Hello, sweet friends! I’ve got a wooden tray makeover for y’all today using some scrap wood slats I saved from a crate. But first, congratulations to Jessica N, Rowena N, and Kelly C!! They were the winners of my Spring Etsy Shop giveaway. They have been notified and have already responded! Thank you so much to everyone who entered!
Okay, let’s get to it!
I found this beautiful wood tray at the thrift store for only $4.99:
It took me so long to get to this one because it is beautiful as it is. I considered just putting it in my booth like this. However, it would have stuck out like a sore thumb, and although it is lovely as is, there is really nothing unique about it. You can probably walk into Target right now and buy one just like it.
So at nearly the end of this humongous haul, I set out to redo it!
Seriously, here is how this haul started, just as a reminder!
Clean
This tray had become quite dusty hanging around the garage the last several months, so I started with a good cleaning with my favorite deglosser and degreaser, White Lightning.
I mixed one TBSP with a half gallon of warm water and got busy…
These terrycloth applicator pads are perfect for this step!
Before I get to the paint part, I had this crate thingy that a wreath I purchased came in:
I took it apart and saved all the slats…
I knew I wanted to add something to the bottom of this tray with wood pieces like I did HERE and HERE.
So I cut these to fit the bottom:
Then, I filled the larger holes on a few of them with Dixie Mud:
Paint
Now for paint!!
I painted the base of the tray in this coastal-inspired custom blue made by combining about 40% The Gulf, 40% Duck Egg Blue, and 20% Cotton to lighten it a little. (Essentially, half Gulf, half Duck Egg, and a good splat of Cotton.)
I then alternated the slats with that and Fluff:
Sand
I sanded them all over to smooth and distress.
Seal
I then sealed with Clear Coat in Satin using the blue sponge applicator:
I used liquid nails to secure the slats in place…
Wooden Tray Makeover After
Here is how this tray looks now!
Remember these??
They were so sad before, but they were free to me! See them before HERE.
I set them in the corner of our kitchen after photographing them, and that is where they’ve lived ever since!
Here’s a closer look at the inside of this tray:
And without all the things…
I love when I can photograph in my real world!
If you’re new here, that is our living room in the background. I rarely share our home because I hardly ever change the decor lol. You can see more of our home HERE though!
With warmer weather here, I am definitely feeling the summer vibes, and this tray goes right along with that!
I hope you enjoyed this fun, summery makeover today!
One piece closer to being done!
See anything you might have missed from this round so far below:
Two Mirror Makeovers
Update a thrift store box!
$10 Antique Chair Makeover
Painting the Smalls #33
Three thrifty frame Upcycles
Estate Sale Toolbox
Lowboy turned Dressing Table
Vintage Picnic Basket Makeover
Flatware Box & How to Remove the Lining
Vintage Louis XVI Armchair Makeover #2
$10 Vintage Folding Game Table Makeover
Painting the Smalls #32
Longaberger Basket Makeover
Bunny Rocker Makeover
Small Glass Door Cabinet Makeover
Estate Sale Dresser Makeover
HUGE Estate Sale Tool Box
Estate Sale Mirror Makeover
$5 Yard Sale Night Table Makeover
Update a Thrifted Box for the Holidays
Black Painted Antique China Cabinet
Turn Old Frames into New Holiday Decor
How to Upholster a Louis XVI Armchair
How to Repurpose a Table Top (&bonus…see what I did with the rest HERE.)
Dated Bar Stool Makeover
Update a Yard Sale Tote for the Holidays
Painting the Smalls #31 (the dollar edition)
IKEA Bookcase Makeover
$5 Yard Sale Night Table Makeover
I’ll be back in your inboxes mid morning tomorrow to spill the tea on all the new goodies from Redesign with Prima!!
Y’all, there are so many pretty things in Q2!!
Then, I’ll return on Thursday with the last two lamps in my haul:
Hope to see ya then!
UPDATE: See how these lamps look now HERE!
