Goodwill Faux Printer Tray to Stenciled Christmas Farmhouse Decor

November 12, 2017

I don't get to the Twin Cities very often, but I was able to visit a Goodwill in St. Louis Park.

I found this divided wood tray (among other things).

I wasn't sure exactly what my purchase was originally.

*One of my readers identified this item as a Mancala board.

Since I have had some problems with white chalk paint and stain bleed through lately, I added an extra step and brushed on two coats of Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 White Water-Based Interior/Exterior Primer Sealer.

I pulled out this adhesive stencil with Happy Words from FolkArt.

I laid out my stencils like so, and pounced on my Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Black.

I added a National Hardware 4" Sash Lift in Satin Nickel to the top. After all, it's a faux printer's tray drawer now.

I sealed my project with Minwax Paste Finishing Wax in Natural. I applied the wax with a paper towel.

Here is my stenciled tray with a pine tree wood cutout nailed on. The cutout is a Holiday Time Mini Ornament I purchased at Walmart.

The wreath is from CWI Gifts. I purchased it at a local drug store for $4.95. The wreath is hanging from a small nail on the tray.

Drill the hole with a fine bit before adding the nail.

Here is the bottom part of my wood tray.

And HERE is my finished FAUX printer's tray drawer Christmas decor sign!

I think this project turned out better than I imagined it in my head!

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JaneNovember 13, 2017 at 6:21 AM
That is adorable!
AnonymousNovember 13, 2017 at 7:06 AM
very cute
dNovember 13, 2017 at 9:01 AM
clever!
AudreyNovember 13, 2017 at 12:09 PM
Nicely done Carlene. Love the wreath with it.
Audrey Z.
AnonymousNovember 13, 2017 at 1:35 PM
That is so cute!! Love it.
Leslie SchmidtNovember 13, 2017 at 10:24 PM
This is really cute. I think it was originally a Mancala board. It is a game played with stones or beans or marbles.

Leslie in MN
Pink GlitterNovember 13, 2017 at 10:54 PM
What a clever project.....it turned out so nice! The wreath at the top adds just the right touch.

Thanks for sharing,
Tammy
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Sam - Raggedy BitsNovember 17, 2017 at 4:27 PM
This is such a fabulous idea!! Love how you stenciled all the words into the little sections!! So beautiful!!

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