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Friday, June 24, 2011

Like a Tea Tray

Twinkle, twinkle little bat

How I wonder what you’re at

Up above the world you fly

Like a tea tray in the sky…

I thought starting the morning with a little Alice in Wonderland quote might make your day go better!

I found this little piece at a garage sale. I don’t know for sure that it is an actual “tea tray,” but that’s all I can think of when I see those cute little wheels.

(edited to add: OK, from some of your comments, now I know it was a "rolling TV cart." Ugh, how UN-romantic! It's a tea cart now anyway!)

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I decided to try my hand at the harlequin pattern. I painted the whole piece white, and then I measured the length of the tray and divided it evenly into 8 sections. I “connected the dots” and taped off my diamonds (using a razor blade to cut the excess tape). Then I sprayed the whole piece with green, and peeled off my tape diamonds.

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It looked pretty nice all freshly painted, but the colors were just too bright for me! So, after a lot of distressing and glaze…

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…I have something that looks a little worn with time and use.

Oh, but didn’t I call it a “tea tray”?

…Won’t you please join me for a summer snack?

tea cart

I’ll get out my best silver…

tea tray

I might find some napkins in the house (but probably not)…

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Come play with me!

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This piece will be available for sale at Bella’s Vintage Market at Wheeler Farms (Salt Lake City) on July 9! “Like” them on Facebook for $1 off admission.

This project was featured on Photobucket

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31 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteJune 24, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    sooo cute! yes, the distressing and glaze totally bring it to life!

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  2. Full Circle CreationsJune 24, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Love the tea tray especially after the distressing. And love the post. You definitely put a smile on my face! I bet you are working hard to get ready for vintage market sale! Good luck! I know they'll be standing in line! I know I would be if I lived closer!

    Holly

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  3. IsabelJune 24, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    It looks great! I would definitely have that in my house!

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  4. CarolJune 24, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I love the new look completely! I really really love that shade of green.

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  5. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    This looks great! It's amazing what a difference the glaze/distressing can make. And yes, I believe my day will be a little cheerier, what with that great quote and all. :)

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  6. IdoJune 24, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I love it, amazing what paint can do with old pieces, the accessories are just perfect for an afternoon tea.
    Have a great day!
    XXX Ido

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  7. MellodeeJune 24, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Whatever you call it or use it for, it turned out beautifully! Very creative.

    But just for historical accuracy, I'm pretty sure its original purpose was a moveable TV cart. (That's why it is low, to put the TV at viewing height.) I don't remember exactly when they began to be popular, but I'm pretty sure it was in the mid-1960s sometime. This kind of thing was the beginning of the "entertainment unit" evolution.

    Your redo is much more attractive!

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  8. CharlotteJune 24, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Beautiful tray and you did a super job of painting it.....I would have driven myself crazy trying to measure and paint the harlequin pattern....Good job.

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  9. A Vie RenouveleJune 24, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Yep, it's a TV Cart. I just finished one myself for my shop. Love your Blog and all your creativity!

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  10. Sue@Uniquely ChicJune 24, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    You are so crazy creative and inspirational!!!

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  11. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJune 24, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I love the distressing and the glazing!

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  12. Honey at 2805June 24, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Your did a lovely job on the teacart. Pretty vignette!

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  13. KarenJune 25, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Wow! that looks amazing. I love the finish and the color, the design on top is the icing on the cake.

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  14. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    love! it definitely looks like a tea cart now!! ;)

    Julie

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  15. bjJune 26, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I LOVE IT...and I think I had one just like it back in the 80's, with my tv on it. I sure do wish I had it back now. Yours is adorable.

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  16. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I love this tray, the colour you used is just adorable on it!!

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  17. Julia @ 551EastdesignJune 27, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    That's really gorgeous, and I love the mini tutorial on the harlequin pattern:)

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  18. Sam FindlayJune 28, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Wow what a transformation! This looks absoutely brilliant!

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  19. Confessions of a Stay at Home MommyJune 28, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Gorgeous! I would love it if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/06/tuesday-confessional-link-party.html. I hope to see you soon!
    ~Macy

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  20. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 28, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Great job Korrie. Adding the harlequin pattern really took it over the top fabulous. Love it.

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  21. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    WOW! My taped off shapes never look that nice when they are done. It is so cute - and functional. I'm voting for tea cart over tv cart - LOL.

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  22. April@MySacredSojournJune 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    What an improvement over the original stain! I love what you've done...and who cares if it was a tv cart? It's just beautiful now! :)

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  23. foreverdecoratingJune 30, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Wow, love the color and the harlequin painted top.

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  24. gail@My Repurposed LifeJune 30, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    korrie! it's so awesome! you really did a great job.
    You make painting a harlequin pattern sound so easy! hahah I must be really mathematically challenged.
    gail
    ps catching you!

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  25. KimJuly 1, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Stunning! I just love anything harlequin.
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  26. PamJuly 1, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Great job. I love it.

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  27. Deborah MarchJuly 1, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Oooohhh this is FABULOUS!! I've been itching to try my hand at a harlequin piece, and your tea trolley has SO inspired me!

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  28. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeJuly 8, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    That is a wonderful piece! I love it.

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  29. Marg @ I Dream of MarthaJuly 15, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I just found your site the other day Korrie, and I absolutely adore you. You are so talented. I can't wait to try projects like yours for myself! I've just bought a small table on kijiji..I can't wait! :)

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  30. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 5, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Korrie! I just read that you are a harlequin fan and I had to come over and see what you've been doing. I love this tray table and your harlequin design came out fantastic! I'm not as confident as you {plus, I'm a bit of a shaky person} so I've been sticking with stencils.

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  31. MandySeptember 7, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I love this little "tea cart"! Beautiful job. Harlequins are my fav.
    I'm you newest follower.
    www.projectqueen.org

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