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DIY Tie Dyed Look Painted Picnic Table

July 7, 2014 by Cassie 81 Comments

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tie dye painted picnic table Happy Monday- Hope you all had an awesome 4th of July weekend!  We had a great time catching up with family and friends.  Chris and I even got a couple days to ourselves while the kids hung out with the grandparents gorging themselves on chocolate.  (My dad literally sent me a text saying he was pretty sure Emmy was chocolate drunk and wouldn’t stop yapping!)  We worked in the yard together, cried about the deer that jumped our fence and feasted on all of our veggie plants together, went shopping at the outlets, and just enjoyed each other’s company and made each other laugh.   We’ve been making plans for the backyard and are hoping to turn it into a great space for the kids to play and relax with their friends.  It’s a large space and there’s an area that has several trees perfect for a hideout.  Hidden under all the tress back there was a picnic table the previous owners left behind.  We pulled it out so I could give it a makeover and make it useable- it was still very sturdy, just needed some cleaning up and love! picnic before As you can see we have a lot of weeds this table was pretty green, and not in the eco friendly sense.  I went to town sanding it all over with my orbital sander, ridding it of the green coating it had developed. Once it was sanded all over, I wiped it clean with a damp rag and got to work priming it with a Zinnser interior and exterior water based primer.  I gave it one coat, and once it was dry I applied a coat of Behr Premium Plus exterior paint in satin finish white. Once all of the white was applied, I thought about how I could make this table fun for the kids, but edgy and not cutesy.  I perused my furniture idea pinterest board and came across this gorgeous piece from Estuary Designs. estuary I just LOVE this look and used it as well as the look of tie dye as inspiration.  I consulted my General Finishes stash of paint and eventually settled on two colors: Federal Blue and Patina Green. I started by painting Patina Green in the center of the table top, covering a little more than a third of the table.  It took two coats of paint over the white. I then covered the exterior two thirds of the table top that remained white with Federal blue, and used the tip of my angled brush to feather it in, creating the tie dye effect edges where the paint meets.  I used 3 coats of Federal blue over the white. tie die brush strokes   I left the benches white because I knew that would be where little tender skinned legs would be sitting, and I didn’t want to put a color there that would soak up heat in the sunshine. picnic table top tie dye look As you can see here, I did paint the edges and also between the tabletop slats.  I left them white at first, but I wasn’t a fan of that look. picnic table tie dye painted details   I am anxious for the kids to see their new table in the backyard!  It’s going to be in the 90’s today, but our AC is broken and won’t be fixed until Wednesday, so we may just sit out here today for lunch. tie dye picnic table yard After lunch I think we might take turns spraying each other with the hose. 🙂   Also, I wanted to send out a thank you to Meaghan of The Charming Farmer for featuring my blog as one of her favorites!  I was supposed to share 3 of my favorites, but I could not narrow my list of 537 favorite blogs down to just 3.   Just know you all are loved!

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  1. [email protected] says

    July 7, 2014 at 6:59 am

    I love this so much. Perfect colors too. The inspiration is really pretty too

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 7:16 am

      thank you! i was stuck on what to do with it- i wanted something fun but that suited me, my colors, and would grow with the kids (read no butterflies or ladybugs). 😉

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    July 7, 2014 at 7:18 am

    It turned out so cute!! They are going to LOVE it!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 7:19 am

      i hope so- they are just waking up- i can hear them! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    July 7, 2014 at 8:21 am

    Is there anything you can’t do with a paintbrush? Looks great, Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 10:50 am

      i wonder if i could use it to feed myself? 😉 thank you, jennifer! i think you are too kind.

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    July 7, 2014 at 8:44 am

    1. I haven’t been on a computer since the big blog change. Me likey.
    2. Adorable picnic table! Totally ready for a big ol’ sandwich and fruit.
    3. Sorry about the air conditioner. You can come over to my place if you want.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 10:51 am

      thank you! i will be right over.

      Reply
  5. angela says

    July 7, 2014 at 8:50 am

    SO fun! And you know I am in love with those colors! 🙂

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 10:51 am

      thank you! me, too! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    July 7, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Wow Cassie. What a cool technique! I love it. That bench set looks phenomenal. Love the colors!!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 10:51 am

      thank you, katja!

      Reply
  7. Bliss says

    July 7, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Nope…. that wasn’t what I guessed when I saw the teaser photo. In fact I didn’t guess because I couldn’t think of what it would be. Now that I see it, I’m all DUH, but I was thinking ombre and it’s tie dye. Shows what I know – nothing.

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 10:52 am

      duh, bliss. 😉

      Reply
  8. Vicki says

    July 7, 2014 at 9:18 am

    I absolutely LOVE the look of this and especially that you left the benches white. That made it so fresh and perfect for any kind of decorations or celebrations. You are amazing with paint!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 10:54 am

      aaaw, thank you, vicki!

      Reply
  9. Kristin @ Bliss at Home says

    July 7, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Really pretty colors! So great for summer 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 10:54 am

      thank you so much, kristin!

      Reply
  10. Debbie says

    July 7, 2014 at 10:29 am

    Love it – what a refreshing idea 🙂 Your blog looks great too!
    Debbie

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 10:58 am

      thank you, debbie!

      Reply
  11. Haley says

    July 7, 2014 at 10:42 am

    What a fun technique! So cute! I like that you kept the rest of it white so it doesn’t look too busy.

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 10:59 am

      thank you, haley!

      Reply
  12. Dana says

    July 7, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Chocolate drunk…my favorite state of being! Your kiddos are bound to love their ‘new’ table. Love the colors!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 11:01 am

      right? chocolate drunk is a way of life.

