So, um, I made my way to the dollar store one again (I heart the dollar store!). This time I was on the hunt for a tray. Well, finding an actual tray was a bit of a challenge. Thinking outside of the box, I figured a cookie sheet could work perfectly as a tray. Thank you Dollar Tree! Check out my cookie sheet turned tray!
Supplies:
– Cookie sheet (I bought mine from Dollar Tree)
– Spray paint ( I used my Krylon Fusion – Ivy Leaf spray paint from my pots)
– 3 colors of acrylic paint (I used Craft Essentials in Orange Spice, Apple Tart, and White)
– Tarp
– Modge Podge
– Paint brush
{Last photo on the very bottom-West Elm, Leah Durner Trays}
{Step 1}: Grab your tarp, tray, and spray paint. Spray your tray covering it with your spray paint. Let it dry.
{Step 2}: Grab all of your acrylic paints. Take each of your colors and start randomly squirting paint all over your tray.
{Step 3}: Hold your tray up so the bottom is parallel to the ground. Let the paint drip down allowing your paint to mix together. You will get a swirl effect.
{Step 4}: Now, turn your tray so the handles are now parallel to the ground. Once again, let your paint run down so the colors mix again. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you get your desired coverage. Let the paint dry. This can take more than 24 hours given all of the paint.
{Step 5}: Test your paint to make sure it is dry. If it is, grab your paint brush and Modge Podge.
{Step 6}: Cover your entire tray with Modge Podge. Once covered, let it dry.
July 17, 2013 6:54 am
I love this. Using a cookie sheet was such a good idea and so custom to match your pillow. I would have traveled around town for hours looking for a tray without thinking to look in my cabinet or buy a cookie sheet.
July 19, 2013 9:51 pm
I have a smaller cookie sheet that is kinda old and stained. I keep thinking about tossing it, but this is a new great way to utilize it. Love your blog and all your clever ideas!
July 19, 2013 11:57 pm
Thanks, Cristy! Grab that old tray and reuse it! :)
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