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    Upcycled Tray - Bloom Where You Are Planted.

    Published: Mar 20, 2016 · Modified: May 6, 2022 by momcrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    Repurposing a calendar frame - Make a tray!

    I purchased a "Bloom Where You are Planted" stencil and really wanted to make something pretty with it. That saying just spoke to me. I was going through a difficult personal time and it just told me that no matter what is going on, you can still grow.

    Bloom Where You Are Planted stenciled on red onto a blue upcycled tray this to Pinterest

    I had a hard time figuring out what to stencil this phrase on. I'll confess, I even called over my crafty neighbor, Amy. I showed her the one thing it fit onto, my wooden calendar frame.

    Original calendar frame with a calendar in it
    I was commenting that I could display the framed phrase on this calendar frame but what would 'it' be?

    She looked at me quizzically. Then she told me that it was a tray! How I didn't see it initially, I don't know!

    I didn't want it to be burgundy.  I wanted it to be a pretty navy blue.

    Spray

    I love transforming things with spray paint!

    So, I was wandering around Home Depot trying to find an insert.  The backboard that was on the back of this calendar frame was very rough and there was no way it would have looked good if I painted and stenciled on it.

    I found inexpensive hardboard.  I love the guys that cut things for you.  And, they do it for free.  I had the exact dimensions with me and he cut the board into three perfectly sized inserts.  The original board cost less than $5.00.  Which I consider a deal since I can make three different inserts!  Below is what one of the inserts looked like.  You'll see later that I spray painted it a pretty cream color.

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    Below is the stencil.  I used some painter's tape to fasten it to the insert.  I also ended up taping cut up paper bags around the stencil so there wouldn't be any overspray.

    taping

    And, I covered the little flower on the top right.  I wanted to paint those different colors.

    Bloom Where You Are Planted stencil being painted

    I did use burgundy spray paint on the stencil.  I love it!  I just haven't figured out how to clean the spray paint off the stencil : (.

    Bloom Where You Are Planted

    See how I can slide the insert in.  Like I used to slide in the calendar.

    I bought some inexpensive drawer pulls and attached them.  I love the clean look of the silver against the blue.

    Bloom Where You Are Planted tray with pretty drawer pulls as the tray handles

    Below is my finished project!  I am really happy with it!  Did you see the little accent colors I added?  The green for the leaves and the little pink dots.  I used some of the little acrylic paint that I had handy to paint those areas.

    Bloom Where You Are Planted tray

    I was getting so tired of the calendar frame.  Now, I have totally repurposed it.  I love it when I can recycle/upcycle something that I already have!

    Thanks for visiting my blog!  If you like easy recipes, gardening hints, and simple DIY's like this, please make sure you sign up to follow me.

    Hey, please do me a favor and pin my project!

    Collage of steps to stencil a tray that says Bloom where you are Planted.

     

    If you enjoy being creative and upcycling with spray paint, my favorite spray paint project includes hydrangeas!

    Creating Blue Hydrangeas for my living room (in my 100 year old home).

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    1. Meredith

      March 21, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      Oh my gosh, this turned out so cute! I can't believe how different each bloggers' project is. I love your tray, with it's pretty silver handles!

    2. bon bon @ Farmhouse 40

      March 21, 2016 at 8:59 am

      What a beautiful make over of the tray. Looks so pretty.

    3. C.D. Loken

      March 21, 2016 at 8:04 am

      Oh how I LOVE a good upcyle, Susan! The pretty blue you chose for your tray is lovely, and the added door pulls is GENIUS!

    4. Angela

      March 21, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Wow, you completely transformed that calendar frame. A tray like this is something I would get a lot of use from. The drawer pulls you chose really pop against that blue. Truly lovely!

    5. mpbrittis@gmail.com

      March 21, 2016 at 6:41 am

      Love the tray and that color blue is one of my favorite colors... so pretty, great to meet you! Stop by Dream Create and inspire party tomorrow to link up the tray.
      Maria

    6. Carole @ Garden Up Green

      March 21, 2016 at 6:31 am

      This is so fun - I'm thinking you should be served breakfast in bed on Mothers day with this tray. You're project is so bright and I love that it's upcycled. Perfect!

    7. Patti Estep

      March 21, 2016 at 5:24 am

      Susan, Yours turned out great! Very patriotic and now you can serve the boys breakfast in bed. 😉
      I just bought and old wooden box at an antique store and was thinking of putting handles on it and making it a tray. After seeing your I think I'll definitely do just that. Thanks!

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