Happy Sunday Friends! I’m so excited to be a part of this fun blog hop with some of my blogging friends. Did you know today is National Thrift Store day? Yep! As a DIY… repurposing lover I had to bring you a great thrift store makeover today! I’ve got an awesome TV Tray Makeover to share with you
and then you’ll have to go check out the other amazing thrift store makeovers.
Amazing stuff right?
So I found this basic TV tray at a thrift store. I’m sure you’ve all seen one and might even have one. The store was 30% off that day so I scored it for $2.35.
Very functional… but nothing too exciting to look at.
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Here’s the supplies I used:
So I started by giving it a good cleaning.
Then I gave the white portion a light sanding… I wanted to scuff it up because it was getting a staining!
I used one of my favorite shades of stain lately…. Kona. It’s a beautiful, rich brown. I used a foam brush and gave it a nice coat, let it sit about 5-10 minutes and then wiped off the excess.
I let it dry thoroughly overnight and then came the fun part… Painting! I used an acrylic paint writer in white to create some fun, whimsical flowers.
I started by sketching out some ideas on paper, then went to work.
The paint tip with the paint writer was very easy to use and it took less than 30 minutes to knock-out the design on the tray.
The results…
LOVE!!! I’ve been wanting something to put my laptop on while working in bed and this is perfect… although I told my kiddos it was so they could bring me breakfast in bed daily!
A few more pics of this TV tray makeover that I’m loving…
Now you don’t want to miss out on these other amazing Thrift Store makeovers…
National Thrift Store Blog Hop Participants:
Domestically Speaking’s TV Tray
Debbie Doo’s Lazy Susan
Cupcakes and Crinoline’s DIY World Globe
Yesterday on Tuesday’s Chair Revamp
Setting for Four’s Painted Bench
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia’s Frame Makeover
At the Picket Fence’s Pumpkin Topiary
Thanks for stopping by friends!
Amy Giannini says
February 6, 2019 at 5:21 pmSo the white surface was just painted wood? I have one of these and I always thought it was something like whiteboard. How much sanding did it take (if you can remember now!).
Maryann says
February 6, 2019 at 7:45 pmHi Amy! I sanded the white surface, just enough to scuff it up… so that it could absorb the stain.
Ivory says
July 26, 2017 at 8:54 pmOMG, how beauty this tray turned out. I love this.
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
July 26, 2017 at 10:27 pmThank you Ivory!
Sarah @ EDEA Smith says
August 26, 2014 at 1:55 amLovely!! What a fab idea.
The flowers are a beautiful touch too
Well done you 🙂
Sarah @ EDEA Smith
http://www.edea-smith.co.uk
Meegan says
August 22, 2014 at 12:57 pmLove the white and the flowers. It looks fabulous. Looks like everyone had a great time. Pinned.
Sharon Hines says
August 21, 2014 at 3:10 amIt turned out so pretty! Makes me wish I still had my old white top tray.
Jessica says
August 18, 2014 at 6:49 pmThis is AMAZING! I am a thrift store junkie and I have seen these before but never thought about redoing them! I am so excited to see this transformation. My mind is going crazy now!
my site is new and I am working on getting posts up from products I have made for my store. stop by and check it out sometime 🙂 https://www.liverandomlysimple.com
Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says
August 18, 2014 at 6:09 pmI can’t believe how you took that plain white/wood tray and transformed it into such an awesome piece. Love the white flowers!
~ Ashley
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
August 17, 2014 at 6:04 pmAbsolutely lovely, Maryann! It looks so rich and those flowers are the perfect touch.
KRISTIN says
August 17, 2014 at 11:56 amThis is so pretty, I have one of those just waiting for a makeover!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
August 17, 2014 at 1:23 pmThanks Kristin! I think everyone who got married in the 90’s has one… right?
Angie says
August 17, 2014 at 9:19 amCould you add a pattern for the flowers? I just really love the design and haven’t the talent to draw free hand. =)
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
August 17, 2014 at 1:25 pmLet me ponder the best way to do that… I can free hand it, but I’m sure I couldn’t do it with a graphics program.
Malia says
August 17, 2014 at 7:39 amIt’s gorgeous! I love it. I hope you kids bring you breakfast in bed using the new tray!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
August 17, 2014 at 1:23 pmThanks Malia – I hope so too 😉
Heather says
August 17, 2014 at 7:27 amLove your makeover Maryann!! The floral design is so gorgeous! So fun to party with you today!!! Heather
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
August 17, 2014 at 1:24 pmThanks you Heather… I love how it turned out!
debbiedoos says
August 17, 2014 at 6:13 amWhat a gorgeous makeover Maryann! I love the after. Great score.
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
August 17, 2014 at 1:24 pmThanks Debbie!! Gotta love a deal!