Transformation Thursday and DIY Day-a Serving Tray

Again, I am joining two of my favorite parties. Please check them out. They are Transformation Thursday by Gina, and DIY day by Kimba-who is also doing a giveaway so be sure to check her out. For more great ideas, see both blogs!


This week, I am sharing one of my favs!
I found this serving tray for $1.00 at His House and love it should have bought all 6!
I, again, didn't take any 'during' pics, but here is what I did. I taped off the inside because I wanted some natural rattan to show through. (in true form for me, some trials and errors here).

To begin with, I only taped the edges of the inside. Mistake, but it turned out ok. Once I pulled the tape off, I realize some of the black spray paint misted the exposed inside rattan. Ok, lesson learned.

But, I went with it...and took the remaining tape off and misted the other, making it match, but not as solid as the black 'frame'. Make sense?

I then stenciled a palm tree (in black) in the center.

Ahhhhhhhhhh that's better!

I will say that I've already had a request for one of these (or a close replica, depending on my Thrifty Finds) from someone!

Sorry the pics aren't great.

I'm still trying to perfect my picture taking with backgrounds, settings, and such. Thanks for being my guinea pigs!

And don't forget to check out more ideas at Gina's and Kimba's!