3. Then, I primed the entire door – front, back and sides. And yes, I did it right there inside my house because it was literally 108 degrees outside.
(Oh, and the photos start to get really speckled or something starting here. I’m not sure what happened, so I just apologize in advance.)
4. Next, I sprayed the entire door with Krylon’s Satin Brushed Nickel paint. Don’t worry, this is just the undercoat. After the paint dried, I taped off the border with painter’s tape.
5. I bought a super cheap yard of lace at Walmart and laid it on top of the door. I taped the lace to the ground so it wouldn’t blow around, but you don’t have to do that if it’s not windy where you live.
6. Then, I simply sprayed a light coat of white paint on top of the lace. I sprayed one pass from side to side and then one pass up and down. After I sprayed it, I immediately removed the lace to reveal the new design underneath.
Pretty cool technique, huh? Again, sorry about the weirdly speckled photos.
7. After the paint was dry, I applied two coats of wipe-on poly so that it would be protected. I also installed two cabinet drawer pulls on either side of the drawer to use as handles. You may also want to add the little felt pads to the underside corners of the door so that it doesn’t scratch any surfaces.
For now, I’m displaying my tray in the vignette on top of a dresser in my bedroom. The dresser is getting ready for a huge re-do, and I think I’m going to like the tray on top of it.
Monica the Bride says
Great job Lindsay! I love it.
Jennifer@Wheretheheartis says
You did a great job! It's so pretty. I was thinking I don't know if I would actually use it as a tray but I love it just sitting on your dresser like it is. It's eye candy! 🙂
Beth says
What a neat idea! I love it!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
The tray looks fabulous. I love it. I saw a window that was frosted using lace. Very interesting. Great job. Hugs, Marty
Chris says
What a great idea! It looks so nice where you have it displayed! Love the lace technique!
the BLAH BLAH BLAHger says
Smarty pants! Kimm at Reinvented did a tray using a frame very similar to this and I've had it in the back of my head for a while. Maybe this weekend, now that you've inspired me all over again!
Mom in High Heels says
Beautiful! I just bought some cabinet doors from the fundgrube (scratch and dent) section of IKEA for 1 Euro a piece(about $1.41). I didn't know what I was going to use them for, but I knew I had to have them. Now I have an idea for at least 1! Thanks.
Anonymous says
How inspirational you are. I'm keeping my eyes open for cabinet doors at yard sales. Love it and especially love the lace overlay. I think yours is prettier than the original. Great! Martha (mvaughan408 – Twitter)
twinklescrapbooks@yes! that's my child screaming! says
This is too lovely!!! I really want to try this now. My hubs is an artist so I can get him to draw me a design. 🙂
tina
The Blushing Hostess says
I love it and never in one million years of staring at that door come up with any use for it that would actually have made it useful, maybe just a pretty canvas for some paint! Well done.
Empty Nest Full Life says
Beautiful tray! Love the project! Jackie
Nicole @ BugaBoos says
I LOVE it!! I want one!! I love the lace idea and the after looks so pretty! This is perfect, you did a great job on it!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Neat project, Lindsay!!!! 🙂 I would never ever have thought to use lace. 🙂
Dawn says
That's beautiful! The lace was a great idea!
Annchan says
Looks good! I would try to use a piece of wood that has less of a grove in the middle though, so there is more solid surface area.
Kimm at Reinvented says
I love it! What a great idea to use the lace as a stencil of sorts.
Beki - TheRustedChain says
*that* is cool!!
Great job Lindsay!
Kara@ Creations by Kara says
I love it! Such a great idea to use the lace. Thanks so much for sharing, I never would have thought of that.
Oh, and the whole arrangement looks wonderful!!
Amy says
Yeah! Just picked up a few cabinet doors yesterday without a clear plan for them. Love the inspiration picture, and I love your interpretation!!! Great job!
Deals, Steals and Heels says
that's so cool!!! i love it.
Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlam says
Wow – it's AMAZING! What fun, and I have lots of cabinet doors in my attic. 😉
Jo - To a Pretty Life says
What a terrific idea to use the lace! The finished product reminds me of those old-fashioned coffee-cakes with the icing sugar sprinkled through a paper doily on top. Your tray is gorgeous.
