This little tray was my very first thrift store purchase with crafting in mind. I don't have a before photo, but it was a small brown scuffed-up tray, and I thought it would be good for holding small items on my craft table. I was surprised how two coats of homemade white chalk paint brought out curvy lines and pretty proportions that I hadn't even noticed before. I liked it so much more after painting it, that I paired it with my favorite vintage bunny drawing from Dream Digital Designs.
Now, it's one of my favorite possessions, and I wouldn't think of parting with it!
You just never know how something from a thrift store can be transformed into something special.
One man's junk really can be another man's treasure!
You just never know how something from a thrift store can be transformed into something special.
One man's junk really can be another man's treasure!
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| Vintage Craft Chest |
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| Shabby Chic(k) Egg #2 |
I'm linking up with these great parties
DIY by Design Ivy and Elephants
At the Picket Fence
Monday Wednesday
The Bunny Blog Hop at Faded Charm DIY by Design Ivy and Elephants
At the Picket Fence
French Country Cottage
On Sutton Place
and
Nifty Thrifty Things
DIY Showoff
The Girl Creative
Dear Lillie
Tuesday
Elizabeth & Co
Tip Junky
Coastal Charm
ThursdayOn Sutton Place
and
Nifty Thrifty Things
DIY Showoff
The Girl Creative
Dear Lillie
Tuesday
Elizabeth & Co
Tip Junky
Coastal Charm
The Shabby Creek Cottage
From My Front Porch to Yours
aka Design
Friday
French Country Cottage
Common Ground
At the Picket Fence
The Shabby Nest
I know easter is right around the corner but this image reminds me of alice in wonderlands white rabbit, which i am a big fan of.
ReplyDeleteIt`s so cute!
Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD
I am in love with this tray. It looks so awesome and vintage. Great image. Thanks for sharing at the Bunny Blog Hop!!
ReplyDeleteDas ist ein interessanter Blog, der mir gut gefällt.
ReplyDeleteUnd du machst großartige Sachen. Das Tablett mit dem Hasen ist wunderschön.
Viele Grüße und schöne Ostern :-)
Sophie
Beautiful tray! Has a lovely vintage look! :)
ReplyDeleteYour tray is adorable!
ReplyDeleteDee
I LOVE your vintage style and fun DIY projects! Beautiful job! And your note yesterday made me smile: about cleaning up the blog for company! Love that! ;) Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteVery cute tray. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteLaurel - I love this tray! Can't wait to browse through your blog. I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteHOW VERY CLEVER...lOVE THIS TRAY AND THE ADORABLE BUNNY...BUT I CAN NOT FIND IT ON GRAPHICS FAIRY...COULD YOU SEND ME THE EXACT NAME OR LINK...MANY THANKS..
ReplyDeleteOn my blog I write an adult fairy tale about OSWALD, GENTLEMAN RABBIT. Today I saw his face on your tray. You are a very clever, creative and thrifty woman. Someone after my own heart. Your loft space is spectacular. Congratulations. Virginia
ReplyDeleteVery cute and great makeover for spring!
ReplyDeleteVery cute tray! I wouldn't want to get rid of it either!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
Just found your blog! Love all of your ideas and your crafty ways. Have you shared the recipe for your homemade chalk paint somewhere? Would love to give it a try. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteKim Johnson
Just precious! Happy Spring! ~Liz =)
ReplyDeleteOh that is just so darling!! I want one too now! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
I have never painted something like this so I would love to know how you paint it. Do you sand it first?? What type of paint do you use? Do you use two coats or more? Gees I have so many questions. Very beautiful work. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLove this tray! The rabbit is so cute. Would love for you to share on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Everyone will love it...
ReplyDeleteJody
It's a delightful tray! I love that bunny print too! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable--love the vintage drawing!
ReplyDeleteLove these little trays! I really love that bunny though! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this, it is just so adorable...love rabbits!
ReplyDeleteWow! this is sooo pretty...I love the distressed look and the bunny graphic is absolutely gorgeous!Thanks for sharing this treasure with us and for your visit. Happy Easter to you!~Poppy
ReplyDeleteThat bunny tray is the cutest thing ever...I just adore the unusual shape...what a cute Easter addition...Love it...it should be mine you know...lol
ReplyDeleteOh I love this!! I would leave it out all year! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLou Cinda
LOVE this project and thank you for letting us know where you got the image from. I just added it to my favorites on Etsy. Thanx for coming to party!
ReplyDeleteThank you for becoming my latest follower, I hopped over to look at your blog and have joined and added myself to your linky followers.
ReplyDeleteYou have a cute cottage, it's reminded me I must put some photos of my home on my blog...love Tucker, just a wee bit bigger than my little Poppy who is also black but a tiny schnoodle.
Lee at www.leecarolineart.blogspot.com
Super cute! I always have more attachment to the pieces I've worked on too. I'm now following you on LF...hope you'll come visit me too! Little Bit from DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect for Easter, and I appreciate you sharing your source for the bunny.
ReplyDelete"Hopping" by from Shabby Nest - nice to meet you.
Lisa
Hi Laurel, your tray is really delightful. I wanted to thank you for you for the lovely note I received in my email about my blog, it was so unexpected but really appreciated as I work hard to try to bring lovely inspiration to my readers. I will sit down when I have a little time and look for something to share on my blog from yours and link back. I love this tray but a little late now for this easter, I am sure I will find something else delightful.
ReplyDeleteThank you also for becoming a follower.
Last night I added a "community" page to my blog, I will post all about it but it is interactive and like minded people can join comment, add links and such with regards to Interiors/crafts/food/art. It's at the top of my homepage, I would love for you to check it out as so far I am the only person in the community lols.
Thank you again for your kind words, they made my day!
Lee ☺
I love it- sharing it on FB- Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
ReplyDeleteThis tray is fabulous! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteAdore your tray! The lines are fabulous and the color paint and your graphic is so charming.
ReplyDeleteI found your website through Dear Lillie and I'm loving it! I just started following. I love to find things at thrift stores and making them beautiful! Your bunny tray is the cutest ever! ~ Jamie
ReplyDeleteYour tray was a great thrifty find and gosh you really made it cute with the darling bunny graphic!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooooo cute!
ReplyDeletelove this laurel, it's gorgeous!
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