Monday, July 6, 2009

Top this one...

I wanted to add some interesting texture to my coffee table, but I have to admit, I was too lazy to paint something and I wanted something less permanent in case I wanted to change it...
Hmm... What's clear, easy to clean, cheap, but I can stick things to? And under $6?
Adhesive shelf liner!
I made a full length one for my coffee table, but you could even do smaller ones for place mats.
I used old book pages for mine, but you could use anything printed...
Simply...

Pre-cut a sheet of CLEAR adhesive shelf liner to the size you'd like.
Get your book pages or other media ready. This would be a fab mixed media project/ display.
Flip it so the paper backing side is up.
Slowly peel the backing off a bit at a time and stick as you go. You may need to tape the sides down to hold it in place, or the top initially to keep it from moving.
Once you have all of your media stuck on, you can flip it over and just use that one side or place another piece of adhesive shelf liner on the other side and both sides will be protected.
And Wipeable.

This would be awesome for a book club dinner, or you could use copies of family photos for display, or even display children's art work.
wallpaper?
wrapping paper?
scrapbook paper?
So many endless options!
Did I mention it's totally wipeable? :)

Jen

33 Creative people said:

  1. Great idea! Wonderful that it's easy clean up.

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  2. Oh my!! This is a wonderful idea, Jen. Love how it looks and the wipeable part is certainly a plus.

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  3. So clever! I love how it is so easily changeable too. You always have great ideas girl ;)

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  4. Great idea! I think I need to go back and buy that tattered old hymnbook that I saw at Goodwill. It would be perfect for a project like this.

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  5. That's AWESOME. How do you think of these things??? I really really like that. And your staging in your photos (or in real life) is so good. Everything always looks perfect.

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  6. Neat idea! I've always wondered how to protect neat looking trays and now I know!

    Donna

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  7. Jen, That is the best idea since sliced bread...lol ;) The possibilities are endless! Love it! Love it! Love it! Nancy

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  8. yep you did it again!i love it!!!
    :)LuLu

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  9. What a great solution! It looks awesome!!

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  10. Love this idea! Love the look!!

    Love your blog!!! I "stalk" it everyday!

    Thanks!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  11. Love this idea! Love the look!!

    Love your blog!!! I "stalk" it everyday!

    Thanks!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  12. Love this idea! Love the look!!

    Love your blog!!! I "stalk" it everyday!

    Thanks!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  13. Who would have thought? What a cleaver idea.

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  14. damn girl.......great idea!!!
    xoxo

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  15. Awesome!!! The possibilities are endless!

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  16. Awesome! I dig creative and easy to clean! Especially with the 4 kids doing who know what on it :)

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  17. You're so crafty! I love the spools in that terrarium.

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  18. Such a great idea!! We need new placemats, so I think this solves that problem!!

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  19. That is darling! I love the idea of the pages for a book club - so creative. :)

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  20. What a great idea. Love anything that you can easily change when you get bored.

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  21. Brilliant! Really, such a fabulous idea. I'm thinking it would be great as a dinning room table topper. I'm so going to do this. Thank you. :)

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  23. Great idea!
    Sounds like a must try project.

    Kimberly :)

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  24. Absolutely great idea. I'm going to use this idea for placemats -- love it!! I love pages from old books and hymnals. Thanks for all your great ideas that you share.

    Gwyn Rosser
    @ The Pink Tractor
    http://www.gwynrosser.blogspot.com

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  25. The coffee table looks lovely! I wish I had thought of this a couple of years ago when I decoupaged Chinese newspaper on a desk. The very second it got wet it was ruined, shelf paper would have been the solution!
    Thanks,
    Linda

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  26. You're so clever, Jen. Don't think I can top this one! :-)

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  27. Oh what a sweet idea! Thank you for stopping by today- I really love this idea!

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  28. Thanks so much for visiting my blog and your your compliment! Love your blog and this idea is awesome. I just may have to steal it! :)

    Rachel

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  29. BRILLIANT! I am loving this idea, and all of your suggetions for using it! You are SO smart, and I love coming to see what you've come up with next! laurie

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