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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Pallet Jack


There are so many things you can do with pallets! 

We found the perfect pallet on the side of the road. It was already a nice blue color which was perfect for the Union Jack coffee table we had in mind.

We used chalk to map out the flag and added a color code to use as a guide. The coffee table was painted with left over Red, White and Blue paint we had in the garage. Once the paint dried we used an old wash rag to apply a Burnt Umber glaze to give it a more worn look.

Then we installed four casters to the bottom of the table. Luckily we found a pack of four casters on clearance at Home Depot for $14.00. Sweet!

Now we have more storage for our magazines and books! Keeps clutter off the table and it stays neat and tidy!

The overall cost of this project was only $14.00 for the casters we purchased at Home Depot. Everything else we had on hand. Not too shabby!

I think our English Bulldog, Roxie approves. What do you think?

Or does she? Hmmmm....LOL


If you are on a budget, don't be shy...go Curbside shopping. Style it up to make it super chic. Have fun with it. You never know what you will end up with. :-)


Until next time.....

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85 comments:

  1. This is a great idea. There is an old man who lives down the block who has a bunch of pallets in his yard There has got to be at least 50. Wonder what he does with them? maybe he is making coffee tables?

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  2. What a fun idea! I love pallets. there are just s many creative things to do with them. And this is a great example! Thank you for joining TTF and have a fun weekend!

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  3. I love the coffee table! Great job and very unique!

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  4. That is such a fantastic idea. I love the pallet re-purpose. Genius.

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  5. I love you more than I can say, this is just too much! I have been wanting to do a Coffee Table Pallet table. I have a lovely collection on the side of my house. I love the Union Jack. This is the best! Great work. Link up, link up!

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  6. Very, very cool! I love your little dog. British bull dogs are so cute. They always have the "been there, done that" look about them.

    Madison xxx

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  7. I don't know which I like better, your project or Roxie! Both are beautiful!

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  8. your pup doesn't look as thrilled as you are about the new table...but i love it! thanks for linking it up to fridays unfolded!

    alison

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  9. that is a fabulous idea. I have to show this to my daughter who is currently collecting furniture for her new home and on a budget. So cool

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  10. Love it! The combintion of the pallet with union jack is awesome. I just finished a union jack project too, I love them. If you have time I would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party this week.

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  11. Such a creative idea! Thank you for sharing this!

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  12. LOVE THE COFFEEE TABLE SO RUSTIC AND THE BULLDOG IS SO CUTE!!!

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  13. What a great project! :) I've featured this post on Craft Gossip here:
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/union-jack-pallet-coffee-table/

    If you would like a "featured by" button, you can grab one here:
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/grab-a-craft-gossip-button/

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  14. Fantastic!! Love the Union Jack theme and you did such a great job on this piece. Thanks so much for sharing it at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  15. awesome table. love it!!! would love to have you link it up at our Sister Sunday Link Party starting tonight.
    Amy

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  16. awesome coffee table! love it.
    cheryl xox.

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  17. What a great idea i love it. A very handle coffee table & practical too theres even a space for all my magazines. I have a give away to celebrate Finishing Touch Interiors 1st birthday id love you to pop on over

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  18. That is such a fun idea and turned out fabulous!!
    I would love it if you shared this at {nifty thrifty sunday}!
    Hope to see you there!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}

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  19. I love this! I keep eyeing pallets laying around, not sure if I should take one home - hubby would roll his eyes! I need to show him this!

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  20. That is one nice coffee table. New follower from the Show and Tell Saturday Hop. Hope you stop by for a visit. http://grandmabonniesweeclassroom.blogspot.com/

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  21. Gorgeous! Roxie is adorable too! Super rescue and great job! ;)

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  22. This looks amazing! Union Jacks always seem to so cool, no matter what the application. Love your repurposed table. Great job!

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  23. Oh my gosh.. this is simply gorgeous.. What a beautiful coffee table.. and such a stunning transformation.. wow!! I'm following you now!! and am hoping you'll come join the party at mine *smiles*.. http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com

    Some time ago.. I made a little seating out of two pallets.. and left over paint.. Do have a look.. http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com/2010/01/paint-leftover.html

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  24. Very cool! I'm working on a pallet project myself right now! Thanks for sharing on Fancy This Fridays!!!

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  25. This turned out great! Love the old wood!

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  26. love this!...best pallet project i've seen!...

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  27. Love it! My husband threw away a pallet I had been saving. Grrrr.

    Carrie
    www.onepinkduck.com
    www.threepinkducks.blogspot.com

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  28. love love love this! and so loving the image you included of the chalked up pallet--i find it quite artful.

    come visit anytime.

    michele

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  29. Such an amazing trash to treasure. I love it!

    Rachel
    http://www.holy-craft.blogspot.com

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  30. Love love love pallet projects! And I love how you made your unique with the Union Jack- awesome!

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  31. This is the cooles thing I've ever seen made /w a pallet. Love all the ready-made cubbies to stick magazines etc.

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  32. Love this! Great job and what a cute little pup you have :)

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  33. So freakin' awesome. This coffee table is pretty much the coolest thing ever.

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  34. I just love this table ~ what a fabulous piece you created! xoox

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  35. Seriously. R u joking?! This friggin' ROCKS! I tooolld you, You two were Awesome! Gosh it feels good to be RIGHT!! Muah!~Shabby Loco, Melissa

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  36. I love this! I just wish I'd seen it last week - our local Borders was closing out and selling pallets for $2! What a great idea!

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  37. Wow - too cool!!! You did a terrific job on your coffee table, well done!

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  38. This is a great idea. Most of all love how you design and painted it. Great job!

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  39. All right girls, DYING over THIS!!!!! I am fascinated with pallets and see them lying around everywhere, but how do I actually get one??? Do I just steal it-do they belong to people or places-hahaha? Any professional advice?
    XOXO,
    Tasha

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  40. Wow! You girls are on to something! I love it:)

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  41. Love it! Great job painting the Union Jack and Roxie is so adorable. Thanks again for joining my party this week.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  42. Love this! Such a great way to use a pallet!

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  43. Wow...I LOVE your new look! You've just grown so much...congrats! Thanks for linking this...I saw it featured someplace else today and was admiring it! :)

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  44. Beautiful--great shade of blue. Love the pic of the drawing with your outlines on it. Amazing it started with a pallet! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  45. What a great find on the casters! I wish I could get so lucky!

    Dana
    craftedniche.wordpress.com

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  46. LOVE this! I have a pallet sitting up the street from me that I'm going to grab! So glad you linked up with us at Show & Share! I have an awsome giveaway going on right now! Would love to have you join in that too! http://mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com/2011/09/mixed-bag-designs-giveaway-with-3.html


    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  47. Oh My Word! I must have this!! This is FANTASTIC! You should come link it up to my Making It With Allie link party! It opens Thursdays.
    WOW! SO awesome!!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  48. This turned out so cool! We've been needing a new coffee table and this gives me a few ideas. Thanks for sharing!

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  49. You two are amazing...I love everything you do. Thanks for linking.

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  50. What a great idea! LOVE the industrial union jack!

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  51. It looks fantastic! Great idea! Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party. I shared this on AGI's FB page.

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  52. This turned out so perfect! I love the rustic yet chic feel.
    New follower.
    Karin
    www.artisbeauty.net

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  53. Love it, what a fun coffee table!
    Debbie

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  54. Very cool! Love the idea of the roadside find

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  55. SO COOL! I am in love with this idea for a pallet. I found you from the eisy morgan linky party and am sure glad I did! I am your newest follower and happily pinning this too. :)
    Robyn from Tips from the Heart

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  56. Seriously so cool, I love anything with the union jack flag on it but I don't know is it bad I thin Roxie is cuter?!! (: Seriously this project is awesome!

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  57. This is amazing!! I have not liked the "union jack" look til now!!

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  58. Don't you just love pallets? I made a couple of pallet outdoor end tables last week.

    Love your table!

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  59. This a awesome! I love the pallet coffee table, thanks for sharing it!

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  60. cute idea for a painted pallet table!
    Michael

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  61. i want your dog! (:

    LOVE this pallet re-do. you're awesome. was among our top clicked links..will feature it at tonight's party. thanks for linkin up with us!

    XOXO, kelli & kristi

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  62. Love the concept...it looks amazing! And your dog is adorable!!! Thanks for linking up!

    Jamie
    day-and-age-design.com

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  63. Oh my gosh, this is SO cool. Great idea to add the casters! looks fabulous!

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  64. Thank you so much for linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!
    Your great project has been featured today! ;)
    I hope to see more of your creativity at this week's party!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}

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  65. What a cute pallet face lift! Thank you so much for sharing your post at Savvy HomeMade Monday. I hope you will come back and party again!

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  66. this is amazing! I am in love with it! You were featured today on my blog! Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again with more great projects!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  67. this is awesome!! i ♥ it!



    your newest follower!

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  68. You did a really great job!! Such a cool thing to do with a pallet! Who woulda thunk? :) I would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party!
    http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/09/bedazzle-me-monday-1.html

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  69. I love this pallet coffee table! Genius!

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  70. This is such a cute idea! I would love to feature it on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Your feature will go live Wed (10-5). Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks!

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  71. Absolutely gorgeous! Love this idea and it looks so awesome!

    New follower too!

    http://mommamadeit.blogspot.com/

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  72. The dog is too, too cute, and the table is fabulous!

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  73. oh, man, do i love that dog....and the table is pretty cool too!

    well done!!

    amy

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  74. This is BRILLIANT! I made a flag this summer on the back of a composter made from pallets. Painted everything white, then wove exterior-grade ribbon in and out to make the blue field and red strips. Yours is even more amazing!
    Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker

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  75. I LOVE this table! I can't believe you paid only $14 for the whole thing! Amazing job!

    I wanted to stop by and let you know that I'm featuring it on Friday's Fabulous Furniture Finds today! If you have a minute please stop by and check it out!
    http://chase-thestar.blogspot.com/2012/05/fridays-fabulous-furniture-finds-4.html

    Blessings! Barbara @ Chase the Star

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  76. great table, I love England ... good inspirfation for me! thanks! I will follow your blog :)

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  77. Was browsing on internet and saw this. Unfortunately not many people know that the blue pallet is the Property of Chep International. It is illegal to have this pallet in your possession even if it is on the side of the road. Just a heads up to all pallet lovers. There is a hefty fine should they find this in your possession. I used to work for CHEP international.

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  78. I just love what you have done with the British flag, it looks like a cool "Brandish". And having those pallets in the living room makes your room looks better decorated. I simply looks amazing because this is simply very few have. Im very fan of DIY designs and decoration

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  79. Nice DIY table pallet project. I will use mine as frame to my indoor koi pond
    liquidation pallets

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  80. What a fantastic idea.This pallet table is amazing. Thanks for sharing this amazing post with us.
    pallet jack las vegas

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