Make a DIY Beadboard Decorative Centerpiece Tray!! {tutorial}

Jen — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:19:27 +0000

Hello, TT&J readers! It is such a huge honor to be here today. I have been a fan of Jen’s blog for a very long time.

My name is Lindsay & I run a blog called Southern Lovely.

I am a busy mom of three little ones, who constantly keep me running. Whenever I have free time, I enjoy creating. It’s my outlet, really.

Today I am going to share how to make a beadboard decorative tray, that can be used for any holiday, or really any type of centerpiece. Inspiration was taken from here.

Supplies needed:
Strip of molding/trim
Bead board
Liquid Nails
Primer
Paint
Glaze
Before I went to Lowes to purchase my supplies, I figured out my measurements, which allowed me to have my bead board cut directly in the store. FYI–my measurements were 10×24 inches.

Here’s What I did:

This is where my handy husband came in–using a Miter saw, he cut the molding to fit on the already cut bead board.

Then apply liquid nails to secure it all together.

Next I primed the entire piece, then painted & glazed.

I used this technique to glaze it.

Basically you dip a sponge brush in the glaze, paint where you’d like it to go, then wipe the excess off with a damp cloth. It’s pretty much fool proof.

Once it was all dry, I sprayed it with a protective coat.

Now that you have a beautiful new tray, here is the fun part–decorating!

Since this is a Thanksgiving centerpiece, here is what I added.

Glass jars, purchased from the Dollar Store
Berry twigs–from Michaels on sale for $1/each
Sticks–from Michaels, you could even use some from outside
Beans–Navy & Pinto
Candles

Festive & easy, right!

I am really excited to have this little tray to work with from now on. It will be fun to switch out the centerpieces each season.

I also made the little burlap runner, which I will be posting the tutorial on my blog soon.

So, what do you think–did I do okay posting on Jen’s awesome blog?? I was a bit nervous, lots of pressure.

Thanks for having me! If you want to check out more DIY’s, sewing projects or just plain crafting, stop by & say hi!

Lindsay – thanks for such a great tutorial. I love your beadboard centerpiece!!

Here are a few more awesome ideas from Southern Lovely:

DIY Storage Bins

DIY Tights

Fall Wreath

Be sure to head over to Southern Lovely to see all of Lindsay’s wonderful ideas!!

xxoo

PS — And, did you win one of the TEN giveaways from TT&J’s First Giveaways Days??

I hope so!! Another Giveaway Day spotlight day is coming up on Monday!!

Have a Wonderful Wesnesday!!

PS — I am sharing 10 Thankful Kids Crafts that will bring the spirit of Thanksgiving into your Home today at The New Home ec

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Create a Kitchen Focal Point — with a beadboard cabinet backsplash for less than $10!!

Jen — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:23:00 +0000

Here’s a quick update on the kitchen makeover —

the cabinets are painted!!

And last night I added a little detail with some beadboard open shelving.

It’s so easy to do!!

All I did was take two cabinet doors off.

Then I bought a sheet of beadboard.

I measured the openings of the cabinets, and the Home Depot guys cut it for me.

So easy!!

A sheet of beadboard was $20 and I used less than a third of a sheet for this cabinet.

I bought a sample size of paint — less than $3 for the paint and got myself an instant kitchen focal point!

The color I chose was Martha Stewart Rainwater.

I painted the beadboard and then placed it behind the shelves.

The shelves hold the beadboard in place. So I didn’t need to even attach the beadboard with adhesive.

Such an easy project. 

And I love the POP of color it adds to my kitchen!!!(here’s a little before shot):

xoxo

I am so excited about this Kitchen Makeover.

I can’t wait to share the whole thing with you!!!