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It may be more expensive but the boards tend to be straighter, it saves time on sanding, and I feel it yields a better-finished product. Of course, the quality of lumber you use is your choice but I used clear pine from my local big box store because it paints better than using common pine boards. I made this particular table for a client and it measures 30”h x 43”w x 23”d but you can modify these measurements to fit your needs.
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If your children are going to be home this fall for distance learning or you just want a spot they can call their own, then it is time to get a space ready for them!! This DIY Kid’s Craft Table is the perfect size for whatever your child will need and it is small enough to fit in a spare corner in your home.
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I think this time it worked out better, a longer strand of rope lights might have made it a bit better (they were out of stock) but its been so cloudy and rainy here the last few weeks that its fairly dark in the house without lights on and it seems to be enough.Have the kids taken over your kitchen table or island? Need somewhere to let the kids get creative? Today I am going to show you how to make a simple DIY kid’s craft table (or desk). Same concept as my original idea, I flipped one of my bins from my IKEA trofast toy shelf (any storage container would work but I recommend using a frosted style) and put the lights underneath to create my light table. I ended up deciding on a strand of white rope lights (seen here) as my box isn’t super large and I didn’t want to pay more than $20 for the lights (These ones were around $8 at my store). Thankfully an associate told me they have a whole display of rope lights (all different colors and sizes) in the lighting department. After looking at all the lights I decided to go the rope lights route but they only had one strand, a flashy led outdoor light kit upwards of $50 and that was not worth it. On a quick run to Home Depot with my husband I found myself scanning the Christmas lights section. But lately I’ve been seeing Christmas lights, since all our local stores have started selling Christmas products, and it got me thinking about tweaking the light table! I had grown tired of the multi colored lights I’ve been using with my first DIY Light Table and put it away for awhile.
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My husband has grand ideas to create a better light table but the follow through takes time so I don’t expect it anytime soon. Honestly I think I may have more fun with it than the kids do sometimes! I have a huge fascination with the light table.