Grace decided it was a suitable tray to tape some of her masterpieces from. If you need a reminder, Grace is quite fond of Scotch Tape.
The tray, however, does not like Scotch tape. Some of it's faux wood covering came off with the Scotch tape so it was time for a makeover.
I bought these botanical prints from a flea market for $1 each. I've had them for awhile and finally decided to use them...
in the tray.
The newly spray painted black tray.
And now, that tray I had to have, 6 years later, has finally become something I can't live without.
What a great redo! I love when you can use things you already have. The tray looks great. Thanks for the heads up about toddlers liking scotch tape. I hadn't introduced that to Wynn yet..lol.
ReplyDeleteScotch tape can keep them occupied for hours! So introduce it when you need your toddler occupied for awhile! But keep it stored out of reach :)
DeleteSo true! My kids love tape (well my 1 yr old gets mad that she can't ever really get it to stop sticking on her - but we get a chuckle at her frustration). Take picture of the kids having fun!!
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I like it much better this way Amy! You could probably still serve cheese on it when I come! Fabulous makeover and very pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteI like! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteThe update is lovely! And it's so nice that you were able to keep the tray since it's from your shower :)
ReplyDeleteI love the tray. great idea. Karen www.madewithmytwohands.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove it Amy. You always create such simple and beautiful things.
ReplyDeletelove this, u are sooo thrifty chic girl! i LOVE this! sorry its been forever, i wrote u on fb a while ago. been needing a way to actually contact u when i briefly go mia. lol. anyways, hope everything is great ur way & glad that u found something awesome to use for ur thrify finds & ur recycled tray!(: im hosting a giveaway soon & love for u to be a part of it!
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I have a similar tray but its still in faux wood shambles! And I've got an almost four year old scotch tape lover whom I'm sure your Grace would find good company ;) Cute project!
ReplyDeleteI love the tray and actually may be inspired to rescue my tray from the donation pile!
ReplyDeleteLove the makeover!! I love how the black makes the prints really pop!! Can you believe I haven't been to a flea market since I was a kid. As a kid, I recall I used to always get a chinese yo yo. I think I need to make a trip one day. Is there one you recommend? :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks so crip and modern now!
ReplyDeleteLooks GREAT! Did it have glass inlaid or did you protect the prints with something else? Great redo.
ReplyDeleteI love that! Tray redos are so fun and make such a difference... nice job!
ReplyDeleteMuch, much better! What a beautiful makeover.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! it looks so much more beautiful now!
ReplyDeleteLove a simple and easy DIY...the tray looks amazing and I must admit, better than before!
ReplyDeleteLove the tray and love this post! And my daughter had (okay, at 12 still has) a special bond with Scotch tape. As in uses it all up on who knows what and then doesn't tell me so when I'm trying to wrap a present I find myself forced to use painter's tape ...
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Linda
Love it - the black really sets the prints off - well done. x
ReplyDeleteThe pic of Grace and her loves is perfect! Believe it or not, you may forget those things one day without it. What a fun age. She's a doll!
ReplyDeleteLiz
I love that pic of your daughter with her faves. I need to make one of my son!
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation! I love the Grace pic! :)
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