DIY Easy Project: White and Gold Vintage Tray Makeover!

Remember a couple of weeks ago when I showed you all a really dated goose round tray? If you didn't see it, I had posted it via my FB page and on Instagram. Well I am pleased to say that this drab, old tray has been transformed into a fun simple, yet stylish piece.
Didn't this tray come out great!? Can I also tell you it took me less than a day to make?! All it cost me was a roll of chevron patterned tape and some spray paint! I will show you how I did made this project in a step by step tutorial! I spent a total of $22 on this makeover.
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First, you will need the following supplies! 2 cans of Spray Paint - You will need to first decide what colors you want to make. (I obviously chose white and gold but pick something to fit your color scheme) But here are links to...
Frog Tape Shape Tape - Chevron Print Scissors Masking {i.e. newspapers, scrap paper, paint drop, or scrap rag} Whatever you have around at your disposal. The tray you will need :)
Start by spray painting your tray the base color of your choosing. I chose white. I also had to do a couple of coats of the white to eliminate Mother Goose from sight. I let mine dry overnight, but a couple of hours of dry time...
Try pre-spacing...aka space out your pattern to match before peeling off the back...
After careful eyeballing and spacing out the tape, you will peel off the back of the tape and place directly to the surface. Hot tip- Start by pressing the center of each piece of tape and work your way out. Sometimes the tape would ge
Now, you will paint your tray with your other color. I chose to paint the back of my tray in addition to the front because it had a weird rusted metal thing going on and was a bit of an eye sore. Let this sit and completely dry...
AND TA DAHHH! It's complete! How easy was that?I am so loving this tray and I am so happy I didn't throw it out! What an easy fun piece to add to my decor!
Meredith - Arts & Classy
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  • Earp Construction Earp Construction on Mar 13, 2014
    ooh I like this, great idea
  • Maggie Lais Maggie Lais on Oct 29, 2014
    My Grandmother had a tray just like that old one! At least I think that is where I saw it last? Great idea, and very elegant... I am starting to think of some decorative cans I have, as well as a tray... hmm!
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