30 mins to Portable Blog Station

So today I decided that I really needed to do a DIY project. Especially since my car broke down (again) and I don't plan on going anywhere. I have so many new materials to work with since my mom and I went out yesterday thrift store hunting! One of the things that I really wanted was something to put my laptop onto while I am sitting on the couch visiting with my roommate Shayla or even just watching TV. It would be helpful for school and also so that I can blog from almost anywhere in my house.

Remember this guy that we spotted at our local Goodwill for 1.99?

It might appear to be a TV dinner tray that blew out of the peace loving 60s but with some left over spray paint....

Step One:

The TV tray was made out of some sort of plasticy metal so it required a layer of KILZ white primer, that way it would also cover those crazy flowers.

(I dunno why I took that picture sideways.)

It already looks a ton better with a layer of white on it!!

Step 2:

Spray paint the color of choice on each piece. I decided to do the top part that fun Valspar lime green color like I used on the filing cabinet in the office.

I found this place mat by Better Homes and Gardens on Wal-Mart clearance for 1.00 awhile back. I cut it down so that it would have sides that fit within the tray.

Step 3:

Put it all together! It looks pretty cool and it's amazingly easy to use!

I think it looks pretty awesome! Another thing that is really handy about the TV tray idea is that it is very easy for me to store which is important in a house with out any closets.