Ugly Duckling Challenge December 2022 [ The Spirit of Giving ]

[@kathrynjohnson9926]

Love how your dog is staying close to you as you paint on the finish❤

[@bamasher4384]

You have birthed an exciting new trend! Love that you rescue these beautiful treasures from extinction.

[@deborahmatatall]

This was such an interesting way to repurpose the table legs! I can’t choose which one I prefer - they both turned out great! I love that they’re being donated. I hope the organization makes a LOT of money with the sale of these two cuties!🌸

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Deborah! I hope so too

[@terrizimmerman5297]

I’m really glad you’re donating your project for a good cause. I’m not a fan of your tables, but someone will treasure them in their home or business.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you for watching

[@yureituesday]

I’m a fan of manners Lol

[@shellylemons]

It really helps to see and hear when power tools are used. I have not used mine yet but I am waiting until we start work on our house. My husband knows how to use all power tools and we have an agreement. He teaches me. He doesn’t trust anyone else to do it.

[@roshawndalight7470]

Love the concrete tops! The beige one is my fav as well. Awesome idea for the table bases. 💖💖💖

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Roshawnda

[@kimberlyrudolphcap1789]

They’re both great but I also like the darker one. These would be great as a small coffee table for someone with not a lot of space.

[@Jennifer_Cruz]

I'm with you! I love the cream colored one best. Great idea in up cycling these stands! Great work! ❤️❤️

[@nancyanneberg403]

How absolutely wonderful designs and colors. Thank you fir your vision.

[@juliaanderson8218]

Love your constant companion/protector. Fur babies are awesome. Love watching your channel and how you give new life.

[@pennycox1432]

Besides making the huge bases candlesticks , my son needed a custom L shaped desk. So I cut the table in half , then the other half in half added modern iron legs to it from Amazon. Then I did a weathered gray look on the top . I used every ounce of that dining table . The blocks I used for the top and bottom of candlesticks were the long pieces at top of the legs , I just cut in half for blocks . It turned out great . Wished I knew how to attach pics .

[@DesertDIY]

You are so creative Penny!

[@loiswood3363]

I love that you repurposed those lovely table legs. I would love to see the mahogany top used for the table top or tops (depending on how big it is)! It's wonderful that you are reusing the top for a dresser, you are a creative thinker. I've said it before, but your painting skills are amazing - on carpet? I wouldn't dare try that! :)

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Lois! Im excited to recreate the dresser top soon!

[@marilynthaxton3073]

They both turned out beautiful!! Very Creative 😃

[@TRoxanne55]

I especially love the tan one. What a great idea.

[@franceswright8277]

Love the tan one! Looks marvelous!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Frances

[@brittnyblain9762]

Really cool idea!! I'd be worried about that kick board being pushed or pulled over years and cracking the concrete... My children are rough lol You had me holding my breathe the whole time watching you paint over your nice carpet!

[@candlegirl1973]

I have a 1930s Duncan Phyife table and I love it!!! I redid it for my son and daughter in law and when they moved, they gave it and the 2 chairs to me 🥰

[@chantelraigosa8949]

WOW! Great transformation. At first I didn’t see the vision, but once you explained what you were going to do with the plywood top I was excited to see the end result. I love both tables but I prefer the darker base. Thanks for sharing another inspiring video.

[@MrsJax304]

These are amazing. I'm glad I'm not alone with the things that fall and laugh about it.

[@maribelroman]

Very beautiful result on these tables. You are so talented and creative! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

[@whynotredesign]

Awesome upcycle with the table legs. Great idea with the concrete look.

[@HelpMeRhondayeah]

These are fabulous! Gotta say, I love them both! Wonderful idea

[@ginahernandez3219]

They are beautiful. You did an awesome job. Thanks for sharing, Cory ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Gina

[@ginahernandez3219]

@@DesertDIY you’re so welcome ❤️

[@diannaineson4804]

I like the beige as well and I usually like the black. Good job!

[@susanwallace6838]

I also have 2 of these tables that have been sitting in storage for years. I'm definitely helping to start this trend

[@juliacockroft8745]

These tables are awesome! As a previous owner of a Duncan Phyfe table, it is heartbreaking to see so many discarded. Happy to see you are finding new uses for them. I like the tan color better too but they are both great! 🎄

[@darlenemccarthy7251]

Omgosh you are such a pro to be painting on the carpet! 😃 These are super nice tables, Corey!

[@deannamerritt493]

Beautiful job on both. I'm with your family on the favorite. Love the dark gray.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

You are a creative genius Cory! Such a great way to repurpose quality materials! I like both but agree the beige is my favorite too.

[@barbararaisbeck8821]

You are just so good and creative.

[@judymoorehead3046]

Just beautiful!

[@sarahh7024]

You are a brave lady , pearl embossed sweater for sawdust and painting on your carpet!!!

[@Maggysdecor]

Oh wow Cory this was a fantastic idea to repurpose the table legs! I love it. Turned out amazing ❤️❤️

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much!!

[@ednaalegria8710]

They’re both beautiful, you are so creative!

[@angelsmith4467]

I would love to see you do a patio table for outside, I love the creative side of this ❤

[@heatherinparis]

These two tables turned out soooooooo PRETTY! Love both of them😍😍😍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Heather

[@ruthramos353]

You must be Superwomen to have the courage to work inside with carpet on your floor.

[@connieacree4006]

I just watched your video of all your work and you do such an amazing job. Thank you for sharing. God bless you and yours.

[@VintageAndPainted]

Great makeover Cory! Love the concrete look with out the weight!!! Merry Christmas you are an inspiration donating your pieces thank you for sharing

[@DesertDIY]

Yes they are so light!!! I can pick them up and move them so easily! Merry Christmas my sweet friend!!!!

[@shirleyhartley1891]

Great job, I love this. I think your idea for the tables are perfect!

[@vickiebelk635]

I like the beige one too. I'm so glad you can make something beautiful out of it.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Vickie

[@marahfanning2879]

I would not have thought about concrete - nice job.

[@debsmith2269]

Genius idea with the concrete tops. They both look great but, personally, I prefer the beige one. A way to smooth it would be to, very lightly, go over the concrete with a damp sponge (before it dries and hardens). It should smooth the trowel marks but still leave a slight texture. Once it dries, you could still sand it more if required.

[@carriewhite5417]

I love watching your videos, they're so inspiring. I laughed at the way your toes would bend upward while working, your entire body was involved in this project!

[@DesertDIY]

Hahaha my husband makes fun of me for that! It's true though!

[@sooziessugarshack6695]

Both are beautiful choices!!!

[@chanaheszter168]

Liking that gold footed model best! Always amazed by your hard work and generosity. 😇

[@albareyes7412]

What a great idea and how beautiful it looks

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Alba

[@robervar1097]

Fun-tastic ! Was thinking one day a sofa table. Don't forget add 10-20 2 x 2 blocks underneath so it gives bent edge something stronger to attach to ,and strength and helps with expansion. Nice

[@debraneria4242]

You're brilliant Cory ...what a cool idea for those bases...I Love the beige one but honestly Both are beautiful...Merry Christmas my friend 🥰❣️👍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Debra merry Christmas

[@lindasmith5190]

They turned out so pretty.

[@jackieburnett6881]

That turned out awesome!!

[@christlikeloveforall]

You're crazy!! If I painted over carpet, the carpet would end up speckled. Good luck!!

[@merrylmarsh9037]

You are an extraordinary clever young lady. Yes, I like the lighter colour. You are industrious and talented.

[@re-inventedbymaria]

I like the rustic texture! They turned out beautiful and”different”

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!!!

[@CreepDesignsbyTwitch]

Absolutely brilliant idea Cory! You scared me at the start coz I thought the particleboard was going to smack you in the face haha

[@DailyMyChildhood]

That's s great and interesting your video . Appreciate your video😊

[@sistersarann3819]

Oh yes girl. Just what I needed for inspiration today. You rock :)

[@sonniecampbell1788]

Great video. Beautiful tables! ❤

[@amumof2347]

It agree with your family. The table with the dark base.

[@adorablerepurposals6745]

Gorgeous and genius!

[@patriciareeps3389]

Both tables came out beautiful. Dixie Belle should sponsor you.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Patricia! That would be cool!

[@more5347]

I used a leg to make a really cool narrow table YEARS ago. I used a piece of 1 inch thick granite, it's 3 feet long, and 7 inches deep. holds my tv.

[@farmhousechronicles9586]

I would love to see you do an outdoor table. 👍😊

[@jenadams5103]

I never understand why people never wear safety eye wear when cutting wood in these types of clips. One small shard of flying wood and your blind for life

[@DesertDIY]

You're right

[@diywithtarnya]

Cory they came up perfectly. What a clever idea. ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much! I am shocked you even had the energy to watch and comment after the very long day you had! Excited to see your piece

[@diywithtarnya]

@@DesertDIY thanks Cory, I woke up and had to watch your video immediately! 💕

[@stephanievanorden1765]

Well done, I love it!

[@bellaszucs-zagoni9014]

Great idea and beautiful tables! I was skeptical at first, but they turned out really beautiful! 😍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Bella

[@glendawidmer5167]

These look so nice. My favorite is the dark one.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you glenda

[@charlotted6247]

I think doing something different is brilliant and they are beautiful. You may start a new trend. The concrete top is unique and looks good.

[@DesertDIY]

I hope so! Thank you so much Charlotte

[@kimchamberlain1108]

These turned out absolutely gorgeous Corey 🖤🤎

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Kim

[@darlapoulsen9767]

I like the beige table myself too.

