Tea Time
April 14, 2008
Filed under Ramblings
Tags: decoupage, Mod Podge, Mod Podge Sparkle, paper, tea tray, unfinished wood
I’ve been feeling the urge to play with things that aren’t fabric lately. Sometimes, a little creative break is a good thing. It lets me explore something different and/or new, recharging my vision along the way.
This little tea tray started out as an unfinished piece of wood from the craft store. I don’t think it cost more than $5 (probably less). I did a basic whitewash with some acrylic paint, covering the inside and outside. Then I added a bright pink to the top edge. When it was dry, I trace off the bottom and sides on the back of a piece of wrapping paper (I picked up this particular gem at Target, on clearance).
I used Mod Podge to adhere the papers to the tray, then topped off everything with a bit of Mod Podge Sparkle. Yes, decoupage medium with glitter in it. What can I say? I like a bit of sparkle.
The tray has been the centerpiece of today’s tea-time play, which makes it a success in my book. I’m working on another piece right now, this one a mixed media collage-y kind of work, and may be sharing it in a day or two (lots of drying time with this one).
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I love it! I love Mod Podge as well…and how did I not know that they made Sparkle? This is very exciting news on the decoupage front isn’t it?
What a fun tray! Nice choice for a “non-fabric” project. 🙂
Ula
That’s darling! How’d you keep the modge podge from being sticky? I can’t sit anything in mine without it making a sucking noise as I pull it off lol
Oh yummy, Mary! Now I want to do one! LOVE the paper!!! Wow, most impressive! Yes, I’m keen to know the same as Dena.
Sweet! I love tea time!
I love mod podge but have never seen it with sparkles! Must find it!
That is very cute! I tried making a tray for my daughter with a liquid plastic over the top. It didn’t turn out as I imagined. I have used Mod podge before and sometimes it turns out a little sticky. Just wondering…did your tray turn out a little sticky when you put the little tea toys on it? If you didn’t have any problems, then I would love to make a new one with Mod podge this time.
Cute tray! What little girl wouldn’t want one? I want one! I love reading your blog. I must tell you that it is one of my favorite places to go for inspiration. I purchased the Britches n’ Bloomers pattern after reading your review on Sew Mama Sew! and I can hardly wait to give it a try. Thanks for all the good ideas!
Love the tea tray! How’s everything in Atlanta? Hope we connect next time I’m out there.
Just added you to my friend list:)
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