Monday, April 4, 2011

My first attempt with a Painters tray


So this is a work in progress, I have never tried working with one of these before and I love all the pictures I have seen of others and thought I would give it a try. This is a birthday gift for my step father. I have used some very old pics of me, my son and my grandson. (lol, he isnt even one yet so I guess his pics arnt that old but they are some of the first taken, lol)


I used a 7 Gypsies white painters tray I purchased at Archivers when I was in Atlanta. I used crackle paint on the front to distress a bit (doesnt show well in photo) and rubbed distress inks on a few spots to distress even further. Being for a man I didnt want to use flowers and frills so have been truely at a loss as to how to "decorate" it. I am giving this to him this coming weekend so I have a few more days of looking at what I can add, I think it is missing some pizzaz. Any helpful comments would be greatly appreciated!!

4 comments:

  1. Wow. You did really great. I have looked at this too but never got it. But looking at how you did yours is inspiring me to get one. And you have done great for giving for a man. fidnings in harware shops, suede laces all way to go! TFS

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  2. What a wonderful, thoughtful gift! YOu did an amazing job on this...I have so got to give this a try. I love it!

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  3. this is gorgeous, you did a wonderful job.. I am too afraid to attempt this

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  4. Love the painter's tray. So creative!

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