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diy {chalkboard silver platter}

I am slightly obsessed with the whole chalkboard look right now and lately I have been seeing some really cool chalkboard silver trays. I wanted to give it a try so I was pretty excited when I spotted this beauty for $3.50 at a thrift store.
First I taped off the edges with blue painters tape.
 Then I used a foam brush to apply chalkboard paint. (I realized after that I should have sprayed it first with a metal primer but that's ok, it just meant I had to apply a few extra layers and now I know for next time.)
 And this is the finished product! So lovely...
Oh and did I mention the trays are magnetic? A perfect spot for your diy magnets! (tutorial coming soon.)
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  1. Miss CynthiaApril 12, 2011 7:41 PM

    I love

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  2. ccoffeyMay 17, 2011 8:37 AM

    Adorable!!

    Cara

    http://miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

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  3. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 12:32 PM

    So cute!! I made something similar but just as a magnetic board. I need to try this chalkboard paint...I have never heard of it.

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  4. Deana MattosMay 22, 2011 3:12 PM

    fantastic, I am going to make one, already have a silver tray but now I am on the hunt for more

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  5. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 2:12 PM

    Any suggestions as to where I could get the stand you put the tray on (for CHEAP)?? Thanks!

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  6. sarahOctober 20, 2011 10:26 AM

    hi Anon,
    I actually lucked out and found the stand at a thrift store. I'm not too sure what stores carry them, perhaps try Target or Walmart. Good luck!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 6:25 PM

    The dollar store actually has some metal trays in a few different shapes right now that look very similar!

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  8. SusanJanuary 22, 2012 1:48 PM

    Love this idea and love your site - so inspired now!
    Although I'm a huge fan of chalkboard paint, I have to admit I did cringe a tiny bit to see it go over silver, even though I know it wasn't an heirloom antique :). Thought as an alternative, I might take advantage of the magnetic properties of the tray and use a sheet of magnetic 'paper' cut to size (you know the stuff you can put through the printer to make custom magnets?). This way, I can always remove it and have a lovely silver tray when I want.
    Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  9. eroicaApril 03, 2012 1:38 PM

    love this! love your site... just stumbled upon it... made my morning! x ero

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  10. greenroseNovember 14, 2012 7:28 AM

    I found your site through Pinterest. I absolutely love your projects! Thank you for the inspiration!

    ~Rachel
    www.rachelmiera.com

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