Saturday, May 21, 2011

Shhhh.... they're sleeping....

I have been up for 4 hours already and the only noise
was Master Whimsy stopping by from his sleepover
 to take some allergy medicine!
 Ahhhh, Bliss!

I started by reading some of The Girl Who Played with Fire on my Kindle. Then it was time to catch up on Farmville and Facebook, then on to my blog reading.
I got to Tammy's blog Type A and inspiration struck!
I have a tray that I have been wanting to alter,  
some antique sheet music I picked up at Easter,
and some chalk paint I wanted to play with.

TIME TO CRAFT!!!!

I slopped on some Château Grey the music.
"An elegant greyed green, this is the colour found in French woodwork. "
 
to the Dress Me Up tray from Southern Living at Home
Distressed the paint, and then Mod Podged
 
After all was dry, I waxed the tray. Then tried to choose some ribbon (which was the hard part). I didn't find anything in my stash that I love.
I guess that will wait for another day....

Have a Blessed Weekend!
Whyt

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18 comments:

  1. Curtains in My TreeMay 21, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I have been wanting to try chalk paint I read about it on lots of blogs.

    I think you have to have the wax that goes with it to get to a certain color?

    like the tray and will watch for the ribbon effect

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  2. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I just use Johnson wax and it deepens the paint a little. There is also a tinted wax... but totally optional!

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  3. DebbiedoosMay 22, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Oh boy that looks great. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party. I love that color too in the chalk paint. That stuff is addicting.

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  4. xinexMay 22, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Very pretty and whimsy!...Christine

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  5. Yvonne@StyleBurbMay 22, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Wow, your tray looks really fantastic! I love how chunky it is, and I love the color.... I have got to try chalk paint! I'm visiting you from Debbie's newbie party. ~ Yvonne

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  6. MelanieMay 23, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    This turned out great! I haven't tried the chalk paint yet, but definitely want to! I'm visiting from Debbiedoos and am now following you.

    Melanie
    youmadethat.blogspot.com

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  7. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersMay 23, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    This turned out lovely. I've seen a few projects with chalk paint and I'm sure I'll try it out eventually. I'm visiting from Homemaker on a Dime.

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  8. LanellMay 23, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Very pretty. The color is perfect. I keep my eye out for sheet music all the time and never find any. I'm a new follower from Debbie Doos.

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  9. Rachael@LovelyCraftyHomeMay 23, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    How neat! I'm dying to try chalk paint, but there aren't any retailers near me. Your tray looks awesome!

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  10. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I love your tray redo! I'm a big fan of music and I think this would be perfect for me. Anytime you're tire of it - let me know! ;)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  11. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    The chalk paint is ADDICTINGGGGG Ladies! It is well worth the investment. It is so fast and easy. Many of the stockests will ship for you and I know Michelle at WOnderfaux will ship free w/ a $250 purchase. Get a couple of your girls together and you will have enough! Let me know when you try it!

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  12. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeMay 23, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Just beautiful! I love anything with sheet music!

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  13. Yay HomeMay 23, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I love the way the tray turned out! I was unfamiliar with chalk paint until I read this, and now I really want to try it. Thank you for sharing! I'm a new follower.

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  14. Helen's DecorMay 23, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    How nice! I have a tray waiting for help.

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  15. CharleneMay 23, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Love your tray! And your comment about the quiet time! I know where Cypress is! I have a friend that lives there & I want to go visit her studio next time I drive down there. I live in the DFW area! Nice to meet another Texas Blogger.

    This is my first Show Off Your Cottage Monday & I hope to join in again soon! Charlene

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  16. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorMay 24, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I just got a tray at gw can't wait to do something like this!

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  17. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMay 26, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    This is adorable! Just found you through Debbie's blog. I see we have a few things in common. I grew up in Houston. Misplaced TX girl in GA but trying to get back as fast as I can! lol I'm also in education. Enjoying browsing your blog and am now your newest follower. I'd be delighted to have you follow me back!
    Have a nice day and a nice summer vacation!
    Tammy

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  18. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingJune 6, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Whytney, Your tray turned out fantastic. The woven fabric around the sides adds a great touch - not to mention the sheet music. Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase party - I greatly appreciate it. I am a little behind commenting...but I have featured this last week. Hope you have a wonderful week ~ Stephanie Lynn

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Your sweet comments are greatly appreciated!

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