Saturday, September 5, 2009

Roadkill Rescue: Carpet Road Mat

Do you remember this desk I got a week or so ago while I was running?

After further inspection I opened up the roll top and shoved inside was this carpet mat. It was a little grody but I spot-treated it and threw it in my friend's front loading washing machine and it came out clean and spot-free.

Isaac's PawPaw (great grandpa) made Isaac a train table for his second birthday. I primered it and painted it red. It had gotten scuffed up from the life of a two year old (now three year old). So I went with it and scuffed it up more and then rubbed brown craft paint into the scuff marks.

Using a box cutter/utility knife and a straight edge I cut the mat to fit the inside of the table.

Much better. The carpet piece protects the surface of the table and now Isaac has a place to "race" his cars.

19 comments:

  1. MichelleSeptember 5, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    You've got one great idea after another, Beckie! I am so impressed with your creativity!

    Hope you're enjoying your weekend!

    ~Michelle :)

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  2. Hope EllingtonSeptember 5, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    This is my first day to visit your blog and it is a beauty. I love your little racing mat! My 3 year old days are long gone...but it is a joy to see what you have done.
    Blessings~Hope

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  3. Grace @ One Craft Girl's CornerSeptember 5, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    How wonderful! I'd like my boy to have one of those someday.

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  4. LindySeptember 5, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Too cool! You are one of the most creative mamas! The next time you are in the Atlanta area, we will have to get together and go thrifting! I promise I'm not some crazy lady or anything like that!

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  5. MaceySeptember 5, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Bonus!!

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  6. BobbiSeptember 5, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Oh what a tease...I thought you'd finished the desk! HAHAHA! Love the train table...cute!

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  7. CarmelSeptember 5, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    I agree with MomE... I was looking forward to a desk refab.... but hey, a freebie begetting a freebie? Awesome.

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  8. PuvaSeptember 5, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Nice!

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  9. ChiloeSeptember 6, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Lucky boy to have such an amazing mom !!! ;-)

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  10. Clean and Classic InteriorsSeptember 6, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    No way! That is awesome. My son would love it too and I love the baskets with pictures! Have a great LONG weekend!

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  11. Moore MinutesSeptember 6, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Wow! That turned out to be a true treasure. My boys would love this.

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  12. Amy JoSeptember 6, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    You got 2 for the price of one roadkill rescue. Or get one, get both free.

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  13. Shelley FugeSeptember 6, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Are you stinkin' kidding me?!?! That is definitely one of your best yet. I can't believe that was stuffed in the desk! Girl, you have trash luck!

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  14. Joy BeadworksSeptember 7, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Fabulous. You are an inspiration.

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  15. AdrienneSeptember 7, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    AWESOME!!!

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  16. CarrieSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    That is rockin', girl! My boys would die for a train/car table.


    I'm draaaaaagin' my feet 'cause...really? Do they need anymore toys? Not really. Not at all, actually.

    In fact, I think I'm gonna purge some toys for goodwill this week.

    Maybe then they'll get a train table....

    naw!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Great makeover, LOOVE that paint job!

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  18. BrookSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    I love that this rug has a Menard's store and truck on it which is where our boys grandpa works!

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  19. erin@my little creative outletSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    such a great idea! my boys would love that. and what a find on that desk. lucky you!

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