Re-purposed Drawer House Plant Tray
January 12, 2018
Do you pick up old drawers? I do. Drawers are great for up-cycle projects and displays.
I love them. Sewing machine drawers are my favorites. I found this old drawer in my shed.
I purchased these curtain rod holders and finials at the thrift shop. There were no rods.
I am going to use them as feet on my drawer.
I simply screwed them from the inside of the drawer into the finial/foot. I used a washer to keep it tight and straight.
Next I painted the drawer with Dutch Boy Chalky paint in Vintage Ivory. I purchased the tint base and had it mixed to Vintage Ivory at Menards.
I used two coats of paint.
After painting the drawer I pulled out my buffalo check stencil from *Old Sign Stencils. I also used the fringe stencil along the edges on two sides.
I used my Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Trail Tan
for the stenciling. I think it's very close to the color of burlap.
for the stenciling. I think it's very close to the color of burlap.
See the fringe edging? It makes my buffalo checks look like a runner or mat in the bottom of the drawer.
I also sanded the edges and all over the drawer/legs with 100 grit sandpaper. I sanded the drawer bottom before stenciling and did not sand the stenciling this time.
I sealed the drawer with Varathane Crystal Clear Water-Based Polyurethane in Satin Finish
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The plant in front is a golden pothos plant. The dusty miller in the pitcher is a faux plant.
I have several real houseplants but they never seem to grow that well in my north facing living room unless they are low light lovers.
My drawer/tray is just the right size for my dining table at the end of the living room.
I love crate or drawer contained vignettes for my coffee and dining table. I can pick up the whole vignette at once to dust or to clear them off for use.
I love crate or drawer contained vignettes for my coffee and dining table. I can pick up the whole vignette at once to dust or to clear them off for use.
A few of you have asked for more photos of my house.
I am hoping to share some soon when I finish a few small projects, AND there is a really sunny day here for better indoor photos.
I have changed up my seating in the living room and have been lightening up some of the decor.
These photos may seem light, but believe me, I had to use a photo editing program to get this much light.
These photos may seem light, but believe me, I had to use a photo editing program to get this much light.
I didn't change the drawer pull. I just painted right over it with my Dutch Boy Vintage Ivory.
*Old Sign Stencils provided me with complimentary samples.
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Carlene you are magical in putting together so many beautiful things. I love your re-purposing and photos of their re use. I just don't comment each time, so many things to get done in a day. May you and yours enjoy a Happy New Year. Stay warm
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea!I have a couple drawers waiting to be repurposed but I'm afraid they may be to deep for this. I think I need to make another trip to habitat for humanity 😊
ReplyDeleteOnce in a while I see drawers out for garbage pickup... I'm picking them up next time. Thanks for the great idea Carlene. I adore the fringe addition inside this creation.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
~ Christina in SW FL
What a cute little tray! I love the muted tones with the plants, there is a cozy feel about it.
ReplyDeleteI love that up-cycled drawer, Carlene! The color is just right and adding the stencil inside makes it perfect. I think I have an old drawer or two in my garage that I should do something similar with. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour tray is lovely!
ReplyDeletePam
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