Ya'll are in for a treat! Not only is it
Trash to Treasure Tuesday, but also my main squeeze is joining me in today's fun. JC, my husband, and I are taking this misfit sewing desk top and turning it into an upcycled mud bar perfect for summer playtime. At the bottom, you'll see my blogger friend's projects in a bit.

Does the top look familiar? If not, you' can see the Mid Century Modern desk I upcycled for my
Finding Home Program in
this past post. To begin with, I asked JC what he thought it was from and he took a few guesses.

He guessed it! However, he didn't remember the exact project, but knew it was a sewing desk top. For this reason, I'll give him a 9 out of 10. haha.
DIY TIME
Let's get our party started! First, if you notice above, I already removed the flap of wood from the sewing desk opening. That way I'm ready to go for the next step. Then, while I begin sanding off the desk top, JC begins cutting 4" x 4" posts into four pieces for legs on our miter saw.

Next, we cut 1"x 4" boards for a skirt to support the top, and another skirt for a bottom shelf. After that, all have a pocket joint added using my jig. I love, love, love that thing.

Last, we cut a few pieces of 2" x 4" board so we can add a back to our upcycled mud bar. Finally, two small pieces are attached directly to the skirt using a bolt and T-nut.

They sink in and make a safe support for builds.

Afterward, we add the two 2" x 4" uprights using exterior screws.
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NEXT STEPS
Now it's time to have a blast...literally! {{happy dance}} In the past, JC has used one of my sprayers for our
boys bedroom remodel ceiling. That's was about 6 years ago. So, this time, I'm letting him have all the fun to see what he thinks of some of my favorite tools.

To start, I familiarize JC with my sprayer and set up my spray shelter. We fill up the canister per manufacturer instructions on the exterior paint we chose to use. Next, I show him how the tip allows for spraying vertically, horizontally, and so on. Also, how the flow knob can make a heavy or light spray. I have him try the sprayer on cardboard for practice, then, he has at it full on. woot!

Then, he begins on the underside to coat it first. For this reason, we can flip it up to coat the rest of it. Look at how pretty that blue is!

You can imagine I had to bite my tongue watching him spray. haha. However, he did a fantastic job for his first time! No runs, very little overspray, and only two coats needed. Additionally, if you'd like to see it in action, check out this video below.
THE REVEAL
Meanwhile, my littlest is happy to oblige by testing out our upcycled mud bar playset. Likewise, I feel the need to make some mud pies.

As well as the fun accessories we add, we also have hooks and mounts to make everything easily accessible. I love me some functional fun too!

Here's to building with the one you love most. In conclusion, if you'd like to make this upcycled mud bar potting bench a part of your indoor or outdoor fun, you can find it in
my online shop.
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TRASH TO TREASURE INSPIRATION
In like fashion, my blogger friends have created projects to inspire you too. Take a peek below.
- Salvaged Inspirations
- Confessions of a Serial Do It Yourselfer
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