Happy dance! Today is Trash to Treasure Tuesday – where my blogger friends and I are creating DIY goodness to inspire you. You’ll see their projects in a bit, but for now take a peek at this gem below. This vintage bed tray still has function, but oh how it lacks in fun. Right?!?
It’s made of wood and that’s about all it’s got going for it. Check out the geese…
They look angry! hahaha!! However, it appears they are tearing off the bow on the apple. It made me LOL in the thrift store! Okay…sorry…not sorry. Too funny to not point that out.
Well, you know I had to do something with this, so it’s makeover time for this vintage bed tray. I’ve created a video tutorial for you below, but I’ll walk through the simple steps too.
DIY FUN
First, I wiped it all down with a vinegar/water mixture to get rid of any grime or nasty. Then, I grabbed my paint brush and an antique white paint to dry brush a coat of paint.
Once the paint cured, I used a bit of dark wax and an older brush to age the paint a little.
WALLPAPER
As soon as the wax was buffed, I used gave the vintage bed tray a rubbing with some sand paper. That not only adds to the aged feel, but allows a little of the wood to peek out underneath. Also, you may be wondering why I chose white, or why distress it at all. Well, you see my end result in my mind was going to include this chippy painted wood wallpaper. Ever tried this stuff?
It’s absolutely awesome as you can see how I used it on the dated Broyhill hutch desk or in these projects HERE. What a difference! Likewise, I, too, was a wallpaper hater after pulling down and scraping many rooms of the stuff. However, I am totally sold on the new line of repositionable papers. Easy to use and easy to adjust. In addition, it comes in all sorts of fun patterns and styles.
You can see the process of how I applied it in the video. Just cut and work on a short end to lay it down, pulling the paper back as you go. Also, if bubbles show up, just lift it up and begin again.
ALL DONE
Finally, after a few DIY steps, my vintage bed tray makeover is complete. In other words…the geese are gone, baby! {{happy dance}}
As a result, we now have an updated and refreshed tray that has a great many more years of life in it. Wasn’t that fun? Additionally, see the video demo below.
So…I have to ask…have I convinced yet to give wallpaper a second chance? You know you want to. haha. However, in the event that someone gets tired of the paper, all they have to do is peel it out and add new.
Likewise, you can find this bed tray and oodles of other furniture, home decor, and handmade goods in my online shop.
Magic Linen Waffle Blanket ~ $130
Also, pin and share this vintage bed tray makeover to inspire others. I’m all about getting you to try a DIY project of your own.
MORE FUN
Up next, these two wooden boxes are fair game for a fun makeover. See their new look and function HERE.
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Last, but not least, time to check out what these talented ladies have worked on for you today.
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It looks so good now. The geese had their day but now the tray has a new life.
Thanks! Nancy at Artsy Chicks rule said she had dishes with them on it from her newlywed days. haha! I love it.
Wow! What a difference a little paint and wallpaper can make. I’ve seen a similar wallpaper in Target and wondered how it would look. I just might go but some and try it!
I just love this stuff. So easy to use and comes in so many patterns and colors.
Wow! Awesome transformation! I Love it!,
Yay! I couldn’t wait to hide the geese. Too funny!
Wow what a great idea…this tray looks SO good now!! XOXO
Simple to do. I’m glad you like the new look! 😀
Love the addition of that cool wallpaper! It really adds a rustic look!
I’m so thankful they finally came up with an easy-to-use wallpaper. I love the stuff!
Cool tray. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with these boxes as I have at least 3 in my stash to make over, lol.
Woot! Sounds good! 😀
Been there done this with blue chalk paint, but mine had a plain white surface so I didn’t bother to paper the top, maybe some day. I do like yours. The painted ones do look nicer than the plain wood, I think they are less out of place…less utilitarian looking.
I agree. 🙂
Goodbye geese and welcome new treasure. So much better than before. Love it! That wallpaper is gorgeous. Did you order it from Amazon or find it in a store? As always, great makeover. Cant wait to see what you’ve got planned next.
Yes! haha. Just fun to see a change-up in something that may be dated, but still has purpose.
What a difference you made on this tray, it is so pretty now! I helped a friend put this same paper up on a small wall in her home, it was easy stuff to work.
Thanks! It sure is easy to use. We have a wall with some up too.
So much better! Hee hee! Love the wallpaper. ? xo
haha! Sweet goosey hugs for you! 😀
Oh I love that wallpaper, Larissa. Great save on the bed tray!
Here’s to simple and refreshed! 😀 haha!
Haha, those geese had to go! Love the new look and YEAY for simple!
You got it! 😀 Thanks, Jen.
The tray is awesome! I can’t let this go though…where did you get that BEAUTIFUL headboard? Do you have any history on it? Stunning piece!
tee hee! Thanks! I found it on Craigslist. I actually wanted an Eastlake style, but can’t find one in the right size. One day!