I am loving some of the farmhouse décor that is out in stores now. Not soo in love that I'm going to change my entire home to farmhouse style, but just enough to add a few touches here and there. I decided I would try updating a thrifted tray I've had for a while.
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I bought this tray at a thrift store last summer for around $5, which made it easier to try this update without being worried about completely ruining it. And this update only cost me less than $2, for the paper and rope.
To update this tray I used:
- white chalk paint
- Mod podge
- scrapbook paper
- brushes
- nautical rope (Dollar Tree)
- glue gun/ glue
This is what the tray looked like before:
1. I thought I would paint the entire tray white and then distress it with sand paper...but I didn't want to wait for the paint to dry. I ended up just dry brushing the entire thing, which pretty much gives the same effect. I think dry brushing actually gives a more naturally distressed look.
*I did not paint the inside bottom of the tray. The white is paper from the image that was originally on the tray.
2. I measured and cut the paper to fit inside the tray. I used one and one half 12x12 sheets of scrapbook paper, and glued with modpodge.
3. I used the rope to add some detail to the handles. I simply cut to size and wrapped each handle, securing with hot glue.
It's hard to tell how worn and distressed it actually looks in pictures. But, I'm happy with the result.
Here is a comparison:
I found this adorable faux
at Dollar Tree, so I decided to create a printable which I will change out seasonally. I've added a link to it below the image.
Get this FREE Printable Here!
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