We're so excited to share this project with you today! Nesting tables are so cute and perfect for smaller spaces, because you can use them individually when guests come over and then neatly tuck them away the rest of the time! We found some super plain, light wood tables at a flea market that would be perfect for a little sprucing up. š When we were dreaming up ideas for ways to style the tables, we knew we wanted one to incorporate a big, black and white photo for one of the tables, so it was another great fit with our Canon USA collaboration!
Step 1: Let's start with the middle table. You need an extra large photo. We used the Canon PRO-100 (so, so good for B&W photos) and their 13×19 semi-gloss photo paper.
Step 2: Prime and paint the middle table white. Use ModPodge to adhere the photo to the top of the table. Cut out paper confetti dots and arrange them on your photo. Use ModPodge to glue the paper dots to the photo. Use painterās tape to tape off the bottom of the table legs and paint the legs.
Steps 3 + 4: For the biggest table, prime and paint the table white. Make an off-center dot on your tabletop with a pencil (this will be the spot where all your lines originate from). From this dot, use a ruler and a pencil to divide your table into twelve segments. Using painterās tape, tape off each section and use a different colors of paint to paint each segment. Tape off the bottom third of each leg with painterās tape, and paint the legs for a ādippedā effect.
Step 5: For the smallest table, prime and paint the table white. Use a pencil and a ruler to make three rows of interlocking triangles. Fill in the triangles randomly with your paint color choices. Use painterās tape to tape off the bottom of the table legs and paint the legs.
To complete the project, use a clear art sealer spray to put a finishing protective coat on your tables.
Aren't the legs adorable?
Enjoy your fun new table set!! xo. Emma + Elsie
Wedding photo by: Arrow & Apple
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Very clever + I love all the colors you used!! xo
Love the pop of glitter! x
Glitter and geometry. What more do you need? Nothing. These tables are perfection. Thank you for sharing!
xx
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I love the pink! What a great project!
Sarah xo
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I love all the colors! I have been wanting to do something EXACTLY like this. You ladies are my biggest inspiration! <3333
This. Is. Amazing. Add this to my already too ambitious list of projects to try.
awesome idea, i really love it!
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These are so cute! I love the one with the gold glitter!
-Becca
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So fun! I love the colors and the splash of glitter!
So cool! Love the gold glitter addition.
So cute! I love the idea of using a photo on a table, I never would have thought of it. And I love that you used it on the middle table so it’s like a little surprise when you pull it out!
Adore this! Love the color blocking!!
neha
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Oh my god, these are gorgeous! I’m usually a terrible crafter, but I might just have to attempt this one for myself. Beautiful.
so smart! great color choices and what a lovely photo too. b&w photos always make such great additions to decor.
This is so cute, i LOVE the colors and the geometric pattern. And the photo adds so much personality. Pinnes it right away. š Greetings from Germany, Eva
This is SO cool! Wish I had somewhere to put some š
Rosie x | Every Word Handwritten
Oh my goodness! These are so so SO perfect. Loooove. The paint, the glitter, the photo. Perfection.
xo, Juliette Laura
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Beautiful project. You chose a great color combo and adding the picture, genius!
Love this project! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Adore the idea, so nice and playful
XX Luba
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Gorgeous! Love the color choices! Such a great idea…as always! š
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Oh this is such a lovely diy project!
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Wow! Love this idea… creative and clever š
Oh my god, they are BEAUTIFUL! I really need to make something like this!
Nesting tables are great for small spaces. I love the idea of adding a picture. I will definitely try something similar with my travel photos.
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Ohhh, I LOVE these!
Oh my! Love this SO much!!
Lulu xx
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Quick note: if your tables are wood – even if they haven’t been painted previously – they will likely have been sealed. You really need to lightly sand the tables before you start adding paint, or it’s just going to peal off.
These look amazing! So beautiful, I love how each table is different too! xxx
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I love the golden glitter.
So original! We love DIY for home!
