The cabinet door was dirty and badly painted but I scrubbed it and sanded it down and it was ready to be upcycled into a tray.
I wanted a tiny bit of color to peek through my main color so I spray painted the edges of the cabinet door with bright yellow paint, then rubbed different spots with a wax candle. The wax keeps the next coat of paint from adhering well so that you can lightly sand it away and have the contrasting layer underneath show through.
The next coat, a bright turquoise blue, was sprayed on …
… and lightly sanded over the waxed areas to reveal some yellow.
I added my favorite touch: bright orange industrial handles {also found in Canton}. They were bought specifically for this tray and I love them. I simply screwed them into the tray, using screws that were short enough not to poke out the back side of the tray. The contrast with the blue is vivid and fun and adds the perfect colorful touch to our family room.
This tray is perfect for holding remote controls, drinks, coasters, and other everyday items. I thought Phil might balk at it but he actually likes it. He may be starting to see the beauty in repurposed junk {smile}.
I’m still working on getting the baptismal gown into the shadow box! I’ve been working on it for 1/2 a year. Maybe you could pin that post for me.
My point is… where do you find the time for all of this fun crafting? You are amazing!
What a cute tray. I love the color. I found your blog on the Sunday blog hop and am a new follower.
Shasta @ In The Old Road
This looks so cute! I love it! Great color choice too.