Grain Sack Stripe Inspired Tray

by Tiffany at The House Down the Lane

$10.00

1-2 Hours

Easy

I got together with some of my blogging pals, and we all finished a wooden tray in our own unique style. This a sneak peek of my take on this unfinished wooden tray.

grain sack stripe inspired tray, chalk paint, repurposing upcycling, seasonal holiday decor

I started out by giving this tray a quick sanding with 150 grit sandpaper. I have an Orbital Sander, which makes this much easier and quicker. But you could do it by hand, too.

I stained the tray with a dark stain, being careful to wipe off any extra stain.

I've been slightly obsessed with grain sack stripes for awhile. And what better project than this one to incorporate them?!

I taped the stripes and painted them with a white chalk paint. I love the Edge-Lock Painter's Tape from ScotchBlue/3M. I didn't have hardly any seeping of the paint below the tape, and the little bit that I had was because I didn't get the tape on correctly!

I love how the finished tray looks on our new Farmhouse Industrial Shelves in the dining room!

For more information on how I completed this project and for links to the other bloggers' projects, please visit the blog post by clicking on the URL below! Happy fall!

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Hannah V on Oct 02, 2015
This is gorgeous! I'd love to have a piece like this, also I'm obsessed with trays haha

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- Tiffany at The House Down the Lane on Dec 11, 2015
  @Hannah V I'm obsessed with them, too! Every time I come home with a new one my husband just shakes his head. :0)
  
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Miriam Illions on Oct 02, 2015
You guys are all so creative and I LOVE yours!

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- Tiffany at The House Down the Lane on Dec 11, 2015
  @Miriam I Thank you so much!
  
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