I love the raised design on the outer edge of this tray, but the tray...not so much. What would you do to improve this Goodwill find? 
If you said spray paint...then you would be right.
If you said spray paint...then you would be right.
Miracle in a can, I tell ya. Beige spray paint plus gel stain applied after the paint has dried was what this silver tray needed. I then decided that some vinyl lettering (of course, that is always my best solution) was needed.
I just love giving new life to something that might get thrown out.
I am joining up with Suasan over at Between Naps on the Porch for another Metamorphis Monday. You won't be disappointed, there are so many talented people that share project makeovers it will make your head spin with ideas
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39 comments:
Great job.. it looks fantastic. I love those colors.
So pretty! I never would have thought of doing that. Thanks for sharing.
I love visiting and seeing your transformations on thrift store items. I would have never thought to spray paint that tray...and the addition of the lettering...perfect!!
LOVE it, so pretty!!
Can you tell me what is the gel stain you're using? Thanks!
I love my spray paint, but have never used the gel stain you are talking about. Hmmmmm....adding it to my list. ;-)
Cece
How beautiful, what an improvement! I also love your little pumpkin topiary from earlier this week. Thanks for visiting my blog!
How do you do it? I would have painted it, but never thought about the stain. And even if I did, I would never have gotten it right. The platter looks beautiful!
Oh, that looks very classy! That is going to sell for sure! Hope you feel better!
What a great transformation!
Great Job! Don't you just love to find a treasure! Thanks for sharing!
Oh I like it! the spray paint sure made the edge design stand out!
Such a great ideal...
xoxo
Julie
Don't you just love spray paint!!??
This is a great transformation
Great new decoration!!!
Kammy
That is one AMAZING makeover! I LOVE it now. Before, not-so-much. Paint is our friend!
The tray turned out very pretty.
I love gel stain too!
Rhonda
LOVE WHAT YOU DID WITH THIS TRAY!!! Great job!
You made this tray look like a million bucks! It's gorgeous.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
cool idea! I also have something from Good will on my post!
Great transformation! I love the raised edge too...Love the vinyl letters...Thanks for sharing.
The tray looks great...I have never used gel stain...I will now thankafter seeing your tray. Come over to see my $1.00 vinyl lettering and let me know what you think, thanks.
Blessings,
Linda
What a great makeover! Cute blog!
So...pretty. The lettering is great. Laura@the mansion
I love it!! Thank you for sharing this great idea, I love the addition of the vinyl decals. Also, thank you for your sweet comments on my goodwill post, it is so appreciated.:)
WOW! This is quite the transformation! Love it! Thanks for sharing! Artie (Niartist) Color Outside the Lines Blog ... ooo, love your header image, too! :)
Wow, that turned out fabulous!
Hello...
What a fabulous Met Monday post!!! I just love what you did with your silver tray...I have never thought about painting it! Was wondering if you do anything to prep the tray before painting? Does the paint adher well? The painted finish is gorgeous and I love the lettering that you added! Really, really beautiful! Great project...thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
Hello again...
Just wanted to stop back in and let you know that I really enjoyed taking a look at your blog and some of your past posts! You have a delightful blog, my friend...so many great ideas...loved what I seen! I'm adding you to my list of blog follows and look forward to your upcoming posts!
So very nice to meet you!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
Now, this is AWESOME...just love it. where does everyone get their lettering??
Hi...I posted on your other blog, I forgot to say how wonderful to finally find someone who also loves black and white and notices it everywhere..Your the best, thanks for visiting...Phyllis
I love it! The lettering is just perfect.
Your tray turned out great, what a wonderful ideal. Loved the lettering.Do you need to prime before painting?
Sandy
I love your tray you transformed. Where is everyone getting these vinyl letters, do you make them yourself and with what, or do you purchase them and where. Please let me know and my email is honeybray@yahoo.com. Thanks so much.
Also, I love your blog and will become a follower when I finish this comment.
Wow! I would never have thought to paint that, but it looks amazing! I think I am going to try this with a silverplated tray I bought at a thrift shop. Thanks for the inspiration!
Jane
Popping back in to say thanks for the heads up about winning the pumpkin giveaway. I had no idea. I have been so busy lately, I haven't had time to check back.
I left her a comment, I hope its not too late.
Thanks again,
Amy
Is there any end to your creativity Connie... Really. An amazing woman in so many ways!
Love it... Will probably duplicate it and share with you again!!!
~Sharon
Very pretty! I love the power of spray paint. Using a gel stain is a good idea to personalize it!
Really nice makeover! Thanks for visiting my blog and becoming a follower. I will definitely do the same. I can't wait to see what other projects you have up your sleve!
I love this idea! My dollar store tray is old and stained... I was about to throw it away... not anymore!!! Thank you for sharing!
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