Dear All: Here I would like to present one of my favorite DIY kid’s tables from 2014: DIY Tree Trunk and Toadstools Table by Grillo Designs. It is one of my most loved projects from that year – an absolutely whimsical table I made using tree trunks for my son that featured toadstools as decorations – perfect for his playroom’s Dr. Seuss/ Alice in Wonderland themed playroom at that time (click here for playroom pictures).
Tree Trunks were used for this project: Table (approx. 35cm diameter, 55 cm height); Stools – approximately 30cm diameter by 35cm height; MDF circle wood was also utilized – table top being 45 cm in diameter by 2cm thick with two 30 cm diameter by 0.5cm thick circles placed underneath for seating purposes and Chalkboard Paint with two 30 cm circles by twocm thickness, very long nails, chalk paint brush, very long nail hammers, Polka Dot fabric stuffing Linseed oil treatment was then added – all materials coming together beautifully for an enjoyable DIY experience!
Staple Gun
To save time on my project, I purchased tree trunks off eBay from a nearby wood surgeon that were already cut down to size and debarked. As such, they required no further preparation from me.
To create the table top: After positioning my MDF piece over the tallest tree trunk, and once I was satisfied with its position, I hammered in 3 long nails through its center into its wood core – securely linking both.
After sanding and painting with chalkboard paint, I wanted to provide my toddler with a creative surface for him to get creative with chalk. So I did three coats of painting leaving 2 hours drying time between coats. He loves getting his creativity out on this creative surface!
To create the seating: I began by nailing MDF circular wood (30cm by 0.5) onto smaller tree trunks, adding stuffing before covering with fabric and stapleing around its perimeter for stability. For better understanding my method, please watch the video.
For added protection and sealing purposes, I used linseed oil rubbed onto a dry cloth to rub each trunk with.