XOXO,
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Mary Kaiser says
Oh it is so fresh and beautiful now! It looks so pretty on your table in your home! That will sell in five minutes from your booth. I love the slats in the bottom, especially the stripes. What a great makeover!
Christy says
Thank you so much, my friend! I almost want to keep it where it is on our table, but my boys would get irritated having to move it all the time lol! XOXO
Michele M. says
You are so danged clever. That turned out SO stinkin’ cute.
Christy says
Thank you so much, Michele! XOXO
Jeanne says
Turned out great!
Christy says
Thank you, Jeanne! XOXO
Janice Redden says
Christy, a perfect summer-vibe makeover! If I counted accurately, you only have 8 goodies left in your current haul….this was a big one for sure; loved seeing every one of your creations and always look forward to seeing what you create next.
P.S. loved the glimpse of your living room….I say, if you love it, keep it. When I love a room redo, it takes me forever to change it LOL.
Christy says
Thank you so much, my friend! I can’t believe I am almost done with this one finally lol. I think because I am always redoing things to share, I have no desire to change up my decor ha ha. XOXO
Kathy W says
Christy, the tray looks so much better now!!!! So cute!! Boring before; fun now!! Umm, it looks great in your beautiful home!! Are you keeping it??? ????
Oh, yay!! Can’t wait to see the lamps on Thursday!! I know they will be fun too!!
Kathy W
oxox
Christy says
Thank you, Kathy!! I live with all boys who would surely tire of having to move it all the time to eat. It is quite large, but I so love it on our kitchen table! XOXO
Cecilia says
Ooo, I really like how you gave the tray personality! It wasn’t bad as is but lacked that wow factor. It has it now!
????Cecilia
Christy says
Thank you so much, Cecilia!! XOXO
Cyndi says
From dark and serious to light and fun! Very coastal! Great idea to use those slats, and with the price of wood these days…!
Christy says
Thank you, Cyndi! The price of lumber now is no joke! XOXO
Lorri says
This tray is Swoon worthy..love it!!! ❤️
Christy says
Aww thank you, Lorri!! I’m so glad you love it! XOXO
Marietta Walker says
Yummy, I love it.
Christy says
Yay!! I’m so glad you love it, Marietta, thank you!! XOXO
p says
Yep. Could have left it the way it was…. but now it has a fun happy vibe.
The slats are a very cute add.
Such a big haul, and you’re almost done. Wow. I’d never keep up with your energy.
I look forward to the lamps 🙂
Christy says
Thank you, P! It is certainly happier now. Looking back at that photo, I can hardly believe I’m almost done ha ha! XOXO
Debra Hubbs says
Seriously that was brilliant to do that with those slats lol. Looks so pretty now!
Christy says
Aww thank you, Debra!! I am so glad I saved them! XOXO
Janice Redden says
Christy, I was looking for some table/bench top inspo and came across your sister’s kitchen table and whole-kitchen makeover ; I don’t know how I missed it. It is absolutely gorgeous!!! Anyone new to your creative talents and exceptional guidance, suggestions and instructions would benefit greatly from seeing those makeovers. They encompass so many facets of makeovers/renovations that can be applied to most makeovers! You are amazing!
Christy says
Aww you are the best, Janice, thank you! Her kitchen still looks fantastic. It was SO dated before! I should reshare that one the next time I need to pull something from the archives! XOXO
Geri Davis says
Oh I love the slates, looks so coastal, not sure it would sell out here in the middle of the country, but we do live on a lake….hmmm
Thank you for sharing! I love how I’m not the only one who saves things like that crate!
Christy says
Thank you, Geri! This would be prefect in a lake home! And yes, you are my people ha ha.. I save it all too! XOXO
Patricia says
What beautiful transformation to give a simple tray a new purpose. Love it!
Christy says
Thank you, Patricia! Have a lovely weekend! XOXO
cheryl atkinson says
Love it and Im going to try it.
Christy says
Thank you Cheryl! Awesome! XOXO