A few weeks ago I shared all about my Haven Conference experience and how we were sent a lot of DIY supplies for quick and easy projects to do at home.
So today I am going to share with you all this easy DIY tray and jewelry refresh project I did with some paint from Behr!
You just need a few supplies and a little paint and you are all set to go to do this easy and simple refresh!
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Materials Needed:
- Wooden Tray
- Wooden Jewelry Box
- Sandpaper
- Primer
- Paint
- Paintbrushes
Sand The Pieces
You can use whatever wooden piece you want to use for this refresh project. Like I said above, I was sent the wooden tray and jewelry box from Behr already so that’s what I had to work with.
You can easily find already built pieces like that at any craft store too so just decide what you want to paint and go from there!
Once you have your wooden piece or pieces, you just need to sand them with some sandpaper before applying paint.
You want to make the surface nice and smooth and that way the paint will adhere better to the piece as well.
Prime the Pieces
The next step is to prime the pieces. The primer I used is pictured and linked below. This was my first time using this particular product and I have to say it is amazing!
You can also use it for exterior projects which is so cool as well! I have plenty of this stuff left over for another project so I can’t wait to start something else and use it again!
Paint The Pieces
Well now here is the fun part! After all the pieces have been sanded and primed, you can now paint them whatever color you want! I used Behr Ultra Scuff Defense in Deep Base to paint the tray.
It did take me a few coats, about 3 total before it was completely covered. But it was a nice and easy paint to apply so it did not take long.
After I painted it, I wanted it to appear more distressed and aged. I used my dry brushing technique (which you can read about here in my DIY Painted Pumpkins project) and painted over it with some Fusion Mineral Paint that I had on hand.
The color I used is called Sacred Sage and it looks more light gray to me than actually sage. However, that was totally okay with me because I wanted it to be a neutral piece.
For the jewelry box, I painted the whole thing with the Sacred Sage color and I am happy with how it turned out as well. I have a big, over the door jewelry holder here at home so I didn’t necessarily need this jewelry box here.
It’s the perfect little size for ouR camper. I just keep a few earrings and necklaces down there in it so when we go visit I am always prepared and have a few pieces to add on some sparkle!
About Behr Paint
Like I said above, I used the Ultra Scuff Defense paint for this project. The scuff defense paint is perfect for any areas that receive high traffic in your home because it provides a really rich flat finish that is extremely durable.
This is also a paint and primer in one, but you may need to still apply a primer on some surfaces (you can always see the label for more details).
Even though I just used it for a small tray, it would be perfect for painting a large area in your home too. I used the Deep Base color and as you can see it is like a charcoal black which is exactly what I wanted.
I used the tray on my little coffee bar table which is white so it provides a nice contrast. My coffee syrups look perfect on there too!
I was also sent the interior semi-gloss cabinet and trim enamel paint which I did not use for this specifically, but I am excited to try it out in the future!
Just as the name implies, it’s ideal for cabinets, windows, doors, trim, woodwork, and shutters. You can even use it on drywall, masonry, and metal surfaces too.
So as you can see, there are many possibilities here with this paint. I got it in the same color, Deep Base, so I am very excited to try this one out and see how I like it as well.
I will of course report back once I try it and let you guys know!
Conclusion
This was such a fun and easy project to do! I always love painting and this was much easier than painting a piece of furniture.
The tray and jewelry box are a perfect way to ease yourself in and try out a new paint product to see how you like it.
I can’t wait to find more things to paint with my new Behr products! As y’all know I always love a quick and easy DIY.
It’s just good for the soul, don’t you agree?! Have a wonderful day my friends and thanks so much for stopping by!
I absolutely love the colour of the tray, it looks amazing!
Awe thank you so much! I am happy with how it turned out as well!
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much. Glad you think so!
Oooh! I love how you took a step further with the tray and box and made it personalized. I love the overall theme of your furniture! It all goes well together :).
Nancy ✨ exquisitely.me
Thank you so much Nancy. I really appreciate it!
I really loved how these turned out! You made it seem so simple, painting is always a chore in our apartment without adequate space or materials. I love the color on the tray and how it looks on your display
Thank you so much. I am so happy with how it turned out too!
