We all know that I am a lover of yard sales, estate sales...all things thrifty...well...I found this little beauty at one of my yard sales recently:
I knew EXACTLY what I wanted to do with her. You see, in our house, paperwork and mail can get OUT OF CONTROL...one day I will have the mail sorted, all nice and taken care of...and then the next day it seems...a big stack is there waiting on me ONCE AGAIN. We have had a "semi permanent" place for papers on the counter top in the kitchen...but, I've never really liked papers just stacked there. So, that is the back story. I wanted something to "chorale" the paperwork more efficiently. When I saw this (at a very reasonable price, of course) I knew this is what I needed.
As she was, she was okay...but, I wanted something "more"...I wanted to "pretty her up" a little. So, here are some after shots. The directions are so self explanatory, I figured in between shots were unnecessary...
Materials Used On This Project:
- Chalkboard Paint
- Contact Paper (Purchased @ Dollar Store...isn't it darling?)
- Sponge Painter
- Sander (To sand wood prior to painting)
- Screwdriver (To remove handles for painting, and replace after painting)
- Scissors (To cut contact paper)
This is another one of my simple projects! However, here are directions:
- Remove handles with screwdriver.
- Sand in order to remove rough spots and prepare for paint.
- Paint with chalkboard paint. I painted 2 coats so that it was covered properly. (This was from the same free paint my friend provided me...YEAH!!!) If I want to write on the side...I can!
- Cut contact paper to size and place on bottom of tray. I used credit card to ensure it was on without bubbles, etc.
- Replace handles.
See...simple as that!!!
Now, I have a cute tray to collect all the mail/paperwork instead of everything laying around! I feel much more organized (even if it is an illusion sometimes). Hope you were inspired! Blessings friends,
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Very nicely done. I love the look of the updated tray!! It looks so much more sophisticated. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting my blog and commenting on my Saturday Spotlight series. I hope you come back this Saturday to see the next guest post I have lined up!!
Thanks Betsy! I like the new look better, too! I enjoyed the Saturday Spotlight series...will have to check out the next guest post!
DeleteErin
Very cute! Love the black and white! Can't believe the Dollar Store has such cute contact paper. I've been trying to email you. Did you still want to do the Trading Blogs at Serendipity and Spice or have you changed your mind? Either way is OK, just let me know! Great project!
ReplyDeleteThanks Danni. I was surprised as well. However, sometimes the Dollar Store can surprise you! I've sent you an e-mail regarding Trading Blogs...been out of town and away from technology for a few days :)
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