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The detailed wooden frame of the glass tray with romantic scene is charming, but perhaps not the vintage look wanted today. My first thought was 'paint it white' which I did with ASCP Old White. I was going to sand and wax - then I decided to add some ASCP Province and ASCP Versailles in some areas.
When that paint dried I added another layer of Old White. A few hours later, inside and with evening lighting, I sanded the tray lightly in a few areas so that some of the colour and the original finish showed through. I gave the frame a clear paste wax finish and buffed, then scraped the paint off the glass, used a bit of glass cleaner and the tray was ready for a tea party. I had great company today while I worked - DGS's dog Peaches. Loves her Milk Bones.
Today is our 42nd Anniversary. Love to you DH. Quite the journey.
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Goodness, that's lovely! A lot of work, but what a great result.
ReplyDeleteThis is really very pretty. I like how you kept the old picture. It looks like an old cottage scene. the frame really stands out nicely in that Annie sloan paint.
ReplyDeleteMuch better. Nice job.
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ReplyDelete♥Linsey
Wonderful job you did on the tray, Joy. Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby! Thanks for your visit and enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Lovely result and a great way to celebrate an anniversary.
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty! And Happy Anniversary!
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Looks great--I love making trays
ReplyDeleteI love trays and yours is beautiful!!
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary! love your tray:)
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteYou sure know how to turn anything into beautiful!
XO
Kristin
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awesome! i love it. it really has a lovely appeal with the pretty tone. i did a mirror for my daughter in a similar way. an old beaten up vintage piece that i sanded lightly and touched up but just a bit to keep the character :)
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