Pewter Tray Update


As long as I have chalk board paint, 
I will find something to paint.


How about a 10 minute update on an old pewter tray?


Just a few coats of chalk board paint in the center of this tray,

and a couple of screws to hold it to the wall.


A basket nearby holds the chalk and eraser.


 And in just a few minutes you have a message center.

I hung this one on the wall next to my daughter's room.

It holds all her mail and is great for leaving a note.



Have a great day!


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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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  1. emilysnanApril 27, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    hiya susan , what a really great idea , love the tray and the little basket is great idea , tfs
    hope you had a lovely easter too x
    xmaggiex

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  2. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesApril 27, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I love it - so rustic looking! I feel the same way you do about chalkboard paint ... I'm always looking for something to paint with it!

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  3. Allison@FabRehabApril 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    That is SO cute!! I would've walked by that tray 10x and never thought about that. Hmmm...I might have to try this!

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  4. Regina from The Queenly AbodeApril 27, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Love the idea, the basket below it is great!

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  5. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingApril 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Wow this is such a great idea! It turned out so pretty. I love chalk board paint because the possibilities are endless what you can do with it! So glad that I found your blog!!

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  6. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateApril 27, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I Love it! Great idea!

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  7. Cindi @ Rustique ArtApril 27, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    That is awesome! I've wanted to try chalkboard paint...you have inspired me to go grab some and get crazy with the brush! Is there anything that you shouldn't paint with chalkboard paint?
    By the way, thank you for the heads up yesterday, I really appreciate your help :)

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  8. JessiApril 27, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    That's awesome! I love it! I'm also a big fan of chalkboard paint and always keepin' my eye out for something I can use it on! Thanks for the idea!

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  9. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Dont you just love chalk board paint. And those old trays are abundant at thrift stores now...Love it...Dont forget to visit The Cranky Queen & enter the Mother's Day Giveaway! Tiff

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  10. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Great idea, Susan!!!

    Hugs
    Tine

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  11. LeanneApril 28, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    L Love this! I love anything chalkboard. I'll be featuring this later this week. Thanks for linking to Home Decor and Organizing.

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  12. ChrisApril 28, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Beautiful! Chris
    http://usandthem1971.blogspot.com/

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  13. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmApril 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Perfect...love the addition of the basket for your chalk :) Laurel

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  14. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}April 28, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Fabulous idea! Love it! Thanks for linking up!

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  15. Nan BurgerApril 30, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I love it, Susan! What a great old tray that you made even better! Where was chalkboard paint when WE were growing up?

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  16. TeresaApril 30, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I love chalkboard paint.. too .. so many good ideals.
    Teresa

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  17. driftwoodesignApril 30, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Very Kewl!
    Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD

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  18. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    VERY CUTE. LOVE IT.

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