Toddler Fun: DIY Water Table {pt 2}

7 days, folks!
The baby countdown is down to 7 days!
I'm still nervous. excited. scared. half-ready.

but enough baby talk ---
 I'm so excited to show you my finished DIY Water table!

You can read about my first failed attempt here.

Here was my original inspiration:

but it was about $150 more than I wanted to send!

and here is my version ...

I made it up as I went, but here is my "sort of" tutorial!

Disclaimer: Sadly, I am no Ana White -- I made mistakes and its SO not perfect!
But in the end, it turned out WAY better than I imagined!

I cut 4, 2x2's for the legs.

I wanted my table to be about 18" inches tall.

Then I used a 1x2 to create the top frame.

I measured my Sterlite Tub - and used that as my sizing guide.

The tub has a "lip" that I wanted to rest on the frame, so I measured a little smaller than the tub.

Next I added a 1x3 border - and attached it all together!

I used wood screws! 

I also learned it's important to pre-drill your holes!

WHOO HOO! It's standing! :)

I primed it and painted it and then set the tub inside!

That's it! ALL DONE! :) 

I''m so proud of the way it turned out!

It's the perfect solution for some fun in the {HOT} Texas sun!

I love it - and so does monkey man! :) 

I also love that I saved $150!

The umbrella was a $5 clearance find at Jcpenny.

It clips on - so it's easy to attach and remove.

I filled the tub with some water and bath toys --

and some cups that I drilled holes in -

and watched him play!

It's a huge hit!!

What do you think?

Let me know if you make one -

or if you have any questions!!!

I'm definitely an amateur, 

but will try my best to answer any questions!

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