Kendra @ Domestic Princess in Training says
Ahhhh this is a wonderful idea! Another reason I wish I was a painter, but I do love the twist you put on it. This would make a wonderful house warming gift! I am now on the hunt for an old cabinet door. Humm I wonder if we need all ours….just kidding, I’m not that bad.
Kendra @ Domestic Princess in Training
Denise says
I have a closet full of doors that I've been wondering what to do with. If I was smart, I'd start creating now for Christmas. Thanks for sharing–and yours was just as snazzy!
~Amy Rose says
Oh my….so pretty! Great job….and great idea! I will have to try that! On top of the 1o00's of other ideas you have given me!
Tami says
I love the way both trays look! What a great idea using the lace. Great project!
Rachel@oneprettything.com says
That is sooo pretty! I love the lace, what a great idea. I'll be linking.
Christina says
Wow–Cheap lace to fabulous idea!
Looks great!
MelanyTN says
Oh man! I saw that too and loved it and then forgot about it…and I saw some great cabinet doors yesterday! Well, I will have to go back. 😉 I LOVE the one you did as well. The lace idea is sooo cool. Thank you. So happy to have just found your blog!
Richella says
Okay. You are officially amazing.
You should try your lace technique using the colors in your blog background. It looks so good on the screen; I'll bet it would look good on something like your tray.
Have a great day!
abeachcottage says
wow this turned out fabulous!
there's no way I would have thought of doing that
Amy {The Red Chair Blog} says
This is great! Love the clever use of lace as a "stencil" 🙂 Amy
Kammy says
I think yours turned out great ! I didn't even know about cabinet door trays – I think it is super cool !
Hugs ~ Kammy
Katie says
What a great idea using the lace as a stencil. I suppose you could use a doily if you wanted a bolder design since they're less flimsy than lace. Thanks for the inspiration!
Twice Remembered says
Incredible! I love the lace trick – what a nice touch!
Erika @ Oops! I Craft My Pants says
You are such an inspiration. I absolutely love that!
Feel free to check out my blog, it's brand new and still in the making…But, the link is http://oopsicraftmypants.blogspot.com
Melissa @ The Inspired Room says
very clever! i like it!
Sue @ Laundry for Six says
You are so cool! I have used a paper doily and confectioners sugar on top of a cake, but I never would have thought to do this! I love it! {And I looked for that Krylon color when you mentioned it before and I can't find it 🙁 }
I have the same frame you have your wedding photo in. Which makes me feel very chic now that I see you have it!
Kristi says
You did an amazing job. What a creative way to paint it…and it looks fantastic on your table display.
Danielle says
This is amazing! I bought an old cabinet door 8 months ago and I have been SO lazy about trying to figure out what to do with it. Thanks! Now I know what I'm doing the next craft night I get!!!
Its So Very Cheri says
Very cute.This is my first time to your site. Come for a visit–I have a give away going on.
Its So Very Cheri
worldgazing says
i have to admit i love what you did with the lace. what a cool idea. very smart. cant wait to try it.
Ruth says
This is a great idea. I love the way yours came out with the lace. Awesome.
Ruth
klutzymama says
I love this! I think this may be something that I can actually do, thanks!
Sabrina says
Holy Cow Wow! Love, love, love this idea. Thanks for sharing.
melissa * 320 Sycamore says
Lindsay~ I featured this on my blog today and linked up~hope it's okay! 🙂
kaki says
Great idea! My husband refaces cabinets and he throws the old doors out. I wish I knew of someone who could re-use these doors. I live Phx, AZ. Anyone close out there that can use them e-mail me at boorn1@netzero.net Thanks!
Christina says
Sooo pretty! I linked to this project on my blog…come check it out! Thanks for the inspiration!
http://christinasadventures2010.blogspot.com/2010/09/free-cabinet-doors.html
Kathy says
Love this idea, lace was very creative!!!
Tami says
Awsome idea. Love it . Thanks for sharing
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