Do you ever see something cool in a store on sale and think, “I could do something with that.”? Well, this was one of those finds. I was shopping in Marshall’s a couple months ago when I saw a pink wooden tray in the clearance section. Pink isn’t my color, but I loved the wooden tray and knew I could give it new life!
Super cute, right?! Let me show you what I did to create this masterpiece.
So, as I said, the “before” was pink. I wasn’t digging the pink. I wanted to create a “vintage” feel that coordinated with our home decor. I found the navy scrapbook paper and planned the rest of my design around that.
For the base color, I chose Bittersweet Chocolate, and for the top coat, I chose Buttermilk.
First I measured and cut the scrapbook paper to fit inside the tray.
I painted two coats of Bittersweet Chocolate, followed by three coats of Buttermilk, then allowed the tray to dry completely overnight.
Using sandpaper, I lightly sanded the tray after the paint set overnight to create a vintage feel.
I sanded the entire tray until I achieved the look I wanted.
Using Mod Podge, I attached the scrapbook paper to the bottom of the tray, then sealed it with two more layers of Mod Podge.
I made a few flowers to add to the tray – one from burlap, and two from grosgrain ribbon.
Voila! A vintage tray with flower accents!
Here it is in use on our entryway table. We use it to hold my hubby’s wallet and things, as well as a notepad and mason jar full of pens.
I love it! I think it’s one of my favorite makeovers to date!
What clearance item have you made over?
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Wowza! Kirsten – this is great! Thank you so much for the distressing tutorial (with the layers of paint). I already know what I’m going to try this on!
I love this! It looks so good.
WOW, this is super cute! I love the look of different textures between your distressing and the fabric flowers! Well done!
Great idea, Kirsten! It’s amazing how you have no use for an old tray until you see something like this. Love it!!
xoxo
Denyse
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Thank you ma’am! I think it’s one of my favorite makeovers so far 🙂 Now I’m scouring the clearance section for more fun stuff to paint!
Thank you Kimberly! I love it, too 🙂
Thanks Marilyn! This was my first attempt at making those flowers so I was quite pleased with them 🙂
Thanks Denyse!
So stinkin’ cute!! I’m stealing this idea soon 🙂
Steal away! I’d love to see what you make 🙂
Kirsten you know this makeover is SO up my alley- I love it!
I LOVE it! I guess I shouldn’t have looked though, because I’m sure that’s your gift for me at BloggyCon, right? Why are you laughing? 😉
I’m in love with this!
Really cute. I made over a similar piece but didn’t line the bottom with pretty paper. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.