Sunday, March 25, 2012

Saved From the Trash Bin!


An old TV tray, rusted and forlorn and about to be picked up
by the trash collectors.  But ... I just could not let that happen.
It called to me.





I washed it and sanded away the rust.  Brought out some paint, some vintage
seed packets and some buttons.  My Mom gave me a big box of old
buttons recently and they have been working their way into various craft projects.



So now this sad and forlorn tray has been turned into a cottage garden
tray that will be used again and again.  Don't you love finding old junk
and giving it new life?

I know some other bloggers who love to breathe new life into
old junk too ~


Watch out Bentley ~ Momma's in a salvage mood.  You never 
know what she might drag home!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley



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17 comments:

  1. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlMarch 25, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    What a great job! I love it!!!
    xoxo,
    Me
    Bentley, going to call it a day. zzzzzz

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  2. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesMarch 25, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    It's beautiful! I've also seen these used on a wall with magnets!

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  3. Keetha BroylesMarch 25, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Great job!

    Hey - - - I can remember those EXACT trays when they were all the rage as TV trays!

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  4. Terra March 25, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    You gave new life and beauty to the old tray.

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  5. KarieMarch 25, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful new life! I love doing that also. Thanks for inspiring. Karie

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  6. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMarch 25, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    You really did transform that tray...wonderful job!

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  7. Marie RaynerMarch 26, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    What a beautiful transformation Susan! You did a fabulous job! xxoo

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  8. acorn hollowMarch 26, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    What a great redo. I am sure you will get lots of use out of it.
    Cathy

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  9. Musings from Kim K.March 26, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Simply adorable. What a lovely transformation.

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  10. Marguerite (Tina) Smith HartMarch 26, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Oh I love it Susan! What a great job and it fits right in with your lovely garden area! Hugs to sweet Bentley!
    Tina xo

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  11. Vintage GalMarch 26, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Susan ~ You have made that tray absolutely cottagey adorable ;-)
    You will use that tray again and again

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  12. Elizabeth and Gary March 26, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Hi Susan,
    Wow, how creative of you! I love it.Such a fun tray, it turned out great!
    Have a sweet day,Elizabeth

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  13. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMarch 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Susan, your TV tray is gorgeous! It was so creative of you to use those vintage seed packets. Where on earth did you find those?
    ~Jane

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  14. Ann@A Sentimental LifeMarch 26, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    So glad you are the one that found it and saved it...great idea!

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  15. Kim @ Touch of NostalgiaMarch 26, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    What a great transformation! I grew up with using that exact tray table. It tugged on my heart when I first saw the before photo. :)

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  16. SherryMarch 26, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    I love your "new" tray. I haven't been looking lately for fun things to transform but you have inspired me.

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  17. Kathie TruittMarch 26, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Glad I'm not the only one that digs things out of the trash. Found two items on Saturday that someone had put on the curb for the trash man.

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