Upcycled Divided Tray to Beach Themed Shadow Box
I have a great idea for upcycling an old wooden tray (I think it was a silverware tray) to show you today!
I'm joining up with my fellow Do-It-Over-Designers today to take something old and/or unused and 'do it over' into something new. I will share my post, and then you'll be able to hop around to the other ladies blogs and see what they have done over! 😄
Upcycled Divided Tray to Beach Themed Shadow Box
Let me show you what this looked like when I found it.
I found it at the thrift store, it was just $2.19!
It has a divider that runs down the center and at first, I was thinking of just hanging it sideways like this and using it as a shelf but the straight sides and deeper tray area meant that it was a prime candidate to become a shadow box.
But to be a shadow box it needed more compartments!
I had some strips that I had cut off an old canvas painting for some reason... I don't remember why now... Oh! I used the canvas board to mount a poster that I was giving to a friend for Christmas!
Anywaaaay, I had these strips of canvas board that were the perfect size, I just needed to cut them into the lengths I needed.
Once I had that done, it was time to get creative... the best part!!
When I'm doing projects that have a certain theme, ocean or beach in this case, I like to pick through my craft supplies and gather up a bunch of things that I think I might like to use. So I ended up with a bunch of things that fit into the beachy theme.
Then I can sit with my goodies and play around with different arrangements.
For the first cubby I worked on, I chose to add sand. I had some sand from my trip a couple of years ago to Disneyland. Of course, while we were there we went to the beach!
To add the sand I just used white craft glue and spread it around where I wanted the sand to be and then sprinkled some on top of the glue.
Let's see, what's next...
Oh yes, I used stamps to stamp out a little quote and some white heart buttons next to that.
Be sure to check out all the other great projects by clicking on the links for each blog below!
This also checks off another item from the list of recent thrift shop finds.
Brilliant re-use Tania! I love the beachy theme and the colour; so inspirational.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I think the puffy sticker you used is actually a sand dollar :). I don't know how I know that or why they call it that - there isn't a beach in site around here.
Thank you!
DeleteTania
Really cute project! It's like you took all the elements of a well designed scrapbook page and put them into wall art. Well done :)
ReplyDeleteReally cute project! It's like you took all the elements of a well designed scrapbook page and put them into wall art. Well done :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, I thought it would have made a good scrapbook page too :)
DeleteTania
This is incredible Tania! I'm so impressed with every one of the creative DIY vignettes in your upcycled beach theme tray. Talk about attention to detail and creative upcycling!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie! :)
DeleteTania
Cute idea and would be perfect in a Cape Cod Cottage (That's where I am right now!!!). Great color and cute little eye catching trinkets!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It would be cute in a Cape Cod Cottage!
DeleteTania
I love this! Each little compartment has a story to tell. The attention to detail is awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Thank you!
DeleteThis is just too adorable. I the the vintage theme you chose, those old photos and themes have so much character. Well done.
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you!
DeleteThis turned out so cute! I especially love your wave sheet music and the cut-out from that old Portland antique sale! (I have that same postcard!!!)
ReplyDeleteThanks Vikki! It's funny how that post card is now vintage!!
DeleteThis is absolutely adorable! All your little details really make it special. I'd love for you to share it at the Sundays on Silverado link party, which is open now. :-)
ReplyDeleteNiky @ The House on Silverado
Thank you so much Niky! I will hop over and join the party!
DeleteTania
Love how you incorporated so many different, odd bits to create a cohesive theme. So clever
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I have so many odd bits in my stash it's easy :)
DeleteWow what a great job you did! Reminds me of the beach table I make every summer love how many recycled materials used!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Nancy!
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