It’s almost that time of year when we start entertaining outdoors. Unless you like making tons of trips back and forth, you’ll want a pretty serving tray to carry all your goodies.
I actually forgot I had this tray. I found it on a shelf in my shed. I can’t even remember when I got it, but I know I picked it up at Michael’s for about $5. Once I got all the cobwebs off, I started to brush on some paint rather than spray it because it was raining.
Once I applied one coat of paint, it was clear it was going to take multiple coats. So I just set it aside for a few days until the sun came out and grabbed some red spray paint.
I probably should’ve painted the center too, but I was geared up for the canvas painting.
I started with a piece of artist canvas. You could also cut up an outdoor tablecloth, though.
But my plan is to paint different canvases for different holidays and just switch them out.
I had to cut it to fit, which was no big deal with a rotary cutter.
This was my 2nd design. The first was way too detailed – like I usually do – but I saw this on an election sign and went with it. Then I just penciled in a heart and a couple of stars.
This is the closest thing to Picasso I’ll probably ever paint. I was just looking for quick & easy.
I just added some squiggles sprayed it with a matte sealer. Now it’s easy to wipe clean.
The best thing is I can remove it and put a different design in it whenever I want.
Colleen
I love those trays! They are so pretty!
Hope you’re having a great day!
B
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Hi Colleen! Thanks for stopping by! This is cute… great for the 4th of July!! I like the idea of switching it out, too…
This turned out so great! I love your original work! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
I love this! What a great idea, and your “quick and easy” artwork looks terrific!
What a great idea to paint it on canvas so you can change the design – very clever!!!!
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Wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
I have a great appreciation of those with artistic talent, especially as one with NONE.
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I love the idea of changing out the designs – how clever! As always – enjoying your art!
Susan
Very cute and clever. Love the interchangeable canvas idea! Loads of possibilities with that!
Love your patriotic tray! It is beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Be blessed. Cindy
Great idea! Very cute.
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Stopping by from Coastal Charm!! Love the tray. I have a tray that is all scratched and I think I might try something like this. Thanks for the inspiration!
Your design turned out great. Thanks for sharing with us at the PoPP.
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Love your tray, it turned out great! Happy 4th!
I adore your patriotic spirit. It is red, white and bluetiful!
I hope you’ll stop by for my bbq on an Anthropologie inspired white tablecloth.