Hi! I hope everyone is doing great!
As you know, I’m fascinated by stripes. You must have seen when I redid the bed for a spoiled dog and I wanted to do something else, so when the other day I was walking by a thrift store and saw this tray I could not resist!
The truth is that I first thought of painting the whole thing and do the stripes in another color, but as it was in perfect condition I thought I would make a small change.
I took masking tape, measured to find the center and pressed down firmly to stick it and prevent the paint from running underneath. I did the same for the other stripes. Now it was time to paint, and I did it with the homemade chalk paint as it works great and no sanding before is needed.
I gave a couple of layers to cover well, and when it was dry I removed the tapes.
And here it is, the truth is that I love the result! What do you think? It does not take much work to change any object.
Hugs,
Pili
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That turned out great! It is amazing how much the stripes change the look.
Carlee, you’re right, just some paint and the look is totally different!
Thanks for stopping by!
Pili, I love it. I know I always say that about your creations, but it’s true! I love that you only added the stripes the color of the wood is so pretty and it is in perfect condition! Great job.
Many thanks, Nikki! At first I thought about painting the whole tray and use another color for the stripes, but then I decided to do only the stripes, and I love the result!
Me too, it is so pretty with the stain showing through, and the shiny against the stripes. Love it!!!
Super adorbs! I love it!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Glad you like it, Jess! Thanks for visiting!
Pili, I did not see this before. Love it, it is so elegant in its simplicity. The stripes make the wood look even more beautiful than before.
Yes, Mary, it’s been a surprise for me as well. This is the kind of projects I like, easy and simple.
I’d never say you didn’t buy it like this.
It looks awesome.
Thanks for sharing your projects on #tiptuesday .
You’re always so kind Debbie! Many thanks!
Wow, it turned out great!
I like it too, Jamie!
Hi, Pili ~ Love this tray, and I’m a huge fan of stripes, too! Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party! Hope to see again on Sunday night!
Hi, Tiffany! Thanks so much for stopping by! See you again on Monday
Interesting idea. I have never done anything with stripes. I will have to think on it.
I really love stripes… I even don’t know why my husband is not covered in stripes!!
Welcome, Sarah!!
Beautiful tray makeover!
Many thanks, Audra! I really like it too
That’s lovely, it’s such a simple classic design and works so well with those colours.
At first I had some doubts, but when I saw the result I really liked it. Thanks for you comments
Love it – so simple, so striking. Visiting from Home Matters Link Party
Many thanks, Tracey! Sometimes simple is the best choice
Welcome to my crazy world!
Looks fantastic!!! What a great idea. 🙂 Coming over from Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope you’ll join us again this weekend with your latest & greatest makes!
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Many thanks, Sarah. See you at the party again this weekend!
I think it looks amazing! I was actually thinking of doing something similar in the near future. We’re planning on re-furnishing the family room, and something I was looking at is a ottoman-coffee table with a tray on top. Something like this would work perfectly! #FFBH
Now you know, Lissette, go hunting flea markets! All our friends (women of course) say wonders about the tray.
Wow, just a couple of strips but it has made a huge difference. Totally love the new look. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to have you again next week.
Many thanks, Sahana! Yes, paint can make such a big difference, I love to transform things.
See you at the party, I’m there each week! 😉
What a little paint can do!!! It looks so beautiful, so beautiful!!!
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Happy you like it too, Christina! Paint really makes a difference
I so appreciate you sharing your post at the #AnythingGoes Link Party. I’m looking forward to what you’ll share with us next week.
Thank you for stopping by, Sandy!
I think adding stripes and geometrics are a great way to add a modern edge to traditional items. I’m so happy you joined our #OMHGWW linkup party this week!
Shellie
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Thanks for stopping by, Shellie! I am in love with stripes.
Love to be part of the party and co-hosting with you! Have a wonderful week!
Oh I really like how this turned out Pili! With all the craze to paint everything, I love the little touch of paint you gave it to give it a bit of character while still showing the beautiful wood. Nicely done! Thanks for sharing this with us at Talented Tuesday.
Cheers,
AJ
At first I thought about painting the whole tray, but then I felt lazy and told myself, why not just some stripes? Now I thank I had that lazy moment lol
Love to have you visiting!
That turned out beautifully Pili!! Thanks for sharing at Your Inspired Design. 😉
Thank you, Holly! I am really pleased with the result
Yet another triumph from you Pili! Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frou-Frou this week. Love, Mimi xxx
Many thanks, Mimi!!
This is beautiful and a great reminder to finish my own tray project. Love the grainsack design for it.
I am a grain sack lover! Many thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for sharing with us at #JoyHopeLive!
You are very welcome, Mary! It’s always a pleasure having you here
I’m loving grain sack stripes right now! And these are so pretty and simple. I like the way the white contrasts with the dark wood.
I agree, Meredith! Stripes are so simple yet so nice! Thanks for stopping by!
Hello Pili! I love stripes too! You did an nice job on this tray. Thank you for sharing at Making Broken Beautiful this week! You do lovely work!
Smiles!
Terry
Hello Terry! Thanks for visiting and your kind words 🙂
It’s amazing what a few stripes can do! It completely changes it! Thanks for linking up to #frifree4all. #frifree4all will go live on my blog tomorrow. Hope to see you there 🙂
Yes, paint can change everything!! And I love stripes…
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