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    July 7, 2014 at 11:03 am

    I’ve never seen this before. I like it. I like it a lot!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 11:31 am

      thank you so much, amy!!!! i like you a lot. and your puppy. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Gwen says

    July 7, 2014 at 11:04 am

    Amazing!!! I’m totally in love with it.

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 11:31 am

      why thank you!

      Reply
  15. Meagan B. says

    July 7, 2014 at 11:08 am

    I literally just ran outside to my picnic table to think about colors – this is amazing!!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 11:31 am

      thank you, meagan! 🙂 you need to do something fun with yours!

      Reply
  16. Allison says

    July 7, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Now that is a fun picnic table! I love it Cassie and I bet the kids will be excited. Hope you stay cool today!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 11:30 am

      thank you! they are excited about it!

      Reply
  17. Shavonda says

    July 7, 2014 at 11:35 am

    Holy smack I looooove this Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 11:40 am

      you just made my day!

      Reply
  18. Sarah says

    July 7, 2014 at 11:39 am

    It came out great!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 11:40 am

      i think you would have preferred the flag, but this will have to do. 😉

      Reply
  19. Sara @SL Designs says

    July 7, 2014 at 11:53 am

    I love it Cassie! It’s such a breath of fresh air and totally welcoming of summer 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      thank you so much, sara!

      Reply
  20. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    July 7, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    How fun is your new table! Hope you enjoy many relaxing summer picnics on it!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      thank you! they are already loving using it!

      Reply
  21. Gretchen says

    July 7, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Love it! And we didn’t even get together and plan on today being tie-dye day for both of us! 😉

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      we need to plan a tie dye week. 😉

      Reply
  22. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    July 7, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Wow! Beautiful! I love how unique it is. The colors are obviously a favorite of mine. That inspiration image is pretty amazing too!!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      thank you so much, amber! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Patty Day says

    July 7, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    What a cool look! Love it

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 5:55 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  24. Kimberly Bonham says

    July 7, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Oh my goodness! I need one of these! What a great idea 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      thank you so much, kimberly!

      Reply
  25. kirby carespodi says

    July 7, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    What a fun idea! I’ll bet the kids LOVE it!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      thank you! they were happy with it! 🙂

      Reply
  26. [email protected] says

    July 7, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    That is so cool! I love it!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      thank you! btw, thanks to your instagram, my husband and i are now planning a “murica” party. 🙂 you rock!

      Reply
  27. Rita says

    July 7, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    I love it Cassie! And the colors you chose are perfect!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      thank you, rita!

      Reply
  28. Pam @ Simple Details says

    July 7, 2014 at 7:02 pm

    Too fun, Cassie!! You could sell those at the barn in a heartbeat. 🙂 How perfect is that hideout back in the trees for kiddos!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      thank you so much, pam! the hideout area is overgrown with weeds and poison ivy and we need to make it more solid and sturdy, but we are hopeful!

      Reply
  29. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    July 7, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    So cute! My prediction, the kids will definitely love it!

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    • Cassie says

      July 7, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      they did! 🙂 thank you!

      Reply
  30. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 7, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    Only you could make an ordinary picnic table so modern and fun! Can’t wait to see what you have planned for the yard!

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    • Cassie says

      July 9, 2014 at 8:04 am

      aaaw, thank you, sharon!

      Reply
  31. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says

    July 8, 2014 at 7:35 am

    Cassie, I love it! I love the inspiration piece too. Your color combo is so fun.

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    • Cassie says

      July 9, 2014 at 8:04 am

      thank you, megan!

      Reply
  32. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    July 8, 2014 at 8:06 am

    It’s so cool!!! Great thinking leaving the seats and legs white – love that look. And holy cow, no AC?!!!!!! Sounds like you need to do a Costco run. That way you can just hang out in the refrigerated section all day ;D

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    • Cassie says

      July 9, 2014 at 8:04 am

      thank you, shelley!

      Reply
  33. [email protected] says

    July 8, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Adorable! I love the way it turned out!
    Also, the colors totally match your new blog branding 😉

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    • Cassie says

      July 9, 2014 at 8:03 am

      i meant it that way. 😉 not really. thank you! can’t wait to see you!

      Reply
  34. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    July 8, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    Cassie!! What a fun project! Can’t wait to see you at Haven — safe travels!
    xo Heidi
    PS — I resubscribed as I haven’t been getting your feed; hopefully I won’t miss any more posts! Love the new look! xo

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    • Cassie says

      July 9, 2014 at 8:03 am

      thank you, heidi! can’t wait to see you!

      Reply
  35. Ali says

    July 8, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Love the new table! So fun!! I wanna sit there with you 🙂
    I also love the new look of the blog 🙂 XOXO Missing u as usual.

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    • Cassie says

      July 9, 2014 at 8:03 am

      miss you!

      Reply
  36. Danielle says

    July 9, 2014 at 8:13 am

    This is cool!

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    • Cassie says

      July 14, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      thank you, danielle! SOOOOOO great to meet you!!!

      Reply
  37. designPOST interiors says

    July 9, 2014 at 8:45 am

    I love this Cassie! It’s got that coastal touch I love and it looks so inviting for a nice little summer picnic!

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    • Cassie says

      July 14, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      thank you, beth! so awesome to meet you last week! can’t wait to see you again!

      Reply
  38. Miss Charming says

    July 16, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I love the colors! Such a fun design!

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    • Cassie says

      July 16, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  39. [email protected] says

    July 19, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    You have done it again – you never fail to impress me with your creativity. Always thinking outside the box and coloring outside the lines – in a good way.

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    • Cassie says

      July 21, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      oh man, thank you so much, kim! i never was good at coloring in the lines. 🙂

      Reply
  40. Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says

    July 24, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    This is so cute! What a creative idea 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 24, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      thank you, kenz! 🙂 drive that airstream this way and come see it!

      Reply

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