Have you ever wanted to give a simple piece of furniture a bold, floral makeover? LeeAnn from Creative Moments is here to inspire you! In today’s guest blog, she shares how she transformed a small table into a bold, floral masterpiece. With her creativity and design skills, this once-ordinary table now shines with elegance and charm. Ready to see the magic unfold? Let’s dive into the details! 

Black painted square table with a purple floral and lace transfer applied to the top sitting on a brown wooden floor, in front of a white wall. Two black books and a green and pink flowered plant sit on top of the table.

(The following is an excerpt from Creative Moments. Read the full article here.)   

This little table has been transformed for the second time! Initially revamped as a nightstand for my daughter, it now features a bold floral transfer on a classic black finish. The vibrant design creates a fresh, eye-catching look, making it a standout piece once again. 🌸🖤 

"Before" picture of purple painted square table sitting on a cement floor "Before" picture of purple painted square table sitting on a cement floor

Step 1:

I cleaned the table with White Lightning cleaner, now available premixed in a spray bottle.

"Before" picture of purple painted square table sitting on a cement floor with a hand wearing a pink rubber glove holding a spray bottle of White Lightning; a white rag sits on the table.

Step 2:

I wanted to use the newly released My Favorite Bouquet transfer with this purple top.

Purple painted table sits on a cement floor with the "My Favorite Bouquet" transfer sitting on top of the table.

The base was lightly scuff sanded to freshen it up, then a coat of Caviar Chalk Mineral Paint was applied. I prefer starting with tables flipped upside down to easily paint the underside edges and access all sides of the legs.

Square table sitting upside down on top of a piece of newspaper on a work table. The square table legs have been painted black. An open jar of Caviar Chalk Mineral Paint sits on the work table to the left of the square table, with a paint brush next to it.

Next, I flipped the table over to address the top. I initially painted the edges, but the two-tone color block didn’t work for me.

Square table that has black painted legs and purple painted table top sits on a piece of newspaper with an open jar of Caviar Chalk Mineral Paint and a paint brush sitting in front of the table.

So, I scuff sanded the top, wiped it down, and applied a couple of coats of Anchor Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint.

Black painted square table sits on top of newspaper with an open jar of Caviar Chalk Mineral Paint sitting on the newspaper in front of the table. A hand is holding a jar of Anchor Silk Mineral Paint and a paint brush.

Step 3:

I used 1/2 of the floral Dixie Belle transfer.

The My Favorite Bouquet transfer is partially applied to the black painted tabletop. A pair of feet wearing black sandals is on the cement floor in front of the table.

Remove the backing from the transfer and place it onto the tabletop. Align the other half to match the pattern. Keep the backing on until it’s in position. Then, slowly peel it back and rub it into place.

NOTE – overlap the pieces a couple mms as it will shrink back. 

A black painted table with the My Favorite Bouquet applied to the tabletop sits on a cement floor. A hand holds an open jar of Clear Coat and a paint brush.

Step 4: 

To seal the transfer in place I brushed on 2 coats of Satin Clear Coat with a 2″ Synthetic Brush. This was followed by 2 coats of Gator Hide with the same washed brush.  

Black painted square table that has My Favorite Bouquet transfer applied to the table top sits on newspaper. Below the table is an open jar of Anchor Silk Mineral Paint with a paint brush sitting across the top.

DO NOT apply Gator Hide directly over transfers as they will repel and curl edges. 

Step 5:

The base was given a coat of anchor Dixie Belle Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint to match the top 

Black painted square table with a purple floral and lace transfer applied to the top sitting on a brown wooden floor, in front of a white wall. Black painted square table with a purple floral and lace transfer applied to the top sitting on a brown wooden floor, in front of a white wall. Two black books and a green and pink flowered plant sit on top of the table.

From basic to beautiful, LeeAnn’s floral makeover showcases how a little imagination can work wonders. Using the My Favorite Bouquet transfer, she brought a vibrant burst of color and intricate design to this small table, turning it into a true showpiece. Feeling inspired to try something similar? We’d love to hear your thoughts or see your own bold makeovers in the comments below. For another fun project using Dixie Belle transfers, check out our blog, Autumn Floral Wooden Box. 

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