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Amazing idea, love it !!
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Love from Paris
So cute!! What gold paint do you suggest?
Cool, in the exact colour scheme of my blog.
that’s gorgeous, I love how you contrasted them with the middle one š
Oh wow! That’s amazing – might have to give that a go sometime!
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These look really cool! Such a great project idea!
Pretty! I love the colors you picked and I’m amazed at how straight all of the lines are! I love geometrical designs.
M.
I adore these tables. I think they’d be perfect for a child’s room.
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
this project is so fun. maybe i missed it, but where did you find the tables?
Got excited when I saw this on your Instagram. Great inspiration! I’m thinking of switching out my coffee table for a series of nesting tables.
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This is so beautiful! I am always amazed by how many cool ideas you have!
xo Lisa
Making Life’s Lemons
wow, very creative! thanks for sharing
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My god those are so freaking cute!!
Wow these look amazing!!
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I adore the color combinations used!! Beautiful update š
It’s so a great idea ! Simple but so pretty ! You are really the best for this …
Thank a lot !
XXxx
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I love the biggest one the most! So so pretty! Great idea xx
Justine | BRIGHTON DREAM
Wow, they are really nice. Geometry always looks amazing on everything, for me.
Greetings from Poland! š
I love the designs and colors you used!
xo,
rn
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Those are so cool and fun!
xx Kaisa
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SO cool! The legs are awesome.
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Thats so cool! Love this, especially the table! <3
I love them!!! Especially the one with the picture, it just adds a nice personal touch. š
x Sara from tinysugarbee.blogspot.com
This is so cute and perfect for a classroom! I love it!
The Rambling Fangirl
This is such a sweet idea!
these are so cool! love the idea.
xxoo,
nikki
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These tables are such a good idea, I love what you’ve done to them. You both always come up with such creative projects!
This is PERFECT and SO easy!! Thanks for sharing!
you girls are so creative! always look forward to ur new posts
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Love that you take something that could be blah and make it personal and fabulous!
Ok, I have to say, I love a lot of your projects but this has to be one of my top favorites. Maybe even my favorite! The color and design choices are spot on. So cool!
OH I love this! The color scheme is great!
they look beautiful, especially the colors and how they work together so beautifully. orange and pink make it funky and gold makes it classy. You guys always inspire meto get up and do things.
thanks guys x
So creative!x
Muilo Burbulai
LOVE IT!! One thing though – what did you use for the glitter? I feel loose glitter could shed too much on a table, even after sealed!
You forgot to explain how you made the glittered part. Modpodge again? Or the gold paint? I also wonder what gold paint you used.
Great job!!
Wow, this is such a cute project! I love the patterns and colors you used. A truly wonderful idea!
WOW that’s pretty š Such a great combo of colours!
You guys do such cute projects. I’m so inspire but I’m hardly ever able to do any of it!
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Co cute!!! Love the top one š
Nice idea, I like the result.
XO
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Cute! I think these would be really great for a dorm!
xo
LesliMarie
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This is such a cool idea! I love the photo one and I’m forwarding it to a friend right now!
Hilary x thehealthycollective.com
Oh. My. Goodness!!
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I love this so much!!!! So cute and fun!
LOVE LOVE love this! Such a unique way to incorporate a personal touch to fun furniture!
Soooo awesome! Def wanna make this!
Wow these look fabulous together!! Great project!
xox
Bailey
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So cute! I live in a small studio so this would be perfectā¦ now to just find nesting tablesā¦!
Karissa
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These are so fun! I love the geometric shapes!
I really like these! Great choice of colours!
Love-a-lee! How wonderful. Loving the dipped legs. Everything looks better dipped.
CUTE!
I’ll print hardcopies of my photos for my photo album. It’s been 5 years since I updated.
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Wowww! Would love a photo printer. Got so many photos saved digitally now that I never get round to having printed at the store. Would love to be able to print myself and do a bit of scrap booking