so I enjoy watching your creativity! If we lived near each other, I’d commission you to create an interesting and mid-century-adjacent coffee table for our new home. But alas (I’m picking up your narration style), we’re on opposite coasts.
Wow - a weaver? I would love to learn about that craft, it's always amazed me. Ah yes, west coast gal here...but thank you so much, I'm flattered you would consider commissioning a work! Thank you again for such a lovely comment and for sharing!
So cute!
Thanks Donna!
Stunning
Thank you! 😊
What a beautiful transformation ❤❤❤
Thanks Christine!
LOLOL that was funny~~
Hooray!! So glad. ❤️👍
Wow, nice job!! I'm really appreciative that you allowed us to see your mistakes. It gives hope to those of us interested in trying this. I would have been devastated by the blob of paint but now I know what to do!! Thanks so much!!!
Me at the beginning of the video: “I don’t think I’m gonna like this one”
Me at the end of the video: “I love this one!!!” 😂👍🏼💯
Woo-hooo!! Thanks so much. 😊🙏
Love it
Hooray! Thanks so much. 😊
Bleeding tape lines can be eliminated... Paint over your tape edges with the background colour and let it dry enough to paint over. It will fill the spaces with that colour and make the edges very sharp. 😉
But you are using good quality tape though and it looks perfect! So lovely.
Thanks!!
Wow. These colours work so well together. The finished piece is amazing. I've got to ask. What is your background? You're such a natural at these videos. 😊
Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed that color palette! As for my background...my "real" job is as a professional musician. I'm a classically trained singer and conductor, and I often work as a vocal director for community theater. (and occasionally get a chance to perform on stage as well!) Lots of performance experience. 😊
@@FurnitureFablesbyAndy I just knew you had some theater experience and possibly a writer. You are so clever and witty, it's simply.a joy🤗
@Furniture Fables by Andy Kline Where can one hear some of your music 🎶?
Love the Sheldon Cooper reference ❤️
Lol, thanks!
So beautiful I have a console table I’ve been struggling for inspiration you have accomplished that for me.
Thank you
I'm so glad! Thanks Marilyn!
That is what I thought of too is a surf board… great job Andy
Lol, thanks so much, Pam!
You might see a football I keep seeing a surfboard!!
YES! Definitely seeing a surfboard by the end. 😊👍
Too funny that you say surfboard vibes and a few comments too because I get Burberry vibes, beautiful 😍
Ooooo...now I see that too!! Too cool - thanks for that insight!! ❤️😊
Stunning outcome.
Thank you so much!
Looks so beautiful, I'm working on a hand made side board that I got for free. Not sure what I want to do with it but I cleaned all the handles so they shine again
Thanks! Wow - sounds like a cool project. 👍
You were hilarious, I created a Football! You could of continued with that theme put some stitching in the middle and sold to someone for their man cave! I have painted buffalo check projects, I definitely appreciated all your taping. Great job with your flippers stick.🙂
Great idea!! And thanks so much - sounds like you know all about the taping!
Well done.
Thank you, Sherry!
So funny u mentioned surfboard cuz thats what came to my mind when u first started it. Its very nice 👌
Lol, yes - this one was fun. Thanks so much!!
You made me laugh out loud when you said “a tiny mouse drove a motorcycle over” 🤣🤣 I think that pattern would’ve looked good if it had been more substantial. I didn’t notice the football until you said it! I’m still watching but I know the finished piece is going to look great!
Lol, thanks Sharon!! 🐭🏍
I’m blown away!
Hooray, thanks so much!!
_Well, that's just some quantum mechanics, with a little string theory doodling around the edges_ 😉😍🤗
Pretty much! 😂❤️🤓
Incredibly stilish!! 👏👏
Many thanks! 😊🙏
Good afternoon from Ontario, Canada!
Greetings, and good morning from California! 😊
Great art work. I personally would have left the spot and painted a contrasting color. Like a bright yellow 💛.
Thank you! And wow - such a cool idea. 😊👍
Another tri-umph !!! An example of thinking outside the box .... er oval!
Yay, thank you!!! And thank you for teaching me the definition of "catenary". 😊👍🤓
That turned out very nice.
Thank you!
Your football was tooo funny!
Lol, thanks! 😅😂
It is so nice to know I am not alone. I worked like crazy before vacation and now I am so stuck. My pieces have stopped talking to me. I have redone everything I have started. Waiting for my mojo to return
I understand! I think it's all part of being an artist. I know your mojo will return! 😊
The "football" look reminded me of a surfboard! 😅 Your final result was so much better. Unimaginative me wouldve just painted the top solid black. 😆
Yes, it totally had that surf vibe!! Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed! (and I was THIS close to painting it black 😂)
Excellent solution for this piece even if it reminds me of a surf board
Lol thanks, it's "vintage-surfer-cool"! 😎