Thursday, April 7, 2011

A Tray Makeover

Happy Wednesday everyone! Yesterday while browsing the clearance section of Hobby Lobby I came across this wooden tray. The size is great and I love how it looks like they put it together using old wooden recycled planks, not to mention the pretty iron handles. The finish is nice but of course I had plans to paint it!




                                   Close up of the inside.



  Here it is now after some paint, a little sanding and some glazing.



I love how it looks now! Wasn't sure where I was going to use it so for now it's new home is on the kitchen table.


The rooster and small crock came from Home Goods and the vase and fill I bought  in Peir1 when I purchased the table and chairs from their.





Hope everyone is having a  great week filled with sunshine!! I always look forward to your visits!    Martina

                                         LINKING TO: 
  http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net 

  http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com


  http://shabbynest.blogspot.com


  http://www.atthepicketfence.com


  http://romantichome.blogspot.com


  http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com

  http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

  http://www.elements-interiors.net/  

  http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com


                                    
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44 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Hi Martina! What a beautiful tray and I love what you've done to it. You've put together a lovely vignette!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 6, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    That turned out great, Martina! I especially love how the handles turned out and I think it looks perfect on your kitchen table.

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  3. DawnApril 6, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful, I thought the tray was lovely before but the transformation sure made it a hit. Looks nice in the kitchen with the arrangement:)

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  4. AnnaApril 6, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I love it !Well done!
    Anna

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  5. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 6, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Another masterpiece, Martina. Love the jar, too.

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  6. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)April 6, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Hi Martina, you did a wonderful job with the tray and the vignette. Your home is just lovely. I always enjoy seeing what you are doing. Linda

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  7. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Love the tray, you've made it grand! Love all your pretties added to it, makes for a great centerpiece!

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  8. emilysnanApril 6, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    hiya . love what you did to this tray and your display is fab too tfs
    xmaggiex

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  9. DebbiedoosApril 6, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Turned out fantastic Martina..love the color!

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  10. Savannah GrannyApril 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I love this tray, especially after you refinished. I think it looks wonderful on the table and I love the cannister on the tray. I so wish we had a Hobby Lobby.
    Thanks for visiting. Hugs, Ginger

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  11. SherrieApril 6, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    What a sweet makeover! Love your table!

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  12. A Hint of HomeApril 6, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I love what you did with the tray! Looks great in the middle of your table.

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  13. PamelaApril 6, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    OH I love this makeover Martina!!!
    Trays are one of my favourite things...i can never have enough. I can't believe how much better this looks!
    Looks great as a display piece too!

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  14. EmilyApril 7, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!
    -emily

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  15. ♥ Miss TeaApril 7, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Oh Wow! love the distress effect, gorgeous! love it!!

    Tea Diary

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  16. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    WOW...I don't have to tell you that I love the before.. what a change.. Love it

    Pattie

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  17. {northern cottage}April 7, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    isn't it amazing how we can use trays to collect the stuff into beautiful displays (without the tray - it would just be clutter!) love the freshening you gave this one! well done!

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  18. kara@elements-interiors.netApril 7, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    That tray turned out BEAUTIFUL!!! Love it and the vignette too! Im your newest follower :)

    I would LOVE to have you link up to my PARTY! WHASSUP WEDNESDAY!!

    And I have a party button you can grab and put on your blog so your friends can come too:)




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    xoxokara

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  19. KarenApril 7, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    That is a beautiful tray. It looks so much better painted. You did a great job transforming it.

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  20. Kim @ Starshine ChicApril 7, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Martina, I love, love, love how the tray turned out. I need to get me some glaze. I just use watered down burnt umber craft paint, but glaze gives a much better look. I have a tray that I need to paint. I better get to it. Kim

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  21. Petie@inspirednesting.comApril 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    What a great tray. Love the handle detail. The new color would look good in my kitchen too :)

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  22. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Wow, what a great remake...I'm going shopping with you..lol! and I adore roosters...yours is so cute..

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  23. SueApril 7, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    What a sweet vignette using your transformed tray! It turned out fantastic with your paint and glazing job. Visiting from the Picket Fence.
    ~ Sue

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  24. A Few PenniesApril 7, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Oh, that whole vignette looks country french! I love it.

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  25. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Very pretty tray. I'm loving those handles! My mom and I are both love roosters in the kitchen. I really like the one on your tray.

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  26. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    your tray looks fantastic painted!

    Kathy

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  27. Musings From A French CottageApril 8, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Wow Martina!! Your tray is beautiful. You did a wonderful job on it.

    xo,
    Kathleen

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  28. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    The tray is just beautiful and soooooo summery.
    Linda

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  29. Decor To AdoreApril 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I absolutely love your vignette! Spring truly has sprung.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  30. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 8, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Love your tray all painted and the vignette is fabulous. Very pretty. Hugs, Marty

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  31. IdoApril 8, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    That tray is fabulous, I had one that I re-finished, but isn't as pretty as yours.
    Have a lovely day!
    XXX Ido

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  32. The Charm of HomeApril 8, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Martina,
    Love how your tray turned out! Much prettier for sure! Love the way you have it displayed on your table. Just beautiful! Thanks for linking up!
    Sherry

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  33. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    love your white washed finish!

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  34. GailApril 8, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Martina, you did an awesome job on the tray and I love the vignette you have created on your table.

    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Gail

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  35. At The Picket FenceApril 8, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    That looks absolutely beautiful Martina! The paint on the tray is perfect as well as all of your little touches. Thanks so much for linking it up to Inspiration Friday this week! :-)
    Vanessa

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  36. Barb@curlywillowdiyApril 8, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Love the lighter brighter look. Nicely done!

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  37. JennyApril 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I love how light, pretty and fresh this is! It screams "Spring!" to me. :-)

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  38. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 8, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Hi Martina~ Your tray is darling! Love it lighter and how you have it displayed~so fresh! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)

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  39. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    I really liked it before but now I love it! What a fab re-do! :)

    Have a great weekend!

    ~Liz

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  40. awal.nyApril 9, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Not everyone agrees with me but I do think everything looks better with white.

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  41. LoriApril 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Love your style too! Following too! thanks for coming over.

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  42. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    simply gorgeous... You've made it look gorgeous!!

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  43. ChristieApril 9, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Your tray looks so beautiful! I am your new follower! Thank you for visiting Three Pixie Lane! I will enjoy looking through your lovely posts!

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  44. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 9, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Hi Martina, The tray looks so pretty in its new paint color. Love the rooster! Thank you so much for joining my Open House party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina