It all started with this lovely duck plaque and a challenge that I threw out for you all. I got such a kick out of reading your suggestions, I appreciate you all playing along. I'm going to have to do it again sometime. Of the twenty-seven suggestions I received here is a sample:
- Six of you would paint it
- Five would paint it, plus something extra
- Four of you would NOT buy it
- Two of you were joke-sters: Laura from Decor to Adore would make a bill holder "Duck Bills" Amy, from Whisper Wood Cottage's husband, would use it to make a duck platter for "quackers."
- Honorable Mentions: Polly from Make Mine Beautiful would make a personal snack table. Erin from chocolate tater tots & cheerios would paint it in girly colors and hang it so it could be a dress-up duck with eyelashes and everything.
The No. 1 Winner is Traci from Three Dogs At Home for her idea of making a lazy-Susan spice rack, painted apple green and antiqued with a vase and single flower in the middle, using her antique salt and pepper shakers. Can't you just envision it?
Now onto the real scoop about what happened to Duck-bert. He got pried off and went to duck heaven, which, in this case, would be my kitchen trash. He was nailed on with the addition of a few dabs of wood glue. You can (kinda with my superior photography skills) see where the wood got pulled up with the glue. I started by painting on a watered down white paint--but that didn't work for me at all. It then got a coat of mocha glaze mixed with black paint. (Which looks a lot like driftwood, if you need to note for other projects.)
I also glued in three addition wood buttons to cover the screw holes, so it wouldn't wobble when I turned it over. I'd tell you I'm classy like that, but then you would have already figured that out since I did purchase the duck plaque after all!
Remember my dresser redo? Well, I liked those handles so much, I put them away for a later use. Are you getting the picture? Now is "later." This is where they come in.
They are perfect for covering this hanging notch--if the holes are drilled in the right spots.
Now, what color should those handles be? The old bronze doesn't look good. Neither does this silver, (with a black "glaze" over it) either.
How about ORB? Perfect! I'm lovin' the dinged up sides of the wood, too. You know, before this project, I was an ORB virgin? (I bet you read that all the time. That's a joke, people!) Oh, and, after viewing this photo, I went back outside and resprayed the ends.
Ahhhh.
The perfect tray (what do you know, Ron, a.k.a. Mr. WisperWood was right!) for my dining room redo. And looky, looky--another table runner--it's the tease from yesterday's Fabric Fun Thursday. It's the same pattern as my "round" burlap runner.
"beauty shot"
If the handles where less antique-looking and more transitional looking, or even twig-looking, you know this tray would be sitting in the PB catalog. I guess this would be the right time to say something mature like "Na na na boo boo!" Next week, I should be ready to show you the entire dining room. In the meantime, I'm linking with:
oh, i love that! those handles are awesome! thanks for the honorable mention - put a little spring in my step this morning :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't play because I didn't think that thing could be anything good! How wrong I was. I love it.
ReplyDeleteYou quack me up! The tray is uber awesome : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tray. I really like the color. You get extra points for 1.buying the duck and 2.creating such a great piece!
ReplyDeleteYou surprised me on the fabric! I thought it was something else entirely! Great job!
looks sooo much better! what a perfectly sized tray!
ReplyDeletei got a yard sale leftover sign that had a duck painted on it, and you can be sure it isn't staying!
That's a super After if I ever saw one. Way to go on thinking out of the box!!!
ReplyDelete:) Laura
Who'd have thought. Seriously, that was an awesome makeover.
ReplyDeletethis is really great ! I love the handles !!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Awesome makeover !
Terrific re-do! Great new tray!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tray! It would fit in perfect at my house with the green plate. I didn't have any suggestions because the duck really "threw" me. I can't imagine anything else other than removing the duck. lol That was late 1980's? We stenciled ducks on the wall of the stairway at my mom's house & it was still there when I got married in 1995...yikes...
ReplyDeleteYou saved it and made it awesome !
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the brave winners! It takes guts to play with that ducky. Now, the tray is fab!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, This is a fantastic remake of an old piece. Very inspiring and the end result is fantastic. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment on my blog too.
ReplyDeleteDonnaxx
Your project turned out just ducky! Now, please pass the quackers!! :)
ReplyDeleteAmy & Mr. WhisperWood Cottage
Wow, what a transformation! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my SITS Friday Potluck Post!
You done good girl!
ReplyDeleteAmazing transfermation, I love that you always have such great vision. I hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteCha Cha
Wow! Simply amazing! I can't believe that beautiful piece started out life as a duck;)!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Cathy
How neat! I just love it!
ReplyDeleteLeticia
The tray looks great! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'll join you on Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing! Honestly, I'd have probably passed up the $1 duck because I just don't like ducks. But, you've taught me a very valuable lesson here. Inspiring! Pam @ Sallygoodin
ReplyDeleteLove would you did with ducky! The handles are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this. It turned out fantastic and I want to make one just like it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful transformation of that tray! Who would have guessed it ever looked as bad as it did?! LOL
ReplyDeleteGotta love ORB- I use it for so much. Thanks for stopping by, Kim.
:-) Sue
Kim,
ReplyDeleteThat came out really cute, I am working on a handle project too.
Thanks for linking up to the DIY Club inc.
I don't see the mention of any of the DIY Sponsor products or a picture though.
Have a great wekend and KEEO CRAFTING
Cheri