The Latest DIY: Faux Snakeskin Table

Sometimes, a do-it-yourself project can take a turn for the worse.
Been there?  I don't doubt that we all have at some point.
Occasionally though, a DIY fail can lead to something way better.
Take this heinous set of plastic stacking tables I found at Goodwill for example:

There were two of them...one just as scary as the next.
As is customary in my world, however, my head saw the ugly, but my heart heard "parsons style shelves" and the deal was done.  I was positive that a coat of glossy white spray paint would bring these babies to life.  Ummm, not quite sure what I was thinking there, because spray paint did nothing but make the ugly a nice shade of glossy white.  D.I.Y. Fail.

Enter Plan B.
After seeing that no amount of paint could help me, I turned to snakeskin.
Snakeskin fabric cures all ills.  I hope.

Here's how I did it:

This particular table was a breeze to cover because the legs were easy to remove.  I wrapped each leg individually, and made sure to cover only one side at a time, smoothing the fabric as I went.  I also let each coat of Mod Podge dry completely before adding another coat.

It was a time consuming project, taking me a total of about three days to complete, but I think it was absolutely worth it.

Oh, I love it so. 

So, snakeskin wrapped furniture...are you in, or out? 

The best part of this DIY?  If you're not hip to the "skin", try any fabric of your choice.
You'll just need plenty of time and a little imagination to make it your own,
and that, my friends, is an epic win in my book.

PS: I found a similar snakeskin fabric here, and you can order Mod Podge here or at any craft store.

Have a great week everyone!

*Update*
I did some more searching and found another great fabric option here and another very similar to the one I used here at Hancock Fabrics.