I love a good DIY painting project. I find painting and upcycling so therapeutic and fun 🙂 The jewelry box looks fantastic! I love the colour!
I find painting and up cycling so refreshing and therapeutic too! I love it!
LOVE this and how youve broke it down so easily into step by step. I want to try out some DIY bits so will definitley be keeping an eye on your blog. Thanks for sharing 🧡
Nicola | http://www.nicoladaletraining.com
Awe thank you! Yes, I try to share as many easy DIY projects as I can because I just love doing them!
Thanks for sharing, this looks lovely and a great way of using old drawers for a new purpose
Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes
Thank you! I love giving things a new purpose!
Beautifully finished!! Love it!
Thank you Aislinn. I appreciate it!
Love it – I love DIY projects like this. They make a house into a home
Yes they sure do! And they are easy and simple to do!
Oo, I have too much jewelry and am always on the lookout for a cute box to put my rings and things into, so I love how easy this is to make. 🙂
On a side note, those coffee syrups look so fun!
Thanks for sharing!
No problem! I am obsessed with those coffee syrups! They are so delicious!
This looks beautiful! And it’s the exact kind of style I like for small decor pieces like this. I love the finish x
Sophie
Thank you so much. Glad you love it too!
It ended up looking really cool! And I love that you can use it for other stuff apart from jewellery!
Thank you so much! I do too!
Great post! Thank you for sharing! This looks really nice and I love the colour!
Thank you. I love the color as well!
The jewelry box and the tray look amazing. I love the colors and how well they both go with your home decor.
Thank you so much! I do too!
This looks lovely! I really need to start doing more little home projects like this 🙂
Yes! I just love doing little projects like this around the house!
They both turned out great! I love the idea of having a little jewelery box like that for the camper – it doesn’t take up too much room but it helps to keep your favourite pieces safe and sound. What’s not to love about that???
Exactly! It’s just the perfect size for the camper!
This looks great! I’m terrible with painting DIY but I’ve always have so many projects I want to do!
Tonyalee @ https://www.vivaciousbibliophile.com
I love to paint! I think the more you do it, the better you get. I used to be terrible too. My hubby would always make fun of me when I was painting at first lol
I love this color and the project came out great. Painting is not my strong suit, so I won’t be attempting this, but you did an amazing job!
Thank you so much! I think the more you paint, the better you become at it. I wasn’t good at it either at first!
Thank you so much! I think the more you paint, the better you become at it. I wasn’t good at it either at first.
Wow this is such a pretty box and tray set – I love your DIY upcycling projects, they always inspire me to have a go, although mine are less successful I have to say, haha! Lisa
Awe thank you so much! I used to not be any good at DIYs either. It has taken me a little while to get better at them!
Oh wow, these look amazing. I have a tendency to jump into BIG projects with no experience and then it all goes horribly wrong so maybe next time I’ll aim a little smaller with a project like this one. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
lol yes! I try to start out with smaller projects in order to boost my confidence up more to do bigger DIY projects!
Painting isn’t really my strong suit, but I love how your projects always end up looking so perfect! It gives me an idea of things that I can do, although I have yet to try as I always worry that it will never look as good as it should. Although practice makes perfect! Anyway, I just love how this turned out for you though, the colours work perfectly and it just looks great!
Thank you. I totally agree. Practice does make perfect. I used to not be a good painter, but I have gotten better at it the more I do it.
Oooh I’m going to try this on my days off!
Love, Amie ❤
Yes you should! It was a lot of fun to do!
So simple and beautiful 😍 I love painting so I’m definitely gonna give this a try!
You definitely should. It was so easy and fun to do!
I wish I had seen this post a bit earlier because I’d just ordered a jewellery box😭
Roni | myelevatedexistence.com
Oh no! Maybe next time then!
This came out so well! Priming is essential.
Thank you. It really is essential.
Your blog is beauty, beauty, beauty all the way. So inspiring with such lovely charming ideas.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that Amanda!
Wow this look so antique, elegant and practical,
love the idea..
Thank you so much. I am glad you think so!