Tray Revived and Blackboard Added
Thrift store 25% off blue tagged wicker tray with masonite backing had possibilities.
Wicker tray before - somewhat discoloured cloth on tray side and plain masonite on the back. Both sides were flat and usable as a tray or a blackboard.
I gave both sides of the wicker frame a good wiping with MMS Hemp Oil and let it soak in. Wiped frame with a soft cloth the next day and polished.
The cloth side of the frame was white washed (two coats) of CeCe Caldwell Clay Chalk paint (about 3 water to 1 paint). Dried overnight.
Used Annie Sloan clear and dark wax on the white washed side then polished, finished cloth side below.
Played around a bit with some mice and my Mom's very vintage teapot plus DH's grandmother's cup and saucer (staples from our collection). Used the large blackboard for the backgrounds.
Took the tray over to my booth at Village Antiques Mall. I know I didn't show any painting of the chalkboard side of the tray (see here if you want to see the sequence used with Rust-oleum Chalkboard Paint to make a chalkboard).
Always looking for something than can be repurposed, this wicker tray was just right for the chalkboard project and the cloth side is freshened.
Thanks for visiting today.
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Thursday
A Delightsome Life, Saving 4 Six, Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson, Sincerely Paula, My Thrift Store Addiction, Mila's Little Things, The Charm of Home, My Love To Create, A Glimpse Inside, Crafts A La Mode
A Delightsome Life, Saving 4 Six, Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson, Sincerely Paula, My Thrift Store Addiction, Mila's Little Things, The Charm of Home, My Love To Create, A Glimpse Inside, Crafts A La Mode
Friday
Two Chicks and a Mom, Under a Texas Sky, Little Vintage Cottage, Reviews, Chews and How-To's, Rattlebridge Farm, Sweet Inspiration, Diana Rambles, DIY Vintage Chic, Funky Junk Interiors, Pieced Pastimes, Ms Toody Goo Shoes,
Two Chicks and a Mom, Under a Texas Sky, Little Vintage Cottage, Reviews, Chews and How-To's, Rattlebridge Farm, Sweet Inspiration, Diana Rambles, DIY Vintage Chic, Funky Junk Interiors, Pieced Pastimes, Ms Toody Goo Shoes,
Saturday
One More Time Events, Sunny Simple Life, Strawberry Butterscotch, Across The Blvd, Life on Lakeshore Drive, Love of Home
One More Time Events, Sunny Simple Life, Strawberry Butterscotch, Across The Blvd, Life on Lakeshore Drive, Love of Home
Sunday
DIY Showoff, Nifty Thrifty, Rustic and Refined, Creating My Way To Success, Eclectic Red Barn,
DIY Showoff, Nifty Thrifty, Rustic and Refined, Creating My Way To Success, Eclectic Red Barn,
Monday
Lets Add Sprinkles, City Mouse Country Spouse, Dwellings The Heart of Your Home, Normandy Life, Coastal Charm, A Stroll Through Life,
Lets Add Sprinkles, City Mouse Country Spouse, Dwellings The Heart of Your Home, Normandy Life, Coastal Charm, A Stroll Through Life,
Tuesday
Sweet Parish Place, The Cookie Puzzle, Beyond The Picket Fence, Fluster Buster,
Wednesday
To Grandma's House We Go, DIY By Design, Savvy Southern Style, The Thrifty Home, Katherine's Corner
Sweet Parish Place, The Cookie Puzzle, Beyond The Picket Fence, Fluster Buster,
Wednesday
To Grandma's House We Go, DIY By Design, Savvy Southern Style, The Thrifty Home, Katherine's Corner
I love redemption! You definitely redeemed this tray!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Joy. Always love a useful tray.
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Audrey Z.
Nice job, Joy! That makes a really versatile piece. Bet it sells quickly. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteRita C at Panoply
I like both versions Joy, but I really have a weakness for chalkboards. Love the combination of black and wicker.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, we have a tray that looks a lot like that one. We love it. Jilda used it do display her handmade necklaces a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteR
Great job repurposing the tray!
ReplyDeleteMary
Love your renewed tray!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I would probably take this home is I shopped your booth. ;-)
ReplyDeleteNice looking tray!
Hi Joy, every time you show your booth I see treasures to bring home with me, I would have tried to get the tray before Sarah saw it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mosaic Monday.
Maggie.
You have such treasures - Happy MM!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely makeover! Just stopping by from Mosaic Monday!
ReplyDeleteGreat makeover!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful upcycling! :)
ReplyDeleteHow nice! What a great idea! Enjoy your week. Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteSuper cute idea! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteThe tray is lucky you found it! Thanks for joining Monday Social.
ReplyDeleteGreat makeover, Joy! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!
ReplyDeleteNice redo! Really pretty blue.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to bring life to an old object.
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to go shopping at your shop or hit a thrift store. Love the chalkboard side of the tray. Such a unique piece.
ReplyDeleteI love that it can be used two ways Joy! What a great makeover. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Love re-purposing and making over old items! Thanks for sharing this with us over at Funtastic Friday!
ReplyDeleteJoy, this is a wonderful way to repurpose that tray! I really like the wicker frame.
ReplyDeleteJoy, your tray makeover looks great. I love finding old trays like that to bring back to usefulness. Thanks for partying with us at Snickerdoodle. Pinning to my upcycle board.
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