Shabby to Fabulous Tray Redux

Instructions

1. Wipe clean tray and coat entire tray with a coating of Mod Podge® Ultra Matte Chalk. I wasn't really concerned about the brush strokes as it dries clear - I just want to alter the finish of this shiny plastic tray. I applied a second coat when the first layer dried and the result is a fabulous faux surface resembling "old" painted wood.

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2. While the tray is drying, I gently disassemble a treat bag and use a paper trimmer to cut to size {which is 10 1/2" x 7 1/2"}. I used a corner rounder punch to round corners for a perfect fit.

3. Add distressing by gently crumpling the prepared paper to add a bit of texture and to take attention away from the fold lines.

4. Pour some Mod Podge® Antique Matte into the base of the tray, spreading to the edges and cover the base completely, and brush excess onto backside of prepared paper. This product looks like pancake batter, though it dries clear.

5. Place paper pattern side up into tray then used squeegee to gently press out air bubbles and excess Mod Podge®. Use the brush to paint remaining Mod Podge® to seal paper in place and give the surface an antique treatment. I am quite impressed with how it transformed the very reflective and glossy surface on the paper treat bag.

6. I prepared some feet with recycled water bottle lids, then I punched a circle of the paper bag to fit into the center of each and PODGED them in place.

7. I made a braid of the Bernat® Maker Home Dec™ yarn to line the edge around my reNEWed decoupage tray and tacked in place using the Mod Melter. I also wrapped some yarn around handles and prepared feet and glued in place.

8. The finishing touch... using various colored pens to doodle some sugar skull features, scrollwork and flowers into the design.
   
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