Black and White Striped Tray

It's the season for Flea Markets!

Seems like when I go,

I'm drawn to wooden trays, and bowls.

I didn't realize I collected them

until I started building a stash.

So it's time to dive in and get started on some

so I can go buy more!

I got this one at a flea market for one dollar.

Ahh...the simple pleasures.

It doesn't look like that anymore...

Now it's a nice graphic accent with the bold black and white stripes.

But I didn't stop there.

I wanted it to have a bit of a nautical feel.

So here's what I did.

I drilled a hole large enough to slide a notebook ring through.

Then I drilled another circle on top of that with a spade bit

just deep enough to recess a washer.

Paint Next.

I used white and black semi-gloss

and ran a dry brush of black around the edges.

I also used a dry brush of white over the black.

Now it has a slightly worn look.

Using some tacky glue

set the washer in the recessed circle.

Run the notebook ring through the circle and close.

You will have four of these for the handle anchors.

Here are some more supplies

that I used for the rope handles.

Using about 2 ft. of  the braiding cord,

I made a tight loop around the rope

near the ring.

Make sure to leave extra string

to tie off at the end of the wrap.

Continue wrapping and tie off at the end.

I think it's a fun mix of elements:

Graphic black and white modern with some worn wear

(even a little chalkboardish)

A tiny bit of bling with the hardware washer

and office supply notebook ring.

Then a dose of rough texture

with the manilla rope.

I have several ideas for my new tray.

You might see it soon in a Halloween display.

Also, I like the idea of hanging it in a grouping on the wall.

For now, I can even use it for

my limeade service.

Love my Limeades.

Hope you do too!

1 tsp. grenadine

2 lime slices squeezed

1 can diet ginerale

LOTS of ice.

Enjoy!

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