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How to make something new look old

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Jun 11, 2015 · Modified: Dec 23, 2020

Hi there everyone!  Today, I am sharing how to make something new look old. I’m taking a break from the garden for a few days. You may ask, why does one want to make something new look old?  Well, because I really don’t care for new shiny things, unless it’s a diamond ring or something:) Most of the decor around our house is old, antique, vintage, chippy, and worn.   We don’t typically go into regular stores and just pick things on a showroom floor. Unless it’s a new couch or something.  Just about everything we own  has been collected over time, and has some kind of meaning to us.  For the most, that is I would say in our family room, pub and kitchen area.

I found this cute tray at Walmart the other day.  Price was right  at $7.00 bucks.  I thought, I know exactly what I want to do with that.  My son Jack was with me, and he said I know what you are going to do with that tray.  Smartie pants, thinks he knows it all.

Funny thing, was he was right.  He knew I would paint it, and add a rooster to it.

tray makeover with chalkypaint and stencils

This was a fun little quick project.

This is the before tray.  Nice to begin with, but as you can see, shiny and new.

bhg serving tray

 I painted the tray with 3 coats of chalky paint by Americana decor.  You must wonder if I have every color.

I do in fact! Check out all my projects while you are here.

chalkypaint

Annie Sloan wax

 After the chalky paint dried I rubbed a little Annie Sloan clear soft wax on it the bottom and sides of the tray.

rooster stencil from hobby lobby

Out came my handy dandy rooster stencil.  I have had this guy for a long time.  You can check out my Stencil gallery and I am sure you will spy him a half dozen times.  Sort of like my recipe stencil.  I used them over and over again.

chalk pen

I found some chalk pens at Michaels and thought I would just do a silhouette of the rooster instead of using craft paint.

how to paint a tin tray with chalky paint

Worked out just perfect!

How to make a rooster tray

Now I have a cute new/old tray in the kitchen next to the stove.

rooster tray makeover

Thanks for stopping over today.

rooster tray makeover

 You can check out my gallery of diy ideas.  If you are not a regular here, I sure would love to see you back again.

XO

bhg tray makeover

 You may also check out my DIY gallery of Stenciling ideas, burlap and more projects!

If stenciling is new to you, check out my video.  Keep in mind this was done on facebook live, so I promise, I am not talking to myself:)

I plan on making a simpler version soon.

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I am also planning on my own stencil line soon and would love your input.  See an example of my Stencil line here.

gallery of ideas by Debbiedoo'sOr if you like some Roosters, I have plenty of those too!

Thank you for your visit today!

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Comments

  1. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life

    June 11, 2015 at 10:11 am

    How fun is this. I love it.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      June 11, 2015 at 9:48 pm

      Thank you Marty! i do too:)

      Reply
  2. Kerry

    June 11, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I bought the same tray and was thrilled with the price. Love what you did with it! 🙂

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      June 11, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks Kerry!

      Reply
  3. [email protected]

    June 11, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Love love LOVE what you did with the tray! I have the same one and I’ve been wondering what to do to jazz it up a bit. I may have to get out the chalk paint! Jane

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      June 11, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      There you go! Go get yourself some chalky paint and have a ball. You won’t stop there, I promise.

      Reply
  4. Raquel

    June 11, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    That looks great Debbie! I love the look of vintage and the farm house look that is making a HUGE comeback. And don’t even get me started on burlap!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      June 11, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      I hear ya! What’s old is always new again. I sure hope they don’t bring back shoulder pads though:)

      Reply
  5. Kim

    June 12, 2015 at 7:19 am

    Love it! Every time I see a Rooster I think of you by the way LOL! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  6. Ricki Jill Treleaven

    June 12, 2015 at 8:37 am

    VERY CUTE project (and useful)….I don’t know what it is about our home, but every time I need a tray they seem to have disappeared!

    Reply
  7. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic

    June 12, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    Love it Debbie! You made it look vintage and more expensive!

    Reply
  8. martina

    June 15, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    Very cute!!

    Reply
  9. Vanessa

    July 14, 2016 at 7:48 am

    It looks great and I love the stencils.

    Reply

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