Monday, March 30, 2015

Giving a tray a Beach/Shabby makeover and some character

Last week I found a wooden tray with a bad paint spray job. 
Before:

 I wanted to do a fast and easy project while my daughter was doing homework, so the tray and my paints came out.  I used  paint from The Urban Rooster  and painted on two  coats.  After the paint had dried (dinner cooked while the paint was drying---multi-tasking for sure here!) I distressed the tray and then sealed it with dark wax and hemp oil.  I love how it is now a beachy/shabby tray.  
Cut Hydrangea from my garden 
Layers of paint and dark wax




Giving this little tray some character! 
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  1. chateau chicMarch 30, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    You took this tray from ho-hum to fabulous!! Love the bench it's sitting on too.
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 30, 2015 at 12:16 PM

      Thank you Mary Alice-I love the chippy stool too!

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  2. Brenda PruittMarch 30, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    I love how you've been adding flowers to your pretty renovated pieces. Gave your posts a little pretty continuity to look forward to as well as seeing what you've painted!
    Brenda

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 30, 2015 at 4:16 PM

      Thank you Brenda-I have fresh flowers around my house at all times so I love to add them. Since I am living in the middle of chaos right now due to the remodel, flowers are my sanity!

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  3. JunkchiccottageMarch 30, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    Another pretty re love. Looks beautiful.
    Kris

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 30, 2015 at 6:35 PM

      Thank you Kris-trying to fit smaller projects in-between electricians plumber and contractors! Ha ha ha

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  4. Michele M./ Finch RestMarch 30, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    Oh, I ADORE that tray - and stool - your pics and that paint color is awesome!

    I may need to do just that - you have inspired me, and I have sooooo many pieces waiting for some paint inspiration.

    Thank you so much!!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 30, 2015 at 6:35 PM

      Thank you Michele-I love the 2 colors together and I would love to see your re-loves too!

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  5. handmade by amaliaMarch 31, 2015 at 3:08 AM

    This is the tray that was on top of the green dresser earlier in the week? I just love it. The color is wonderful.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 31, 2015 at 7:03 AM

      Thank you Amalia-yes this is the same tray from earlier. I love the two colors together too!

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  6. Marie-Interior FrugalistaMarch 31, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    I love your beachy tray Darrielle - very pretty. I'm totally jealous that you already have hydrangeas in your garden.
    ~Marie@The Interior Frugalista

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 31, 2015 at 8:41 AM

      Thank you Marie-it is sunny here by the beach in CA and I was felling the beach thing when I did this tray!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Your tray is beautiful and looks like you spent hours and hours on it, great job!

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  8. UnknownMarch 31, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    You've really got my gears turning about this paint. What color did you use on the tray?

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    1. DD's CottageApril 1, 2015 at 9:24 AM

      Thank you Paige-I used Jaded Rooster mixed with white from The Urban Rooster chalky paint. It is a gorgeous color!

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  9. Artsy VaVaApril 1, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I love the tray!

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  10. Audra @ Renewed ProjectsApril 1, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    I think I just heard that tray whisper, "thank you," for making it such a beauty! Nicely done incorporating the original green color with the new and brighter color. Such a beauty!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 2, 2015 at 7:53 AM

      Thank you Audra-your comment made me smile and I think the tray might have whispered too!

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  11. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaApril 1, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Your tray came out FABULOUS!! I just love the color over the green. I tried a very similar treatment on a wooden bowl and it looks horrible. I may have to revisit it now!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 2, 2015 at 7:54 AM

      Thank you AnnMarie-I love green and aqua together so I just went for it!

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  12. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 1, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful color and my kind of project - quick and easy. Thanks for linking up with Vintage Inspiration Party.

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  13. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 1, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful color and my kind of project - quick and easy. Thanks for linking up with Vintage Inspiration Party.

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  14. Farmhouse 40April 2, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    bonbon @ Farmhouse 40

    Love the colors you used. I found your link On Display Thursday, PaperandFox. Glad I found it. Can't wait to redo a tray I have.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 2, 2015 at 4:43 PM

      Thank you-I love the colors too and good luck with your re-do!

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  15. JessicaApril 2, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    I love this tray makeover! It looks so nice. I like the color you chose and is that gold on it? Great job on this project. =)

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    1. DD's CottageApril 2, 2015 at 4:43 PM

      Thank you Jessica-no gold on this one just green and aqua.

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  16. DD's CottageApril 8, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Thank you Robin-I appreciate the feature!

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  17. UnknownApril 8, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    This tray turned out so beautiful and I can't believe it's the same one. Amazing painting and distressing!! Thank you so much for linking up to the Something to Talk About Link Party. Sharing it on Fb. Have a great week, Lisa at Concord Cottage

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  18. RueApril 8, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    LOVE it. It really turned out perfect :)

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    1. DD's CottageApril 9, 2015 at 12:38 PM

      Thank you Rue-I think it is pretty now but wasn't before!

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  19. CookieApril 10, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    Beautiful.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 10, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      Thank you Cookie-it does look great now with a little paint!

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  20. UnknownApril 11, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    HI I'm back again to leave another comment and let you know everyone loved your Fabulous Painted Tray so much that it was one of our MOST CLICKED at our Something to Talk About Link Party so YOU'RE BEING FEATURED this Monday at our Link Party! Come on over and join the fun again and it goes live at 6 am est. have a great weekend, Lisa at Concord Cottage

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    1. DD's CottageApril 12, 2015 at 8:06 AM

      Thank you Lisa-thanks for the feature and I will be going again!

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