Tree Stump Into West Elm Inspired Side Table
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Becca B
I've seen these tables around the Internet for awhile and I loooove them! I would probably put two in my living room if there were space for them. I've seen painted and stained versions. But the one I'm hacking is from West Elm. I love it so much, from the stump, to the rug to the cool chair. I kept an eye out for tree stumps for ever months! If you get a newly cut stump, it needs to dry out for a few months. After it's dried out the bark will come off. If you get one that's been cut for awhile, then you need to make sure it's not bug infested! {gasp!}
So that's why it took so long, trying to make sure it was tall enough, wide enough, old enough, but not too old or too short, etc. Once I found it, there were a few short steps to prep the stump and turn it into a table.
Then I experimented with homemade stain formulas to get the right color. I'll show you the results from each of the formulas I used, so you can judge for yourself which stain you would use!
So that's why it took so long, trying to make sure it was tall enough, wide enough, old enough, but not too old or too short, etc. Once I found it, there were a few short steps to prep the stump and turn it into a table.
Then I experimented with homemade stain formulas to get the right color. I'll show you the results from each of the formulas I used, so you can judge for yourself which stain you would use!
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That's too bad @Me Myself & DIY! I used to love in PA- the weather will work for you in a bit! :)
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Nice work, Becca! I got lucky I guess. I ran into a guy who 'worked with trees' for a living and was able to purchase 5 stumps for $75. Use 'em in the house as end tables; use outdoors for displaying my hippo collection. Love them!
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