[@nicolebroussard872]

Great work! I like the Drop Cloth and gold best. The table top as a concrete look is brilliant. I have an old DP that I just keep moving out of the way. Now I have an idea of what I can do with it. Thanks for sharing your creativity, oh, and your dogs.

[@DesertDIY]

Yay Nicole! I'm so glad you were inspired! Thank you so much

[@kimhough7753]

Love them both Cory! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🥰🥰🥰

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Kim. MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@PaintingandExercise]

I think that the edge around the tables should be half as wide so that they are not so chunky against the slender and elegant legs. I like that you are thinking outside of the box and are willing to rescue table pedestals. I was not a big fan of the wax for the details. Overall, it was a great, thoughtful project.

[@annayres9959]

I love the looks of those

[@statementdesigns]

Cory, I love this!! I love the juxtaposition of the cement top with the fancy base. I like the beige one best as well. Wasn't sure where you were going with it when I saw that flake board. I would definitely try this! Thanks for doing the challenge. Whoever gets these is lucky❤️

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much! I'm excited to see what treasure you created

[@NiRENiRE]

What an awesome upcycle girl. Love them.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@terifrassetto8079]

Beautiful work ! So creative love the lighter base

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Teri!

[@jemreandeau3583]

Very unique, they are both lovely.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much

[@carolinedubose5136]

What a great idea for those short legs!! Can't wait to see the dresser with it's new wood top!! Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!!!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Caroline! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@prairiestorm5045]

I think this would have looked great with a faux marble top with the original mohagany bottom and gold on the table leg feet. Classy and timeless. Not a fan of the cement at all, but you done a great job with it.

[@donnaferrara947]

Great idea for repurposing those beautiful legs. I like the lighter table a little more than the darker one. I hope your family is blessed in 2023 as much as you continue to bless others. Merry Christmas🎄& Happy New Year🎉⛄Donna from Philly

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Donna! Merry Christmas and happy new year

[@karenherrera7752]

I agree with you, I like the beige more.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Karen

[@beverleygorman3096]

Love them both what a great idea 💡😍

[@wandacrawford2092]

VERY NICE AND DIFFERENT, YOU DO GREAT WORK. HAVE A GOOD DAY !

[@conniehatch1885]

A patio table would be fantastic using concrete.

[@jenniferlowery5225]

Beautiful! Love this concept

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Jennifer

[@OwlingDogDesign]

So unique and such a great idea! Also, I do like the black glaze, I think it looks really pretty and enhances the paint perfectly.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much! I'm surprised you could see it because it was so light on there

[@First_Rain]

Lol that slo-mo laugh was great 😂 what a great idea for repurposing dining table legs! Thank you for bringing us this wonderful challenge! Many people will be blessed this holiday season through this. Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year! 🎊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! Excited to watch everyone's projects!

[@pamboone6921]

Really turned out nice! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones ❤️

[@gillianmcafee4417]

Great job fantastic idea they look amazing I'm sure they'll be very happy in there new homes you're really kind to donate them and thinking of others. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year God bless 🎅🤶🙏🏼💞💞

[@Cotton2Ennis]

I like the dark grey legs better, those tall pines in the background.. if I didn't know better I would say you were my neighbor. I think it's a great idea and something to build on.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much! Loving these tall pines

[@pman2916]

You did a great job creating a table from just legs. I'm not a fan of the final product but you've created something you wanted and it turned out great!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you for the support even if you didn't like them. I always like to try new things and not all of them will be loved by all, but watching and supporting my channel anyway means a lot. Thanks

[@pman2916]

@@DesertDIY Thank you for taking the time to say something. I've now subbed to support you futher🙏

[@pennycox1432]

A few months ago I thought of taking the two I had and make side table , but instead I made huge 21" candle sticks . I added flat pieces block to top and bottom of each and have beautiful nice Chucky candle sticks .

[@DesertDIY]

How cool is that!

[@anamariaokeefe3386]

Those came out awesome! I would love to see you make an out door table

[@frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441]

Beautiful job!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!

[@renee853]

Holy cow! You must be quite the neat painter doing that inside on carpet. I would have that stuff dripping all over. 😉

[@vm5610]

Nice! I like both! Very unique.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Virginia!

[@teresasmith7151]

I just love what you did with those legs I am going to look for some old legs I have two round glass table tops. I wanted wooden legs thanks for the video

[@DesertDIY]

Great idea. You could even do a mercury glass look ok the glass pieces

[@designabeej]

Looks awesome 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Definitely the black n white based table is my preference! But having said that, if u did some subtle gold stencilling around the sides of the top of the beige table or a subtle gold stencilling around the edges on the top of the table to match the gold on the feet. I think that would give it a bit of a lift & add some wow factor…just a thought 💭