IKEA Tray Makeover

I have had this IKEA tray since my husband and I's first apartment together. I got it at a great price from the AS-IS section at IKEA because it was a display item. It has been used for many different things throughout the years but it finally got the makeover it desperately needed.

I taped off the sides and gave the bottom a couple coats of furniture paint. Then I marked my pattern by using a gold sharpie while tracing the quatrefoil stencil I made. Once it was marked I went back over and painted the lines with gold acrylic paint. After it had dried completely I gave the painted bottom a final coat of clear sealent to protect it. 

Now that it is finally beautiful, I decided to make a little hot beverage station. I found these great little jars at Dollarama and after adding a few coats of chalkboard paint, they are perfect for storing my tea collection!! Here is our little coffee/tea tray all set up in the kitchen.

(This is a project I did before Christmas, hence the candy canes)

My husband actually loves having this little dedicated area with everything he needs at arms reach. Another makeover success!!