Monday, October 24, 2011

Up cycling and a little shabby

Hi everyone,
I am really enjoying the challenges over at LESSology..........it is all about up cycling. The designers are so creative.....so many wonderful ideas, head over there and take a peek.
This weeks challenge is all about 'Wall Art'
I decided to alter this silver tray ..... which is black most of the time! My mother gave it to me a while  ago , I think she hated polishing it too!

I started to spray paint it white, when I remembered I needed to take a before photo. 
So here it is kind of painted.


My husband drilled  the holes, I then added some flower shape eyelets.


"My Wall Art"


Art Philosophy cartridge was used to cut the scallop circle and the hearts.


I sanded  the edges of the tray to expose the silver .....I think you can just see it in the photo.


I glued two chip board letters together for extra thickness....... painted them white, covered them in glossy accents then sprinkled them with lots and lots of white glitter.




My Up Cycled item is the tray and a little lace. Another two trays are being stored in a box....can't wait to transform them:)

Thank you for visiting

Tracey


30 comments:

  1. wow Tracey, i certainly love the wall hanging much better than the silver tray!! this is gorgeous.. wonderful transformation!!

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  2. Oh how beautiful this looks Tracey

    Cheers from Bangalore ,India
    Dr Sonia S V
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  3. Wow! It looks amazing Tracey! You should be very proud of your wall art. You've done a fantastic job! :)

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  4. This is fabulous.Love the transformation.
    Jayne x

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  5. Ah Tracey this is gorgeous, i have a tray very similar that could do with the same treatment. Do you love the Art Philosphy cart? I believe you are over here next weekend do you have any free time?

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  6. Oh, wow! This is beautiful!! What a cool transformation of that old silver tray! I would never think to spray paint this, but I absolutely LOVE how it turned out! Really, really fabulous!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at LESSology!

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  7. beautiful! that turned out soooo fantastic! :)

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  8. Awww this is so beautiful and sweet. I love the design and the paint. This is fabulous home decor. Thank you so much for playing with us at LESSology. :)

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  9. Tracey, that is absolutely beautiful.

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  10. This is gorgeous, and would make a great pressie, Op shops here I come who uses the tray's anyway this is fantastic.

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  11. Oh my goodness! This is gorgeous Tracey! I lovelovelove the pretty colours! :)

    Thanks for joining us at LESSology! :)

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  12. Tracey this is absolutely, awesome and divine, it will look good hanging on the wall, love the papers and colours, just fab :)

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  13. Beautiful my dear friend.........Great Job.....

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  14. OK, Tracey this project is a WOW!!! I LOVE LOVE it
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  15. Beautiful piece, I can see the room look so pretty with this gorgeous piece of art, thanks for playing along with us at LESSology!!!

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  16. Wow what a great idea. Silver is a pain and if you aren't going to use it you should make it in to art. Well done!

    Thanks for joining us at LESSology with your gorgeous creation.
    Hugs,
    Linda
    Scrapcat Cards by Linda

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  17. oh wow you turned that into a beauty. love it.

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  18. Tracey this is amazing ! What a fabulous project I can't believe my eyes you have created a stunning hanging , I love it.

    Marie

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  19. Oh wow, Tracey - this turned out so fabulous!! I absolutely love this wall hanging!! The transformation is stunning!! Gorgeous and I LOVE it!! :)

    Lisa
    indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  20. Wow, Tracey!! What a gorgeous home decor project!! ~ Blessings

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  21. Tracey you are on fire girl !!!!! go for it .. this is spectacular ... such a magical idea .. I love it .. hugz x

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  22. This is gorgeous! What a great way to use a silver tray. You are so imaginative and creative - and have done such a lovely job with this!

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  23. Gorgeous! Love this! Beautiful background and the flower bouquet is a lovely detail!

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  24. How pretty. I just love this. I am off hunting for a similar tray. You could just as easily use a cheap imitation silver one. I will be looking at them in a new light.

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  25. Wow! This is so pretty! Love it!

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  26. This just makes me smile. How pretty!!! Those colours are right up my street.
    Thanks for playing with us at LESSology xxx

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  27. WOW WOW WOW WOW!! I loveeeeeeeeeeee this! LOVING that frame and the hearts! Thanks so much for playing along with LESSology! :):):):):):):):):):):)

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